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Candidate for Governor
Eric Mulder
Libertarian
Mulder is an Army veteran, small business owner and private security contractor from Aurora who has run for Arapahoe County sheriff, the U.S. House and the state House. His campaign focuses on letting struggling counties keep state sales tax revenue, limits on government access to surveillance footage, and a diverse energy supply.
- Current or most recent role
- Small business owner and private security contractor; Army veteran
- Running mate
- Wayne Harlos (Lieutenant Governor)
- Hometown
- Aurora
- Campaign website
- mulderforgovernor.org
Why they say you should vote for them
The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.
- Says his campaign is about "affordability, accountability, and abundance for all of Colorado."[1]
Background
- Candidate, Colorado House District 36 (28.5%), Forward Party · 2024[1]
- Candidate, U.S. House, Colorado's 6th District (2.0%), Libertarian Party · 2022[1]
- Candidate, Arapahoe County Sheriff (5.3%), Libertarian Party · 2018[1]
- Member, Aurora Civic Engagement Commission (previously Aurora Veterans Affairs Commission) · Not stated[1]
- Soldier, U.S. Army · 2010–2016[1]
Education
- Bachelor's degree, Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (2020)[1]
Where they stand
- TaxesSupports a one-year emergency sales tax holiday letting counties that meet crisis criteria keep the 2.9% state sales tax.[1]
- Public SafetySupports stricter requirements for agencies seeking private surveillance camera footage and removing Flock license-plate cameras.[1]
- Energy & EnvironmentSupports a diverse energy mix including small modular nuclear reactors, natural gas, wind, solar and geothermal.[1]
- Elections & DemocracySupports ranked-choice voting and more choices beyond the two major parties (2024 survey).[1]
Voting record
Eric Mulder has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.
Sources
- Eric Mulder (Candidate Connection surveys, 2021, 2024 and 2026), Ballotpedia, Invalid Date
Last reviewed October 10, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.
Also running for Governor
- Stephen T. Hamilton (American Constitution Party)
- Greg Lopez (Unaffiliated)
- Victor Marx (Republican)
- Jeff Peckman (Unity Party)
- Erik Underwood (Approval Voting Party)
- Phil Weiser (Democratic)