Dwayne Romero
Won the June 30, 2026 Democratic primary
Dwayne Romero is the Democratic nominee for Colorado's 3rd Congressional District. He is an Army combat veteran, small-business owner, and former Woody Creek/Pitkin County local official whose campaign centers on affordability, water and rural economic issues.[3][4]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Positions on the issues
- OpposesBroad tariffs on imported goods
Says he will fight to repeal what he calls 'disastrous tariffs' that are raising the cost of living for the district.[4]
- MixedFaster transition away from fossil fuels
Describes an 'all-of-the-above' energy approach that uses the district's existing energy resources while also advancing alternative energy deployment.[4]
- SupportsLoosen zoning rules to build more housing
Calls for building more housing, repealing what he describes as outdated construction red tape, and stopping large investors from buying up homes to drive up rents.[4]
In their words — priorities
- Lowering cost of living: proposes repealing tariffs he says are raising fuel and grocery prices, and expanding the Family Tax Credit.[4]
- Protecting Colorado's water resources amid Colorado River Compact challenges and drought.[4]
- Supporting family farms and ranches with a robust Farm Bill and restrictions on foreign ownership of Colorado water and farmland.[4]
Background
- Served as a U.S. Army Engineer Officer and combat veteran.[4]
- Was raised by a single mother and describes starting work at age 12 helping at his family's apartment complex.[4]
- Has served as a local school board president, city councilman, and as Colorado's Director of Economic Development.[4]
- Owns a small business employing more than 120 Coloradans and serves on an elected local water and sanitation district board.[4]
Campaign money
Raised $717K · spent $632K · $84K cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗