Dan
"Kilo" Sallis
Dan "Kilo" Sallis is the Libertarian candidate for Colorado's 7th Congressional District in the 2026 U.S. House election.
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Background
Dan "Kilo" Sallis is the Libertarian candidate for Colorado's 7th Congressional District in the November 2026 U.S. House general election. 19 He resides in Ken Caryl and attended CU Denver, though no specific degree is listed in available sources. 8
Sallis is identified in The Denver Post's 2026 candidate questionnaire as a businessperson and CEO at Cynch. He has never held public office, though he previously ran in the 2010 Libertarian primary for Colorado governor. 86
The incumbent in the CO-07 race is Democratic Rep. Brittany Pettersen; Sallis is challenging her as the Libertarian nominee. 9 His campaign operates under the name "Dan Kilo for Congress" and is funded by the Dan Kilo for Congress Committee. 1
At a glance
- Party
- Libertarian
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 7, Colorado
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- CEO at Cynch
- Website
- dankilo.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 12newsDenver Post names Sallis as Libertarian candidate in CO-07 race coverage
The Denver Post's October 12 article on the CO-07 race named Dan 'Kilo' Sallis as the Libertarian candidate alongside Republican and Democratic competitors on the November 3 ballot.
Rep. Brittany Pettersen keeps focus on Trump in reelection bid as GOP challenger derides both parties · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 10newsSallis listed among six CO-07 candidates in Gazette voter guide
The Colorado Gazette's October 10 voter guide (updated October 12) listed Sallis as one of six candidates on the District 7 ballot.
Colorado voter guide for El Paso County's midterm elections · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 9newsSallis campaign claims race is 100% self-funded and volunteer-powered; no FEC data available
Smarter.Vote (updated October 9–11) reported that the Sallis campaign claims he takes no political contributions and is entirely self-funded and volunteer-powered. The site noted the claim comes from the campaign itself and that no FEC campaign-finance data was available to corroborate it.
Dan Sallis — 2026 Colorado's 7th Congressional District ... · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 3newsSallis outlines Libertarian platform in Denver Post candidate questionnaire
In the Denver Post's District 7 Q&A (published October 3, updated October 5), Sallis listed priorities including limited government and reduced spending, healthcare deregulation and tort reform, and criminal-justice reform including decriminalizing 'victimless crimes' and reducing the prison population to ~25% of its current size. He said inflation stems from deficit spending and money creation, opposed stronger congressional oversight of the Trump administration, supported opening more federal land for energy extraction, and backed border security combined with expanded legal immigration and work-visa pathways while opposing E-Verify mandates.
Colorado U.S. House District 7 candidate Q&A · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24pollNo public polling found in CO-07 race as of September 24–25
A Political Media Monitor profile updated September 24 reported that no public polling had been identified in the CO-07 race as of September 25, 2026. No FEC candidate registration for Sallis was found for the 2026 cycle as of that date.
Dan "Kilo" Sallis (L) — U.S. Representative, CO-07 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 4filingDan 'Kilo' Sallis certified as Libertarian candidate for CO-07 general election
The Colorado Secretary of State's certified list, released to counties on September 4, listed Sallis as the Libertarian candidate for Colorado's 7th Congressional District.
Dan "Kilo" Sallis (L) — U.S. Representative, CO-07 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jul 28filingColorado Secretary of State holds ballot-order drawing for CO-07 general election
The Colorado Secretary of State held the ballot-order drawing on July 28, setting the stage for the general-election ballot that would include Dan 'Kilo' Sallis as the Libertarian candidate for CO-07.
Colorado U.S. House District 7 candidate Q&A · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Libertarian Party of Colorado organizationParty convention delegates nominated Sallis for District 7; the party announced its commitment to running and supporting Libertarian candidates. Also listed as recommending Sallis on Sway voter-recommendation listing. lpcolorado.org · Apr 26, 2026
Sources 7
- [1] Rep. Brittany Pettersen keeps focus on Trump in reelection bid as GOP challenger derides both parties(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
- [2] Dan "Kilo" Sallis — official campaign website(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [3] Colorado voter guide for El Paso County's midterm elections(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [4] Dan Sallis — 2026 Colorado's 7th Congressional District ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [5] Colorado U.S. House District 7 candidate Q&A(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [6] Dan "Kilo" Sallis (L) — U.S. Representative, CO-07 | 2026 profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [7] Libertarian Secretary of State Candidates to be in Primary Election(opens in a new tab) Apr 26, 2026