Polling Average
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46.7%
Republican
Trump Endorsed
Incumbent
Trump EndorsedIncumbentJeff Hurd
Incumbent Republican candidate for U.S. House in Colorado
RepublicanTrump EndorsedIncumbent
Trump EndorsedIncumbent
$15.0K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Jeff Hurd is trading at 62% to win the CO-03 House winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age47 years old (Aug 15, 1979)
GenderMale
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LocationColorado
BackgroundAttorney
EducationUniversity of Notre Dame (B.A., 2001)
Notable personal detailsJeffrey Stephen Hurd is an American politician and attorney representing Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. A Colorado native from Grand Junction, he previously worked as a lawyer and served as a law clerk on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. He earned a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame, a J.D. from the University of Denver, and an LL.M. from Columbia University.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports maintaining recent tax cuts and avoiding tax increases that could disrupt the business climate; favors regulatory reforms and measures intended to spur job growth and economic activity in rural communities. Expresses concern about federal spending growth but has supported legislation that includes both tax provisions and spending changes while calling for structural changes to control spending over time.
Healthcare
Supports extending Affordable Care Act premium tax credits to keep coverage affordable, prioritizes protecting Medicaid in his district, and emphasizes expanding access to rural health care while protecting Medicare and Social Security.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate supports stronger border security measures including resuming construction of a border wall, increasing resources for Border Patrol and law enforcement, and enhanced detection technology; he emphasizes removing noncitizens who have committed crimes and tightening asylum/processes while also expressing support for legal immigration. His public statements prioritize enforcement, anti-smuggling efforts, and stopping drug flows across the southern border.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate describes himself as pro‑life and supports abortion being decided at the state level rather than by federal law. He said he would not vote to codify Roe v. Wade or for a national 15‑week federal ban, and he has said abortion should be allowed in cases of rape, incest, or when the mother’s life is at risk.
Climate & Energy
Supports U.S. energy production and 'energy independence' including oil, natural gas, coal, and nuclear; acknowledges climate change but emphasizes exporting U.S. natural gas and expanding fossil fuel development as a way to reduce higher-carbon generation abroad and protect local jobs and water resources. Expresses concern about government favoritism toward wind and solar and favors market-driven or domestic-focused energy policy over aggressive regulatory approaches.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate is a gun owner who affirms the Second Amendment while supporting measures to prevent gun violence, including Extreme Risk/Red Flag laws with due-process protections (law-enforcement-initiated petitions, clear-and-convincing evidence, right to counsel and cross-examination).
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedAug 15, 2026
Jeff Hurd is in the news because his Colorado 3rd Congressional District race is shaping up to be competitive in 2026. A recent poll shows him leading Democrat Dwayne Romero by just 1 point, and Cook Political Report has moved the district from Solid Republican to Likely Republican. Earlier this year, Donald Trump withdrew his endorsement of Hurd after Hurd voted against Trump’s tariff authority, backing a primary challenger instead. Hurd also faced a Republican primary challenge from Ron Hanks, but the latest coverage focuses on the general election matchup.
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Articles
TDThe Denver Post6 months ago
Trump revokes endorsement of U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd following tariff vote
Negative
NNewsweek6 months ago
Trump Withdraws Endorsement of Colorado Rep. Jeff Hurd Over Tariffs
Negative
NNewsweek4 days ago
Map Shows Shift in Midterm Districts From ‘Solid’ Republican to ‘Likely’
Neutral
TAThe Aspen Times20 days ago
Poll shows a toss-up race for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District
Positive
Latest Polls
CO-03 House winner?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
11CO-03 Republican nominee?
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$3.6M
$2.7M
$1.8M
$888.1K
$0
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2024
$2.8M
$9.1K
$2.8M
$115.0K
Cycle 2026
$3.6M
$1.8M
$1.8M
$100.0K
Source: FEC