Governor of Colorado

Campaign platform pledges to defend reproductive rights, including Amendment 79.

“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.”

On his campaign issues page, under “Promote and Respect Life”

Campaign platform pledges to sign, support and defend gun safety laws and strengthen the Office of Gun Violence Prevention.

Says Colorado gun laws of the past eight years infringe on constitutional rights and that he would oppose what he calls unconstitutional restrictions on responsible gun ownership.

Campaign platform pledges to enforce state laws that prevent the federal government from coercing state and local law enforcement into immigration enforcement.

Would require state and local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, including ICE, when an arrestee is suspected of being unlawfully present and is charged with a crime.

Says Colorado should fully cooperate with federal immigration enforcement involving violent criminals, drug traffickers, gang members and people who pose a threat to public safety; he also calls legal immigration important.

“I will sign a bill holding ICE agents accountable for any constitutional or human rights violations in Colorado.”

On his Justice & Human Rights page

“Streamline permitting, cut regulatory red tape, end unfunded mandates on counties and give local communities, not Denver bureaucrats, the tools to create attainable housing that fits their needs.”

In a Summit Daily candidate Q&A, Oct. 7, 2026, on housing in the High Country

“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.”

On his campaign issues page; he also sets a goal of 25,000 starter homes in his first four years

“As governor, I would push for High Country-specific tools: expand state incentives for deed-restricted, workforce housing built by local housing authorities and employers, accelerate modular and manufactured housing approvals, and unlock underused state and federal land near existing infrastructure.”

In a Summit Daily candidate Q&A, Oct. 7, 2026, on High Country housing

“I would support adding more modular housing, zoning changes, creative financing and taxation to increase inventory and affordability.”

In a Summit Daily candidate Q&A, Oct. 7, 2026, on High Country housing

Campaign platform pledges to build on the Colorado Option to provide more affordable insurance coverage options and to ensure all those eligible for Medicaid are enrolled.

“As governor, I will order a top-to-bottom performance audit, enforce PAYGO — any new program must identify its funding — and modernize Medicaid delivery to cut waste, not eligibility.”

In a Summit Daily candidate Q&A, Oct. 7, 2026, on the state budget

“Reduce administrative burdens on Medicaid through directing the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing to review existing processes and requirements to determine if they are excessive and to eliminate duplicate paperwork”

On the Issues page of his campaign site, under Healthcare

Says he would provide all Coloradans with free health care or, at minimum, a maximum of $50 per year per family member, funded in part through payroll and income taxes and a multi-state insurance pool.

“As Governor, I will support an all-of-the-above energy strategy that expands renewable sources like wind, solar, and geothermal while maintaining the vital role of oil, gas, hydroelectric power, and emerging technologies such as modular nuclear and advanced storage systems.”

On his campaign policy page

“I will lead Colorado in pursuing an “all-of-the-above” energy strategy that supports innovation, affordability, reliability, and job creation.”

On his campaign issues page, under “Energy Economy”

“The first step is agreeing that government should not decide which energy source it prefers.”

On the Issues page of his campaign site, under Energy; the page also covers oil and gas, solar, wind, coal and nuclear

“Climate change and air pollution are wreaking havoc on Colorado.”

In a Summit Daily candidate Q&A, Oct. 7, 2026; he proposes a state-level emergency declaration on air pollution and a vehicle-emissions device he describes as his own proposal

His environmental plan includes accelerating the transition to renewables with union labor standards and a fund for displaced fossil fuel workers, and a 2,000-foot setback for new oil and gas operations.

Campaign platform pledges to support recruitment and investment in police and sheriffs.

Supports legislation letting parents choose among public, charter, magnet, online, homeschool or private options with funding following the student.

Says he would work to expand school choice, charter schools, home-schooling support and vocational training in every district.

“What if we created a state optional program asking Colorado consumers for a one-time donation of 25 cents after each purchase to go toward a childcare fund?”

On his child care plan page, which proposes an optional-donation fund with a $250,000 household income limit