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2018Final results

2018 election for Colorado Treasurer

Treasurer · Colorado

Dave Young (D) won with 52.2% of the vote, defeating Brian Watson (R) by 7.3 points.

Dave YoungDemocrat · winner
52.2%1,292,281
Brian WatsonRepublican
44.9%1,111,641
2.8%70,475
2,474,397 votes

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 6:17 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 2018

Races before and after

EvenD+7.32018D+10.62022D+20.12026

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 6:17 AM ET

The candidates

Dave Young (D)Brian Watson (R)

Also on the ballot: Gerald F. Kilpatrick (Other party), 2.8%