Among the statewide ballot measures are proposals concerning natural-gas rights, hunting and fishing, voter identification, ballot-measure rules and congressional redistricting. Other measures touch on taxes and the state’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, police cooperation with federal immigration authorities, penalties for fentanyl and human trafficking, and transgender youth. Issue 7A concerns the CoCo passenger rail proposal.

In statewide races, Democrat John Hickenlooper is listed against Republican Baisley for U.S. Senate. Democrat Phil Weiser and Republican Victor Marx are competing for governor. Other contests include Attorney General Jena Griswold against Michael Allen, secretary of state candidates Gonzalez and Wiley, and treasurer candidates Jeff Bridges and Kevin Grantham.

Several congressional contests are drawing particular attention. In Denver’s 1st District, Democratic socialist Melat Kiros, who defeated longtime U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette in the primary, faces two opponents. Republican U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert is seeking reelection in the 4th District against Democrat Eileen Laubacher. Democrat Jessica Killin is challenging Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank in the 5th District, while Democrat Manny Rutinel is taking on Republican U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans in the 8th, described as one of the nation’s most competitive House races.

The election calendar begins with all ballot drop boxes opening Oct. 12. Voting centers open Oct. 19 for in-person voting and ballot drop-off. Oct. 26 is the last recommended day to mail a ballot. On Election Day, Nov. 3, polls are scheduled to be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and county clerks must receive ballots by 7 p.m. Eligible military and overseas ballots may arrive, and voters may resolve signature issues, through Nov. 12.

The breadth of the ballot means voters will decide both who holds public office and how state rules and policies may change. Colorado’s longest-ever Blue Book voter guide is also part of the state’s election information effort.