John Szemler
John Szemler
CO-08 Democratic nominee?
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JUL 1, 2026Primary Election
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Overview
Current roleMicrosoft Dynamics consultant
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
LocationColorado
BackgroundMicrosoft Dynamics consultant
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EducationLoyola University Chicago
Notable personal detailsJohn Francis Szemler is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District (2026 cycle). He filed a Statement of Candidacy with the Federal Election Commission on 2025-03-05 and is listed as a challenger. Szemler has worked as a consultant in Microsoft Dynamics implementations (including with MCA Connect) and has prior experience in manufacturing/lean consulting.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports targeted government investment in clean energy and infrastructure, proposes a national carbon price with revenues reinvested for worker transition, and favors reforms that shift economic burden away from borrowers and reduce concentration of wealth at the top. Emphasizes that prosperity has been concentrated at the top and advocates policy choices to make the economy work for more people.
Climate & Energy
Supports major clean-energy investment and grid modernization, establishment of a national carbon price with revenues used for worker transition assistance, and policies to expand solar, wind, and battery storage while funding reforestation and other climate mitigation projects.
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