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Those candidates boxed in green are viewed favorably by the Colorado Bankers Association
                                                Governor


                          Jared Polis                                                  Walker Stapleton
                          Democrat                                                     Republican
                          U.S. Representative                                          Colorado State Treasurer

                          Voted no on S. 2155 (regulatory                              Friend of the industry, who
                          reform bill).                                                worked well with  banking
                                                                                       industry as treasurer. Led efforts
                                                                                       toward PERA reform.

                                                 Treasurer


                          Dave Young                                                   Brian Watson
                          Democrat                                                     Republican
                          Colorado State Representative                                Commercial real estate

                          Has been a friendly legislator to                            He would oppose creation of a
                          banking, but has indicated a desire                          state-owned bank as he supports
                          to study the potential of a state-                           private industry and sees no need
                          owned bank.                                                  for government to create a bank.




                                           Attorney General


                           Phil Weiser                                                 George Brauchler
                           Democrat                                                    Republican
                           Ex CU Law dean                                              Arapahoe County District Atty.

                           Has indicated desire for the AG’s office to                 Would oppose a state-owned bank
                           involve itself more in litigation and policy                and is supportive of private
                           formulation. Has said he would be willing                   industry. He has indicated a desire
                           to engage with other AGs on litigation.                     to enforce existing law and to not
                                                                                       be an “activist AG.”
                                           Secretary of State



                           Jenna Griswold                                              Wayne Williams
                           Democrat                                                    Republican
                           Attorney                                                    Incumbent Secretary of State

                           Position on banking issues:                                 Has run the office in a bipartisan
                           Unknown                                                     manner and ensured accuracy and
                                                                                       ease of searchability for lien
                                                                                       filings.
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