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Peter Yu
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Republican Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

June 25, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Fort Lewis College, 1995

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Peter Yu (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Colorado's 4th Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on June 25, 2024.

Yu completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Peter Yu earned a bachelor's degree from Fort Lewis College in 1995. His career experience includes working in finance as an executive at Wyndham Worldwide and HSBC Bank.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Colorado's 4th Congressional District election, 2024

Colorado's 4th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Republican primary)

Colorado's 4th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Colorado District 4

Incumbent Lauren Boebert defeated Trisha Calvarese, Hannah Goodman, Frank Atwood, and Paul Fiorino in the general election for U.S. House Colorado District 4 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Lauren Boebert
Lauren Boebert (R)
 
53.6
 
240,213
Image of Trisha Calvarese
Trisha Calvarese (D) Candidate Connection
 
42.0
 
188,249
Image of Hannah Goodman
Hannah Goodman (L) Candidate Connection
 
2.6
 
11,676
Image of Frank Atwood
Frank Atwood (Approval Voting Party)
 
1.4
 
6,233
Image of Paul Fiorino
Paul Fiorino (Unity Party)
 
0.3
 
1,436

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 447,807
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 4

Trisha Calvarese defeated Ike McCorkle and John Padora Jr. in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 4 on June 25, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Trisha Calvarese
Trisha Calvarese Candidate Connection
 
45.2
 
22,756
Image of Ike McCorkle
Ike McCorkle
 
41.1
 
20,723
Image of John Padora Jr.
John Padora Jr. Candidate Connection
 
13.7
 
6,882

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 50,361
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 4

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 4 on June 25, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Lauren Boebert
Lauren Boebert
 
43.7
 
54,605
Image of Jerry Sonnenberg
Jerry Sonnenberg Candidate Connection
 
14.2
 
17,791
Image of Deborah Flora
Deborah Flora Candidate Connection
 
13.6
 
17,069
Image of Richard Holtorf
Richard Holtorf
 
10.7
 
13,387
Image of Michael Lynch
Michael Lynch Candidate Connection
 
10.7
 
13,357
Image of Peter Yu
Peter Yu Candidate Connection
 
7.1
 
8,854

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 125,063
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Polls

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Election campaign finance

Name Party Receipts* Disbursements** Cash on hand Date
Lauren Boebert Republican Party $4,822,754 $5,434,885 $159,145 As of December 31, 2024
Deborah Flora Republican Party $450,657 $450,657 $0 As of August 6, 2024
Richard Holtorf Republican Party $153,492 $153,492 $0 As of September 30, 2024
Michael Lynch Republican Party $143,843 $136,843 $0 As of December 30, 2024
Jerry Sonnenberg Republican Party $356,932 $356,932 $0 As of September 30, 2024
Peter Yu Republican Party $285,212 $9,554 $275,658 As of March 31, 2024

Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2024. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee."
** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election.

Satellite spending

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2022

See also: United States Senate election in Colorado, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Colorado

The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. Senate Colorado on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Michael Bennet
Michael Bennet (D)
 
55.9
 
1,397,170
Image of Joe O'Dea
Joe O'Dea (R) Candidate Connection
 
41.3
 
1,031,693
Image of Brian Peotter
Brian Peotter (L) Candidate Connection
 
1.7
 
43,534
Image of T.J. Cole
T.J. Cole (Unity Party) Candidate Connection
 
0.7
 
16,379
Image of Frank Atwood
Frank Atwood (Approval Voting Party)
 
0.5
 
11,354
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Tom Harvey (Independent) (Write-in)
 
0.0
 
29
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Joanne Rock (Independent) (Write-in)
 
0.0
 
25
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John Rutledge (L) (Write-in)
 
0.0
 
9
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Robert Messman (Independent) (Write-in)
 
0.0
 
8

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 2,500,201
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Colorado

Incumbent Michael Bennet advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Colorado on June 28, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Michael Bennet
Michael Bennet
 
100.0
 
516,985

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 516,985
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Colorado

Joe O'Dea defeated Ron Hanks and Daniel Hendricks in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Colorado on June 28, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Joe O'Dea
Joe O'Dea Candidate Connection
 
54.4
 
345,060
Image of Ron Hanks
Ron Hanks
 
45.5
 
288,483
Image of Daniel Hendricks
Daniel Hendricks (Write-in) Candidate Connection
 
0.0
 
302

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 633,845
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Approval Voting Party convention

Approval Voting Party convention for U.S. Senate Colorado

Frank Atwood advanced from the Approval Voting Party convention for U.S. Senate Colorado on March 26, 2022.

Candidate
✔
Image of Frank Atwood
Frank Atwood (Approval Voting Party)

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

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2018

See also: United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Colorado District 2

Joe Neguse defeated Peter Yu, Nick Thomas, and Roger Barris in the general election for U.S. House Colorado District 2 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Joe Neguse
Joe Neguse (D)
 
60.3
 
259,608
Image of Peter Yu
Peter Yu (R)
 
33.6
 
144,901
Image of Nick Thomas
Nick Thomas (Independent)
 
3.8
 
16,356
Image of Roger Barris
Roger Barris (L)
 
2.3
 
9,749
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.0
 
151

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 430,765
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 2

Joe Neguse defeated Mark Williams in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 2 on June 26, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Joe Neguse
Joe Neguse
 
65.7
 
76,829
Image of Mark Williams
Mark Williams
 
34.3
 
40,044

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 116,873
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 2

Peter Yu advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 2 on June 26, 2018.

Candidate
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Peter Yu

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Peter Yu completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Yu's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am a 2nd generation immigrant whose family immigrated to America in 1969. My parent's and my six brothers and sisters came to Colorado without a penny to their name and didn't speak a word of English. Our early years were difficult and we had to work our way up from a beginning of living in poverty. Thanks to hard work and the opportunities that are present in America, all seven children have become successful. As for myself, I have had to overcome many obstacles and am proud that I have been able to ascend to executive positions within some of the largest companies in the world such as Wyndham Worldwide and HSBC Bank. I now look forward to using my business background and experiences to resolve the issues facing our state and country.
  • I am a representative of the people and understand that this is not a career. This is a temporary opportunity to serve the people of my district, state, and country. My priority is the constituents, not Washington. I do not accept endorsements and will be sure to focus on real solutions, not campaign promises.
  • I have a corporate background where my responsibilities were to handle large projects, budgets, operations, and teams. As having experience in resolving issues and working with multiple variables, I feel that this is what is needed in Washington. Being in a results oriented environment will help make progress in creating legislation for the people of our country.
  • Actions matter. I have spent my entire campaign working to meet the people of our district and state. I spend eight plus hours canvassing and knocking on doors each day. It is important to meet as many constituents as possible to hear their concerns and to show true representation.
My main focus will be on creating high paying jobs, reliable and affordable energy, a strong economy, and immigration. Americans are dealing with a high cost of living and are feeling the effects of current government policy. Americans need help with the issues that affect them everyday and it is imperative that we provide the tools necessary to maintain a quality way of life.
There are too many to list. That being said, I believe in being a person of high character, being genuine, being unselfish, thinking of others. I believe in hard work, not having other people do things that I can do for myself. I believe in making sure that all personal actions are done with the mindset of how does this affect the people around me and my community. I believe in being responsible for my own actions and not making excuses. I believe in making sure that people who view me are proud of who I am and know that I am trustworthy.
The Federalist Papers
The characteristics that we need in our elected officials is knowledge of issues affected by the Federal Government, skillsets to problem solve and negotiate, and resolve to meet with all constituents and congress to understand all views. In addition, character, honesty, and being genuine to understanding the role of a public servant.
I believe that my family upbringing of hard work, working seven days a week and putting other people first will be an asset in my position. I also feel that my background in corporate America has given me the experience to not only work with others in Washington, but also the skillset to resolve and create legislation that is in the benefit of all Americans.
Oversight of government issues and violations. Review current legislation and draft bills that resolve issues. Hold all government branches and executives accountable.
My legacy will be that I addressed the issues and found solutions to the issues affecting America. Issues such as our national debt, our border, our safety. I also want to leave a legacy that I was able to unite our country and I was able to lead by example of what and how a public servant should serve.
Sadly, the first major historical event was when President Reagan was shot. I was 9 years old. I also remember the Space Ship Challenge disaster when I was 13.
My first job was working in my family restaurant at the age of eleven washing dishes. I held this job throughout high school and also had other side jobs during this time to make more money in all fields. Mowing lawns, working maintenance, customer service, meat packing plants, cleaning, movie theater usher, teacher assistant, etc. Basically, I have done every job growing up.
The Old Man and the Sea. A story about struggles, hard work, disappointment and overcoming. A true depiction of how tough real life can be and the desire to continue to fight.
Spiderman, after all, he has a great name. Peter!
God Bless the USA! by Lee Greenwood
My struggles growing up were financial as my family came to America with nothing and had to start at the very bottom. This was actually a blessing in disguise as the financial poverties that my family experienced actually required us to work harder and learn from our mistakes. This allowed all seven children to become successful and allow our grand children to do even better.
The House of Representatives is an amazing institution as it is a direct relationship with the people of the district, and is elected by the people. This responsibility of being elected every two years requires a constant and strong connection to the people of their district. This allows for constant feedback and update of our Federal government.
I do not believe that previous experience for Congress is necessary. In fact, I feel that this has been part of the problem with Washington. Members of Congress who have a long history in politics can be tied to platforms that are not necessarily in the best interest of the people of their district or country. Also, Congress has become so divided, that we no longer need politicians in office, but need people with real world experience to bring us back together.
I have learned from the constituents of Colorado that the future of America is being challenged. We need to control spending to reduce cost of living, regain our sovereignty with secure borders, have proper law and order to stop crime, and the political divide needs to be amended.
Two year terms are great as it does require the members of Congress to stay connected to the people of their district.
I feel that in this day in age, term limits are more required then ever. Politicians have become more focused on maintaining their seat instead of doing what is right for the people. It is imperative that people who serve understand that this is not a career, but only a temporary position to serve the people of their district, state, and country.
Currently I am looking to mold my own path. My only requirement is that at the end of my term, I can be an example to other representatives and my constituents as to how their Congressman is suppose to represent.
I spend on average eight hours every day canvassing the neighborhoods of my district and one story was extremely impactful. An elderly lady informed me that she will not vote for any candidate or representative who simply points fingers and blames the other party. She is tired of excuses and doesn't want to hear cheap campaign promises or bullet points on how to address the issues affecting the people. She wants accountability for our own actions and she wants detailed plans on how to address the issues such as our border, our out of control spending, and our divided country. This is a common theme I hear every day and I believe that the people regardless of their affiliation are losing faith and are tired of talk. They want resolve and actions that actually work.
No comment! Haha
I do believe that compromise is necessary for every member of congress in Washington D.C. Every state in our country has different views, different ideas, and different beliefs. If we are ever going to have a Federal Government that properly serves the people of this country, we need to focus on the foundation that made America the greatest country in the world. Our focus should be on the guidelines presented in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Any policy made outside the amendments of our Constitution, needs to be restrained and discussed so that we do not push our own agendas, but instead work to create common ground on what is best for all Americans.
I believe that Congress needs to be responsible for all financial expenditures and would be my top priority as our spending is a true detriment to the future of our country. I believe that any money spent, should be first reviewed to see if necessary, but also if it can be reallocated from our current budget. The United States Federal government is currently spending between 2.5 to 3 trillion dollars a year more than our currently tax revenue. This is adding on more debt, more interest, and this is unsustainable. America needs to be on a balanced amendment immediately. Any member of Congress that cannot adhere to a balanced budget, needs to forgo their salary and/or resign.
The U.S. House should only use it's power when we have an actual offense with documentable evidence that shows a true violation has occurred. Today we see the party in power take on investigations that are not real, nor existence of real evidence. This is part of the issues with America today being divided as multiple investigations that have been presented, truly are for the purpose of pandering to their base.
I do not accept endorsements. I have not asked or solicited endorsements in the six years I have run for office. I am beholden to no one and believe that endorsements are a statement that you know someone or you now owe someone. Constituents are smart, they don't need anyone telling you how to vote.
Energy and Commerce. Agriculture
I believe that transparency in government, finances, and holding every member of government accountable is the core to resolving the issues plaguing America. Spending and government control is changing the landscape of America and future. It is necessary to show the American people where money is spent and wasted and hold those our government accountable for all actions.

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2022

Peter Yu did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary

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Peter Yu campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* U.S. House Colorado District 4Lost primary$285,212 $9,554
2022U.S. Senate ColoradoDisqualified primary$213,755 $213,824
2018U.S. House Colorado District 2Lost general$67,708 $67,708
Grand total$566,675 $291,086
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 26, 2024
    2. ↑ For more information on the difference between margins of error and credibility intervals, see explanations from the American Association for Public Opinion Research and Ipsos.
    3. ↑ Pew Research Center, "5 key things to know about the margin of error in election polls," September 8, 2016
    4. ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Outside Spending," accessed December 12, 2021
    5. ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Total Outside Spending by Election Cycle, All Groups," accessed December 12, 2021
    6. ↑ National Review.com, "Why the Media Hate Super PACs," December 12, 2021


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