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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.

  • Campaigns under the slogan "Let's Make Colorado Affordable Again."[1]
  • Says he "is not a politician" and describes his campaign as grassroots.[1]

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

  • Housing
    Proposes affordable home loans with a maximum $2,500 down payment.[1]
  • Health Care
    Supports a universal health care plan that includes mental health care and coverage for unhoused Coloradans.[1]
  • Education
    Supports free college and trade school.[1]
  • Elections & Democracy
    Supports lowering the voting age to 16.[1]
  • Taxes
    Supports ending TABOR.[1]
  • Energy & Environment
    Supports 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

  1. Erik Underwood for Governor, Underwood campaign
  2. Erik Underwood, Ballotpedia

Last reviewed October 10, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.

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