Chad
Humphrey
Libertarian candidate for Colorado's 1st Congressional District; retired Marine officer and tech entrepreneur
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Background
Chad Humphrey is the Libertarian candidate for U.S. House in Colorado's 1st Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. He is a Denver-based tech entrepreneur, self-taught programmer, and retired U.S. Marine Corps officer who served in Operation Enduring Freedom. 149
Humphrey brings a background spanning a 20-year military career and private-sector entrepreneurship. He founded Strategic Options, LLC, and has worked as a software manager and entrepreneur. The Denver Post's candidate questionnaire describes his occupation as "Tech Manager / Entrepreneur." 14
He holds an MBA in Finance/Economics from Pepperdine University and a BA from Occidental College. He has not previously held elected office. 24
At a glance
- Party
- Libertarian
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 1, Colorado
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Tech Manager / Entrepreneur
- Website
- liberty4the1st.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 3newsDenver Post publishes Humphrey's candidate questionnaire responses
Humphrey, identified as the Libertarian candidate for Colorado's 1st Congressional District, outlined his priorities as stopping federal spending, defending civil liberties, and ending 'Ego-Driven Wars.' He also called for auditing the Federal Reserve, returning to the gold standard, having Colorado manage its own public lands, and establishing a responsible path to citizenship.
Colorado U.S. House District 1 candidate Q&A - The Denver Post · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 25newsCPR voter guide profiles Humphrey as Libertarian candidate in Colorado's 1st District
Colorado Public Radio described Humphrey as a Denver-based entrepreneur and retired Marine officer who served in Operation Enduring Freedom. CPR summarized his platform as focused on ending wars, abolishing the IRS and Federal Reserve, and expanding individual freedoms. He was included in the five-candidate general-election field alongside Melat Kiros, Christy Peterson, Shimon Blau, and Critter Milton.
1st Congressional District third party candidates · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jul 28filingBallot-order drawing held at Colorado Secretary of State's Office for CD-1 candidates
The Denver Post reported that a lot drawing at the Colorado Secretary of State's Office determined ballot order for congressional candidates in Colorado's 1st District. Chad Humphrey was listed among the general-election candidates.
Colorado U.S. House District 1 candidate Q&A - The Denver Post · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Sources 2
- [1] Colorado U.S. House District 1 candidate Q&A - The Denver Post(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [2] 1st Congressional District third party candidates(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026