Overview:
Latest results for Denver Question 4A and Front Range Passenger Rail Question 7A in Colorado’s 2026 election.
Two major tax measures were headed toward approval Wednesday morning, one for Denver Public Schools and another for the planned Colorado Connector passenger rail line.
Question 4A: Denver school funding
Denver voters were strongly supporting a $44 million property tax increase for Denver Public Schools.
As of 12:59 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, “yes” had 133,357 votes, or 67.84%, while “no” had 63,219 votes, or 32.16%.
Question 4A would allow Denver Public Schools to collect up to $44 million more annually through a mill levy override beginning in 2027. The money can be used for educator pay, expanded career and technical education, student mental health services and special education.
Denver Public Schools estimated before the election that the increase would cost the owner of a home valued at $624,800 about $72 per year, or roughly $6 per month.
Unofficial returns showed the measure with a wide lead Wednesday morning.
Question 7A: Front Range passenger rail
Voters in the Front Range Passenger Rail District were also backing Question 7A, which would fund the planned Colorado Connector passenger rail service.
As of the latest election-night update cited in early returns, “yes” had 452,474 votes and “no” had 368,746.
The measure would create a 0.333% sales and use tax, equal to about 33 cents on every $100 of taxable purchases, and authorize up to $580 million in debt. The revenue would help build, operate and maintain passenger rail service connecting communities from Pueblo to Fort Collins.
The planned Colorado Connector would serve communities including Colorado Springs, Denver, Boulder, Longmont, Loveland and Fort Collins. The ballot measure does not guarantee a specific opening date.
Early results showed the measure on track for approval Wednesday morning.
