State Board of Education Member - Congressional District 1

Lisa Escárcega was elected to the State Board of Education for the 1st Congressional District in 2020. In 2023 the board selected her as vice-chairwoman for a two-year term. She began as a school psychologist, then became chief accountability and research officer for Aurora Public Schools and later executive director of the Colorado Association of School Executives. She holds a doctorate in quantitative research methods from the University of Denver.

Frederick Espinoza's 2026 personal financial disclosure lists Transdev as his employer. His campaign website says he has worked on construction sites and run a small business, and that he found his path at an alternative high school that prioritized work and tech training.

Clayton Casciato ran for the Colorado House of Representatives, District 3, in 2022.