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# 2026 Statewide Ballot Guide: Our Editorial Recommendations
- URL: https://www.thecoloradoconservative.com/issue-2-ballot-guide/
- Published: 2026-10-22T13:30:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-22T13:30:00.000Z
- Description: The Colorado Conservative’s editorial recommendations on Colorado’s 14 statewide ballot measures for November 2026.
- Author: Eric Phelan
- Tags: Editorial Recommendations, October 2026, Issue 2, #Import 2026-10-19 20:11

Our recommendations at a glance: 14 measures · 11 yes · 3 no.

Editorial recommendations. Topic labels are summaries, not official ballot titles.

## Amendment 81: YES

### Law-enforcement notification

Support targeted federal notification with due process and accountable policing.

## Amendment 82: YES

### Natural gas choice

Protect ability to buy and sell natural gas for homes and businesses.

## Amendment 83: YES

### Hunting and fishing rights

Protect lawful traditions with scientific conservation, safety, and property safeguards.

## Amendment 84: YES

### Mail ballot identification

Add identity verification while protecting privacy and ability to correct errors.

## Amendment 85: YES

### Plain-language ballot questions

Make ballot wording understandable without hiding costs or legal consequences.

## Amendment 86: YES

### Congressional redistricting

Require public review and independent approval before changing a final map.

## Amendment 87: NO

### Graduated income tax

Keep flat tax; oppose higher top rates on earners and businesses.

## Proposition NN: NO

### Education funding and TABOR

Audit existing spending before retaining more money otherwise available for refunds.

## Proposition 132: YES

### Fentanyl penalties

Support stronger penalties while tracking treatment, costs, public-safety results.

## Proposition 133: YES

### Child sex trafficking

Support life without parole for covered child sex-trafficking offense.

## Proposition 134: YES

### School sports eligibility

Protect female athletic categories while treating every student with dignity.

## Proposition 135: YES

### Gender-transition surgeries on minors

Support surgical age limit while treating young people with dignity.

## Proposition 136: YES

### 4.4% income tax cap

Set ceiling on rates; this does not cut today’s tax rate.

## Proposition 137: NO

### Conservation funding

Demand clear projects and accountability before redirecting taxpayer refunds.

Read our full research and reasoning at [www.thecoloradoconservative.com](https://www.thecoloradoconservative.com/).

Measure reference: Colorado Legislative Council, 2026 Blue Book. [https://content.leg.colorado.gov/publications/2026-blue-book](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/publications/2026-blue-book?ref=thecoloradoconservative.com)

[![Original October 2026 statewide ballot recommendation graphic](https://www.thecoloradoconservative.com/content/files/images/tcc-issue-02/statewide-ballot-guide-original.png)](https://www.thecoloradoconservative.com/content/files/images/tcc-issue-02/statewide-ballot-guide-original.png)

Original magazine graphic. The same recommendations appear as readable text above.

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