2026 Statewide Ballot Guide: Our Editorial Recommendations

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.

Measure reference: Colorado Legislative Council, 2026 Blue Book. https://content.leg.colorado.gov/publications/2026-blue-book