Who is running for U.S. House, Colorado District 6 in 2026?
Here are the candidates for U.S. House, Colorado District 6 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in U.S. House District 6.
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.
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Each candidate's position on the issues this office handles, from their own record. Details and sources are in each profile below.
| Issue | Samir WittaIndependent | Meredith RyanIndependent | Patty McMahonLibertarian | Jason ClarkRepublican | Jason CrowDemocrat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income taxes | No public position | No public position | No public position | No public position | Raise taxes on the highest earners and corporations to pay for programsVoted · medium |
| Safety net programs | No public position | No public position | No public position | No public position | Expand help for childcare, housing and paid family leaveVoted · medium |
| Minimum wage | No public position | No public position | No public position | No public position | Raise it higher and tie it to the cost of livingOfficial action · medium |
| Healthcare | No public position | Government-run coverage for everyone (Medicare for All)Said · low | No public position | No public position | Keep the Affordable Care Act and fix what is brokenSaid · high |
| Abortion | No public position | No public position | No public position | No public position | Legal in most cases up to viability (about 24 weeks)Voted · medium |
| Guns | No public position | No public position | No public position | No public position | All of that, plus ban assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazinesVoted · medium |
| Immigration | No public position | No public position | No public position | Secure the border first; deport those with criminal records; keep legal immigration steadySaid · medium | Tighter border security plus a path to legal status for long-time residentsVoted · medium |
| Energy and climate | No public position | An aggressive shift to clean energy with firm deadlinesSaid · medium | No public position | No public position | No single answer fits; see evidence |
| Politicians trading stocks | No, ban it for members and their spousesSaid · medium | No, ban it for members and their spousesSaid · medium | No public position | No public position | No single answer fits; see evidence |
| Marijuana | No public position | No public position | No public position | No public position | Legalize it and clear past convictionsVoted · medium |
| Redistricting | No public position | No public position | No public position | No public position | Independent commissions draw maps, with a national ban on partisan gerrymanderingVoted · medium |
| Campaign finance | Overturn Citizens United by amendment and add public financing of campaignsSaid · medium | No public position | No public position | No public position | Overturn Citizens United by amendment and add public financing of campaignsSaid · high |
| Qualified immunity | No public position | No public position | No public position | No public position | No, end it for police so officers or departments can be sued for rights violationsVoted · medium |
| Drug prices | No public position | No public position | No public position | No public position | Negotiate more drugs and extend the insulin and yearly cost caps to private insuranceVoted · medium |
| Childcare and pre-K | No public position | No public position | No public position | No public position | Offer free pre-K to every 4-year-old, and expand childcare aidVoted · medium |
| Paid leave | No public position | No public position | No public position | No public position | Create a national paid family and medical leave program plus paid sick daysVoted · medium |
| Aid to Israel | No public position | End itSaid · medium | No public position | No public position | No single answer fits; see evidence |
| Aid to Ukraine | No public position | No public position | No public position | No public position | Restore strong U.S. aid and add tougher sanctions on RussiaVoted · medium |
Samir Witta
IndependentOncologist and founder of Mountain Blue Cancer Care Center
Samir Witta is an unaffiliated candidate for Colorado's 6th District. He is an oncologist who founded the Mountain Blue Cancer Care Center in Denver, grew up in Syria, and says he collected about 3,000 signatures to reach the ballot3.
Where they stand 2 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Campaign financeOverturn Citizens United by amendment and add public financing of campaignsmedium
Said · medium confidence- Would push to repeal the Citizens United decision, according to CPR News. (2026-09) source
Politicians trading stocksNo, ban it for members and their spousesmedium
Said · medium confidence- His campaign site says he will fight for a real ban on congressional stock trading. (2026) source
No public position found on: Income taxes, National debt, Social Security, Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Abortion, Guns, Immigration, Trade and tariffs, Foreign policy, Energy and climate, Judges, Marijuana, Redistricting, Term limits, Electoral College, Supreme Court reform, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Birthright citizenship, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, Aid to Israel, Aid to Ukraine, China policy.
Meredith Ryan
IndependentParaeducator, Aurora Public Schools
Meredith Ryan is the Unity Party nominee for Colorado's 6th District. She is originally from New York, moved to Colorado in 2013, and has worked as a paraeducator in Aurora Public Schools and in social services, elder care and community programs2.
Where they stand 4 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Aid to IsraelEnd itmedium
Said · medium confidence- Pledged to reject AIPAC and end weapon sales to Israel, according to CPR News. (2026-09) source
Politicians trading stocksNo, ban it for members and their spousesmedium
Said · medium confidence- Pledged to ban congressional stock trading, according to CPR News. (2026-09) source
Energy and climateAn aggressive shift to clean energy with firm deadlinesmedium
Said · medium confidence- Supports the Green New Deal, according to CPR News. (2026-09) source
HealthcareGovernment-run coverage for everyone (Medicare for All)low
Said · low confidence- Supports funding universal healthcare, according to CPR News. (2026-09) source
No public position found on: Income taxes, National debt, Social Security, Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Abortion, Guns, Immigration, Trade and tariffs, Foreign policy, Judges, Marijuana, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Supreme Court reform, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Birthright citizenship, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, Aid to Ukraine, China policy.
Patty McMahon
LibertarianRetired federal employee (EEOC)
Patty McMahon is the Libertarian nominee for Colorado's 6th District. She worked 35 years for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, including as Region VIII lead for the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, and has lived in the district for 26 years2.
No public position found on: Income taxes, National debt, Social Security, Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Abortion, Guns, Immigration, Trade and tariffs, Foreign policy, Energy and climate, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Supreme Court reform, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Birthright citizenship, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, Aid to Israel, Aid to Ukraine, China policy.
Jason Clark
RepublicanEntrepreneur and independent investment advisor
Jason Clark is the Republican nominee for Colorado's 6th District. He grew up in the district, graduated from West Point in 1992, and has been an entrepreneur and small business owner in Aurora for more than 30 years3.
Where they stand 2 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
ImmigrationSecure the border first; deport those with criminal records; keep legal immigration steadymedium
Said · medium confidence- Said the country needs secure borders and enforcement of immigration laws and wants legal immigration, while calling some ICE actions reckless and too aggressive. (2026-09) source
Trade and tariffsNo single answer fitslow
Said · low confidence- Said "I don't agree with tariffs" and disagreed with fellow Republican President Trump on them. (2026-09) source
No public position found on: Income taxes, National debt, Social Security, Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Abortion, Guns, Foreign policy, Energy and climate, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Supreme Court reform, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Birthright citizenship, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, Aid to Israel, Aid to Ukraine, China policy.
Jason Crow
Democrat · IncumbentU.S. Representative, Colorado District 6
Jason Crow is the Democratic incumbent for Colorado's 6th District. A former paratrooper and Army Ranger, he was first elected in 2018 by defeating then-Rep. Mike Coffman and is running for a fifth term52.
Where they stand 23 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Campaign financeOverturn Citizens United by amendment and add public financing of campaignshigh
Said · high confidence- Voted for the For the People Act, which created small-donor public matching funds, required disclosure of big donors and called for a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United. (2021-03-03) source
- Has called for reform of campaign spending and an end to Citizens United, according to CPR News. (2026-09) source
HealthcareKeep the Affordable Care Act and fix what is brokenhigh
Said · high confidence- Voted against the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, a private-market bill on association health plans and PBM transparency. (2025-12-17) source
- Voted for restoring the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits for three years. (2026-01-08) source
- Said "We need to reinstate the ACA subsidies to help drive down costs." (2026-09) source
RedistrictingIndependent commissions draw maps, with a national ban on partisan gerrymanderingmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted for the For the People Act, which would require independent commissions to draw congressional maps and ban partisan gerrymandering. (2021-03-03) source
Qualified immunityNo, end it for police so officers or departments can be sued for rights violationsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted for the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which would end qualified immunity for police officers in civil rights lawsuits. (2021-03-03) source
ImmigrationTighter border security plus a path to legal status for long-time residentsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Cosponsored the American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 (H.R. 6, 117th Congress). (2021-03-08) source
- Cosponsored the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021 (H.R. 1603, 117th Congress). (2021-03-18) source
- Voted for the American Dream and Promise Act, which offered a path to citizenship for Dreamers and some long-time TPS holders. (2021-03-18) source
- Voted for the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which offered legal status to long-time farmworkers and required E-Verify in agriculture. (2021-03-18) source
- Voted against the Secure the Border Act, which funded border wall construction and tightened asylum rules. (2023-05-11) source
- Cosponsored the American Dream and Promise Act of 2023 (H.R. 16, 118th Congress). (2023-07-10) source
- Cosponsored the American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 (H.R. 1589, 119th Congress). (2025-02-26) source
- Voted against the Secure America Act, which provides about $70 billion for immigration enforcement and border security. (2026-06-09) source
AbortionLegal in most cases up to viability (about 24 weeks)medium
Voted · medium confidence- Cosponsored the Women's Health Protection Act of 2021 (H.R. 3755, 117th Congress). (2021-06-08) source
- Voted for the Women's Health Protection Act, which would protect abortion access nationwide before viability and later when a patient's life or health is at risk. (2021-09-24) source
- Voted for the Women's Health Protection Act of 2022, which would protect abortion access nationwide before viability and later when a patient's life or health is at risk. (2022-07-15) source
- Cosponsored the Women's Health Protection Act of 2023 (H.R. 12, 118th Congress). (2023-03-30) source
- Cosponsored the Women's Health Protection Act of 2025 (H.R. 12, 119th Congress). (2025-06-24) source
Safety net programsExpand help for childcare, housing and paid family leavemedium
Childcare and pre-KOffer free pre-K to every 4-year-old, and expand childcare aidmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted for the Build Back Better Act, which funded free universal pre-K and expanded childcare aid. (2021-11-19) source
Paid leaveCreate a national paid family and medical leave program plus paid sick daysmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Cosponsored the FAMILY Act (H.R. 804, 117th Congress). (2021-02-04) source
- Voted for the Build Back Better Act, which created a national paid family and medical leave program. (2021-11-19) source
- Cosponsored the FAMILY Act (H.R. 3481, 118th Congress). (2024-05-14) source
- Cosponsored the FAMILY Act (H.R. 5390, 119th Congress). (2025-09-16) source
Drug pricesNegotiate more drugs and extend the insulin and yearly cost caps to private insurancemedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted for the Affordable Insulin Now Act, which would cap insulin costs at $35 a month for people with Medicare and private insurance. (2022-03-31) source
MarijuanaLegalize it and clear past convictionsmedium
Voted · medium confidenceAid to UkraineRestore strong U.S. aid and add tougher sanctions on Russiamedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted for the $40 billion Ukraine aid package in May 2022. (2022-05-10) source
- Voted for the $61 billion Ukraine security supplemental in April 2024. (2024-04-20) source
- Voted for the Ukraine Support Act, which provides military aid and loans to Ukraine and new sanctions on Russia. (2026-06-04) source
GunsAll of that, plus ban assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazinesmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Cosponsored the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 (H.R. 1808, 117th Congress). (2021-03-11) source
- Voted for the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022, which would ban the sale of many semi-automatic assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines. (2022-07-29) source
- Cosponsored the Assault Weapons Ban of 2023 (H.R. 698, 118th Congress). (2023-02-01) source
- Cosponsored the Assault Weapons Ban of 2025 (H.R. 3115, 119th Congress). (2025-04-30) source
Income taxesRaise taxes on the highest earners and corporations to pay for programsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted for the Inflation Reduction Act, which set a 15% minimum tax on large corporations and a tax on stock buybacks to help pay for energy and health programs. (2022-08-12) source
- Voted against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which made the 2017 individual tax cuts permanent at every income level. (2025-07-03) source
Minimum wageRaise it higher and tie it to the cost of livingmedium
Official action · medium confidenceEnergy and climateNo single answer fitslow
Transgender athletesNo single answer fitslow
Voted · low confidenceE-Verify mandateNo single answer fitslow
Voted · low confidence- Voted against the Secure the Border Act, which would require all employers to use E-Verify. (2023-05-11) source
Mandatory minimumsNo single answer fitslow
Aid to IsraelNo single answer fitslow
Voted · low confidence- Voted for the $26 billion Israel security supplemental with no new conditions on weapons use. (2024-04-20) source
- Voted against the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, which would require delivery of paused weapons to Israel. (2024-05-16) source
- Voted for an amendment by Rep. Thomas Massie to the Fiscal Year 2027 national security appropriations bill (H.R. 8595) that would have barred funds for Israel; it failed 104 to 314. (2026-07-15) source
Politicians trading stocksNo single answer fitslow
Voted · low confidence- Voted against the Stop Insider Trading Act, a stock purchase ban for members that also carried voter ID provisions. (2026-07-22) source
Supreme Court reformNo single answer fitslow
No public position found on: National debt, Social Security, Business regulation, Trade and tariffs, Foreign policy, Judges, Term limits, Electoral College, Death penalty, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Birthright citizenship, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.