Biography
Michael Sheperek is the Republican candidate for Colorado House of Representatives District 49 in the November 3, 2026 general election, having advanced from the Republican primary on June 30, 2026.[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, he described a career as an expert in memory storage systems with more than 40 U.S. patents.[3]
In a Ballotpedia survey, Michael Sheperek said he was raised in the mining town of Rico on Colorado's West Slope and moved to Boulder, where he graduated from the University of Colorado with degrees in biology and electrical engineering.[3] He said he built a career as an expert in memory storage systems, earned more than 40 U.S. patents in data storage and algorithmic development, and served as a lead intellectual property developer for several technology companies.[3] He said he has long lived in Boulder and now Larimer counties.[3]
Sheperek said his campaign messages include restoring affordability by addressing property taxes and insurance costs, protecting citizens' rights, and promoting reliable energy policy.[3]
- 1.Michael Sheperek - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey: Michael Sheperek (2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Colorado House District 49
Michael Sheperek is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Colorado House District 49 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
