The Grand Junction Chamber’s 2026 Election Guide is now available ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, November 3. It brings together candidate perspectives, explanations of ballot measures, and the Chamber’s positions in one resource for readers preparing to vote.
As President & CEO Candace Carnahan shares in her opening letter, the realities of running a business deserve a place in public policy discussions. Making payroll, building a team, navigating regulations, and taking risks provide firsthand experience with how government decisions affect employers and employees. The guide offers an opportunity to consider how candidates’ experience and perspectives inform their approach to public service.
That examination also extends to ballot measures. Proposals can affect business costs, workforce, infrastructure, and growth in ways that are difficult to understand from a title or campaign message alone. Evaluating them means asking what the language would actually do, who would bear the costs, whether the proposed approach would accomplish its stated purpose, and what intended or unintended consequences could follow.
The Election Guide explains the Chamber’s assessments and the considerations behind its positions. Readers can use it to understand those conclusions, compare candidate perspectives, and identify questions for further research.
We encourage you to explore the guide alongside official ballot information and other election resources. Take time to review the details, consider the benefits and tradeoffs, and make your own informed decisions before casting your ballot.
View the full 2026 Fall Election Guide