Public safety
Supports full police funding.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Christy Peterson
Candidate for U.S. House · Colorado · District 1
THE PERSON
Background
Christy Peterson works in construction-company office management and accounting. She is running for Colorado's Denver-based 1st Congressional District.
Roots
- Construction accounting and office management
Background sources checked October 27, 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.
Guns
Supports Second Amendment gun rights without additional infringement.
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Supports stronger border security and deporting undocumented immigrants who commit crimes.
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Supports same-day in-person voting with citizen identification, paper ballots and hand counting.
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Opposes higher taxes and supports reduced government spending.
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Supports defense cooperation and an alliance with Israel.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 1 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 22, 2026.
Colorado Secretary of State · 2026 General Election Official Candidate List ↗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.