Joe
Krzeczkowski
Independent candidate for Colorado's 7th Congressional District; technology executive and software professional based in Lakewood, CO
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- positions
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- endorsements
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Background
Joe Krzeczkowski is an Independent (unaffiliated) candidate running for Colorado's 7th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 election. His campaign describes him as a technology executive and software professional who has led global software teams, built systems, and run small businesses in Colorado, though it does not name a current employer or job title. 513
Krzeczkowski was raised on a small family farm outside Ann Arbor, Michigan, and earned a full-ride scholarship to the University of Michigan's engineering school, though the campaign does not specify a degree or graduation year. He has lived in Lakewood, Colorado, in the 7th District since 2018. 5
The campaign notes he has been involved in community service, including recently leading a community council in Lakewood, but identifies no prior elected public offices. The FEC categorizes him as a challenger in the race; the incumbent is Democrat Brittany Pettersen. 17
At a glance
- Party
- Unaffiliated
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 7, Colorado
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- joeforcolorado.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 3newsDenver Post reports Krzeczkowski did not return its candidate questionnaire
The Denver Post published its Colorado U.S. House District 7 candidate Q&A on October 3, noting that Joe Krzeczkowski did not return its questionnaire, leaving his policy positions unrepresented in that forum.
Colorado U.S. House District 7 candidate Q&A · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1newsKim Monson voter guide reports Krzeczkowski raised $3,530.92 with $916.48 cash on hand
A Colorado voter-guide roundup attributed to federal campaign-finance reports listed Krzeczkowski's campaign receipts at $3,530.92, spending at $2,614.44, and cash on hand at $916.48. The reporting period for these figures was not specified.
Colorado Congressional District 7 Candidates, 2026 | Kim Monson · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24newsKrzeczkowski listed as unaffiliated CD-7 candidate in CPR voter guide
CPR News published its voter guide for Colorado's 7th Congressional District, listing Joe Krzeczkowski as one of six general-election candidates running as an unaffiliated candidate.
Voter guide for Colorado's 7th Congressional District · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jul 28filingColorado SOS ballot-order drawing places Krzeczkowski among six CD-7 general-election candidates
The Colorado Secretary of State held its ballot-order drawing on July 28. As an unaffiliated candidate, Krzeczkowski is listed after major- and minor-party candidates under Colorado's ballot-order tiers, alongside five other candidates in the November 3 general election.
Colorado U.S. House District 7 candidate Q&A · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Joey Alfano otherDenver Business Leader; personal testimonial on campaign website, not identified as an organizational or official endorsement. No date given. joeforco.com
- Mary Ledford otherEducator, Community Leader; personal testimonial on campaign website, not identified as an organizational or official endorsement. No date given. joeforco.com
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $3,531
- Spent
- $2,614
- Cash on hand
- $916
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6CO07130(opens in a new tab)
Sources 5
- [1] Colorado U.S. House District 7 candidate Q&A(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [2] Colorado Congressional District 7 Candidates, 2026 | Kim Monson(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [3] Voter guide for Colorado's 7th Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [4] Values(opens in a new tab) Apr 4, 2026
- [5] Joe K for Colorado – Let's fix the system together!(opens in a new tab) Jan 2, 2026