"Every freedom comes with responsibility, and it is my responsibility to be humble in recognizing that James Wiley is more capable of making these goals a reality for the betterment of all in Colorado.” Wiley, who was previously registered as a Libertarian, secured the Republican nomination at their state convention in Pueblo on April 11. Prior to that convention, Wiley had signed a Liberty Pledge published by the Libertarian Party of Colorado in 2025, which outlines many libertarian principles relevant to Colorado voters. Via his signature, Wiley committed to working and advocating for these principles if elected to office. According to Alex, “A candidate who advocates for a less powerful government and increased access to all government functions should be a no-brainer for anyone who still appreciates personal autonomy and the frontier spirit. If libertarians spend more time infighting or worrying about jersey colors than they do taming the growing beast of government, they will continue to see their rights eroded by a system which only has to appeal to half of those who even bother participating. I don’t have the ability to reach 51% in November, but I believe James does. "
- Alex Astley, Libertarian Party of Colorado’s 2026 Secretary of State Candidate