Colorado Governor Likely Democratic Last updated Aug. 12, 2022, 8:51 a.m. PDT Steve Shepard Chief POLITICO election reporter Democratic Gov. font-size: 20px; But you know, thats self-reported, so.. } Cary Kennedy (D) was elected Colorado treasurer in . .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { } top: -1px; The 2014 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 2014, to elect the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Colorado, concurrently with the election to Colorado's Class II U.S. Senate seat, as well as other elections to the United States Senate in other states and elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { display: none; } I'm upset that everybody's so divided about it. } Bill Stevens advanced from the Approval Voting Party convention for Governor of Colorado on March 26, 2022.

Asked by Boyles, she said she had confidence in Colorados results, but avoided saying whether she trusts elections nationally. .race_header.libertarian { border: 1px solid #999; Reach her by email at [emailprotected], Doug Lamborn Spreads COVID Conspiracies, Refuses to Recommend Vaccine, Coffmans sketchy vision of Aurora with no Planned Parenthood, Colorado Congressman Coffman Slams New York Times For Publishing Anonymous Anti-Trump Opinion, Ganahl Falsely Claims That Kids Are Identifying as Cats All Over Colorado & Schools Are Tolerating It, poll released last month by the left-leaning firm Global Strategy Group. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { Colorado is a place to feel welcome, and no matter where you go, the people make it feel like home. .widget-row.Libertarian { She has appeared at a fundraiser for a PAC dedicated to keeping transgender women and girls out of women and girls sports, saying that it puts cisgender competitors at a disadvantage. [2] Polis had the best performance for a re-elected Colorado governor since Bill Owens in 2002, the best for a Democrat since Roy Romer in 1990, and the highest raw vote total ever in a Colorado gubernatorial race. Ganahl has skirted around some reporters questions about the legitimacy of the 2020 election, saying its a divisive issue. Heidi Ganahl was the last Republican to win statewide office in Colorado when she was elected to the CU Board of Regents in 2018. 2023 All images are property of Rocky Mountain Student Media . Because thats kind of the Colorado way. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022. In Colorado Springs, she worked in the newsroom at KRCC, southern Colorados NPR affiliate, before moving to Denver to pursue a career in journalism and advocacy. Ganahls plan would also raise billions of dollars more through toll lanes and other public-private partnerships, and it would refocus money from transit to highways. First published on September 16, 2021 / 6:53 AM. Ganahl opposed dismissing him, she said, because she supports academic freedom. display: block; Fiorino also ran for mayor of Denver in 2015 and for the U.S. Senate in 2016. Emergency powers should be considered as a vital role, but not a role that must always be utilized. Ganahl said that her business career led her to politics. font-size: 0.9em; color: white; } } .results_row td:first-child { } Like other conservatives, Ganahl calls for reduced taxes and regulation for everything from restaurants to child care and housing. Jared Polis, current Democratic governor of Colorado, is running for reelection with Dianne Primavera. School districts | Under what circumstances should the governor of your state be able to use emergency powers? background-color: #db0000; A former mayor of Parker and former Colorado Hispanic Chamber leader, Lopez is framing himself as a sure bet to attract Hispanic and Unaffiliated voterscritical constituencies for Colorado Republicans to have a path to victory. This year, he won the strongest support of the gubernatorial candidates at the GOP assembly taking about 34 percent of the delegates but has significantly less money than competitor Ganahl. div.oneoff-scrollbox.short { height:250px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } If she cant even handle a simple campaign launch, how can we expect her to run an entire state?. State legislature | letter-spacing: 0.03em; Both said they had attended marriage counseling and described the incident as a single mistake in a marriage of more than 30 years. (credit: RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images), Heidi Ganahl in Monument, Colorado. Colorado Governor Election: Republicans Greg Lopez and Heidi Ganahl hope to challenge Gov. background-color: #ccc; Heidi Ganahl will be the Colorado GOP's nominee to face incumbent Democratic Gov. How old were you at the time? What to know about Heidi Ganahl, the Republican candidate for governor, Indie 102.3s March Local 303 Meetup feat: Deva Yoder, News That Matters, Delivered To Your Inbox, trying to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Republican gubernatorial candidate Heidi Ganahl wants to reduce regulation amid inflation and eliminate the state income tax, she avoided answering questions for months about the validity of the national vote, putting on a presentation about transgender issues, appeared at a fundraiser for a PAC dedicated, a CU student who was unhappy about being assigned a trans roommate, about children embracing the furry lifestyle, a package of fees on delivery services and gas, that requires businesses to disclose salary ranges in job postings, to the states recent Reproductive Health Equity Act, selecting Danny Moore as her running mate, Wells has donated $11 million to an independent expenditure committee that is running ads against Polis and for Ganahl. If it were your choice, what do you believe is the appropriate degree of gubernatorial involvement with this process in your state? .non_result_row th { Gibbs is in the Air Force Reserve and is a former employee of the Denver Police Department. 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If she wins her current race, one of her tasks as governor will be to appoint a successor to serve out her term as regent. Leadership to be has always been defined by not being the smartest person in the room, but surrounding yourself with smarter, more qualified, more brilliant innovative minds. Lopez works in consulting for medical equipment as well as business leadership. Denver's next mayor could earn a hefty paycheck. Peters, who is running to become the leader of Colorado's Republican Party, is scheduled to be sentenced on April 10. .key-messages li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0px;} The Ganahls own the G-Que BBQ restaurant chain. Biography (ACN) Danielle Neuschwanger (1%) Republicans seem to be worried that Neuschwanger might pull votes from Ganahl, which could make the . We are a diverse group of residents who are compassionate, caring and humble. It's not [being approached as] a conversation, she said, adding that plenty of Democrats, including Stacey Abrams in Georgia, have questioned recent election results. .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;} "I never imagined I would be running for Political office, but as a Native of Colorado I have watched extreme and radical ideals that are not only .

} In the latter two counties, Ganahl significantly underperformed previous Republican nominees in these traditionally conservative urban counties, winning Douglas by 0.38% and El Paso by 3.97%, the closest either county had come to voting Democratic since 1994 and 1982 respectfully. background-color: #003388; The following candidates ran in the general election for Governor of Colorado on November 8, 2022. Ganahl penned an op-ed citing her recent experience having a brain tumor removed and wrote that the bill may even endanger miracles like mine., The proposed Colorado Affordable Health Care Option is not the broad solution politicians claim, wrote Ganahl in her column. It may even endanger miracles like mine.. It takes a good days drive to cover Colorado, but well help you do it in a few minutes. Poague is a science fiction author of five published novels. .votebox-scroll-container { She was disqualified from the Republican primary scheduled on June 28, 2022. .results_table_container { Ganahl is from Lone Tree and attended the University of Colorado Boulder. REPUBLICAN PRIMARY Greg Lopez Party: Republican Phone number: 303-335-0180 Email: debbora@lopez2022.com Website: lopez2022.com Mailing address: P.O. .race_header.green { In addition to the Colorado Times Recorder and KRCC, her work has appeared in Rewire.News, Jezebel, BigMedia.org, The Colorado Springs Independent, and ColoradoPols.com. Ganahl is an entrepreneur who. The Lookout is a free, daily email newsletter with news and happenings from all over Colorado. } Update 2/16/22: This post has been updated to reflect new candidates who have entered the race since publication. Ganahl is the mother of four children and today lives in Lone Tree with her current husband, Jason Ganahl. @media (max-width:600px) { .race_header { background-color: green; So far, however, media and political analysts have been left to theorize, because no promient Republican in Colorado has announced plans to run for governor. Public policy. } The school districts in question have denied claims of disruptions and problems, though at least one has acknowledged the presence of kids with costume ears or tails a niche trend thats been around for years. She graduated from CSU Global with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice where she spent 10 years, majorly teaching verbal de-escalation skills to others. Piper Russell is one of The Collegians news editors this year and is thrilled to be working in the role. $(".expand-all").on('click', () => { The 2022 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 2022. She also did not give any evidence to support this claim. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Withdrawn or disqualified candidates Bill Stevens (Approval Voting Party) Laurie Clark (R) Ralph Tingle (Independent) Democratic primary election Democratic primary for Governor of Colorado She had taken in about $1.8 million in contributions as of Sept. 14, plus $500,000 in loans. Update 4/20/22: This post has been updated to reflect additional candidates that have entered or left the race. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? In an interview with CPR News, she declined to say how much she profited, but a federal filing valued the deal between $17 million and $20 million. She has also worked in criminal justice and health care security. Primavera, current lieutenant governor, has worked to further the Polis/Primavera administrations goals to lower the cost of health care through leadership of the Colorado Disability Funding Committee and Disability Policy. | Some of them are Candace Owens, Kristi Noem, General Michael Flynn, President Donald Trump, Phil Robertson, Martin Luther King Jr, and Ronald Reagan. Source. Click here to read the survey answers. padding-left: 10px; Lets Talk Sex and Abortion. } If that is true in your state, what would be your philosophy for how and when to use this power? .widget-row.Republican { I am running for lieutenant governor alongside Danielle Neuschwanger because Im tired of watching the state that I love get slowly run into the ground due to bad policies and a lack of common sense, Gibbs said on the pairs website. ". font-weight: bold; Our newsletters bring you a closer look at the stories that affect you and the music that inspires you. What I tell people is, I want to control my life, not yours. She's running as an Independent- The American Constitution Candidate. .inner_percentage.Libertarian { (credit: RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images). 63% of voters said Joe Biden won the 2020 election, although Biden had a 52% disapproval among Centennial State voters compared to 39% who approved of him. .clearfix { Ganahl was listed as one of Fortune magazines 10 Most Promising Entrepreneurs and one of Parade magazines top women entrepreneurs in the country. The Associated Press called Ganahl's victory. Public records released in recent days also showed about a dozen emails to school leaders from adults who said they or their children knew of students wearing costumes in Jeffco schools, with some complaining of distractions. Jared Polis easily beats Heidi Ganahl to secure second term as Colorado's governor The Democrat easily defeated his Republican challenger, University of Colorado Regent Heidi Ganahl Jesse Paul and Elliott Wenzler 8:00 PM MST on Nov 8, 2022 } Im not proud of that, Greg Lopez said in a video he later recorded with his wife. Former Gov. Primavera has also led the AmeriCorps Colorado program, Serve Colorado, according to her joint website with Polis. Her interest was first sparked when regulators said her facility didnt have enough staff to care for the number of dogs it was boarding. The following candidates ran in the general election for Governor of Colorado on November 8, 2022. I'm not a fan of safe spaces. background-color: #003388; width: 90%; On Friday, Sept. 10, after months of speculation, University of Colorado (CU) Regent Heidi Ganahl filed paperwork to run for Colorado governor in 2022. [52][53], Prior to the election, an article by Daniel Strain from the University of Colorado reported that 71% of Colorado voters said their state's elections will be conducted "fairly and accurately", while 54% said the same for other elections across the United States. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. She sold it in 2014. After a few years in pharmaceutical sales, Ganahl returned to a business plan she made with him before his death and opened Camp Bow Wow, a boarding facility for dogs. Go Behind the Scenes at Servpro Fort Collins Collegian Print Archives (2012 Present), CSU Guide to Fraternity and Sorority Life. Incumbent Gov. In 1993, Lopez and his wife both pleaded guilty to charges of harassment after a family argument escalated into domestic violence, The Denver Post reported at the time. Update 9/10/21: Heidi Ganahl filed paperwork to run for governor on Friday, Sept. 1, though she hasnt issued an official campaign statement. Greg Lopez and Heidi Ganahl hope to change that. But she also has said she would consider raising the age limit for sales of semi-automatic rifles. And we've got to work hard to change that in 24. And one, we need to have a good candidate, and its really getting late in the season.. On her campaign website,Neuschwanger said, I have strong leadership, thick skin and a winning strategy to put common sense back into legislation and prosperity back into Colorado. Her website says she stands for the constitution, truth and justice, opportunity and common sense. float: left; Neuschwanger has worked in real estate, opening. Originally from Colorado, Danielle Neuschwanger is running as an American Constitution candidate with Darryl Gibbs as her lieutenant governor. margin-bottom: 0px; She had surgery to remove a brain tumor, known as a benign meningioma, about two years ago. Roberts said Andy Rougeot, who is self-funding his campaign and the only Republican in the race, faces a numerical handicap, given that of teh city's half a million registered voters, only about 51,000 or 10% are Republicans," she said. My plan is to place the subject matter experts in charge of the subjects that matter at all levels. She was expected to formally announce her campaign this coming Tuesday and has not yet issued an official statement or returned calls from local media. Jared Polis, current Democratic governor of Colorado, is running for reelection with Dianne Primavera. width: 250px; max-width: 600px; } Incumbents are bolded and underlined.

float:right; Polis has been Colorado's governor since 2019, and according to their campaign. } } 		padding:7px 8px 8px; Understanding and overcoming how that history influenced my relationships was key for to build a successful life and future for my children and family. I was the youngest department head of the largest department at the time and it served well to teach me skills useful later on in life in regards to running my own businesses. Fiorino ran for governor as an unaffiliated candidate in 2010 and 2014. She supports the idea of truth in sentencing, which would generally take away the ability of prison inmates to reduce their sentences through good behavior and other options. Colorado is growing out of control.. Republican Heidi Ganahl, founder of organizations such as Camp Bow Wow and Moms Fight Back,is running for governor of Colorado with Danny Moore as lieutenant governor. Danielle Neuschwanger completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. Meanwhile, she said that as a university system regent she fought against firing John Eastman, a conservative law professor who has been placed at the heart of Trumps efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Kevin Ruskusky is running for Colorado governor as a Libertarian candidate with Michele Poague as his running mate. Madeleine is a journalist covering Colorado politics and policy with a focus on reproductive health, rights, and justice. That tragedy was a turning point for Ganahl. 	} LAKEWOOD, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023 --Time is running out to help make Colorado history. 		z-index:1;  2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. She claimed she helped a CU student who was unhappy about being assigned a trans roommate. 		position: relative; 	width: 150px; Colorado Postcards are snapshots of our colorful state in sound. 		text-align: center; 	} .panel-heading:hover { cursor: pointer;} As the sole Republican statewide elected official remaining in Colorado following a blue wave in the state thats spanned multiple election cycles, shes the immediate frontrunner for the battered Colorado Republican Party. Your email address will not be published. 	float: right; To inspire others to get involved at all levels, regardless of fear or anyone speaking limitations over your life. They are the candidates in the Republican primary on June 28. According to her campaign website, Ganahl has a passion for keeping the American dream alive for future generations. Ganahls platform includes the issues of safety, reducing the size of the state government and addressing mental health. Neuschwanger has worked in real estate, opening Wild Buck Realty in 2019. It takes a good days drive to cover Colorado, but well help you do it in a few minutes. 		margin: 0; It still makes me tear up, Ganahl said. $('.collapse').collapse('hide'); 	.results_row.winner { Neuschwanger completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. } Interns wanted: Get paid to help ensure that every voter has unbiased election information. 	} We challenge ourselves to be better when we are surrounded by the most brilliant individuals we can find. Candidates have two ways to get on the primary ballot: either through the assembly process or by petitioning. div.oneoff-scrollbox.regular {  height:400px;  overflow:scroll;  margin:20px;  padding:10px;  border:1px solid gray; } She was elected to the position in 2016, narrowly beating out an experienced Democratic competitor. 		padding-bottom: 8px; She has held leadership positions with the Libertarian Party of Denver, Libertarian Party of Colorado and national Libertarian Party. Required fields are marked *, Have a strong opinion about something happening on campus or in Fort Collins? We need to slow things down, he said of development. 	} Her career experience includes owning Wild Buck Realty. Lopez, now a Republican, also is former president of the Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. .widget-row.heading { Ruskuskys campaign platform includes better education, energy independence and securing water rights through environmental stewardship. According to his website, Ruskusky will also support and defend constitutional rights, including freedom to assembly, speech and religion. Jared Polis, current Democratic governor of Colorado, is running for reelection with Dianne Primavera. District of Columbia (board of education), https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Danielle_Neuschwanger&oldid=8433571, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections. 	.image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { Danielle is in support of Criminal Justice/ Law Enforcement, Military and National Guard, Agriculture and the fight against Proposition 16 along with opposing Biden's 30x30, School Enrollment of Choice, expanding Vocational training opportunities, maintaining our energy sector through oil/ gas/ nuclear and coal, fighting for mineral and water rights, the separation of Parks & Wildlife, and the development of a Colorado Immigration strategy. 	font-weight: bold;  		letter-spacing: .04em;  She was expected to formally announce her campaign this coming Tuesday and has not yet issued an official statement or returned calls from local media. Danielle Neuschwanger will run for governor of Colorado as a member of the American Constitution Party after failing to land on the Republican primary ballot through the assembly process earlier . During the primary election, her campaign branded her in a flier as the MAGA Candidate Colorado has been waiting for. Now, facing the general election, Ganahl said that was only campaign messaging and that she is just as eager to be the Biden candidate or the Bernie candidate, explaining that she shared Bernie Sanders desire to change the political system, albeit in extremely different ways. 	clear: both; As stated above, she is currently Colorados only Republican to hold a statewide office. 			width: 350px; Listen now. 		letter-spacing: .03em; .widget-row.value-only.white { A Texas native, Lopez is the son and grandson of field workers. 	display: inline-block; Additionally, candidates Benjamin Huseman and Destinee Workman have terminated their campaigns. [54], Despite Biden's low approval, a Marist poll conducted in October found that amongst 1,221 Colorado adults, Governor Polis had a 50% approval, while Ganahl suffered from low name recognition, with 42% having either never heard of her or were unsure how to rate her. During the Republican State Assembly in April, however, Neuschwanger did not receive enough votes to qualify for the primary ballot. The Colorado Democratic Party had an extremely successful election, sweeping every single statewide race . Withdrawn or disqualified candidates Bill Stevens (Approval Voting Party) Laurie Clark (R) Ralph Tingle (Independent) Democratic primary election Democratic primary for Governor of Colorado 	} 		font-size: 2em; She also served as co-chair for the No on CC campaign in 2020, opposing a ballot initiative that would have increased education and infrastructure funding by loosening TABOR rules. 	} His wife has said that the incident was partially her fault and that she had struck Lopez. This poll was sponsored by ProgressNow Colorado, a liberal nonprofit organization. 	background-color: green; If she wins the gubernatorial election, Ganahl would be the first female governor of Colorado. 		margin: 0px 10px; As a candidate for governor, I cant speak for the election integrity of other states, but I can speak for Colorado, and I would not be running if I didnt think I could win here, she told the talk-show host. 	} A general election was held in the U.S. state of Colorado on November 8, 2022.            / CBS Colorado. Madeleine is a journalist covering Colorado politics and policy with a focus on reproductive health, rights, and justice. No exceptions, no exceptions, he said at a recent debate as a moderator asked him whether he would allow abortion in cases of rape, incest or for the life of the mother. The Lookout is a free, daily email newsletter with news and happenings from all over Colorado. You want to know what is really going on these days, especially in Colorado. 	} She has also made broad claims about children embracing the furry lifestyle  identifying as cats  all over Colorado, and schools are tolerating it, as she told a conservative radio host  arguing its proof that parents must be given more authority over school culture. 	} Yes we have this power in our state, but this would be a case by case basis contingent upon what is best for the State of Colorado and the beliefs of the people impacted by that legislation. 	.votebox_legend .non_result_row { On the campaign trail, Ganahl talks frequently about gender-related issues in schools. I have many role models or voices that I give special attribution to. 		margin-bottom:16px; Her running mate eventually said in an op-ed that Joe Biden is the legitimate president. 		top: 2px; 	} p.survey-response {white-space: pre-line;} And I think we've got to bring people together, she said in an interview. CU Regent-At-Large Heidi Ganahl is running for the governor's office in 2022. Ganahl founded the Fight Back Foundation, saying she wanted to help children by tackling the issues they faced. For now, he says it's time to transition to the new president-elect, Joe Biden. Ganahl first ran for elected office in 2016. .infobox p { 		font-weight: 300; But the whopping number she repeatedly cites  $1.8 billion  does not actually represent the total amount of new taxes and fees resulting from new laws passed in the last year as she claims. 	.mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { What was your very first job? The feds are sending over a quick $11.6 million for cleanup on Interstate 70 in Glenwood Canyon.    .external_links_table { width: auto !important; } Were on the right side of history. 		color: #0645ad; } } The college basketball season is quickly approaching, and fans have begun the Cameras, GPS tracking: How Larimer County keeps your votes safe, Midterm voter guide: Colorado Propositions, Making your vote count  how to vote in Larimer County, Midterm voter guide: Colorado constitutional amendments, Midterm voter guide: FoCo questions on elections, council pay, Colorado voter culture  a silver medal in voter representation, Midterm voter guide: Larimer County commissioner, clerk, treasurer, Midterm voter guide: Larimer County assessor, surveyor, sheriff, coroner, Midterm voter guide: Candidates for state offices, Midterm voter guide: Candidates for District 52 representative, Your email address will not be published.  2023 Colorado Public Radio. 	} He and his son, Michael, opened the Hideaway Lounge, a bar and restaurant in Aurora. 		left: 0; She is an at large regent for the University of Colorado system, meaning she represents the entire state. She sold the business in 2014 and separated from it in 2017.  Polis piled up massive margins in the heavily populous North Central Colorado Urban Area, which contains the state capital Denver plus its surrounding suburbs Aurora, Thornton, Lakewood, and Broomfield; in addition to other major cities Boulder and Fort Collins, home to the University of Colorado and Colorado State University respectively.