Gaylon
Kent
Libertarian candidate for Colorado's 2nd Congressional District (2026); writer based in the Steamboat Springs/Hayden area
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Background
Gaylon Kent is the Libertarian Party candidate for Colorado's 2nd Congressional District in the November 2026 general election. He works as a writer and is associated with the Hayden and Steamboat Springs areas of Colorado. 61
Kent is not the incumbent; the seat is currently held by Democrat Joe Neguse. Kent has run for federal office multiple times under the Libertarian banner, including bids for Colorado's 3rd Congressional District in 2012, 2016, and 2018; U.S. Senate in 2014 and 2020; and Colorado's 2nd Congressional District in 2024. 211
His background includes writing and book authorship. His LinkedIn profile describes his education as "Self-educated," while iVoterGuide lists Los Angeles Lutheran High School (1983) as an educational credential. Sources reviewed do not provide a complete employment history prior to his political candidacies. 126
At a glance
- Party
- Libertarian
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 2, Colorado
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Writer
- Website
- thefreedomtrain.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Nov 3newsGaylon Kent stands as Libertarian candidate in Colorado CD-2 general election against Neguse and Dennison
CPR and the Denver Post identify Kent as the Libertarian candidate in the November 3 general election contest against Democratic incumbent Joe Neguse and Republican Kelley Dennison.
2nd Congressional District third-party candidates · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 3newsGaylon Kent did not return Denver Post candidate questionnaire for Colorado's 2nd District
The Denver Post's District 2 candidate Q&A noted that 'Gaylon Kent did not return the questionnaire,' providing no answers from Kent to the paper's questions.
Colorado U.S. House District 2 candidate Q&A - The Denver Post · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 25newsCPR profiles Gaylon Kent as Libertarian 'peace candidate' in Colorado's 2nd District
Colorado Public Radio identified Kent as the Libertarian candidate and reported that he calls himself 'the peace candidate.' CPR summarized his positions as opposing wars not declared by Congress, criticizing the Iran war, and prioritizing a flat tax, abolishing the death penalty, decriminalizing drugs, returning health care to the free market, and keeping government out of the abortion debate.
2nd Congressional District third-party candidates · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jul 28filingColorado SOS holds general-election ballot order drawing for CD-2 candidates including Kent
The Colorado Secretary of State's Office held a lot drawing to determine ballot order for major- and minor-party candidates in the general election. The Denver Post reported the drawing date and process, but did not specify Kent's resulting position on the ballot.
Colorado U.S. House District 2 candidate Q&A - The Denver Post · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Past elections
General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.
| Year | Seat | Result | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | U.S. House CO-03 · LIB | Lost | 5,727 | 1.7% |
Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.
Sources 5
- [1] Colorado U.S. House District 2 candidate Q&A - The Denver Post(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [2] Gaylon Kent — U.S. Representative (Colorado, District 2 ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [3] 2nd Congressional District third-party candidates(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
- [4] Gaylon Kent (L) – CO-02 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Sep 1, 2026
- [5] Gaylon For US Senate(opens in a new tab) Jul 31, 2026