Race · November 3, 2026
U.S. House · Colorado's 7th District
6 candidates on the ballot.1
§1Candidates
Why this matters: Every candidate the state lists for this race on the November ballot, in the state's own order.
Tim Bennett
Republican Party · Challenger
Brittany Pettersen
Democratic Party · Incumbent
Currently represents Colorado's 7th District in the U.S. House.
Susan Hall
Unity Party · Challenger
Lawrence Kyle Clark
American Constitution Party · Challenger
Dan "Kilo" Sallis
Libertarian Party · Challenger
Joe Krzeczkowski
Unaffiliated · Challenger
§2Side by side
Why this matters: The same facts for every candidate, in the same order. Where we found nothing for a candidate, the cell says so — that means we didn't find it in public sources, not that it doesn't exist.
| Fact | Tim Bennett | Brittany Pettersen | Susan Hall | Lawrence Kyle Clark | Dan "Kilo" Sallis | Joe Krzeczkowski |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party on the ballot | Republican Party1 | Democratic Party1 | Unity Party1 | American Constitution Party1 | Libertarian Party1 | Unaffiliated1 |
| Status | Challenger | Incumbent2 | Challenger | Challenger | Challenger | Challenger |
| Raised | $109,339 through October 14, 20263 | $2,260,249 through October 14, 20264 | Not found in the public sources we checked | Not found in the public sources we checked | Not found in the public sources we checked | $3,531 through October 14, 20265 |
| Cash on hand | $4,6153 | $1,196,4454 | Not found in the public sources we checked | Not found in the public sources we checked | Not found in the public sources we checked | $9165 |
| Police funding | His campaign website says he would support law enforcement, first responders and efforts to fight violent crime and the fentanyl epidemic.6, | Not found in the public sources we checked | Not found in the public sources we checked | Not found in the public sources we checked | Not found in the public sources we checked | His campaign website says police officers should not have to double as therapists, addiction specialists and mental health workers, and need the right tools and support to keep streets safe.8 |
| Clean energy tax credits | Not found in the public sources we checked | Her campaign website says she supports a rapid transition to renewable energy and incentives for the research, development and deployment of renewable technologies.9 | Not found in the public sources we checked | Not found in the public sources we checked | Not found in the public sources we checked | His campaign website calls for funding clean energy and building enough clean domestic energy to make prices affordable.8, |
| Health insurance system | His campaign website says Medicare should be protected for seniors and Medicaid preserved for the truly vulnerable, and that both can be strengthened by rooting out fraud, expanding price transparency and encouraging competition while resisting a full federal takeover.6 | Her campaign website says she will protect the Affordable Care Act and work to strengthen it, with the aim that every American can afford quality health care.9 | Not found in the public sources we checked | Not found in the public sources we checked | Not found in the public sources we checked | One government plan for everyone (Medicare for All) His campaign website calls for a single-payer health care plan.8, |
| Zoning and new housing | His campaign website says he would support policies that remove unnecessary barriers that raise housing costs and that encourage responsible growth.6 | Not found in the public sources we checked | Not found in the public sources we checked | Not found in the public sources we checked | Not found in the public sources we checked | His campaign website says the red tape that drives up construction costs should be cut and smart local development encouraged.8 |
| Federal income tax rates | Not found in the public sources we checked | Her campaign website says she would fight to repeal the 2017 tax cuts, which it says benefited only the wealthy and the largest corporations, and work to give tax breaks to the middle class.9 | Not found in the public sources we checked | Not found in the public sources we checked | Not found in the public sources we checked | His campaign website says the wealthy and corporations should pay their fair share of taxes, including to help balance the budget.8, |
| Federal spending levels | His campaign website calls for ending what it calls reckless federal spending and the Washington debt machine, and says he wants to begin bringing spending under control.6, | Not found in the public sources we checked | Not found in the public sources we checked | Not found in the public sources we checked | Not found in the public sources we checked | His campaign website says the national debt is being passed on to future generations and calls for balancing the books.8 |
Issues only one candidate has addressed
By candidate, in ballot order. We found nothing public from the other candidates in this race on these issues.
Tim Bennett — 7 issues
- Foreign ownership of farmlandHis campaign website says purchases of large agricultural areas, water resources, key infrastructure and land near military installations by governments or actors from nations that do not share American values should be restricted or limited.6
- Nuclear powerHis campaign website supports expanding energy production from oil and natural gas, nuclear, hydro, geothermal and practical renewables, rather than mandates it says drive up costs.6
- Wildfire prevention and forest managementHis campaign website says he would support active forest management, wildfire mitigation and watershed protection, in close cooperation with local communities and first responders.6
- Foreign aidHis campaign website says foreign aid should be tied to clear American interests, accountability and measurable results.6
- US role in NATOHis campaign website says keeping alliances like NATO is important and that partners should be asked to share the burden of defense fairly.6
- Immigration enforcement inside the countryHis campaign website calls for rapid but humane returns of people who enter the country unlawfully.6
- Work eligibility checks (E-Verify)His campaign website calls for restoring orderly, legal pathways for entry, strengthening employment checks and holding accountable employers who exploit vulnerable workers.6
Brittany Pettersen — 11 issues
- Abortion lawLegal until about 24 weeks, as under Roe v. Wade, and later to protect the woman's life or healthHer campaign website says she is pro-choice and, as a state senator, helped pass legislation to codify Roe v. Wade in Colorado.9
- Who sets abortion lawA national law making abortion legal in every state, at least until viability, as under Roe v. WadeHer campaign website says that in Congress she will vote to protect abortion rights for everyone.9
- Small business loans and programsHer campaign website says she would help small businesses by increasing their access to capital.9
- State K-12 school fundingHer campaign website says that as chair of the Colorado House Education Committee she helped build the coalition to raise teacher pay, modernize school buildings and get funding for full-day kindergarten.9
- Student loan forgivenessAdd targeted relief, such as more forgiveness for public service workers or through income-based repaymentHer campaign website supports loan forgiveness programs for people who work in fields of need such as education and health care, and says the federal government should not make a profit on student loans.9
- Conservation and development on federal landsHer campaign website says she will fight in Congress to protect public lands and open spaces from developers.9
- Child care costsHer campaign website says major federal changes are needed on child care, including investing in the child care workforce, making it easier to open safe day care centers and helping families afford care.9
- Red flag lawsHer campaign website lists Colorado's Red Flag law among the laws she passed as a state legislator.12
- Medicare drug price negotiationHer campaign website says she will fight to allow Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices.9
- Social Security benefit levelsIncrease benefits, for example with larger yearly cost-of-living raisesHer campaign website says she will defend Social Security and work to increase benefits to keep up with rising costs.9
- High-speed internet accessHer campaign website says she would invest in broadband access across rural Colorado.9
Joe Krzeczkowski — 7 issues
- Supreme Court term limitsSet fixed terms, such as 18 yearsHis campaign website calls for limits on how long anyone can serve on the Supreme Court.8
- Cryptocurrency rulesWrite separate federal rules for crypto, as the House-passed bill would, with most tokens overseen as commodities rather than securitiesHis campaign website says Congress should pass the CLARITY Act and two other digital currency bills so that clear rules protect consumers and keep the United States a leader in the field.8
- Campaign finance rules
- Ranked-choice votingUse ranked-choice voting in more electionsHis campaign website supports ranked-choice voting so that winners have majority support and independent candidates can compete without being accused of splitting the vote.8
- Stock trading by members of CongressBan members themselves from trading individual stocksHis campaign website says members of Congress should be banned from trading stocks while in office.8
- Term limits for CongressHis campaign website calls for limits on how long anyone can serve in Congress and says he will sign a declaration limiting himself to no more than three terms.8
- Rules for artificial intelligenceSet rules for specific risks and uses, such as deepfakes, hiring decisions and safety disclosuresHis campaign website says artificial intelligence needs smart and fast regulation, including restrictions on artificial content, protections for personal data and rules that make AI companies handle the technology with care, but should not be banned.8
Issue statements are drafted by AI from the public sources cited, and only cover what each candidate has said publicly.