Colorado Secretary of State winner?
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NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Overview
Current rolePolitical candidate
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyLibertarian
GenderMale
LocationColorado
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BackgroundPolitical candidate
EducationColorado State University Pueblo — MBA
Notable personal detailsJames Wiley is a Republican candidate for Colorado Secretary of State in 2026. He has served as executive director of the Libertarian Party of Colorado and previously ran as the Libertarian candidate for U.S. House in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District in 2024. He has said he is a Colorado native born in Colorado Springs and that he earned an MBA from Colorado State University Pueblo, with earlier study at the University of Colorado Boulder.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
James Wiley presents himself as a liberty-focused candidate who supports reducing taxes, limiting government overreach, and expanding economic freedom. He also says he wants to slash red tape and make it faster and cheaper to start and grow a business in Colorado.
Immigration & Border
James Wiley’s campaign messaging emphasizes secure borders and sovereignty. His public platform does not lay out a detailed immigration plan, but it frames border control as part of restoring order and protecting Colorado’s autonomy.
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Public Safety & Guns
James Wiley’s public profile identifies him with classic libertarian positions, including support for individual gun rights. His campaign materials emphasize liberty and limiting government overreach, which is consistent with a pro-gun-rights posture, though no detailed firearms policy agenda is spelled out in the sources found.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20242024
LatestCycle 2024
Source: FEC
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