Critter Milton Launched 2026 Congressional Campaign
The Unity Party candidate has announced a bid for Colorado's 1st Congressional District seat.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Political Parties
Critter Milton has officially launched a campaign for Congress in Colorado's 1st Congressional District. This marks the fourth time Milton has sought a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Why it matters
The candidacy offers voters in the district a new option from the Unity Party, further diversifying the field of challengers for the seat. Milton enters the race following an extended tenure in state party leadership.
Critter Milton is mounting their 4th run for Congress, previously campaigning in Colorado's 1st, 3rd, and 7th districts. Milton served as treasurer of the state Unity Party for 6 years prior to this current 2026 election cycle.
The players
Critter Milton
Critter Milton is a political candidate and the author of Taosool: The Art of Standing on One Leg.
Unity Party
The Unity Party is a political organization currently fielding candidates for federal office in Colorado.
The details
Milton has a professional background as a portfolio consultant at Charles Schwab and Milton Life Resources. The candidate is also the author of the book Taosool: The Art of Standing on One Leg.
Timeline
Milton served as the Unity Party state treasurer for the past six years.
The current congressional campaign is taking place in 2026.
Political Context
This campaign entry follows the reporting patterns established by the Federal Election Campaign Act for tracking congressional challengers. Such bids from minor party candidates often struggle to gain traction against the structural advantages held by the two major political parties.
Voters in the 1st Congressional District will see an additional option on their ballot during the 2026 election. The campaign's upcoming responses to interview requests will clarify how Milton intends to address local regulatory and financial concerns.
The takeaway
This entry highlights the ongoing activity of third-party candidates attempting to break into the federal political arena. Prospective voters should monitor upcoming candidate forums to gauge how this campaign platform aligns with their local interests.
Further reading
For more on the electoral landscape in the state, visit the Political Parties section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Denverite.
