Colorado State Board of Education
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Board Member, CD7
Karla Esser
I’m running for reelection to the State Board of Education because I believe education is our most human endeavor.
Public dollars should stay in our public schools, ensuring equal access to high quality, inclusive education leading to a satisfying and productive career after graduation, whether higher education or career and technical training. Every student should be able to see themselves succeeding in our public schools.
I will continue to be a voice for students, families, and educators, ensuring quality achievement standards, while making decisions that support teaching and learning in the classroom.
CU Board of Regents
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CU Regent, CD 2
Kubs Lalchandani
Raised in Boulder, Colorado, Kubs Lalchandani is a Fairview High School graduate and lifelong believer in public education.
He built a global career in finance and technology before founding a specialized law firm advising leading tech and healthcare institutions on high-stakes litigation, budget challenges, and strategic decisions. He also lectures annually at Cornell University on law, technology, and entrepreneurship. Deeply connected to Boulder, Kubs co-founded Treeline Veterinary Cancer Care in 2019 to bring advanced cancer treatment to Colorado pets.
Now running for CU Regent, he is committed to affordability, student wellbeing, job assistance, and preparing graduates for long-term success.
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CU Regent, CD 6
Ilana Dubin-Spiegel
Dear Friends, I'm thrilled to share some exciting news: I'm running to continue serving as your University of Colorado Regent for the 6th Congressional District - not to play politics, but to protect what matters most.
Over the last four years, I’ve worked hard to cap tuition increases, expand mental health support, protect research and innovation, and stand strong against extremist efforts to politicize our public universities.
With the support of leaders like Congressman Jason Crow, Colorado State Board of Education At Large Member Kathy Plomer, alongside many other public and education leaders, I'm ready to keep building a university system that truly serves every Coloradan.
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CU Regent, CD 7
Nolbert Chavez
Hi, I’m Nolbert Chavez, your CU Regent. I’m running for re-election in 2026 to continue my advocacy for lower tuition, better representation from all communities in Colorado, so that CU reflects Colorado.
Building on the amazing advocacy of former Regent Irene Griego, who championed in state tuition for Native American students, I was responsible for extending the scholarship for displaced Aurarians on the CU Denver campus. Today those scholarship recipients receive $1 million dollars in free tuition, and they will in perpetuity because of my work on the Board of Regents.
I respectfully ask for your vote for CU Board of Regents.