Colorado Republican Governor nominee?
$50.9K
JUL 1, 2026
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer U.S. Representative
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age62 years old (Jun 7, 1964)
GenderMale
LocationColorado
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BackgroundPolitician
EducationNew Mexico State University – Alamogordo (associate degree in business administration)
Notable personal detailsGregorio Beltran Lopez is an American politician and former business owner and financial advisor who served as U.S. representative for Colorado’s 4th congressional district from June 25, 2024 to January 3, 2025. He previously served as mayor of Parker, Colorado (1992–1996) and as Colorado state director for the U.S. Small Business Administration (2008–2014). He ran for the Republican nomination for Colorado governor in 2018 and 2022, and later began a 2026 gubernatorial bid as an unaffiliated/independent candidate.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports cutting taxes and fees, opposes raising taxes and defends Colorado’s Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR), and advocates reducing government spending/waste and shrinking bureaucracy to make life more affordable. Has proposed suspending sales taxes for small businesses and says transportation funding should be examined for waste before raising taxes.
Healthcare
Emphasizes improving access and quality of care through targeted programs and mental-health services while expressing skepticism about expanding Medicaid eligibility and government-driven solutions. Prioritizes reducing regulations and fiscal restraint in healthcare spending rather than pursuing large public expansions.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate supports enforcing immigration laws, protecting Colorado’s borders, and making Colorado a non‑sanctuary state while distinguishing legal from illegal immigration. His public materials emphasize law enforcement cooperation and stronger border protections rather than proposals for expanded pathways or broad regularization.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate opposes abortion in nearly all circumstances, stating life begins at conception and expressing opposition to abortion even in cases of rape, incest, or to protect the mother’s life. He has said he would work to repeal Colorado’s Reproductive Health Equity Act and would likely sign an abortion ban as governor if the legislature passed one.
Climate & Energy
Supports conservation and “smart growth” policies and emphasizes forest health and slowing development while running as a fiscal and social conservative; voting record and environmental scorecards show opposition to recent federal climate and environmental regulations.
Public Safety & Guns
Greg Lopez emphasizes addressing mental-health and root causes of gun violence while saying the Second Amendment should guide policy. He has expressed openness to discussing raising the purchase age for AR-15–style rifles but has voiced reservations about red-flag/temporary-removal laws.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20242024
LatestCycle 2024
Source: FEC
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