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Regent of the University of Colorado - Congressional District 7

Unofficial result: Won — Nolbert Chavez (Democratic)

Source: results.enr.clarityelections.com

Congressional District 7, Colorado
My vote power: Above average

What does this office do?

  • Setting tuition at state universities
  • Approving university budgets
  • Picking university presidents

Affects: Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties,

Candidates:

Libertarian

Libertarian Party organizer since 1978 who has served on the party's state and national boards. Wants an audit of CU's non-teaching staff with a hiring freeze to cut tuition, and strong free-speech protections on campus.

Democratic · Incumbent

Former four-term state representative (1995-2002) who has served on the board since 2021 and chairs its Finance Committee. Wants to keep tuition low and win more state money for higher education.

Records: Government Spending Reduction 2 against, Public Education Quality 2 for, Civil Rights 1 for

Republican

Economist with a PhD from George Mason University, senior research fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research, and owner of a Leadville bed and breakfast. Wants closer checks on the university budget and tuition kept in check.

Records: Civil Rights 1 for, Government Spending Reduction 1 for

Source: coloradosos.gov