A local resident has won the Democratic primary for the 3rd Congressional District. Dwayne Romero, an Aspenite, secured the majority of votes. The outcome of the primary was determined when the Associated Press made the call.

Romero's vote total surpassed that of his opponent, Alex Kelloff, who is also from Aspen. The vote percentages were 55.2% for Romero and 44.8% for Kelloff at the time the race was called.

Further details about the primary can be found through the Colorado Sun, which reported on the election results. The Associated Press called the race at 8:01 p.m.