Tim
Bennett
Republican Tim Bennett, retired Army LTC, challenges Democratic Rep. Brittany Pettersen in Colorado's 7th Congressional District in 2026.
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Background
Tim Bennett is the Republican nominee for Colorado's 7th Congressional District in the November 2026 general election, challenging Democratic incumbent Rep. Brittany Pettersen. He won the June 30, 2026 Republican primary uncontested. 26
Bennett is a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel and Ranger with nearly 30 years of military service, having retired in 2018. He has called Colorado home since 1973 and currently lives in Palmer Lake. 246
Since 2025, Bennett has served on the Lewis-Palmer School District 38 Board of Education, representing Director District 1. He also served as president of Freedom First Colorado from February 2025 to January 2026. 124
Bennett's campaign platform centers on shaking up what he describes as political dysfunction in Washington. His background emphasizes military leadership and community involvement in the Colorado Springs area. 41718
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 7, Colorado
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Lewis-Palmer School District 38 Board of Education, Director District 1
- Website
- timbennettforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 12newsBennett criticizes both parties and PAC donations, outlines policy positions in Denver Post interview
In a Denver Post interview, Bennett framed his campaign around frustration with both major parties and argued lawmakers are more responsive to donors than constituents. He disavows the war with Iran, supports Medicare negotiating prescription-drug prices, and proposed raising the home-sale profit tax exemption on housing. He also criticized Pettersen for accepting PAC contributions from real-estate and health-insurance industry groups.
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 12newsBennett raised only $63,306 versus Pettersen's $1.9 million in latest FEC reports
The Denver Post reported that the most recent federal campaign-finance filings showed Pettersen raising $1.9 million compared to Bennett's $63,306, with new reports due later that week.
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 11pollForecast model gives Bennett less than 1% chance of winning CO-07
A FutureBallot district forecast listed Pettersen at more than 99% and Bennett at less than 1% chance of winning. This is a model-based forecast, not a public-opinion poll.
CO-7 2026 House forecast - FutureBallot · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 3newsBennett did not return Denver Post candidate questionnaire
The Denver Post's candidate-questionnaire page (updated October 11) reported that Bennett did not return its questionnaire for the CO-07 race.
Colorado U.S. House District 7 candidate Q&A · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 25newsCPR profiles Bennett as retired Army officer running on costs, energy, and accountability
CPR described Bennett as a retired Army officer with nearly 30 years of military service whose campaign themes include lowering costs, supporting law enforcement, expanding domestic energy production, and restoring government accountability. He also supports cutting spending, gun rights, parental authority in education, and limiting federal involvement in Colorado water and public lands.
7th Congressional District: Republican Timothy Bennett · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 22newsBennett appears on KOA radio to discuss his congressional run
Tim Bennett was interviewed on KOA's Mandy Connell program on September 22, discussing why he was running for Congress.
09-22-26 Interview - Tim Bennett Running For Congress | KOA 850 AM & 94.1 FM | Mandy Connell · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 4filingBennett certified as general-election candidate for CO-07
Colorado's certified general-election candidate list, certified to counties on September 4, includes Tim Bennett alongside Brittany Pettersen and four other candidates.
Lawrence Kyle Clark (Constitution) — U.S. Representative, CO-07 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jul 28newsBallot order for CO-07 general election determined by lot drawing
The Denver Post reported that the ballot order for the CO-07 race was determined by a lot drawing at the Colorado Secretary of State's office on July 28.
Colorado U.S. House District 7 candidate Q&A · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 30filingBennett wins Republican nomination unopposed in CO-07 primary
Tim Bennett secured the Republican nomination for Colorado's 7th Congressional District without opposition in the June 30 primary.
Rep. Brittany Pettersen keeps focus on Trump in reelection bid as GOP challenger derides both parties · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Park County Republican Central Committee (PCRCC) organizationListed under 'Congressional District 7' on PCRCC's candidate-support page. The page uses the word 'supports' rather than 'endorses' and does not provide a date for the listing. parkcogop.com
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $63K
- Spent
- $62K
- Cash on hand
- $1,325
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6CO07122(opens in a new tab)
Sources 8
- [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] CO-7 2026 House forecast - FutureBallot(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [3] Colorado U.S. House District 7 candidate Q&A(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [4] Platform - Tim Bennett(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
- [5] 7th Congressional District: Republican Timothy Bennett(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
- [6] Lawrence Kyle Clark (Constitution) — U.S. Representative, CO-07 | 2026 profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [7] 09-22-26 Interview - Tim Bennett Running For Congress | KOA 850 AM & 94.1 FM | Mandy Connell(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
- [8] Federal and State Republican Candidates PCRCC Supports(opens in a new tab) Aug 26, 2026