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.
| Issue | Javier MabreyDemocrat | Joseph MontoyaRepublican |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | Government-run coverage for everyone (Medicare for All)Said · medium | No public position |
| Abortion | Legal in most cases up to viability (about 24 weeks)Said · low | No public position |
| Guns | All of that, plus ban assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazinesVoted · medium | No public position |
| Housing and growth | Allow townhomes and apartments in more places to bring prices downVoted · medium | No public position |
| Policing and crime | Major reform: much less incarceration and a smaller role for policeSaid · medium | No public position |
Javier Mabrey
Democrat · IncumbentColorado 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
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
RepublicanCandidate 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.