<body><div>Barron is running for re-election as state representative<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0SHTQo_14nu2xeg00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0SHTQo_14nu2xeg00" width="1762" height="1176" ><figcaption>State Representative Carlos Barron is running for re-election for State House District 48. Photo by Belen Ward</figcaption></figure>State Representative Carlos Barron (R) said he hopes to clear the way for more and better affordable housing by clearing away some of the things that are holding the construction industry back.“My primary focus in this upcoming session is deregulation,” Barron said. I want to deregulate certain industries, such as construction and development, to make building more affordable, which will also lower costs when selling. It’s one of my main focuses this session is deregulation.”Barron kicked off his bid for a second term at the State Legislature at Fort Lupton’s Hard Coffee Shop Sept. 11. Barron was joined by many supporters and Weld County Republicans, State Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer and U.S. Representative Gabe Evans.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4NE934_14nu2xeg00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4NE934_14nu2xeg00" width="1762" height="1176" ><figcaption>Colorado State Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer is also running for re-election and came to support Representative Barron. Photo by Belen Ward</figcaption></figure>The Fort Lupton Republican is running for re-election in November 2026. Barron represents District 48, which covers Platteville, Fort Lupton, Hudson, Keenesburg, Lochbuie, Gilcrest, and parts of Brighton. The district also covers other communities in the Platte Valley area and parts of Weld County.Rep. Barron was elected as a State Representative in District 48 in November 2024 and serves as the Minority Whip. His committee assignments include Energy &amp; Environment, Transportation, Housing &amp; Local Government, and Legislative Council.So far this year, Barron has collaborated with Kirkmeyer and others on HB25-1228 regarding transportation contracts and the sustainability of state transportation infrastructure. That was approved and signed by the governor.He also worked on HB25-1219, which outlines the requirements for a better understanding of metropolitan districts. That too was approved and signed.Rep. Barron immigrated from Mexico with his parents from Salamanca, Guanajuato, in 1985. He has experience working in his dad’s oil and gas services company and advanced to GM and partner with his dad.He was also appointed to the City of Fort Lupton Planning Commission for two years and was elected to the City Council for four years, serving from 2021.He’s married to Carla Barron and has three children, Santiago, Lucia, and Camila Barron.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2prdw8_14nu2xeg00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2prdw8_14nu2xeg00" width="1762" height="1176" ><figcaption>U.S. Representative Gabe Evans also came to support State Representative Carlos Barron. Photo by Belen Ward</figcaption></figure></div></body>

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Barron is running for re-election as state representative. State Representative Carlos Barron (R) said he hopes to clear the way for more and better affordable housing by clearing away some of the things that are holding the construction industry back. “My primary focus in this upcoming session is deregulation,” Barron...

Barron seeks second term, eyes housing deregulation

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Barron is running for re-election as state representative. State Representative Carlos Barron (R) said he hopes to clear the way for more and better afford

Barron seeks second term, eyes housing deregulation

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