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Dan Chapin

DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Dan Chapin ran for U.S. Senate Colorado in 2026. This is their first run for office.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Dan Chapin (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Colorado. He did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on June 28, 2022.

Chapin was a 2016 independent candidate who sought election to the U.S. Senate from Colorado.[1] Chapin was a 2014 Democratic write-in candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 4th Congressional District of Colorado.[2]

Campaign themes

Chapin's campaign website listed the following issues:[5]

Election Day: "Make Election Day a paid National Holiday."

National Ballot Initiative: "The Right of the People to Petition is a Constitutional Right and this should be manifested in a Citizen Ballot Initiative."

Education: "Establish up to a $2500 per semester tuition credit for all qualified students at public Universities and Colleges."

Taxes: "Reform the Income Tax system so that earned income is valued more than unearned income."

Social Security: "Reform Social Security to make it solvent forever, to increase payments to retired Americans by up to 15% additional over cost of living increases in the next three years worth up to $11,900 for a retired American, and lower the lifetime amount an average worker is taxed by up to $92,000 over their working life."

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—Dan Chapin's campaign website, http://danchapin.com/positions/

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On the 2026 ballot

Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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Dan Chapin — U.S. Senate Colorado candidate, 2026 | True Vote