Governor

Supports an "all-of-the-above" energy strategy that includes nuclear power, and would review and replace Public Utilities Commission appointees to lower utility bills. Supports removing dead trees to reduce wildfire risk.

Supports an "all-of-the-above energy strategy" including oil, gas, hydroelectric, nuclear and renewables, and would stop closing coal plants before replacements are online.

Supports a diverse energy mix including small modular nuclear reactors, natural gas, wind, solar and geothermal.

Would declare an air pollution emergency on his first day with a goal to "reduce air pollution by 50% within two years," without new regulations or tax-funded incentives.

Supports regulating AI data centers, which his campaign says are raising costs for Coloradans.

Supports more local solar and storage and joint energy and environmental rulemaking, and says Colorado must protect its clean air, water and public lands.

Wants to lower taxes across Colorado counties and opposes new local taxes, saying communities should fund projects through fundraisers instead.

Pledges to defend TABOR and return refunds to taxpayers, and says government should prove it spends existing revenue wisely before seeking more.

Supports a phased reduction of the state income tax rate when surpluses exist, vetoing new fees, and freezing property taxes for seniors on fixed incomes. Says he will not balance the budget with new taxes or fees.

Supports a one-year emergency sales tax holiday letting counties that meet crisis criteria keep the 2.9% state sales tax.

Supports ending TABOR.

Says voters' right to approve or reject taxes is settled, but wants to reform other parts of TABOR, including constitutional spending limits, through a "grassroots, bottom-up effort."

Says Colorado's schools should teach the history of the nation's founders.

Supports expanding school choice, charter schools, home-school support and vocational training.

Proposes a "Parents' Right to Know" framework for parental review of curriculum, school choice with funding that follows the student, and age-appropriate content standards for grades K–6.

Supports free college and trade school.

Supports higher teacher pay, expanding universal preschool and lowering college costs, and opposes privatizing public schools.

Proposes requiring voter ID for all ballots, annual voter list maintenance, and standardized chain-of-custody rules for ballots.

Supports ranked-choice voting and more choices beyond the two major parties (2024 survey).

Would create a Chief Coherence Officer in state government, supports fair elections for all parties, and calls for discussions about Colorado becoming a sovereign country.

Supports lowering the voting age to 16.

Pledges 25,000 starter homes of about 1,100 square feet within four years, priced near $235,000, and lower water and sewer tap fees.

Supports faster permitting for residential construction, reviewing mandates that raise building costs, and more competition and limits on excessive rate practices in the homeowner insurance market.

Proposes affordable home loans with a maximum $2,500 down payment.

Proposes 40,000 starter homes for first-time buyers, lower permitting fees for starter homes, wider use of modular housing, expanded down-payment assistance, and protections for renters.

Opposes Denver's sanctuary-city policies and their cost to taxpayers.

Wants full state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, especially against violent criminals, and says he supports legal immigration.

Would require state and local law enforcement agencies to cooperate with federal immigration authorities and repeal state laws that limit that cooperation.

Says he would prevent the federal government from coercing state and local police into immigration enforcement and bar sales of government facilities for use as ICE detention centers.

Would work to restore qualified immunity for law enforcement officers and hold violent and repeat offenders accountable.

Proposes requiring monetary bail for violent felonies, ending automatic release for people with multiple violent convictions, and focusing resources on fentanyl, trafficking and repeat offenders.

Supports stricter requirements for agencies seeking private surveillance camera footage and removing Flock license-plate cameras.

Supports recruiting and investing in police and sheriffs, mental health co-responders, and bail decisions based on public safety risk rather than ability to pay.

Says he will "support policies that protect life" alongside support for mothers, families and adoption services, and says Colorado "must move away from the divisive politics" on the issue.

Pledges to defend reproductive rights and Colorado's laws protecting abortion access.

Says he would cut federal programs in the state that he considers unnecessary, and wants to reduce homelessness and house homeless veterans.

Wants Colorado to lead in graphene research and manufacturing, and would have the state pension fund PERA invest in Colorado companies working on air pollution.

Opposes restrictions on lawful gun ownership that he considers unconstitutional and favors "targeting criminals, not punishing lawful gun owners."

Says he will "Sign, support, and defend responsible gun safety laws" and strengthen the state Office of Gun Violence Prevention.

Pledges to defend Colorado's water rights and supports legislation to stop out-of-state investors from buying agricultural water rights for investment purposes and to limit speculative transfers.

Supports a universal health care plan that includes mental health care and coverage for unhoused Coloradans.