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Mark Baisley

U.S. Senate

2026 Colorado U.S. Senate — General Election · November 3, 2026

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Last reviewed September 18, 2026

Overview

Current race
2026 Colorado U.S. Senate — General Election on November 3, 2026
Official candidacy
U.S. Senate · Republican · Candidate
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2026 General Election Official Candidate List

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Candidate name: Mark Baisley

Office: US Senate

District: State

Party: Republican Party

Write in?: N

Official and campaign contacts

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FEC committee ID: C00932848

FEC committee name: BAISLEY FOR SENATE

Published email: [email protected]

Published website: https://www.markbaisley.com/

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2026 General Election Official Candidate List

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Candidate name: Mark Baisley

Office: US Senate

District: State

Party: Republican Party

Write in?: N

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The Problem-Solver Colorado Needs in the US Senate

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Mark Baisley leads a Colorado software company in the development of interactive systems visualization technology, the culmination of Mark’s long career as an aerospace engineer with Martin Marietta, Hughes, Raytheon and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

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Mark Baisley leads a Colorado software company in the development of interactive systems visualization technology, the culmination of Mark’s long career as an aerospace engineer with Martin Marietta, Hughes, Raytheon and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

The Problem-Solver Colorado Needs in the US Senate

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Mark served as Chairman of the Colorado Space Business Roundtable, advancing Colorado’s defense / aerospace industry. He received a commendation from Ambassador Cooper for his work on the Ballistic Missile Defense Initiative. Mark was awarded the Professional Achievement Award from his alma mater, Columbia College, where he served for 12 years on the Board of Trustees after earning his Bachelor’s degree with majors in Computer Information Systems and Business Administration.

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Mark served as Chairman of the Colorado Space Business Roundtable, advancing Colorado’s defense / aerospace industry. He received a commendation from Ambassador Cooper for his work on the Ballistic Missile Defense Initiative. Mark was awarded the Professional Achievement Award from his alma mater, Columbia College, where he served for 12 years on the Board of Trustees after earning his Bachelor’s degree with majors in Computer Information Systems and Business Administration.

The Problem-Solver Colorado Needs in the US Senate

Source-published biography

In 2018, Mark was elected to the Colorado State House of Representatives. In 2022, he was elected to the Colorado State Senate where he serves today. Mark has received over 30 awards from organizations such as Liberty Scorecard, the Colorado Union of Taxpayers and the Economic Development Council of Colorado recognizing him as one of Colorado’s most effective State Senators. He is now the Republican nominee for United States Senate in 2026.

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In 2018, Mark was elected to the Colorado State House of Representatives. In 2022, he was elected to the Colorado State Senate where he serves today. Mark has received over 30 awards from organizations such as Liberty Scorecard, the Colorado Union of Taxpayers and the Economic Development Council of Colorado recognizing him as one of Colorado’s most effective State Senators. He is now the Republican nominee for United States Senate in 2026.

Finding Solutions that Meet Everyone’s Needs.

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As an engineer, Mark has spent his life finding solutions that meet people’s needs and improve the world around us. Throughout his life, Mark has used this engineer mindset to improve the lives of Coloradans across our state:

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As an engineer, Mark has spent his life finding solutions that meet people’s needs and improve the world around us. Throughout his life, Mark has used this engineer mindset to improve the lives of Coloradans across our state:

Finding Solutions that Meet Everyone’s Needs.

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Strengthened security serving as Co-Chair of the Aerospace and Defense Caucus in the Colorado Senate

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Strengthened security serving as Co-Chair of the Aerospace and Defense Caucus in the Colorado Senate

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Affordability & Prosperity

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Cut federal taxes, reduce regulation, expand domestic energy production, and use private-sector growth to improve wages and economic opportunity.

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As a businessman and state senator, Mark has proven he can innovate and win. He understands that prosperity doesn’t come from Washington mandates — it comes from unleashing the private sector. In the United States Senate, he will fight to cut federal taxes, roll back job-killing regulations, restore American energy dominance, and make the US a magnet for employers — not a playground for unelected bureaucrats.

Safe, Prosperous Communities

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Increase support and funding for law enforcement and change policies that release violent offenders before rehabilitation.

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Mark Baisley is committed to making Colorado safe for everyone—no matter where they live. Mark will work with law enforcement to give them the support and funding they need to keep us safe. Similarly, Mark will work to end the dangerous programs that put violent criminals back into our neighborhoods before they’ve rehabilitated.

Immigration

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Favor legal immigration centered on vetting, self-reliance, lawful conduct, and assimilation into American civic culture.

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Will proudly assimilate into American culture

Clear Tax Rules for Farm Equipment Leases

Candidate position
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Create a federal safe harbor allowing qualified agricultural operating-lease payments to be deducted as ordinary business expenses in the year paid.

  • Would apply to farms and ranches of all sizes, with specified lease conditions and an optional additional deduction for some first-generation, family-transfer, or smaller operations.
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Eligibility. Open to operations of every size. An optional five-year 5 to 10% additional deduction may be

layered for first-generation operators, family transfer, or for operations below a published gross-farm-income

Tax Relief for Qualified Farm Input Costs

Candidate position
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Provide federal tax relief tied to spending on fertilizer, fuel and oil, agricultural chemicals, and seed.

  • Plan proposes either a 10–12% above-the-line deduction on qualified input spending or an agriculture-specific supplement to the Section 199A qualified-business-income deduction, with caps but no farm-size exclusion.
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• Option A — Above-the-line deduction. A deduction equal to 10 to 12% of actual spending on qualified

National Agricultural Stewardship Tax Credit

Candidate position
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Create a voluntary, refundable federal stewardship tax credit modeled on Colorado's agricultural stewardship credit.

  • Credit would reward practices such as reduced tillage, cover crops, managed grazing, nutrient management, conservation cover, irrigation management, and related measures; includes per-producer caps, a national ceiling, no double-dipping, and a five-year sunset.
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crops, residue management, nutrient management), perennial practices (prescribed grazing, rangeland

planting or overseeding, conservation cover, irrigation water management), and supplemental practices

Public record

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Campaign finance

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FEC candidate totals January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Total receipts
$138,147.47
Total disbursements
$88,913.26
Cash on hand
$50,021.12
Committee debt
$0.00
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Candidate ID: S6CO00507

Name: BAISLEY, MARK

Office: Senate

State: CO

District: 00

Coverage start: 2025-01-01

Coverage end: 2026-06-30

Total receipts: $138147.47

Total disbursements: $88913.26

Cash on hand: $50021.12

Debts owed by committee: $0.00

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Sources

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  1. Election record

    2026 Colorado general-election candidate listing — Mark Baisley

    Colorado Secretary of State

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  2. Candidate-owned primary source

    Mark Baisley — candidate-owned primary source 1

    Mark Baisley campaign

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    Link checked September 15, 2026.

  3. Candidate-owned primary source

    Mark Baisley — candidate-owned primary source 2

    Mark Baisley campaign

    Open Mark Baisley campaign

    Link checked September 15, 2026.

  4. Official campaign contact filing

    BAISLEY FOR SENATE — current FEC Statement of Organization

    Federal Election Commission

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  5. Campaign-finance record

    Mark Baisley — official FEC candidate totals

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  6. Candidate-provided

    Mark Baisley campaign source 2

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  7. Candidate-owned primary source

    Mark Baisley — validated position source

    Mark Baisley campaign

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