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Candidate for U.S. Senator
Christopher Baum
Approval Voting Party
Baum is a retired Navy officer, former small business owner and computer network administrator who ran for U.S. House in Colorado's 8th District in 2024. In a 2022 candidate survey he said his priorities were changing the voting system to help third-party candidates, election integrity, and smaller government. He had not published 2026 positions as of this research.
- Current or most recent role
- Retired U.S. Navy officer and computer network administrator
- Hometown
- Born in Washington, D.C.; moved to Colorado in 2009
Why they say you should vote for them
The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.
- In a 2022 survey, said the voting system needs to change to make room for third-party candidates and that "less government is better government."[1]
Background
- Candidate, U.S. House, Colorado's 8th District (1.7%), Approval Voting Party · 2024[1]
- Candidate (withdrew), Colorado House of Representatives, Approval Voting Party · 2022[1]
- Network administrator, New Mexico Bar Association · About 10 years[1]
- Owner, Interior decorating shop · About 10 years[1]
- Supply officer, U.S. Navy · 1967–1987[1]
Education
Where they stand
Voting record
Christopher Baum has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.
Sources
- Chris Baum, Ballotpedia
Last reviewed October 10, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.
Also running for U.S. Senator
- Mark Baisley (Republican)
- Bob Chew (Forward Party)
- John Hickenlooper (Democratic)
- Blake Huber (Libertarian)
- Adam Withrow (Unity Party)