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Greg Lopez

Governor / Lt. Governor

2026 Colorado Governor / Lt. Governor — General Election · November 3, 2026

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Overview

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2026 Colorado Governor / Lt. Governor — General Election on November 3, 2026
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2026 General Election Official Candidate List

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Candidate name: Greg Lopez

Office: Governor

District: State

Party: Unaffiliated

Write in?: N

Lieutenant Governor: Taralyn Romero

Lieutenant Governor party: Unaffiliated

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2026 General Election Official Candidate List

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Candidate name: Greg Lopez

Office: Governor

District: State

Party: Unaffiliated

Write in?: N

Lieutenant Governor: Taralyn Romero

Lieutenant Governor party: Unaffiliated

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7. Outdoor Recreation Industries

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Colorado owes a deep debt of gratitude to the men and women who served our nation in uniform. As a U.S. Air Force veteran, I understand firsthand the sacrifices military families make and the challenges many veterans face when returning to civilian life.

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Colorado owes a deep debt of gratitude to the men and women who served our nation in uniform. As a U.S. Air Force veteran, I understand firsthand the sacrifices military families make and the challenges many veterans face when returning to civilian life.

16. Restoring Local Control

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As a former mayor and city manager in Colorado I fully understand and appreciate that Colorado is a diverse state with communities that have very different needs, values, economies, and priorities. I know first-hand that local communities are often better positioned than state government to make decisions that directly impact their residents.

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As a former mayor and city manager in Colorado I fully understand and appreciate that Colorado is a diverse state with communities that have very different needs, values, economies, and priorities. I know first-hand that local communities are often better positioned than state government to make decisions that directly impact their residents.

20. Removing Regulations on Rural Hospitals

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I, along with my Lt. Governor, who has over 25 years of experience in the medical industry, fully understand the importance of healthcare in rural communities. The cost overruns and mismanagement of the Medicaid program in Colorado has caused havoc in rural communities.

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I, along with my Lt. Governor, who has over 25 years of experience in the medical industry, fully understand the importance of healthcare in rural communities. The cost overruns and mismanagement of the Medicaid program in Colorado has caused havoc in rural communities.

About Greg Lopez

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Former President of the Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

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Former President of the Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

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Small Business Owner

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Small Business Owner

About Greg Lopez

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Greg also served as the President and CEO of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, President/CEO of the Rocky Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council, and Director of the United States Small Business Administration. He also served on numerous boards including Secretary and Treasurer of the E470 Highway Authority.

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Greg also served as the President and CEO of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, President/CEO of the Rocky Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council, and Director of the United States Small Business Administration. He also served on numerous boards including Secretary and Treasurer of the E470 Highway Authority.

About Greg Lopez

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Throughout the six years that Greg served as Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Colorado Office, he traveled the state and became the mouthpiece for Colorado small business. During his tenure, Greg is best known for setting a record at the SBA, issuing more than $600 million in loans to Colorado small businesses in 2013 alone.

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Throughout the six years that Greg served as Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Colorado Office, he traveled the state and became the mouthpiece for Colorado small business. During his tenure, Greg is best known for setting a record at the SBA, issuing more than $600 million in loans to Colorado small businesses in 2013 alone.

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Now he is ready to serve as Colorado’s next Governor.

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Now he is ready to serve as Colorado’s next Governor.

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Housing affordability

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In my first four years, I will ensure that we build 25,000 starter homes. These will be modest in size, roughly 1,100 sq. ft. and with modest upgrades which will allow the purchase cost to come in around $235,000. These will be ideal for young families.

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In my first four years, I will ensure that we build 25,000 starter homes. These will be modest in size, roughly 1,100 sq. ft. and with modest upgrades which will allow the purchase cost to come in around $235,000. These will be ideal for young families.

Transportation and infrastructure

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As Governor, I will push for greater accountability within the Colorado Department of Transportation by improving project transparency, prioritizing congestion relief, accelerating road maintenance, and ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent effectively.

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As Governor, I will push for greater accountability within the Colorado Department of Transportation by improving project transparency, prioritizing congestion relief, accelerating road maintenance, and ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent effectively.

Government ethics, accountability, and elections

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It failed primarily because the wolf policy was guided by personal emotional politics of individuals in the urban corridor who support ballot-box biology. I believe wildlife decisions should be guided by science, local input and balanced management.

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It failed primarily because the wolf policy was guided by personal emotional politics of individuals in the urban corridor who support ballot-box biology. I believe wildlife decisions should be guided by science, local input and balanced management.

Education, child care, and workforce training

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As Governor, I will work towards expanding educational opportunities in every school district through school choice, charter schools, home schooling support, career pathways, and vocational training programs that prepare students for real-world success.

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As Governor, I will work towards expanding educational opportunities in every school district through school choice, charter schools, home schooling support, career pathways, and vocational training programs that prepare students for real-world success.

Education, child care, and workforce training

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As Governor, I will publicly speak about the importance of strong families and ensure that all residents of Colorado embrace the absolute moral truth that parents deserve transparency, respect, and involvement in decisions affecting their children’s education, health, safety, and well-being.

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As Governor, I will publicly speak about the importance of strong families and ensure that all residents of Colorado embrace the absolute moral truth that parents deserve transparency, respect, and involvement in decisions affecting their children’s education, health, safety, and well-being.

Health care

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Children should be protected from exploitation, violence, dangerous drugs, online predators, and policies that place politics ahead of their well-being. I believe that we all care about our kids and it is because of that belief that the First Lady and I will refocus the State on protecting the innocence, safety, mental health, and future opportunities of children.

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Children should be protected from exploitation, violence, dangerous drugs, online predators, and policies that place politics ahead of their well-being. I believe that we all care about our kids and it is because of that belief that the First Lady and I will refocus the State on protecting the innocence, safety, mental health, and future opportunities of children.

Reproductive rights and health care

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I strongly believe every human life has value and deserves dignity, compassion, and respect. I will continue to support policies that protect life while also supporting mothers, families, adoption services, healthcare access, and community-based support systems that help women and children thrive.

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I strongly believe every human life has value and deserves dignity, compassion, and respect. I will continue to support policies that protect life while also supporting mothers, families, adoption services, healthcare access, and community-based support systems that help women and children thrive.

Gun policy and firearms

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For the last eight years, Colorado Legislature has been passing gun laws that are infringing on the constitutional rights of citizens and that needs to stop. The right to keep and bear arms is a constitutional right that millions of responsible Colorado gun owners exercise safely every day.

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For the last eight years, Colorado Legislature has been passing gun laws that are infringing on the constitutional rights of citizens and that needs to stop. The right to keep and bear arms is a constitutional right that millions of responsible Colorado gun owners exercise safely every day.

Immigration and border policy

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Colorado should fully cooperate with federal immigration enforcement efforts involving violent criminals, drug traffickers, gang members, and individuals who pose a threat to public safety. Communities should not be forced to bear the consequences of policies that limit communication between local law enforcement and federal authorities.

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Colorado should fully cooperate with federal immigration enforcement efforts involving violent criminals, drug traffickers, gang members, and individuals who pose a threat to public safety. Communities should not be forced to bear the consequences of policies that limit communication between local law enforcement and federal authorities.

Education, child care, and workforce training

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As Governor, I will work to restore local control whenever possible by reducing unnecessary state mandates and empowering counties, municipalities, and school districts to make decisions that best serve their communities. One-size-fits-all government policies often create unintended consequences that hurt local communities.

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As Governor, I will work to restore local control whenever possible by reducing unnecessary state mandates and empowering counties, municipalities, and school districts to make decisions that best serve their communities. One-size-fits-all government policies often create unintended consequences that hurt local communities.

Water Supply

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As Governor, I will protect the state’s water future through practical, science-based solutions that balance agricultural, municipal, environmental, and economic needs.

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As Governor, I will protect the state’s water future through practical, science-based solutions that balance agricultural, municipal, environmental, and economic needs.

Energy, technology, water, and environment

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My administration will prioritize water storage expansion, infrastructure modernization, conservation technologies, forest health management, and protection of agricultural water rights. Colorado must plan realistically for future water availability while ensuring rural communities, farmers, and future generations are protected.

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My administration will prioritize water storage expansion, infrastructure modernization, conservation technologies, forest health management, and protection of agricultural water rights. Colorado must plan realistically for future water availability while ensuring rural communities, farmers, and future generations are protected.

Public safety and justice

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I will work to restore “qualified immunity” to all law enforcement officers. Our communities have become unsafe because of the state’s legislature elected officials need to react to individual incidents that occur and they have lost sight of the bigger picture.

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I will work to restore “qualified immunity” to all law enforcement officers. Our communities have become unsafe because of the state’s legislature elected officials need to react to individual incidents that occur and they have lost sight of the bigger picture.

Economy, jobs, taxes, and affordability

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I bring firsthand experience working with businesses large and small, including serving as Colorado Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration. As Governor, I will work to reduce unnecessary regulations, simplify licensing processes, expand workforce development, and create an environment where businesses can grow and succeed.

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I bring firsthand experience working with businesses large and small, including serving as Colorado Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration. As Governor, I will work to reduce unnecessary regulations, simplify licensing processes, expand workforce development, and create an environment where businesses can grow and succeed.

Health care

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Many rural hospitals in Colorado are struggling to survive under growing financial pressure, workforce shortages, regulatory burdens, and reimbursement challenges. The closure of rural healthcare facilities can devastate entire communities by reducing access to emergency care, maternity services, and basic healthcare I will not allow that to happen.

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Many rural hospitals in Colorado are struggling to survive under growing financial pressure, workforce shortages, regulatory burdens, and reimbursement challenges. The closure of rural healthcare facilities can devastate entire communities by reducing access to emergency care, maternity services, and basic healthcare I will not allow that to happen.

DOGE / Government Efficiency

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As Governor, I will use zero-based budgeting which will allow discussion to occur on every taxpayer dollar identified in the state budget.

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As Governor, I will use zero-based budgeting which will allow discussion to occur on every taxpayer dollar identified in the state budget.

Economy, jobs, taxes, and affordability

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I will focus on practical solutions that increase supply, reduce costs, and restore hope for working families. One example is that I will work to reduce the cost of water taps and sewer taps. Those costs are over thirty thousand dollars each. Rising land costs, government fees, excessive regulations, permitting delays, and costly mandates have made it nearly impossible to build starter homes at prices working families can afford.

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I will focus on practical solutions that increase supply, reduce costs, and restore hope for working families. One example is that I will work to reduce the cost of water taps and sewer taps. Those costs are over thirty thousand dollars each. Rising land costs, government fees, excessive regulations, permitting delays, and costly mandates have made it nearly impossible to build starter homes at prices working families can afford.

Reforming the Colorado Department of Transportation

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I will seek to purchase E470 and remove the tolls so that drivers can bypass downtown when traveling north. This will remove tens of thousands of cars off I25 every day. In addition, we will slow down the construction of bike lanes, recharging stations and focus on moving people and goods safely and efficiently.

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I will seek to purchase E470 and remove the tolls so that drivers can bypass downtown when traveling north. This will remove tens of thousands of cars off I25 every day. In addition, we will slow down the construction of bike lanes, recharging stations and focus on moving people and goods safely and efficiently.

Energy, technology, water, and environment

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As Governor, I will direct funding to clearing out the dead trees in our forest by employing individuals that need jobs. Healthy forests are essential in addressing climate change as they act as carbon sinks. The biggest mistake that Colorado made pertaining to protecting our environment was to combine the Game and Fish and State parks department into one agency.

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As Governor, I will direct funding to clearing out the dead trees in our forest by employing individuals that need jobs. Healthy forests are essential in addressing climate change as they act as carbon sinks. The biggest mistake that Colorado made pertaining to protecting our environment was to combine the Game and Fish and State parks department into one agency.

Wolf Management

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Due to the survival rate of the translocated wolves falling below the acceptable survival rate established by biologists, as Governor I will inform the US Fish and Wildlife Service that the state is not able to properly fulfill the responsibilities of a designated representative as outlined in the 10j rule.

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Due to the survival rate of the translocated wolves falling below the acceptable survival rate established by biologists, as Governor I will inform the US Fish and Wildlife Service that the state is not able to properly fulfill the responsibilities of a designated representative as outlined in the 10j rule.

Economy, jobs, taxes, and affordability

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There is no shame in making a living by working in the trades and using your hands. I will work alongside the trade unions to restore respect for skilled trades and technical careers throughout the state.

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There is no shame in making a living by working in the trades and using your hands. I will work alongside the trade unions to restore respect for skilled trades and technical careers throughout the state.

Government ethics, accountability, and elections

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I encourage all voters to support the efforts of “Protect Kids Colorado” in passing the three legislative initiatives that will appear on the November general election ballot.

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I encourage all voters to support the efforts of “Protect Kids Colorado” in passing the three legislative initiatives that will appear on the November general election ballot.

Public safety and justice

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My administration will support stronger efforts to combat child exploitation and trafficking, improve youth mental health services, strengthen school safety, and encourage healthier childhood development. Colorado’s future depends on raising strong, healthy, and resilient young people who are prepared to succeed in life.

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My administration will support stronger efforts to combat child exploitation and trafficking, improve youth mental health services, strengthen school safety, and encourage healthier childhood development. Colorado’s future depends on raising strong, healthy, and resilient young people who are prepared to succeed in life.

Reproductive rights and health care

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Colorado must move away from the divisive politics surrounding this issue and focus on building a culture that values both life and compassion for those who are faced with difficult decisions. It is a well-known fact that society is strongest when it supports families, encourages responsibility, and treats every human being with dignity.

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Colorado must move away from the divisive politics surrounding this issue and focus on building a culture that values both life and compassion for those who are faced with difficult decisions. It is a well-known fact that society is strongest when it supports families, encourages responsibility, and treats every human being with dignity.

Gun policy and firearms

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I support the Second Amendment and believe law-abiding citizens should not lose their rights because of the actions of criminals.

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I support the Second Amendment and believe law-abiding citizens should not lose their rights because of the actions of criminals.

Energy, technology, water, and environment

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I will lead Colorado in pursuing an “all-of-the-above” energy strategy that supports innovation, affordability, reliability, and job creation. In addition, I will be reviewing the appointments to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and replacing those individuals.

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I will lead Colorado in pursuing an “all-of-the-above” energy strategy that supports innovation, affordability, reliability, and job creation. In addition, I will be reviewing the appointments to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and replacing those individuals.

Immigration and border policy

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I believe that legal immigration is an important part of America’s history and economy. Colorado can remain welcoming and compassionate while also enforcing laws, protecting public safety, and maintaining respect for the rule of law.

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I believe that legal immigration is an important part of America’s history and economy. Colorado can remain welcoming and compassionate while also enforcing laws, protecting public safety, and maintaining respect for the rule of law.

Energy, technology, water, and environment

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While I recognize that advancements in technology such as AI models are being embraced and utilized by the public, private and consumer sectors, we must not allow ourselves to blindly embrace the desire to construct Data centers.

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While I recognize that advancements in technology such as AI models are being embraced and utilized by the public, private and consumer sectors, we must not allow ourselves to blindly embrace the desire to construct Data centers.

Public safety and justice

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Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day to protect Colorado communities. I believe police officers deserve support, proper training, and legal protections that allow them to perform their duties without fear of politically motivated retaliation when acting in good faith.

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Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day to protect Colorado communities. I believe police officers deserve support, proper training, and legal protections that allow them to perform their duties without fear of politically motivated retaliation when acting in good faith.

Health care

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I will reduce unnecessary regulations that drive up costs and make it harder for rural hospitals and clinics to remain operational. My administration will work with healthcare providers, local communities, and policymakers to improve sustainability, expand workforce recruitment, and preserve healthcare access in rural Colorado.

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I will reduce unnecessary regulations that drive up costs and make it harder for rural hospitals and clinics to remain operational. My administration will work with healthcare providers, local communities, and policymakers to improve sustainability, expand workforce recruitment, and preserve healthcare access in rural Colorado.

Economy, jobs, taxes, and affordability

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I will establish a Colorado version of DOGE focused on eliminating waste, duplication, unnecessary regulations, and inefficient spending. Every agency, program, and taxpayer dollar will be reviewed to determine whether it is truly helping people or simply creating more bureaucracy.

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I will establish a Colorado version of DOGE focused on eliminating waste, duplication, unnecessary regulations, and inefficient spending. Every agency, program, and taxpayer dollar will be reviewed to determine whether it is truly helping people or simply creating more bureaucracy.

Transportation and infrastructure

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As the Mayor and city manager of Parker, I instituted practical solutions that improved roads, reduced commute times, supported economic growth and respected both urban and rural transportation needs. I will do the same for the state.

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As the Mayor and city manager of Parker, I instituted practical solutions that improved roads, reduced commute times, supported economic growth and respected both urban and rural transportation needs. I will do the same for the state.

Energy, technology, water, and environment

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To properly protect Colorado’s environment, we must re-establish these two agencies as separate agencies. The Game and Fish will focus on wildlife management, hunting, fishing, and habitat protection and State Parks will focus on managing state parks, trails and recreational facilities.

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To properly protect Colorado’s environment, we must re-establish these two agencies as separate agencies. The Game and Fish will focus on wildlife management, hunting, fishing, and habitat protection and State Parks will focus on managing state parks, trails and recreational facilities.

Wolf Management

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The well-being and the future of the wolf in Colorado needs to be the responsibility of the US Fish and Wildlife Service as Colorado does not have the funds or the expertise necessary to be involved in the nonessential experimental population project. This will remove the concerns for ranchers, rural communities, wildlife managers, and families whose livelihoods depend on agriculture and responsible land stewardship.

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The well-being and the future of the wolf in Colorado needs to be the responsibility of the US Fish and Wildlife Service as Colorado does not have the funds or the expertise necessary to be involved in the nonessential experimental population project. This will remove the concerns for ranchers, rural communities, wildlife managers, and families whose livelihoods depend on agriculture and responsible land stewardship.

Education, child care, and workforce training

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My administration will work to expand partnerships between schools, businesses, unions, and trade organizations to strengthen vocational education and workforce development programs that lead directly to good-paying jobs.

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My administration will work to expand partnerships between schools, businesses, unions, and trade organizations to strengthen vocational education and workforce development programs that lead directly to good-paying jobs.

Government ethics, accountability, and elections

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I have attended several CPW Commission meetings and I am concerned that their actions are focused on implementing the agenda of the Governor’s friends and family members. Once in office, I will be reviewing the qualifications of the current commission members and removing those that are not focused on fulfilling the mission of the agency while protecting the outdoor recreation industry.

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I have attended several CPW Commission meetings and I am concerned that their actions are focused on implementing the agenda of the Governor’s friends and family members. Once in office, I will be reviewing the qualifications of the current commission members and removing those that are not focused on fulfilling the mission of the agency while protecting the outdoor recreation industry.

Education, child care, and workforce training

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I will veto any legislation that seeks to implement policies that weaken or removes parental access to school information, weakens communication between schools and families, and removes or interferes with the right of parents to guide the upbringing of their children.

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I will veto any legislation that seeks to implement policies that weaken or removes parental access to school information, weakens communication between schools and families, and removes or interferes with the right of parents to guide the upbringing of their children.

Taxpayer Bill of Rights

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As Governor, I will defend TABOR protections, oppose efforts to weaken taxpayer safeguards, and fight to ensure refunds are returned fairly to the people. Government should learn to live within its means just like Colorado families and businesses do every day.

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As Governor, I will defend TABOR protections, oppose efforts to weaken taxpayer safeguards, and fight to ensure refunds are returned fairly to the people. Government should learn to live within its means just like Colorado families and businesses do every day.

Gun policy and firearms

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As Governor, I will oppose unconstitutional restrictions on responsible gun ownership while supporting practical efforts to improve public safety, enforce existing laws, and address violent crime. Colorado should focus on targeting criminals, not punishing lawful gun owners and rural communities with additional burdens and restrictions.

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As Governor, I will oppose unconstitutional restrictions on responsible gun ownership while supporting practical efforts to improve public safety, enforce existing laws, and address violent crime. Colorado should focus on targeting criminals, not punishing lawful gun owners and rural communities with additional burdens and restrictions.

Energy, technology, water, and environment

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My administration will support responsible development of Colorado’s energy resources while encouraging new technologies like nuclear energy and maintaining grid stability. Energy policy should protect the environment without forcing families to have to pay higher utility bills, economic uncertainty, or reduced reliability during extreme weather conditions.

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My administration will support responsible development of Colorado’s energy resources while encouraging new technologies like nuclear energy and maintaining grid stability. Energy policy should protect the environment without forcing families to have to pay higher utility bills, economic uncertainty, or reduced reliability during extreme weather conditions.

Energy, technology, water, and environment

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Should Colorado counties and cities choose to embrace my administration will make sure that Colorado families do not subsidize corporate profits like they are currently being forced to do with electric companies.

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Should Colorado counties and cities choose to embrace my administration will make sure that Colorado families do not subsidize corporate profits like they are currently being forced to do with electric companies.

Public safety and justice

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At the same time, accountability and professionalism are essential to maintaining public trust. As Governor I will support balanced reforms that protect constitutional rights, improve training and transparency, and ensure both public safety and fairness within the justice system.

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At the same time, accountability and professionalism are essential to maintaining public trust. As Governor I will support balanced reforms that protect constitutional rights, improve training and transparency, and ensure both public safety and fairness within the justice system.

DOGE / Government Efficiency

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The goal is simple: smaller, smarter, and more accountable government. Agencies will focus on core services, measurable outcomes, and transparency. If a program is not working, it will be fixed or eliminated.

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The goal is simple: smaller, smarter, and more accountable government. Agencies will focus on core services, measurable outcomes, and transparency. If a program is not working, it will be fixed or eliminated.

Energy, technology, water, and environment

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I will support practical conservation efforts, responsible forest management to reduce catastrophic wildfires, water protection initiatives, and policies that encourage innovation without destroying jobs or increasing the cost of living.

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I will support practical conservation efforts, responsible forest management to reduce catastrophic wildfires, water protection initiatives, and policies that encourage innovation without destroying jobs or increasing the cost of living.

Energy, technology, water, and environment

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My administration will ensure that wildlife policies respect the people who live and work closest to the land while maintaining healthy ecosystems and responsible wildlife conservation practices.

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My administration will ensure that wildlife policies respect the people who live and work closest to the land while maintaining healthy ecosystems and responsible wildlife conservation practices.

Outdoor Recreation Industries

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I will protect both private lands and public access, maintain healthy forests and waterways, support rural tourism economies, and ensure outdoor recreation opportunities remain affordable and accessible for future generations.

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I will protect both private lands and public access, maintain healthy forests and waterways, support rural tourism economies, and ensure outdoor recreation opportunities remain affordable and accessible for future generations.

Energy, technology, water, and environment

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It is imperative that any data center built in Colorado be required to utilize Colorado companies in building and maintaining these facilities. The residents of these communities need to know the number of jobs it creates both short term and long term.

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It is imperative that any data center built in Colorado be required to utilize Colorado companies in building and maintaining these facilities. The residents of these communities need to know the number of jobs it creates both short term and long term.

Energy, technology, water, and environment

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I will roll back all policies that create economic hardship and will embrace realistic solutions that protect both the environment and the people who live here.

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I will roll back all policies that create economic hardship and will embrace realistic solutions that protect both the environment and the people who live here.

Energy, technology, water, and environment

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My administration will work to balance environmental stewardship with practical access policies that support both conservation and economic growth.

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My administration will work to balance environmental stewardship with practical access policies that support both conservation and economic growth.

Energy, technology, water, and environment

Candidate position

It must protect our water resources, strengthen our electric grid, and provide real benefits to the communities that host them. Colorado can embrace innovation without sacrificing affordability, reliability, or local control.

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It must protect our water resources, strengthen our electric grid, and provide real benefits to the communities that host them. Colorado can embrace innovation without sacrificing affordability, reliability, or local control.

Economy, jobs, taxes, and affordability

Candidate position

While serving as the Director of the United States Small Business Administration in Colorado, I oversaw the “Boots to Business” transitional program offered to veterans as they returned to civilian life. I will direct every agency director to ensure that veterans are offered an opportunity to be hired and serve the citizens of the state.

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While serving as the Director of the United States Small Business Administration in Colorado, I oversaw the “Boots to Business” transitional program offered to veterans as they returned to civilian life. I will direct every agency director to ensure that veterans are offered an opportunity to be hired and serve the citizens of the state.

Health care

Candidate position

As Governor, I will prioritize veteran mental health services, workforce opportunities, housing support, and improved coordination between state agencies and veteran organizations.

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As Governor, I will prioritize veteran mental health services, workforce opportunities, housing support, and improved coordination between state agencies and veteran organizations.

National security, foreign policy, and veterans

Candidate position

Under my administration, Colorado will become the most veteran-friendly state in America by expanding support systems, recognizing military experience in licensing and employment, and ensuring veterans receive the respect and services they have earned.

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Under my administration, Colorado will become the most veteran-friendly state in America by expanding support systems, recognizing military experience in licensing and employment, and ensuring veterans receive the respect and services they have earned.

Public record

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Campaign finance

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FEC candidate totals through September 15, 2026.

Total receipts
$178,595.32
Total disbursements
$155,223.07
Cash on hand
$17,923.84
Committee debt
Not available
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Candidate: LOPEZ, GREG

Committee: GREG LOPEZ FOR COLORADO

Committee status: Active

Office: Governor

Party: Unaffiliated

Contributions and loans: $178,595.32

Expenditures and loan payments: $155,223.07

Funds on hand: $17,923.84

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Sources

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  1. Election record

    2026 Colorado general-election candidate listing — Greg Lopez

    Colorado Secretary of State

    Open Colorado Secretary of State
  2. Candidate-owned primary source

    Greg Lopez — candidate-owned primary source 2

    Greg Lopez campaign

    Open Greg Lopez campaign

    Link checked September 15, 2026.

  3. Candidate-owned primary source

    Greg Lopez — candidate-owned primary source 3

    Greg Lopez campaign

    Open Greg Lopez campaign
  4. Campaign-finance record

    Greg Lopez — official Colorado TRACER current-election totals

    Colorado Secretary of State

    Open Colorado Secretary of State
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