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Colorado general election: November 3, 2026

Who is running for Colorado House District 1 in 2026?

Here are the candidates for Colorado House District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Colorado House District 1.

Positions come only from each candidate's own votes, official actions, statements and questionnaire answers, never from party labels. Every item links to its source.

Side by side

Each candidate's position on the issues this office handles, from their own record. Details and sources are in each profile below.

IssueJavier MabreyDemocratJoseph MontoyaRepublican
HealthcareGovernment-run coverage for everyone (Medicare for All)Said · mediumNo public position
AbortionLegal in most cases up to viability (about 24 weeks)Said · lowNo public position
GunsAll of that, plus ban assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazinesVoted · mediumNo public position
Housing and growthAllow townhomes and apartments in more places to bring prices downVoted · mediumNo public position
Policing and crimeMajor reform: much less incarceration and a smaller role for policeSaid · mediumNo public position

Javier Mabrey

Democrat · Incumbent

Colorado State Representative, District 1

Javier Mabrey is the Democratic incumbent for Colorado House District 1 and is listed as chair of the Judiciary committee1. His campaign site says he holds a B.A. from the University of Colorado and a J.D. from U.C. Berkeley School of Law7.

Where they stand 5 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

  • GunsAll of that, plus ban assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazinesmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted yes on SB25-003, which bans selling or buying specified semiautomatic firearms with detachable magazines from August 1, 2026, except for buyers who meet training requirements (House third reading, 36 to 28). (2025-03-24) source
  • HealthcareGovernment-run coverage for everyone (Medicare for All)medium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His campaign site says he supports Medicare for All and will advocate for universal coverage. (2026) source
  • Housing and growthAllow townhomes and apartments in more places to bring prices downmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted yes on HB24-1152 to increase accessory dwelling units (House third reading, 43 to 19). (2024-04-14) source
    • Voted yes on HB24-1313 on housing in transit-oriented communities (House third reading, 37 to 24). (2024-04-14) source
    • Voted yes on HB26-1001, the HOME Act, which requires larger local governments to allow qualifying organizations to build housing on their land regardless of zoning (House third reading, 35 to 24). (2026-02-06) source
    • His campaign site says he will advocate for new affordable housing and zoning reform. (2026) source
  • Policing and crimeMajor reform: much less incarceration and a smaller role for policemedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His campaign site says it is time to end mass incarceration and that he will work to eliminate cash bail and demilitarize the police. (2026) source
    • His campaign site says he will work to end the criminalization of poverty by eliminating cash bail. (2026) source
  • AbortionLegal in most cases up to viability (about 24 weeks)low
    Said · low confidence
    • His campaign site says he will fight any effort to limit abortion access in Colorado and will fight to expand access to reproductive care. (2026) source

No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Immigration, Energy and climate, School choice, Curriculum and books, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.

Joseph Montoya

Republican

Candidate for Colorado House District 1

Joseph Montoya is the Republican nominee for Colorado House District 1 on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot1. His campaign site makes only general statements about affordable housing, public safety and healthcare access2.

No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Abortion, Guns, Immigration, Energy and climate, School choice, Curriculum and books, Housing and growth, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.

Last reviewed 2026-10-08. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.