NEWS BRIEF
The Denver Gazette reports that Colorado voters will elect a new state treasurer in November because Democratic incumbent Dave Young is term-limited. The candidates include Republican Kevin Grantham, Democratic state Sen. Jeff Bridges and Libertarian Jodie Barr; Marilee Langner Sturgis of the Approval Voting Party did not respond to the publication’s questions.
The candidates described different approaches to the office’s role overseeing state funds and investments. Bridges emphasized Colorado-focused investments, housing, infrastructure, transparency, PERA and returning unclaimed property. Grantham emphasized investment returns, managing risk, state-worker retirement obligations and affordability. Barr emphasized protecting dedicated funds, investment transparency, returning unclaimed property and changes to PERA.
What to know
Colorado’s next treasurer will oversee state funds and investments, administer unclaimed property programs and serve on the PERA board. According to the Denver Gazette, the candidates differ on investment priorities, use of unclaimed-property funds and potential PERA changes.
Reporting: Denver Gazette · 10-02-2026
