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Rankings

#1 is the best, #50 is the worst

  • Violent Crime: #44
  • Murder: #22
  • Firearm Death: #33
  • Incarceration: #20
  • Overall Health: #12
  • Life Expectancy: #16
  • Food Insecurity: #12
  • Obesity: #1/48
  • Women's Health: #16
  • Child Well-being: #14
  • Teen Birth Rate: #21
  • Maternal Mortality: #7/39
  • Infant Mortality: #11
  • Household Income: #8
  • Poverty Rate: #7
  • Public Education: #32
  • Voter Turnout: #6
Overall Rank: #12
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Jeff Crank Told His Radio Listeners Democrats Planned to 'Commit Ballot Fraud' in 2020 and Said Votes Should Be 'Thrown Out.' Now He Votes on How You Vote.

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Vote Early in Colorado

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Dates checked against Colorado’s official election site on Sept. 18, 2026, starting from the Center for Election Innovation & Research’s national list. Days, hours and locations are set locally — check with your local election office, and confirm your registration at vote.org.

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Colorado vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Harris won Colorado with 54.1% of the vote to 43.1%, a margin of 11 points, with 73.4% of eligible voters turning out. (Full 2024 presidential results, state by state.)

How many of Colorado's members of Congress are Republican?

4 of 10 — 40%. In the U.S. House, Colorado has 4 Republicans and 4 Democrats; in the Senate, 0 Republicans and 2 Democrats. (Source: Current members of Congress from Colorado, on Wikipedia.)

Where does Colorado rank among the 50 states?

Colorado ranks #12 of 50. That is the average of its rank on the 17 measures in the report card above — violent crime, gun deaths, life expectancy, food insecurity, maternal and infant mortality, household income, public education, voter turnout and more. #1 is the best state to live in, #50 the worst.

You can compare Colorado directly to other states on our Compare States page.

Which Colorado politicians have report cards here?

We grade Republican incumbents running in 2026 — U.S. Senators, U.S. Representatives and governors — on their record: how they voted, who funds them, and what it has cost Colorado. Democrats and independents do not get report cards.

When is the next election?

The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — 36 days away. Check your registration and polling place at vote.org.

When does early voting start in Colorado?

Early in-person voting for the Nov. 3 election runs Oct. 19 – Nov. 3. The minimum required voting centers may be closed Sundays and Saturday, Oct. 24. Early voting locations can stay open on Election Day. Details on Colorado's official election site. (Checked against Colorado’s official election site on Sept. 18, 2026, starting from the Center for Election Innovation & Research’s national list.)

Can I vote by mail in Colorado?

Registered voters are mailed a ballot automatically — no request needed. Ballots go out between Oct. 2 and Oct. 9. Your ballot must arrive by Election Day, not just be mailed by then. Details on Colorado's official election site. (Checked against Colorado’s official election site on Sept. 18, 2026, starting from the Center for Election Innovation & Research’s national list.)

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