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Dave Young

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Dave Young

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CO-08 Democratic nominee?

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JUL 1, 2026

Primary Election

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Overview

Current roleFormer State Representative

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyModerate Democrat

GenderMale

LocationColorado

BackgroundPublic official

EducationUniversity of Colorado Denver — MA, Information and Learning Technologies (1999–2000)

Notable personal detailsDavid L. Young is a Colorado politician and educator who has served as Colorado State Treasurer since January 8, 2019. He previously served in the Colorado House of Representatives (District 50) from 2011 to 2019 and worked for many years as a middle school math and science teacher in Greeley. He has also worked in education technology roles and as adjunct faculty in higher education.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Dave Young supports policies that enable increased public investment and economic programs rather than stricter spending limits; as State Treasurer he has expanded state-run retirement and small-business loan programs and has advocated loosening Colorado’s TABOR constraints to allow more government spending on public services. His priorities emphasize financial empowerment, protecting taxpayer dollars through public programs, and supporting expanded state economic initiatives.

Healthcare

Supports protecting and funding Medicaid and the Medicaid expansion and opposes deep federal cuts; emphasizes Medicaid as a lifeline for seniors, people with disabilities, and working families and links expansion to better outcomes and lower costs. Advocates lowering health-care prices and expanding access through government programs rather than cuts.

Immigration & Border

Supports stronger border and enforcement measures such as construction of a border wall, use of E-Verify for employers, and denying funds to entities that do not comply with immigration laws, while opposing abolition of ICE.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Supports access to reproductive health services and state policies that expand insurance coverage for pregnancy-related care, including abortion-related services. Testified in favor of Colorado legislation to fund and expand coverage for pregnancy-related services.

Climate & Energy

Supports confronting the climate crisis through investments in clean energy infrastructure and protections for water resources, while backing policies to ensure rural and agricultural communities benefit from clean-energy transitions. Emphasizes job creation in the clean-energy economy and collaborative, locally-sensitive approaches to oil and gas regulation.

Public Safety & Guns

Supports expanded background checks and limits on magazine sizes and has advocated divesting public pension/investment funds from firearms manufacturers while supporting measures to keep dangerous weapons out of criminals' hands. Positions emphasize regulation alongside respect for public-finance responsibilities.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedJul 15, 2026

Dave Young is being mentioned in coverage of the competitive 2026 race in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District, where Latino voter support is still unsettled and could help decide the outcome. Recent reporting says candidates in the district are focusing on affordability, immigration, and economic concerns as both parties try to win over voters. He is also among the Democratic candidates who signed an anti-corruption pledge, backing limits on corporate PAC money, stock trading by officeholders, and dark money in elections.

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