Mateo Montoya-Collis

Democrat · Candidate for El Paso County Sheriff · November 3, 2026

About this race

The county's chief law-enforcement officer. Runs the sheriff's office and usually the county jail, patrols areas outside city police departments, and serves court papers.

2 candidates ran for El Paso County Sheriff in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Immigration enforcement (ICE 287(g))

ICE's list of 287(g) participating agencies shows no agreement for El Paso County's sheriff's office.

Under 287(g), ICE trains and authorizes local officers to carry out some federal immigration duties. From ICE's list of participating agencies, as of October 28, 2026. Whether to keep, change or end an agreement is up to the sheriff.

Where they stand

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Funding

$5,152 raised, $326 self-funded.

Largest donorsAmount
Karen Hart$1,000
EL PASO County Democratic Party$1,000
Miller Belmont$450
Sandra Collins$250
Act Blue$242
Esther Rios$200
Steve Mabon$100
Patricia Sikes$100

Source: Colorado Secretary of State (TRACER), reports through 2026-10-23.

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What party is Mateo Montoya-Collis?
Mateo Montoya-Collis is running as a Democrat.
What does the El Paso County Sheriff seat do?
The county's chief law-enforcement officer. Runs the sheriff's office and usually the county jail, patrols areas outside city police departments, and serves court papers.
Who is Mateo Montoya-Collis running against?
Joe Roybal, for El Paso County Sheriff.
How much money has Mateo Montoya-Collis raised?
$5,152 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
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