Colorado general election: November 3, 2026

Who is running for U.S. House, Colorado District 7 in 2026?

Here are the candidates for U.S. House, Colorado District 7 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in U.S. House District 7.

Positions come only from each candidate's own votes, official actions, statements and questionnaire answers, never from party labels. Every item links to its source.

Side by side

Each candidate's position on the issues this office handles, from their own record. Details and sources are in each profile below.

Issue	Brittany PettersenDemocrat	Lawrence Kyle ClarkIndependent	Tim BennettRepublican	Joe KrzeczkowskiIndependent	Dan "Kilo" SallisLibertarian	Susan HallIndependent
Income taxes	No single answer fits; see evidence	No public position	No public position	Raise taxes on the highest earners and corporations to pay for programsSaid · medium	No public position	No public position
Minimum wage	Raise it higher and tie it to the cost of livingOfficial action · medium	No public position	No public position	No public position	No public position	No public position
Healthcare	Keep the Affordable Care Act and fix what is brokenVoted · medium	No public position	No public position	Government-run coverage for everyone (Medicare for All)Said · low	No public position	No public position
Abortion	Legal in most cases up to viability (about 24 weeks)Official action · medium	No public position	No public position	No public position	No public position	No public position
Guns	All of that, plus ban assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazinesOfficial action · medium	No public position	No public position	No public position	Remove most restrictions; bearing arms is a rightSaid · medium	No public position
Immigration	Tighter border security plus a path to legal status for long-time residentsVoted · medium	No public position	No public position	No public position	No public position	No public position
Foreign policy	No public position	No public position	No public position	No public position	Pull back from foreign conflicts and aid (often called America First)Said · medium	No public position
Drug prices	No public position	No public position	Negotiate more drugs and extend the insulin and yearly cost caps to private insuranceSaid · medium	No public position	No public position	No public position
Paid leave	Create a national paid family and medical leave program plus paid sick daysOfficial action · medium	No public position	No public position	No public position	No public position	No public position
AI regulation	No public position	No public position	No public position	No public position	Keep rules minimal so AI companies can innovate freelySaid · medium	No public position
Aid to Ukraine	Restore strong U.S. aid and add tougher sanctions on RussiaVoted · medium	No public position	No public position	No public position	No public position	No public position

Brittany Pettersen

Democrat · Incumbent

U.S. Representative, Colorado District 7

Brittany Pettersen is the Democratic incumbent for Colorado's 7th District. She was first elected in 2022 after a decade in the Colorado legislature, including the state House and the state Senate, and sits on the House Financial Services Committee³⁰.

Where they stand 17 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

ImmigrationTighter border security plus a path to legal status for long-time residentsmedium
Voted · medium confidence
- Voted against the Secure the Border Act, which funded border wall construction and tightened asylum rules. (2023-05-11) source
- Cosponsored the American Dream and Promise Act of 2023 (H.R. 16, 118th Congress). (2023-09-28) source
- Cosponsored the American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 (H.R. 1589, 119th Congress). (2025-02-26) source
- Voted against the Secure America Act, which provides about $70 billion for immigration enforcement and border security. (2026-06-09) source
Aid to UkraineRestore strong U.S. aid and add tougher sanctions on Russiamedium
Voted · medium confidence
- Voted for the $61 billion Ukraine security supplemental in April 2024. (2024-04-20) source
- Voted for the Ukraine Support Act, which provides military aid and loans to Ukraine and new sanctions on Russia. (2026-06-04) source
HealthcareKeep the Affordable Care Act and fix what is brokenmedium
Voted · medium confidence
- Voted against the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, a private-market bill on association health plans and PBM transparency. (2025-12-17) source
- Voted for restoring the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits for three years. (2026-01-08) source
GunsAll of that, plus ban assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazinesmedium
Official action · medium confidence
- Cosponsored the Assault Weapons Ban of 2023 (H.R. 698, 118th Congress). (2023-02-01) source
- Cosponsored the Assault Weapons Ban of 2025 (H.R. 3115, 119th Congress). (2025-09-10) source
AbortionLegal in most cases up to viability (about 24 weeks)medium
Official action · medium confidence
- Cosponsored the Women's Health Protection Act of 2023 (H.R. 12, 118th Congress). (2023-03-30) source
- Cosponsored the Women's Health Protection Act of 2025 (H.R. 12, 119th Congress). (2025-06-24) source
Paid leaveCreate a national paid family and medical leave program plus paid sick daysmedium
Official action · medium confidence
- Cosponsored the FAMILY Act (H.R. 3481, 118th Congress). (2023-05-18) source
- Cosponsored the FAMILY Act (H.R. 5390, 119th Congress). (2025-09-16) source
Minimum wageRaise it higher and tie it to the cost of livingmedium
Official action · medium confidence
- Cosponsored the Raise the Wage Act of 2023 (H.R. 4889, 118th Congress). (2023-07-27) source
- Cosponsored the Raise the Wage Act of 2025 (H.R. 2743, 119th Congress). (2025-04-08) source
Energy and climateNo single answer fitslow
Voted · low confidence
- Voted against the Lower Energy Costs Act, which expanded oil, gas and mineral production. (2023-03-30) source
Transgender athletesNo single answer fitslow
Voted · low confidence
- Voted against the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a federal rule basing school sports eligibility on sex at birth. (2023-04-20) source
E-Verify mandateNo single answer fitslow
Voted · low confidence
- Voted against the Secure the Border Act, which would require all employers to use E-Verify. (2023-05-11) source
Mandatory minimumsNo single answer fitslow
Voted · low confidence
- Voted against the HALT Fentanyl Act, which applies mandatory minimum sentences to fentanyl-related trafficking. (2023-05-25) source
- Voted against the HALT Fentanyl Act, which applies mandatory minimum sentences to fentanyl-related trafficking. (2025-06-12) source
Student loansNo single answer fitslow
Voted · low confidence
- Voted against overturning the Biden administration's broad student loan debt cancellation. (2023-06-21) source
- Voted against overturning the SAVE income-driven repayment plan. (2023-12-07) source
Aid to IsraelNo single answer fitslow
Voted · low confidence
- Voted for the $26 billion Israel security supplemental with no new conditions on weapons use. (2024-04-20) source
- Voted against the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, which would require delivery of paused weapons to Israel. (2024-05-16) source
- Voted for an amendment by Rep. Thomas Massie to the Fiscal Year 2027 national security appropriations bill (H.R. 8595) that would have barred funds for Israel; it failed 104 to 314. (2026-07-15) source
Income taxesNo single answer fitslow
Voted · low confidence
- Voted against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which made the 2017 individual tax cuts permanent at every income level. (2025-07-03) source
Safety net programsNo single answer fitslow
Voted · low confidence
- Voted against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which added Medicaid work requirements and expanded SNAP work requirements. (2025-07-03) source
Politicians trading stocksNo single answer fitslow
Voted · low confidence
- Voted against the Stop Insider Trading Act, a stock purchase ban for members that also carried voter ID provisions. (2026-07-22) source
Supreme Court reformNo single answer fitslow
Official action · low confidence
- Cosponsored the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2023 (H.R. 926, 118th Congress). (2024-07-22) source

No public position found on: National debt, Social Security, Business regulation, Trade and tariffs, Foreign policy, Judges, Marijuana, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Birthright citizenship, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.

Lawrence Kyle Clark

Independent

Entrepreneur (Colorado Springs)

Lawrence Kyle Clark is the American Constitution Party nominee for Colorado's 7th District. He is a Colorado Springs entrepreneur, and CPR News found no campaign materials at press time².

No public position found on: Income taxes, National debt, Social Security, Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Abortion, Guns, Immigration, Trade and tariffs, Foreign policy, Energy and climate, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Supreme Court reform, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Birthright citizenship, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, Aid to Israel, Aid to Ukraine, China policy.

Tim Bennett

Republican

Member, Lewis-Palmer School District 38 Board of Education

Tim Bennett is the Republican nominee for Colorado's 7th District. He is a retired U.S. Army officer with nearly 30 years of service, a Monument resident since 1973, and was elected in 2025 to the Lewis-Palmer School District 38 Board of Education².

Where they stand 1 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

Drug pricesNegotiate more drugs and extend the insulin and yearly cost caps to private insurancemedium
Said · medium confidence
- Said the U.S. should expand Medicare's ability to negotiate prescription drug prices. (2026-09) source

No public position found on: Income taxes, National debt, Social Security, Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Abortion, Guns, Immigration, Trade and tariffs, Foreign policy, Energy and climate, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Supreme Court reform, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Birthright citizenship, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, Aid to Israel, Aid to Ukraine, China policy.

Joe Krzeczkowski

Independent

Technology executive (Lakewood)

Joe Krzeczkowski is an unaffiliated candidate for Colorado's 7th District. He is a Lakewood technology executive with an engineering background who has lived in the district since 2018 and led a community council in Lakewood².

Where they stand 2 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

Income taxesRaise taxes on the highest earners and corporations to pay for programsmedium
Said · medium confidence
- His campaign site says he supports balancing the budget by taxing the elite. (2026) source
HealthcareGovernment-run coverage for everyone (Medicare for All)low
Said · low confidence
- His campaign site lists implementing universal healthcare among his priorities. (2026) source

No public position found on: National debt, Social Security, Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Abortion, Guns, Immigration, Trade and tariffs, Foreign policy, Energy and climate, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Supreme Court reform, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Birthright citizenship, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, Aid to Israel, Aid to Ukraine, China policy.

Dan "Kilo" Sallis

Libertarian

Small business owner (Jefferson County)

Dan "Kilo" Sallis is the Libertarian nominee for Colorado's 7th District. He is a Jefferson County small business owner who says both major parties have failed the American people².

Where they stand 4 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

GunsRemove most restrictions; bearing arms is a rightmedium
Said · medium confidence
- His campaign site says to defend the right to keep and bear arms without infringement. (2026) source
Foreign policyPull back from foreign conflicts and aid (often called America First)medium
Said · medium confidence
- His campaign site says to stop endless foreign wars and bring troops home. (2026) source
AI regulationKeep rules minimal so AI companies can innovate freelymedium
Said · medium confidence
- Advocates ending AI regulations, according to CPR News. (2026-09) source
Trade and tariffsNo single answer fitslow
Said · low confidence
- His campaign site calls for free trade, not foreign entanglements. (2026) source

No public position found on: Income taxes, National debt, Social Security, Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Abortion, Immigration, Energy and climate, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Supreme Court reform, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Birthright citizenship, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, Aid to Israel, Aid to Ukraine, China policy.

Susan Hall

Independent

Teacher

Susan Hall is the Unity Party nominee for Colorado's 7th District. She is a teacher born and raised in Denver, and CPR News found no campaign materials at press time².

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.