Taxes
Supports a flat tax and a one-page income-tax return.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Gaylon Kent
Candidate for U.S. House · Colorado · District 2
THE PERSON
Background
Gaylon Kent is a writer living in Hayden, Colorado, and a U.S. Navy veteran, according to Colorado Public Radio’s 2026 voter guide.
Roots
- Career: Writer; U.S. Navy service
Background sources checked October 29, 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.
Criminal justice
Supports abolishing the death penalty and decriminalizing drugs.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Healthcare
Supports moving physicians and health insurers toward a free-market system.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Abortion
Opposes government involvement in abortion decisions.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 2 · 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.