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Chaffee County, Colorado

Member, University of Colorado Board of Regents, 7th Congressional District

See where Mueller, Chavez and Ryan stand on housing, the budget and the environment. Names follow official Chaffee County election filings. Certified results will appear here once the election office certifies the count.

About this race

Paul Mueller (Republican), Nolbert Chavez (Democratic), BetteRose Ryan (Libertarian) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Member, University of Colorado Board of Regents, 7th Congressional District, per the Colorado Secretary of State's certified 2026 general election candidate list, which flags no candidate as an incumbent for this seat. This board district follows Colorado's congressional district boundaries and covers a multi-county area, not just this county; only the counties squarely inside the district are listed here.

What this office does

University regent or trustee. A university governing board sets tuition and fees, adopts the system budget, hires and evaluates the president or chancellor, approves new programs and campuses and oversees athletics and research policy. Members serve staggered terms and represent districts or the state at large.

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Member, University of Colorado Board of Regents, 7th Congressional District
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Paul Mueller

Paul Mueller

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Bring budget scrutiny and transparent spending to the university system
  • Protect academic freedom while maintaining a respectful campus climate
  • Keep the university's mission focused on the pursuit of truth
Biography

Paul Mueller is a Senior Research Fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research and owner of The Abbey, a bed and breakfast in Leadville, Colorado, per his campaign site. He holds a Ph.D. in economics from George Mason University and previously taught at The King's College in New York City, per his campaign site.

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Nolbert Chavez

Nolbert Chavez

Democratic

Biography

Nolbert Chavez is Chief of External Initiatives and Executive Director of CityCenter at CU Denver and previously served in the Colorado State Legislature from 1995 to 2002, per his campaign site. He holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in political science and public policy from CU Denver and is an adjunct faculty member at its School of Public Affairs, per his campaign site.

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BetteRose Ryan

Libertarian

Biography

BetteRose Ryan is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Member, University of Colorado Board of Regents, 7th Congressional District, per the Colorado Secretary of State's certified 2026 general election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 23, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Member, University of Colorado Board of Regents, 7th Congressional District in 2026?

3 candidates were tracked for Member, University of Colorado Board of Regents, 7th Congressional District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Paul Mueller, Nolbert Chavez and BetteRose Ryan. Candidate information follows official Chaffee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing, the budget and the environment.

When is the Member, University of Colorado Board of Regents, 7th Congressional District election in Colorado?

Election Day was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Certified results will appear on this page as the election office certifies them. Voting rules for Colorado are on the Colorado election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Chaffee County ballot?

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Who won the Member, University of Colorado Board of Regents, 7th Congressional District race?

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Candidate roster from official Chaffee County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Also on the November 3 ballot
Colorado House District 13Colorado House District 60Member, Colorado State Board of Education, 7th Congressional DistrictSee all 5 Chaffee County races
Candidate profiles
Paul Mueller, full profileNolbert Chavez, full profileBetteRose Ryan, full profileOfficial Colorado election office