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Colorado congressional candidate Shimon Blau sounds alarm over opponent's rhetoric
October 11, 2026
Blau says he's “disturbed” by Kiros' rhetoric.
Dr. Shimon Blau — A pro-Denver candidate who will stand up to Trump and fight for ALL my constituents. — Independent Candidate for U.S. Congress for Colorado's 1st Congressional District
Colorado's 1st District · Independent
A pro-Denver candidate who will stand up to Trump and fight for ALL my constituents.
No PAC Money Ever
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Denver Born & Raised
Board-Certified Physician
2026 Endorsements
Endorsed for Congress
Editorial Board Endorsement
The Denver Gazette
The Denver Gazette editorial board recommends Shimon Blau for Colorado’s 1st Congressional District.
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2026 Election Guide
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2026 Colorado Voter Guide
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Dr. Shimi Blau.
Talking with voters in Denver.
Serving your community isn't something you talk about. It's something you do.
About Shimon
Denver is more than where I live. It's who I am.
I was born and raised in Denver as the son of immigrants who came here to build a better life. My parents chose Denver not just as a place to live, but as a community to serve and call home. Their example taught me the importance of hard work, compassion, and giving back. I have carried those values throughout my life, as a physician and small business owner. Today, my wife and I are proud to continue building our future in this city I love.
Denver Roots
I was born and raised in Denver's close-knit Sloan's Lake neighborhood, a city that has always been home.
My parents, George and Hermine, were immigrants who chose to build their lives here. My father was a Holocaust survivor from Poland who served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War before earning an engineering degree from Columbia University. He helped build bridges, contributed to the Apollo space shuttle program, and later transitioned into the real estate business. He loved Denver deeply, especially the mountains that surround our city. He skied well into his 80s, and the outdoors remained one of his greatest joys throughout his life. My mother was from France and worked alongside him while creating a home defined by generosity, hospitality, and the belief that there was always room for one more at the table.
Their love for Denver was expressed in countless ways, from supporting the arts and cultural institutions that make this city special to donating benches throughout the community, quiet reminders of their belief that public spaces belong to everyone and should bring people together. They also taught me to value civic engagement, philanthropy, and service to others. Those lessons stayed with me, and I have proudly continued that tradition by supporting many of the same arts and cultural organizations that make Denver such a vibrant place to live.
I still remember my mother making stacks of sandwiches before driving downtown because she never wanted to pass someone in need without offering a meal. Those everyday acts of kindness taught me that serving your community isn't something you talk about, it's something you do.
Coming Home
At 13, I left Denver to pursue my education. Medical school, residency, and specialized training took me across the country, but I always knew I wanted to come home. Returning in 2013 to complete my fellowship in Interventional Spine and Pain Management fulfilled a dream I had carried for years. Since then, I've been proud to build my medical practice and dedicate my career to serving the community that helped shape me.
Listening to Denver
As a physician, I've had the privilege of treating patients throughout the Denver metro area from every walk of life. On a daily basis, I've heard their stories, the challenges of paying for health care, affording housing, raising children, caring for aging parents, and simply trying to build a secure future. These conversations have given me a deep appreciation for both the resilience of our community and the challenges that so many families face.
As a small business owner and employer, I also understand the realities of running a business in today's economy. I've experienced firsthand the challenges of meeting payroll, managing rising costs, navigating regulations, and caring for employees while continuing to provide high-quality care. Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy, and I know how important it is that they have the opportunity to succeed.
I also believe Denver must remain a city where businesses of every size can thrive. Too many longtime businesses have struggled or closed their doors in recent years. We should be working to reverse that trend by fostering an environment that supports entrepreneurship, encourages investment, strengthens public safety, and helps local businesses grow and create good-paying jobs. A stronger Denver begins with a stronger local economy.
A different kind of campaign
Why I'm Running
These experiences, as a physician and a small business owner, have convinced me that Washington has become too focused on political parties and not focused enough on people. Too often, partisan politics and the pursuit of power come at the expense of solving real problems for real families.
That's why I'm running for Congress as an Independent.
I believe representatives should answer to the people they serve, not political parties, special interests, or Political Action Committees. That's why I reject campaign contributions from Political Action Committees (PACs) and special interest groups. Consequently, I am beholden to no one but the people of Colorado's First Congressional District.
I believe character matters more than party affiliation, and I believe Americans are best served by leaders who are willing to listen, find common ground, and solve problems together.
I am neither a Socialist nor MAGA. I reject the ideological extremes on both the left and the right because I believe most people are looking for practical solutions, respectful dialogue, and leaders willing to put the country ahead of partisan politics.
I support a woman's right to make her own healthcare decisions, and I support the freedom of consenting adults to marry the person they love. These are deeply personal decisions, and I do not believe government should interfere in women's healthcare or in the private lives of consenting adults.
If elected, I will represent every resident of our district, regardless of political party or whether you voted for me. I intend to caucus with the Democrats and support Rep. Hakeem Jeffries for Speaker because I believe that is the most effective way to advocate for our district and serve as a check on the Trump administration. But caucusing with a party does not mean surrendering my independence. I will support ideas that are good for Colorado and oppose policies that are not, regardless of which party proposes them.
“Caucusing with a party does not mean surrendering my independence. I will support ideas that are good for Colorado and oppose policies that are not, regardless of which party proposes them.”
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My Priorities
Straightforward priorities for Denver
Make health care more affordable and accessible, lower the cost of living, strengthen the environment for small businesses, support working families, and pursue commonsense immigration reform.
Affordable, accessible health care
Health care should be dependable and within reach for every family. I bring a doctor's perspective to what actually works.
Lower the cost of living
Rent, groceries, and everyday bills keep climbing. Denver families deserve policies that ease the squeeze instead of adding to it.
Small business and good jobs
Strengthen the environment for small businesses to grow, invest, and create good-paying jobs across our neighborhoods.
Working families and childcare
Better childcare options let parents show up for their kids and their jobs. Strong families are the foundation of a strong city.
Commonsense immigration reform
Secure our borders while building a faster, more efficient legal immigration system. Honest problem solving, not slogans.
Public safety and community
Support the safe, welcoming neighborhoods where families, seniors, and small businesses can thrive together.
Putting Denver First
Denver First. Always.
Denver has given me more than I could ever repay. It's where I learned my values, where I chose to build my medical career, and where my wife and I have chosen to build our life together. We are proud to call Denver home.
I'm running because I believe Denver deserves independent leadership that brings people together instead of driving them apart. I don't want our city, or our country, to be defined by division, anger, or ideological extremes. I believe we can disagree without hating one another, and that we can solve problems without sacrificing our principles.
As a physician, I've spent my career listening before speaking, earning trust, and helping people solve difficult problems. That's exactly how I will serve in Congress.
- I will go to Washington to represent all the people of Colorado's First Congressional District. Every decision I make will be guided by the same values my parents taught me: serve your community, treat people with dignity, and always put people before politics.
- Right now we need leaders focused on solutions to big problems, healthcare reform, job creation, housing affordability and lowering the cost of groceries and gas. Issues that impact the daily lives of the people of this district.
I'll put Denver first, always.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions I hear most
Straight answers about how I plan to serve, and how I intend to work with people across the political spectrum.
In the News
Press & Media Coverage
Independent voices don't always get the spotlight. Here's where Colorado's reporters and hosts have covered Shimon and the campaign.
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KOA · The Mandy Connell Show
Dr. Shimon Blau joins The Mandy Connell Show
October 27, 2026
“I joined the Mandy Connell Show today to talk about my campaign for Congress, the issues that matter to Denver, and why we need independent leadership that puts people over party. I’m running to challenge the status quo and bring real accountability to Washington.”
The Denver Post
Melat Kiros' views have some Denver Democrats considering Shimon Blau
October 27, 2026
Blau decided to run to give Denver “a better option that could represent everyone in the district.”
Denver7 · ABC
'Enough is enough': Unaffiliated candidate Dr. Shimon Blau wants to offer disillusioned voters an alternative
October 28, 2026
“At some point, somebody's just got to be the adult in the room and say, 'enough is enough'. Enough with the extremism.”
Rocky Mountain Voice
Downs: Why I'm backing Dr. Shimon Blau in Denver's House race
October 27, 2026
“I value independence, practical judgment, and a willingness to work across party lines. That's why I support Dr. Shimon Blau for Congress.” — John Downs
KOA · The Situation & The Weekend
Jimmy Sengenberger interviews Dr. Shimon Blau
October 20, 2026
Jimmy Sengenberger, in for Michael Brown, talks with Dr. Shimon Blau about the campaign for Denver's 1st District.
Intermountain Jewish News
Who is Dr. Shimon Blau? Independent candidate for District 1
August 5, 2026
“What I keep hearing from everyone is how grateful they are for somebody to step up and run as an independent and offer another option.”
FOX31 · Colorado Point of View
Dr. Shimon Blau joins Colorado Point of View
October 24, 2026
“I believe that Denver deserves a representative who is truly going to represent everyone.”
NPR
Dozens of independents running for Congress despite long odds
October 13, 2026
“I was deeply disturbed by the results of the primaries in which our 30-year incumbent, Diana DeGette, was beat by a member of the Democratic Socialists of America.”
The Center Square
Colorado candidates focus on healthcare, immigration, taxes
October 14, 2026
“We must take immediate, practical steps to hold private insurance companies accountable today, while simultaneously moving the needle in the direction of universal coverage for tomorrow.”
Colorado Public Radio
Independent candidate for CD-1 says he wants to fight extremism
August 3, 2026
Pain Doctor Shimon Blau said he believes that Denver will be ground zero for pushback from the “extreme left” as he’s looking to be the more moderate alternative.
The Ross Kaminsky Show · iHeart Radio
Interview: Independent Congressional Candidate Shimon Blau for Denver’s 1st District
August 13, 2026
An in-depth interview with independent congressional candidate Shimon Blau for Denver’s 1st District.
Denverite
Dr. Shimon Blau says he wants to fight extremism
August 3, 2026
Dr. Shimon Blau says he wants to fight extremism.
Axios Denver
Newcomer Blau casts himself as Denver’s moderate candidate
August 7, 2026
Newcomer Blau casts himself as Denver’s moderate candidate.
Colorado Politics
Surprise candidate Shimon Blau cleared to face off against Melat Kiros in November
July 24, 2026
Surprise candidate Shimon Blau cleared to face off against Melat Kiros in November.
The Colorado Sun
Shimon Blau qualifies for ballot as unaffiliated candidate in 1st Congressional District, will face Melat Kiros
July 24, 2026
Denver doctor Shimon Blau qualified Friday to be on the November ballot as an unaffiliated candidate.
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