Bob Chew
Candidate for Colorado U.S. Senate · Forward
On the 2026 ballotChallenger · Colorado U.S. Senate · Nov 3 General
Ballot status source: Colorado Secretary of State — 2026 General Election Candidate List, certified to counties 2026-09-04: USS, Bob Chew (Forward Party) · read Sep 24, 2026
Results
Certified results for Colorado U.S. Senate
United States Senator
Colorado General Election 2022-11-08 · Nov 8, 2022| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael BennetDemocratic | Democratic | 1,397,170 | 55.9% |
| Joe O'DeaRepublican | Republican | 1,031,693 | 41.3% |
| Brian PeotterLibertarian | Libertarian | 43,534 | 1.7% |
| T.J. ColeUnity Party of Colorado | Unity Party of Colorado | 16,379 | 0.7% |
| Frank AtwoodApproval Voting | Approval Voting | 11,354 | 0.5% |
| Tom HarveyUnaffiliated | Unaffiliated | 29 | 0.0% |
Certified — Colorado Secretary of State historical election database (precinct detail as certified by county canvass boards; totals per the official Abstract of Votes Cast) · Colorado Secretary of State — Historical Election Database
United States Senator
Colorado General Election 2020-11-03 · Nov 3, 2020| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| John W. HickenlooperDemocratic | Democratic | 1,731,114 | 53.5% |
| Cory GardnerRepublican | Republican | 1,429,492 | 44.2% |
| Raymon Anthony DoaneLibertarian | Libertarian | 56,262 | 1.7% |
| Daniel DoyleApproval Voting | Approval Voting | 9,820 | 0.3% |
| Stephan "Seku" EvansUnity Party of Colorado | Unity Party of Colorado | 8,971 | 0.3% |
| Bruce LohmillerGreen | Green | 71 | 0.0% |
Certified — Colorado Secretary of State historical election database (precinct detail as certified by county canvass boards; totals per the official Abstract of Votes Cast) · Colorado Secretary of State — Historical Election Database
Key Votes
The record
Current office: No current public office — Navy veteran, founder and former CEO of an engineering firm (Boulder, CO) — official source not captured
Office per press; official source not captured this pass. Checked 2026-09-24.
Sep 24, 2026 · Ballotpedia · Desk note
Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.
Their Money
Campaign finance
- Last Change
- Profile updated · Sep 25
- Raised
- $1,270,007cycle to date through Jun 30
- Cash on Hand
- $1,044,358cycle to date through Jun 30
- Spent
- $225,649cycle to date through Jun 30
- Debts Owed
- $150,000cycle to date through Jun 30
- Next Report Due
- Q3 Report · Oct 15
View on FEC.govFEC, cycle to date through Jun 30, 2026
Top Payees
Who the campaign paid most, as its filing reports it.
- VDLY CONSULTING LLC · campaign management & consulting$84.0K
- CATALYST MARKETING AGENCY LLC · marketing consulting; brand house & messaging framework$29.0K
- NSC STRATEGIES, LLC · strategic management consulting$26.8K
- FLYING GIANT PRODUCTIONS, LLC · video production$22.1K
- RELIA STRATEGIES, LLC · consulting for policy research & editorial content$14.0K
Campaign finance — ROBERT CHEW FOR SENATE: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election CommissionFinance Reports
Campaign finance — ROBERT CHEW FOR SENATE: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026
Raised $1,270,007.00 this cycle · spent $225,648.69 · cash on hand $1,044,358.31 · debts owed by the committee $150,000.00 — through Jun 30, 2026. Where the money came from (cycle to date, as reported): Individuals $20,007.00 (2%); The candidate (contributions) $1,100,000.00 (87%); Loans made or guaranteed by the candidate $150,000.00 (12%). Where it went (itemized operating expenditures this cycle, FEC-processed through Sep 20, 2026): media/ad buying $106.1K; general consulting $59.8K; individuals (staff, contractors, reimbursements) $18.3K; polling $14.0K; compliance/treasurer $3,750.
Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission
Money shows as the filings named here report it. Payees are who the campaign paid; individual contributors are not shown.
Advertising
Who is advertising for and against Bob
Advertising summary — for and against (2026 cycle)
For: own campaign $9,200 on Google; outside Google ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $0. Against: outside Google ads $0–$0; opponent campaign ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $0. 2026 cycle. Broadcast TV: not yet searched. Meta not included.
Sep 13, 2026 · Official · Ads summary (2026 cycle)Google/YouTube ads — Bob Chew for Senate (supporting)
The candidate's own campaign (Bob Chew for Senate). 5 ads since Nov 2024; Google-reported $9,200 since Nov 6 2024 (exact, advertiser-wide).
Sep 13, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · source
Spend as each platform or filing reports it. Each line is a separate measure, and they are not added together.
In Their Words
What they have said, on the record
“And the Democratic Party may get hijacked by Democratic Socialists, and I am not a socialist.”
“The Republican Party has been hijacked by the MAGA wing, and I am not MAGA.”
“That makes me completely independent of any party platform.”
“I am totally free to come up with my own policy positions, regardless of whether they're left, right or right in the middle.”
“I'm running out of patience — and furniture. That's why I'm running for U.S. Senate as an independent.”
“Like you, I'm really ticked off with the career politicians in Washington”
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“The only way things change in this country is if we start electing people who are free from the control of party bosses, party mega-donors, and lobbyists.”
“Washington is a circus. Republicans and Democrats have failed us, and if we keep voting for them, I assure you they will continue to fail us.”
“No more party bosses. No more lying to the American people about the hard choices facing us. No more kicking the can down the road. No more excuses.”
“I am sick and tired of watching the same old politicians go to Washington and do the same exact thing — NOTHING. We have real problems in this country — massive debt, rising prices, Social Security going bankrupt, a broken education system, sinking national morale.”
In the News
Press coverage
- Interview with the Colorado Forward Party's US Senate Bob ChewSep 3, 2026 · Press · Long Live Alternative Parties (Podimo podcast)
- Who is Bob Chew and why is he calling his Senate campaign 'independent'?Aug 18, 2026 · Press · 9NEWS (via Yahoo News)
- 'Ticked off': Third-party US Senate candidate in Colorado launches $1.3 million TV ad campaignAug 12, 2026 · Press · Colorado Politics
- Forward Party nominee for Colorado's U.S. Senate seat puts $1.1 million into his campaignJul 14, 2026 · Press · Colorado Politics
Headlines link to the original reporting, captured on the date shown.
Reach Them
Websites and accounts
- Campaign Websitebobchew2026.comCampaign website https://bobchew2026.com captured 2026-09-24T16:31:40Z (1280x900 viewport, logged-out).Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign websiteSelf-published
Campaign website: https://bobchew2026.com
Source: https://bobchew2026.com/ and https://www.coloradoforwardparty.com/bob_chew_us_senate (confirmed active)
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · source
The 2026 Field
Who else is running for Colorado U.S. Senate
- John W. HickenlooperDemocrat · Incumbent · On the 2026 ballot
- Mark BaisleyRepublican · On the 2026 ballot
- Christopher BaumOther party · On the 2026 ballot
- Blake HuberLibertarian · On the 2026 ballot
- Adam WithrowUnited · On the 2026 ballot
- Ryan ApelbaumRepublican · Write-in candidate
- Will PowersRepublican · Write-in candidate
- Donald WilloughbyIndependent · Write-in candidate
The Paper Trail
Filings, results and exhibits
On the ballot: U.S. Senate, Colorado — November 3, 2026 general election
Listed as "Bob Chew" (Forward Party) on the Colorado Secretary of State certified candidate list for the 2026 General Election (as of certified to counties 2026-09-04; page updated 2026-09-15). Checked 2026-09-24.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Colorado Secretary of State · sourceU.S. Senator · CO-SEN
Forward · Candidate · On the 2026 ballot
Sep 19, 2026 · OSINT
Not on file for Bob yet: Polls. Coverage varies by state and office.
File read Sep 25, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_qawd0nvdd.
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