Voter guide: Where the 2026 Colorado Republican Party gubernatorial candidates stand on education

The article outlines the education positions of three Republican candidates for Colorado governor in 2026. Scott Bottoms emphasizes parental control over education, curriculum transparency, and restrictions on transgender student participation in gendered sports. Barbara Kirkmeyer, a former educator, has sponsored bipartisan education laws and focused on accountability systems. Both candidates have introduced or supported policies related to transgender youth and school governance.