David Wood

LIB

David Wood, a retired computer programmer from Westminster, is running as the Libertarian Party candidate for Colorado's 8th Congressional District.[1][4]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

Positions on the issues

  • OpposesExpand immigration enforcement and deportations

    Opposes current deportation practices and calls for more immigration judges to speed due process for immigrants.[4]

    “Stop the shameful deporting of peaceful hard-working immigrants and increase the number of immigration judges so immigrants can get timely due process in applying for citizenship.”
  • OpposesBroad tariffs on imported goods

    Opposes tariffs on imported goods, favoring free trade.[4]

    “We need Free Trade. Imposing tariffs on foreign goods raises the cost of raw materials and manufactured products, shifting those higher expenses onto us, as struggling consumers.”

In their words — priorities

  • Reduce U.S. military intervention abroad, including bringing troops home from overseas bases and reducing the military budget.[4]
  • Stop deportations of what he calls 'peaceful hard-working immigrants' and increase the number of immigration judges to speed due process.[4]
  • End tariffs and other federal interventions in the economy, and pass a balanced budget amendment.[4]

Background

  • Wood is a retired computer programmer living in Westminster, Colorado.[4]

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Sources cited in this profile

  1. 1.United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
  2. 4.David Wood's Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey responses · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey Candidate's own words