Dwayne Romero Will Seek 3rd District House Seat
Colorado voter ballot choices for the November 3, 2026, election include local businessman Dwayne Romero.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Local Services
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Businessman and veteran Dwayne Romero is campaigning for the 3rd Congressional District seat ahead of the upcoming election on November 3, 2026. A Pitkin County resident, Romero previously served on the Aspen City Council and the Aspen School Board.
Why it matters
Romero argues that his background and commitment to public service address concerns over affordability in the district. He aims to secure federal disaster relief funds and advocates for repealing federal tariffs to support local households.
Romero, age 61, is running in a district that has maintained Republican representation for 15 years. He balances his campaign with his role as founder of the Romero Group based in Basalt.
The players
Dwayne Romero
A military veteran, businessman, and former Aspen City Council member who founded the Romero Group in Basalt.
The details
Romero, a father of three daughters, leverages his experience on the Colorado Economic Development Commission to shape his platform. His agenda focuses on repealing parts of the One Big Beautiful Bill and reforming immigration enforcement protocols. He frames these changes as essential steps to lower living costs for families in the district.
Timeline
The election is scheduled for November 3, 2026.
The 3rd Congressional District has had Republican representation for 15 years.
The Home Front
This election cycle follows a period of stable political representation in the 3rd Congressional District. Changes to federal tariff policies and disaster funding could directly influence household affordability and regional infrastructure resilience.
Residents should review local election guides to understand how candidate proposals on disaster relief and federal tariffs might impact property protections. Voters are encouraged to check their registration status ahead of the November 3, 2026, deadline.
The takeaway
Romero aims to adjust federal fiscal policy to ease financial pressures on families in the 3rd Congressional District. Voters should verify their polling location and ballot information before heading to the polls on November 3, 2026.
Further reading
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