Samir
Witta
Samir Witta is an unaffiliated oncologist challenging incumbent Rep. Jason Crow in Colorado's 6th Congressional District in 2026.
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Background
Samir Witta is an oncologist running as an unaffiliated (independent) candidate for Colorado's 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House general election on November 3, 2026. 17 He grew up in Syria, later moved to Europe and then Colorado, and received his medical training at Charles University in Prague and the University of Colorado, with additional research at the National Institutes of Health. 1717
Witta founded Mountain Blue Cancer Care Center in Denver and describes himself as a practicing oncologist. His campaign biography also references involvement in cancer research and nonprofit leadership, including organizations described as AnthioGen, All The Children of Light, and Empower Her Color. 119
He is not the incumbent; Democrat Jason Crow holds the seat and is seeking another term. Witta is one of several challengers in the race. 15
At a glance
- Party
- Unaffiliated
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 6, Colorado
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Oncologist and founder, Mountain Blue Cancer Care Center
- Website
- drwitta.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Date unknownfilingFEC data shows Witta For Congress with $100 in receipts, over $59,000 spent, and negative cash on hand
A Colorado voter-guide page listing FEC campaign-finance data showed Witta For Congress with $100 in receipts, $59,159.33 spent, and negative $58,959.33 cash on hand. The reporting period and filing date were not identified in the available information.
Colorado Congressional District 6 Candidates, 2026 · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 8newsSentinel Colorado summarizes Witta's campaign platform including term limits and stock-trading ban
Sentinel Colorado reported that Witta's campaign website advocated congressional term limits and a ban on lawmakers' stock trading, alongside healthcare access, lower drug prices, and limits on rent and HOA fees, as part of broader local coverage of the five-way CD-6 race.
AURORA VOTE 2026: Dem Rep. Crow wants 5th term ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 3newsWitta outlines policy positions in Denver Post District 6 candidate questionnaire
In the Denver Post's CD-6 Q&A, Witta listed healthcare, cost of living, and congressional reform as top priorities. He stated he would cap medical deductibles by law, reform HOA fees, oppose corporate PAC and foreign-government money, support Medicare drug-price negotiation, anti-price-gouging legislation, and immigration reform combining E-Verify with a path to legal status for long-term residents.
Colorado U.S. House District 6 candidate Q&A · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 25newsCPR voter guide profiles Witta as unaffiliated CD-6 candidate focused on healthcare and campaign finance reform
Colorado Public Radio described Witta as an unaffiliated candidate running to avoid party leadership, special-interest groups, and mega-donors. His stated priorities included healthcare reform, pay equity, affordable housing, repeal of Citizens United, and stronger anti-discrimination enforcement.
6th Congressional District third party candidates · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jul 28filingColorado Secretary of State holds ballot-order lot drawing for congressional races including CD-6
The Colorado Secretary of State's Office held a lot drawing to set ballot order for congressional races. Unaffiliated candidates, including Witta, are placed after major- and minor-party candidates under Colorado's ballot tier rules. Witta's specific position within the unaffiliated tier was not reported.
Colorado U.S. House District 6 candidate Q&A · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jul 27filingWitta's campaign reports 2,841 petition signatures validated, qualifying him for November ballot
A campaign-linked account reported that Colorado election officials validated 2,841 petition signatures, qualifying Samir Witta as an unaffiliated candidate for Colorado's 6th Congressional District on the November ballot. A direct Secretary of State record confirming the signature count was not located.
Jason Crow Faces Four Challengers in Aurora's CD-6 Race · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $103K
- Spent
- $151K
- Cash on hand
- $-47K
As of Sep 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6CO06116(opens in a new tab)
Sources 6
- [1] AURORA VOTE 2026: Dem Rep. Crow wants 5th term ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [2] Jason Crow Faces Four Challengers in Aurora's CD-6 Race(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [3] Colorado U.S. House District 6 candidate Q&A(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [4] The Issues | Dr. Witta for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [5] Colorado Congressional District 6 Candidates, 2026(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [6] 6th Congressional District third party candidates(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026