2026 General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Colorado House District 36

3 candidates, listed alphabetically.

Candidates

Michael Carter

DemocraticIncumbent

In office now
State Representative, District 36 (since 2025)
Work
Attorney, The Carter Law Group; Aurora parking magistrate; state representative since 2025

Michael Carter has served as State Representative for District 36 in the Colorado General Assembly since 2025, a district that includes all or part of Adams and Arapahoe counties.

Michael Carter owns The Carter Law Group, serves as an Aurora parking magistrate and was a public defender; he has served on the Aurora Public Schools board. Michael Carter is a U.S. Army veteran and has represented House District 36 since January 2025.

Carter's committees

  • Judiciary (Vice Chair)
  • State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs
  • Statutory Revision Committee

Sources for Carter

Andrew Gibson

Libertarian

Work
Safety and field operations; Navy veteran

Andrew Gibson works in safety and field operations and served in the U.S. Navy.

Sources for Gibson

Paul E. Nelson

Republican

Work
Liberty Enterprises; owner, Yawn and Bear Lawn Care

Paul E. Nelson works with Liberty Enterprises and has run Yawn and Bear Lawn Care; he holds a business administration degree from Liberty University.

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