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Dwayne Romero

Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Colorado

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Democrat

Dwayne Romero

Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Colorado

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CO-03 Democratic nominee?

$43.8K

JUL 1, 2026

Primary Election

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Live Odds

Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.

Dwayne Romero is trading at 99% to win the CO-03 Democratic nominee? on prediction markets.

Candidate Overview

Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.

Current roleBusiness owner

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyModerate Democrat

GenderMale

LocationColorado

BackgroundBusiness owner

EducationUnited States Military Academy (West Point)

Notable personal detailsDwayne L. Romero is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He is an Aspen-area business owner and president/CEO of The Romero Group, a Basalt-based real estate/property management company. Romero is an Army veteran who graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and served as an Army officer for several years. His public service includes service on the Aspen City Council and local education and regional boards/commissions.

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fec.gov cpr.org romeroforcolorado.com aspenpublicradio.org docquery.fec.gov kalshi.com developer.ballotpedia.org delcopa.gov ballotclarity.org elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov bluevoterguide.org postman.com webforms.fec.gov baselight.app thegreenpapers.com ziplook.house.gov en.wikipedia.org reddit.com soprissun.com kvnf.org coloradopols.com coloradodems.org montezumadems.org archuletadems.org yahoo.com tracer.sos.colorado.gov enr.com smcdemocrats.org co.colorado.tx.us dmarealtors.com votevets.org aspendailynews.com facebook.com coloradopolitics.com postindependent.com coloradosun.com denverpost.com timesnews.net axios.com sentinelcolorado.com ballotready.org justfacts.votesmart.org govinfo.gov static.votesmart.org

Political Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

The candidate supports policies to lower healthcare and childcare costs, expand affordability measures, and wants wealthier individuals to "pay their fair share."

Healthcare

Supports protecting and expanding access to healthcare with a focus on keeping rural hospitals open and funded, allowing Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices, and protecting women’s access to reproductive healthcare. Prioritizes reducing healthcare costs as part of broader affordability goals. Does not advocate Medicare for All in the cited materials.

Climate & Energy

Supports an "all-of-the-above" energy approach that uses local legacy (fossil) energy resources while also advancing and deploying alternative energy sources; emphasizes pragmatic, gradual transition and affordable, reliable energy for the district. Also supports protecting public lands and increasing fire resilience and water resource protections.

Latest News

AINews Summary

Last updatedSep 2, 2026

Dwayne Romero is running as the Democratic challenger in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, where he is facing Republican incumbent Jeff Hurd in a competitive 2026 House race. A recent poll shows Hurd ahead by just 1 point, suggesting the contest is close. Romero has campaigned on opposing Donald Trump, protecting mail-in voting, and focusing on rural health care, Social Security, Medicare, housing, and cost of living issues.

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Articles

TAThe Aspen Times3 months ago