Duane Gurule

Mayor of Rocky Ford in Rocky Ford, CO

Duane Gurule is a candidate for Senator in the General Assembly District 35 in Colorado State Senate District 35, Colorado — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Hannah Feldhacker, Richard Graf, Travis Nelson, Rodney Pelton.

Duane Gurule, a Democratic candidate, is running for the Colorado State Senate, District 35, in the 2026 primary election. He seeks to bring new generation leadership and innovative solutions to rural Colorado. Raised in Southeast Colorado, Gurule experienced housing instability and understands rural challenges firsthand. He currently serves as the Mayor of Rocky Ford and is also a technology professional and nonprofit founder, with a track record of strengthening local economies. His campaign focuses on delivering smarter, forward-thinking solutions for affordability, water, healthcare, and economic growth in his district.