Who is running for University of Colorado Board of Regents District 2 in 2026?
Here are the candidates for University of Colorado Board of Regents District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in CU Regent District 2 (the same lines as U.S. House District 2).
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.
Richard Friend
LibertarianPrivate citizen
Richard Friend is the Libertarian nominee for University of Colorado Regent in District 2. CPR News found no resources or campaign information at press time2.
No public position found on: DEI programs, Student loans, Curriculum and books, Transgender athletes, Immigration.
Edie Hooton
DemocratFormer Colorado state representative
Edie Hooton is the Democratic nominee for University of Colorado Regent in District 2, an open seat. She has lived in Boulder since 1997 and served as a state representative for a district that includes Boulder and the CU Boulder campus from 2017 to 20232.
No public position found on: DEI programs, Student loans, Curriculum and books, Transgender athletes, Immigration.
Marty Neilson
RepublicanBusiness professional (Lyons)
Marty Neilson is the Republican nominee for University of Colorado Regent in District 2, an open seat. She has lived in the district since 1965, is a long-time resident of Lyons, and has worked in roles with companies ranging from oil and gas to the theater2.
No public position found on: DEI programs, Student loans, Curriculum and books, Transgender athletes, Immigration.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.