Colorado Secretary of State
04/17/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/17/2026 14:36
April 17 - Michael Neil, Tracy Winchester Do Not Qualify for State Primary Ballot
News Release
State of Colorado
Department of State
1700 Broadway
Suite 550
Denver, CO 80290
Jena Griswold
Secretary of State
Andrew Kline
Deputy Secretary of State
Denver, April 17, 2026 - The Elections Division of the Colorado Secretary of State's Office announced today that Michael Neil and Tracy Winchester, Democratic candidates for Colorado State House of Representatives District 2, have not submitted the required number of signatures to appear on the June 30, 2026 State Primary ballot.
Candidates for Colorado House of Representatives are required to collect 1,000 signatures (or 30% of votes cast in the last election, whichever is smaller) in their district, a requirement outlined by 1-4-801(2)(b), C.R.S.
Michael Neil submitted 874 signatures, failing to meet the signature threshold.
Michael Neil petition verification summary:
Total number of reviewable signature lines submitted: 874
Total number of signatures required for placement on ballot: 1,000
Tracy Winchester submitted 979 signatures, failing to meet the signature threshold.
Tracy Winchester petition verification summary:
Total number of reviewable signature lines submitted: 979
Total number of signatures required for placement on ballot: 1,000
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