Eric Nelson

Eric Nelson is a candidate for Representative in the General Assembly District 42 Primary Election in 2026 in Colorado State House District 42, Colorado.

Candidate for Representative in the General Assembly in Aurora, CO

Also running: Mandy Lindsay, Sarah Woodson.

Eric Nelson is a Colorado Democrat who served as an at-large member of the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education from 2013 to 2017. He was a candidate for the Colorado House of Representatives, District 42, in 2016 but lost the general election. Nelson also sought the Democratic nomination for the same District 42 seat in 2026. However, he failed to submit the required number of signatures and did not qualify to appear on the June 30, 2026 primary ballot. His prior campaigns included over $1,300 in contributions, and he received endorsements for his 2013 campaign. Specific policy positions for his 2026 bid were not publicly detailed.