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Candidate for Governor
Erik Underwood
Approval Voting Party
Underwood is a technology business owner who sought the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in 2020 and is the Approval Voting Party nominee for governor. His campaign platform includes lower-cost home loans, universal health care, free college and trade school, voting at 16, and ending TABOR.
- Current or most recent role
- Owner and patent holder, Vurbil AI technology
- Running mate
- Frank Atwood (Lieutenant Governor)
- Campaign website
- erikunderwood.com
Why they say you should vote for them
The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.
Background
- Owner and patent holder, Vurbil (AI technology) · Current[1]
- Sought the Democratic nomination for governor (did not appear on the June 30 primary ballot), 2026 Colorado election · 2026[2]
- Candidate, Democratic primary for U.S. Senate (did not qualify for the primary ballot), 2020 Colorado election · 2020[2]
Where they stand
- HousingProposes affordable home loans with a maximum $2,500 down payment.[1]
- Health CareSupports a universal health care plan that includes mental health care and coverage for unhoused Coloradans.[1]
- EducationSupports free college and trade school.[1]
- Elections & DemocracySupports lowering the voting age to 16.[1]
- TaxesSupports ending TABOR.[1]
- Energy & EnvironmentSupports regulating AI data centers, which his campaign says are raising costs for Coloradans.[1]
Voting record
Erik Underwood has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.
Sources
- Erik Underwood for Governor, Underwood campaign
- Erik Underwood, Ballotpedia
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)
- Eric Mulder (Libertarian)
- Jeff Peckman (Unity Party)
- Phil Weiser (Democratic)