Colorado Senate Race Gutierrez vs Charles

Democrats and Republicans are heavily investing in the competitive Colorado State Senate District 3 race. Political newcomers Aaron Gutierrez and Dana Charles are vying for the seat representing Pueblo County.

Colorado Senate District 3 candidates Dana Charles, left, and Aaron Gutierrez are going head to head in the November election.

Democrat Aaron Gutierrez and Republican Dana Charles face off in the race for Colorado State Senate District 3, with polls closing late Tuesday evening in the United States. The seat opened after incumbent Sen. Nick Hinrichsen declined to seek reelection for the 2026 term. Both major political parties poured significant funding into the district amid a competitive electoral cycle.