NEWS BRIEF
Colorado Public Radio reports that Greg Lopez, a former Republican now running for Colorado governor as an unaffiliated candidate, is a businessman from Elizabeth, former Parker mayor and former U.S. representative for Colorado’s 4th Congressional District. The article says this is his third campaign for governor.
Lopez told CPR he supports zero-based budgeting rather than building from the previous year’s spending. He also said he would seek relationships with federal department leaders, drawing on his experience in Congress and federal government service.
What to know
Lopez is running for governor as an unaffiliated candidate after previously seeking the Republican nomination. His stated priorities include reviewing state spending through zero-based budgeting and working with federal officials on Colorado’s funding and program needs.
Reporting: Colorado Public Radio · 09-25-2026
