I'm Norm Olsen, the 2026 Libertarian candidate for Colorado House of Representatives, District 38. State government must be limited to those things which are necessarily government functions, and do those few things effectively and efficiently. As a representative, I will seek to represent YOU and deliver effective, efficient, and responsible government.

I will represent YOU!! Read more…

Great Schools are Essential Read more…

We Must Save TABOR Read more…

Low Crime Must be a Priority Read more…

Right to Bear Arms Read more…

No Trains, We Need Water Read more…

We Deserve Good Roads Read more…

Colorado Resident for 54 Years Read more…

Who Is Norm Olsen?

Born and raised in Brooklyn, I earned my BS in Physics from Union College (NY) in 1967, launching a fulfilling 45-year career as a software developer. After spending five years traveling the country as a product support engineer, I settled in the place I loved most: Colorado.

My path wasn't without its hurdles. Guided by the strong moral values and a solid work ethic I inherited from my parents, I persevered through two early business failures before building a successful enterprise that thrived in a competitive market for 25 years – ultimately selling to a very satisfied customer.

Today, while I'm officially retired, I still love writing software in between skiing, golfing, hiking, camping, spending time with my two children, and being a proud grandfather to seven.

I've lived the American Dream, and I want to ensure that every child – yours, mine, and all others – has the same opportunity to reach their full potential. As your representative, I will work hard to keep that dream alive for the generations to come.

I will represent YOU.

Almost all politicians represent the party that nominated them, mostly because winning a dominant party's nomination is virtually the same as winning the election. Once in office, these politicians consistently vote the party line, following the orders of party leadership. Ultimately, they represent their party. They do not represent YOU.

I have no political aspirations and my party affiliation comes with absolutely no strings attached. I can, and will, vote strictly for what is best for Colorado, both now and in the long run. I will represent YOU.

Education

Increased spending and larger administrative staffs do not guarantee a better education. Studies show virtually no correlation between the funding and/or bureaucracy thrown at schools and the quality of learning students receive. A truly transformative education comes from establishing high standards and holding firm to them (no exceptions). Lowering those standards in the name of vague ideals like diversity or equity ultimately harms the very students it is meant to help.

For decades, politicians have misused our public schools to fix broad social problems. To build an excellent statewide education system, we must refocus entirely on academic excellence and get social engineering out of the classroom.

Good Roads

A robust economy relies on strong infrastructure. In Colorado – where agriculture, energy, and tourism drive our success – that means high-quality roads. Maintaining safe, well-patrolled, and well-paved roadways is a core duty of state government, yet it rarely receives the political priority it deserves. Regular maintenance isn't just safer and better for drivers; it's far cheaper than rebuilding roads that have been left to crumble.

Low Crime

Protecting citizens from crime is a fundamental duty of government. As our Founding Fathers declared, governments are instituted specifically to secure our individual rights; and safeguarding citizens from criminals is central to that mission.

Yet public safety in Colorado is heading in the wrong direction. According to OpenCrime, only seven states have a higher violent crime rate than Colorado, and Pueblo ranks among the top nine most violent cities in the nation.

Colorado must reprioritize its budget toward law enforcement and public safety. Funding non-essential government programs while violent crime persists is simply unacceptable.

Right to Bear Arms

Our nation's Constitution declares that the right to bear arms "shall not be infringed." Colorado's own constitution confirms that this right "shall not be called in question." Neither document creates or bestows this right; rather, both acknowledge it as a pre-existing right that government is strictly forbidden to violate.

Changing that fundamental guarantee requires a constitutional amendment – not unconstitutional laws passed by politicians. People have an inherent right to defend their lives, property, and freedom. When you disarm law-abiding citizens, the only people left with guns are criminals.

Save TABOR

TABOR is Colorado's modern answer to "No taxation without representation." It guarantees a simple right: "No taxation without our consent." While career politicians use every trick available to dismantle these protections, I will fiercely defend them. As your representative, I will block any attempt to undermine TABOR. Any increase in taxation, or retention of excess revenue, must be strictly necessary, fully justified, and approved by YOU, the taxpayers of Colorado.

More Water, not Trains

State lawmakers continue to promote a high-speed rail proposal stretching from Pueblo to Fort Collins. Similar major rail initiatives routinely cost multiple times their projected budgets while suffering from low ridership, leaving taxpayers to subsidize ongoing operating deficits indefinitely.

A far more valuable allocation of capital would focus on core infrastructure: significantly expanding Colorado's capacity to capture, store, and distribute water. Securing our state's long-term water supply fulfills a core governmental function and yields long-term economic returns far exceeding speculative transit schemes.