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Latecomer says he has signatures to join race against Melat Kiros
Shimon Blau’s supporters say they gathered enough signatures for him to join the district’s congressional race.
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FORMER CANDIDATE · 2026 · U.S. HOUSE · CO-1FORMER CANDIDATE · 2026 · U.S. HOUSE · CO-1
Shimon Blau
Shimon Blau filed to run for Colorado’s 1st district in 2026 as an independent.
- Party
- Unaffiliated
- Filed for
- U.S. House · CO-1 (2026)
- Raised
- $185K
- RAISED
- $185K
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Shimon Blau at a glance
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COVERAGE MIX · 5 STORIES
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NET2026 election: Colorado’s 1st District
PAST RESULTS
No earlier House or Senate results on record (ChamberLight’s results start in 2018).2026 CO-1 HOUSE RACE →Shimon Blau’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $185K
- CASH ON HAND
- $65K
- SPENT
- $120K
- DEBT
- $25K
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $160K · 86.5%
- Self-funding
- $25K · 13.5%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →TOP DONORS
Wagner, CarinGhp Investment Advisors INC · SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT$4K
Salzberg, IlanSelf Employed · REAL ESTATE$4K
Sachs, RonSelf Employed · ADVISOR INVESTOR$4K
Rodeno, BrianMarshall Rodeno Associated · OWNER$4K
Pomerantz, NeilN/A · NOT EMPLOYED$4K
Polotsky, HanahOpexmd · PHYSICIAN$4K
Perlmutter, JordonJordon Perimutter Co · PRESIDENT$4K
Mizel, LarryMdc Holdings INC · CEO$4K
Isenberg, WalterSage Hospitality · EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN$4K
Horan, DarwinVentana Capital · PRESIDENT$4K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$112K
Advertising$19K
Coverage
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No story about Blau reads as a good look yet.
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Denvergazette
Congressional District 1: Kiros faces Peterson, Blau
Blau answered the voter guide’s questions about his priorities and approach to the district’s concerns.
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Denvergazette
Congressional District 1: Kiros faces Peterson, Blau - Denver Gazette
Blau is an unaffiliated candidate whose background and policy priorities are included in the guide.
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OPINIONColorado Pols
That Ain't Happening, Last-Minute Melat Kiros Challenger Edition
Blau is gathering signatures to qualify for the ballot and says concern about Kiros’s rhetoric motivated his run.
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OPINIONColorado Springs Gazette
One Republican can save the First Congressional | Jon Caldara
Caldara argues that Blau could make the district race competitive if he receives funding and Republican support.
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No story about Blau reads as a bad look yet.
MOST RATEDColorado Springs Gazette · 2 MIN READ
Latecomer says he has signatures to join race against Melat Kiros
Shimon Blau’s supporters say they gathered enough signatures for him to join the district’s congressional race.
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