Housing
Proposes 25,000 starter homes through cooperation with local governments and builders; his price and no-subsidy claims are campaign targets.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Greg Lopez
Candidate for Governor · Colorado
Running mate: Taralyn Romero
THE PERSON
Background
Greg Lopez is a former U.S. representative and former Parker mayor and town manager. In KUNC’s October 2026 interview, he discusses running for governor as an unaffiliated candidate after leaving the Republican Party. Education details remain unverified.
Roots
- Former congressional and Parker municipal service
Background sources checked October 31, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
AI Regulation
Supports regulating data-center location, size and data use, while giving local jurisdictions the final say.
Source checked October 31, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Immigration
Supports enforcing immigration law but says ICE’s methods have crossed a line and should respect people’s dignity.
Source checked October 31, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Water
Supports cooperation with the federal government over the Colorado River Compact.
Source checked October 31, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
Governor · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 22, 2026.
Colorado Secretary of State · 2026 General Election Official Candidate List ↗Portrait source ↗Photo: Office of Speaker Mike Johnson · Public domain · Cropped to fit
The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.