Stephen
T. Hamilton
American Constitution Party candidate for Colorado governor; small business owner and towing operator from Cañon City
- sources
- 7
- positions
- 9
- endorsements
- 0
Background
Stephen T. Hamilton is the American Constitution Party candidate for governor of Colorado in the November 2026 general election. He is based in Cañon City, Colorado, and describes himself as a small business owner and operator of Scooter's Autoservice LLC Towing & Recovery, with experience in towing, automotive service, transportation, equipment operations, and business management. Colorado Public Radio has also described him as a truck driver. 110
The 2026 Colorado gubernatorial race is an open-seat contest, as incumbent Gov. Jared Polis is term-limited and not seeking re-election. No prior elected offices for Hamilton have been identified in the available sources. 110
Hamilton has written publicly about his policy priorities, including addressing Colorado's housing crisis and defending Colorado water rights. He identifies as a candidate of the American Constitution Party, a minor party running him as a third-party option alongside the major-party nominees. 21016
No confirmed campaign website could be identified from the sources reviewed. His campaign social media presence includes a Facebook page described as "The Future Governor for Colorado Hamilton," and an Instagram account listed by multiple sources. 113
At a glance
- Party
- American Constitution Party
- Running for
- Governor, Colorado
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Small business owner and operator, Scooter's Autoservice LLC Towing & Recovery
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Nov 3filingColorado general election scheduled; Hamilton is American Constitution Party gubernatorial candidate
The general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026. Hamilton is running as the American Constitution Party candidate for governor alongside six other candidates.
Colorado Governor candidate Q&A · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 9newsSmarter.Vote notes no campaign-finance data found for Hamilton as of August 2026
A third-party voter-guide page noted it had found no campaign-finance data or donor breakdown for Hamilton as of August 2026. This is not an official statement that his campaign had no funds.
Stephen Hamilton - smarter.vote · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 8newsHamilton publishes opinion article outlining housing, water, and budget proposals
Hamilton called for more workforce housing including deed-restricted units and local authority to regulate short-term rentals and charge fees on some vacant homes. On water, he said he would defend Colorado's senior water rights, oppose new transmountain diversions, and support voluntary compensated agricultural conservation. For the budget, he proposed a performance audit, PAYGO for new programs, and a rainy-day fund.
Opinion | Hamilton: I will work to fix the housing crisis, defend ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 8newsVail Daily Q&A covers Hamilton's Western Slope positions on housing and water
Hamilton reiterated housing and water proposals in a Vail Daily candidate Q&A, including faster approvals for modular and manufactured housing and full funding for the Colorado Water Plan.
Q&A: Meet Stephen Hamilton, an American Constitution Party ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 8newsYahoo publishes candidate Q&A featuring Hamilton's economic and infrastructure priorities
Hamilton said he wanted to reduce burdens on working Coloradans, rebuild mining and manufacturing, improve infrastructure, and pursue property and tax relief while protecting land and water.
Colorado election: Q&A with gubernatorial candidate Stephen ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 3newsDenver Post candidate questionnaire publishes Hamilton's three top priorities and policy proposals
Hamilton listed cutting the governor's compensation, shifting freight from highways to rail, and expanding mining as top priorities. He also proposed Medicaid co-pays for some non-emergency ER visits, a work or training requirement for some Medicaid recipients, cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, and conditions for accepting Colorado River water cuts. He was identified as one of seven gubernatorial candidates.
Colorado Governor candidate Q&A · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 2newsMail ballots for Colorado's November 3 election begin going to voters
The Vail Daily reported that ballots for the November 3 general election, in which Hamilton is the American Constitution Party gubernatorial candidate, began being mailed to voters on October 2.
Q&A: Meet Stephen Hamilton, an American Constitution Party ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jul 28filingColorado holds ballot-order lot drawing; gubernatorial order determined by last name
The Denver Post reported that Colorado held a lot drawing for general-election ballot order. For gubernatorial tickets, order is determined by the candidate's last name rather than the drawing. No separate Hamilton-specific filing or certification date was reported.
Colorado Governor candidate Q&A · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Sources 7
- [1] Q&A: Meet Stephen Hamilton, an American Constitution Party candidate running for Colorado governor(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] Stephen Hamilton - smarter.vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] Colorado election: Q&A with gubernatorial candidate Stephen ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [4] Colorado election: Q&A with gubernatorial candidate Stephen ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [5] Opinion | Hamilton: I will work to fix the housing crisis, defend ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [6] Q&A: Meet Stephen Hamilton, an American Constitution Party ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [7] Colorado Governor candidate Q&A(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026