Candidate
Sean Vadney
LibertarianSmall business owner and Libertarian Party activist
Sean Vadney, 26, is the Libertarian nominee for Colorado Secretary of State31. He describes himself as a small business owner and political volunteer who finished second in the Libertarian primary and was added to the ballot after the winner withdrew and the party won a legal challenge to the Secretary of State's initial decision12. His platform stresses secure elections with rigorous checks, accessible voting equipment, and simpler, cheaper business filings45.
Where they stand 1 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Election rulesStrict photo ID, paper ballots, cleaner voter rolls and fewer mail ballotsmedium
Said · medium confidence- Said he would roll back mail-in voting, with exceptions for people with disabilities, and make in-person voting the primary method with strict security measures. (2026-10-02) source
No public position found on: Redistricting, Electoral College, Campaign finance, Term limits, Ranked-choice voting.
Record
- Added to the November ballot after the Libertarian primary winner withdrew; the Libertarian Party won a legal challenge to the Secretary of State's initial refusal to place him there2.
Last reviewed 2026-10-07. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.
Sources (5)
Every claim on this page links to one of these
- Amanda Gonzalez, James Wiley lead Colorado secretary of state race (candidate questionnaires, Oct. 2, 2026)Denver Gazette / Colorado Politics
- Colorado Secretary of State third-party candidatesColorado Public Radio
- 2026 General Election Official Candidate List (certified Sept. 4, 2026)Colorado Secretary of State
- Sean Vadney (Candidate Connection survey, 2026)Ballotpedia
- Sean Vadney for Colorado Secretary of State (campaign site)Sean Vadney for Secretary of State