Colorado Senate Candidate Qualifies for Primary Ballot | The Locally Times
Terri Carver submitted 1,525 signatures, exceeding the 1,000-signature threshold for the Republican nomination for State Senate District 9.
Terri Carver, a Republican candidate for Colorado Senate District 9, has met the requirements to appear on the June 30, 2026, State Primary ballot. The Colorado Secretary of State’s Office announced that Carver submitted 1,525 valid signatures, surpassing the 1,000-signature minimum mandated by state law. The petition verification summary shows that 1,753 signatures were submitted, with 228 entries rejected and 1,525 accepted as valid. This filing is a step in Carver's campaign for the Republican nomination. ## Primary Election Process Candidates seeking to appear on the primary ballot must collect a specific number of signatures from registered voters within their district. For Colorado Senate candidates, this requirement is 1,000 signatures or 30% of the votes cast in the last election for that office, whichever is smaller, as outlined in C.R.S. 1-4-801. A record of all accepted and rejected signatures, including reasons for rejection, is on file with the Secretary of State. ## What to Watch Voters will cast their ballots in the State Primary election on June 30, 2026. The Secretary of State's office will continue to process petition filings for other candidates seeking ballot access.