In this file photo, Republican Greg Lopez speaks on the steps of the Colorado Capitol in Denver at a Dec. 7, 2019, rally opposed to Colorado's red flag law, which allows judges . Shes used far-right social-media websites: Late last year, Ganahl made accounts on the far-right social media sites Parler, Gab, and MeWe, which are known for hosting far-right extremists, white nationalists, and conspiracy theorists. The three women running for Colorado's highest office in 2018 boast powerful resumes. | padding:7px 8px 8px; The campaign has tried to put the issue to rest. She is an at large regent for the University of Colorado system, meaning she represents the entire state. Moore is also the owner of a service-disabled, Black veteran-owned small business that provides the Department of Defense with engineering, scientific, technical and operational support. } If she cant even handle a simple campaign launch, how can we expect her to run an entire state?. His campaign said he supports a culture of life.. margin: auto; .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { } After her recovery, she decided to run launching her campaign just a few weeks after doctors cleared her with an MRI, she said. She was awarded the Colorado State Libertarian Party Lifetime Achievement award and was executive producer of the Libertarian National Convention in 2008, according to her website. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. Colorado Postcards are snapshots of our colorful state in sound. } She claimed she helped a CU student who was unhappy about being assigned a trans roommate. Ganahl has focused on how schools teach students about gender. She has also worked in criminal justice and health care security.

However, candidates still have their affiliations and the race features a sole registered Republican in Andre Rougeot. She served four terms in the Colorado legislature, fighting for small businesses and expanding affordable health care access. Ganahl first ran for elected office in 2016. I want to inspire the American dream., We have a government thats attacking family and trying to destroy the family values altogether, Neuschwanger told Boyles. } Candidates are beginning to line up to challenge Colorado Governor Jared Polis, a Democrat, next year in a race that some Republicans are already admitting they have no chance of winning. Why or why not? Polis has worked as an entrepreneur and businessman, starting three companies, including, knows its more important than ever to save people money and help all families share in the amazing Colorado way of life.. She also has said a new fentanyl-related law made things worse, and she separately called out a law that requires businesses to disclose salary ranges in job postings as devastating.. She earned a bachelor's degree from Colorado State University Global in 2015. On Friday, Sept. 10, after months of speculation, University of Colorado (CU) Regent Heidi Ganahl filed paperwork to run for Colorado governor in 2022. width: 250px; Ganahl penned an op-ed citing her recent experience having a brain tumor removed and wrote that the bill may even endanger miracles like mine., The proposed Colorado Affordable Health Care Option is not the broad solution politicians claim, wrote Ganahl in her column. background-color: #db0000; text-align: center; .results_table_container { Ganahl opposed dismissing him, she said, because she supports academic freedom. letter-spacing: 0.03em; So far, Dustin Rorex of Pueblo is the only Democrat who has filed for candidacy. Neuschwanger completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. } .votebox-scroll-container { They give brief insights into our people and places, our flora and fauna, and our past and present, from every corner of Colorado. in 2019. display: block; But you know, thats self-reported, so.. But she also has said she would consider raising the age limit for sales of semi-automatic rifles. After a few years in pharmaceutical sales, Ganahl returned to a business plan she made with him before his death and opened Camp Bow Wow, a boarding facility for dogs. He also spent six years as the Colorado Director for the U.S. Small Business Administration. } Danielle is in support of Criminal Justice/ Law Enforcement, Military and National Guard, Agriculture and the fight against Proposition 16 along with opposing Biden's 30x30, School Enrollment of Choice, expanding Vocational training opportunities, maintaining our energy sector through oil/ gas/ nuclear and coal, fighting for mineral and water rights, the separation of Parks & Wildlife, and the development of a Colorado Immigration strategy. Heidi Ganahl, 55, refers to herself as the only Republican to win statewide office since 2014 in Colorado. Listen now. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? She's running as an Independent- The American Constitution Candidate. [51], Heidi Ganahl did best in the traditionally rural areas of Colorado bordering Kansas in the east, Utah in the west, and several larger counties including Weld (Greeley), Douglas (Castle Rock and Highlands Ranch), and El Paso (Colorado Springs). Our newsletters bring you a closer look at the stories that affect you and the music that inspires you. Ganahl has a varied past in business, working in pharmaceutical sales, as a financial consultant and as the owner of a baby-bedding catalog. She praised John Eastman, who promoted racist conspiracy theories about Kamala Harris: In December, Ganahl praised John Eastman, a controversial conservative figure who was a visiting scholar at CUs Benson Center, a privately funded entity that promotes conservative views. Ganahl is the mother of four children and today lives in Lone Tree with her current husband, Jason Ganahl. $('.pastResponses').show(); And I trust you to make good decisions about your family, your business, your kids, she recently told talk-show host Peter Boyles. The Lookout is a free, daily email newsletter with news and happenings from all over Colorado. Ganahls plan would also raise billions of dollars more through toll lanes and other public-private partnerships, and it would refocus money from transit to highways. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Poague is a science fiction author of five published novels. Ruskusky (L) with 1%; "Another candidate" with 1%, Neuschwanger (ACP) with 2%; Fiorino (U) with 1%; Ruskusky (L) with <1%; "Someone else" with 1%, "Someone else" with 2%; Neuschwanger (ACP) with 2%; Fiorino (U) with 1%; Ruskusky (L) with <1%, Neuschwanger (ACP) with 3%; Ruskusky (L) with 2%; Fiorino (U) with 1%, Ruskusky (L) with 4%; Neuschwanger (ACP) with 2%, Ruskusky (L) with 1%; "Another candidate" with 2%, Ruskusky (L) with 1%; Neuschwanger (ACP) with 1%, This poll was sponsored by Ganahl's campaign. Danielle Neuschwanger (American Constitution Party) ran for election for Governor of Colorado. Former Olympian Eli Bremer . position: relative; Nothing changed me like that.. Ganahl is from Lone Tree and attended the University of Colorado Boulder. .votebox_legend .non_result_row { Ganahl said that her business career led her to politics. $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { font-weight: 200; On the campaign trail, Ganahl talks frequently about gender-related issues in schools. Ganahl also said in June that there was not enough fraud that would have flipped the election, in an interview with The Colorado Sun and CBS4. Colorado State University, Global Campus, 2015, .infobox { Counties | background-color: green; margin: 0; display: block; .widget-value { Heidi Ganahl was the last Republican to win statewide office in Colorado when she was elected to the CU Board of Regents in 2018. Danielle is Pro Constitution, Pro Common Sense, Pro Medical Freedoms, Pro Life, Pro Truth & Justice, Anti Government Control, Ant Corruption, Anti Discrimination, Anti Limited Freedoms. padding-left: 8px; Biography [2] Polis had the best performance for a re-elected Colorado governor since Bill Owens in 2002, the best for a Democrat since Roy Romer in 1990, and the highest raw vote total ever in a Colorado gubernatorial race. .results_row td { University of Colorado Regent-at-Large Heidi Ganahl is the sole Republican whos resisted Colorados blue wave and held on to a statewide elected seat, and rumor has it that shes eyeing Colorados top executive office. } Shes opposed to Colorados paid family leave program: In recent op-eds, Ganahl has been deriding Democrats in Colorados legislature for what she views as onerous regulations passed over the last few years and the price tags associated with new laws. width: 57%; Already passed by the state's legislature, HB469 makes a number of amendments to the state's hunting and fishing policy. According to the poll, Polis has a clear advantage, with 54% saying theyd back Polis and just 34% for Ganahl. A governor is the top executive authority in his or her state. .non_result_row div { It may even endanger miracles like mine.. width: 100%; Additionally, Ralph Tingle of Denver, Jim Rundberg of Antonito, Christopher Salgado of Pueblo, Chadwick Bowman of Englewood, Jarred Ahrend of Colorado Springs, William Redmon of Buena Vista, Paul Willmon of Wellington, and Brian Vande Krol of Parker have filed as Unaffiliated candidates. If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, "Inspiring other civil legislators to get involved in politics at all levels while brining the passions of youth to the Republican Party once again. The following candidates ran in the general election for Governor of Colorado on November 8, 2022. State legislature | } vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 7px; .electionsectionheading { We broke down the most prominent GOP candidates participating in the gubernatorial primary, which is set to take place on June 28. Elections in 2023 | display: inline-block; West Virginia S tate Auditor J.B. McCuskey announced his bid to become the state's next governor on Tuesday, becoming the seventh Republican to enter the crowded . The outcome must always support the prosperity and future of the people. margin-bottom:0px; left: 0; More than 210 Republicans who questioned the 2020 election have won seats in the U.S. House and Senate and in state races for governor, secretary of state and attorney general, according to . For now, he says it's time to transition to the new president-elect, Joe Biden. There are still six days to vote in the Historic Colorado Contest, a Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles effort to honor the state's 150th anniversary with a commemorative license plate designed and chosen by Coloradans. background-color: #f9d334; font-weight: bold; She wants to consider changes to the states recent Reproductive Health Equity Act, which cements the legal right to abortion and contraceptive medicines into state law. font-weight: bold; .results_text { Our path to victory is simple, we must attract 18% more Hispanics and Unaffiliated voters to win in the 2022 General Election, Lopez states on his website. } Lopez, now a Republican, also is former president of the Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. REPUBLICAN PRIMARY Greg Lopez Party: Republican Phone number: 303-335-0180 Email: debbora@lopez2022.com Website: lopez2022.com Mailing address: P.O. They currently live in the small town of Elizabeth. He and his son, Michael, opened the Hideaway Lounge, a bar and restaurant in Aurora. Listen now. .key-messages li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0px;} It seems unlikely, however, that a run from Ganahl would give Republicans in Colorado a good shot at the governors mansion. And I think we've got to bring people together, she said in an interview. } She earned a bachelor's degree in business and also has a master's degree in health care administration from the University of Denver. Her first husband, Bion Flammang, died in a plane crash in 1994. State executives | top: -5px; (function() { Jared Polis in the general election this fall. The following candidates ran in the general election for Governor of Colorado on November 8, 2022. } (CBS4) - The only Republican in Colorado who currently holds a statewide elected position is ready to take on a bigger office. The foundation supports social entrepreneurs. .external_links_table { width: auto !important; } .widget-row.Democratic { Download. } Heidi Ganahl will be the Colorado GOP's nominee to face incumbent Democratic Gov. Yes we have this power in our state, but this would be a case by case basis contingent upon what is best for the State of Colorado and the beliefs of the people impacted by that legislation. word-wrap: break-word; }) Madeleine is a journalist covering Colorado politics and policy with a focus on reproductive health, rights, and justice. } If the governor's office in your state does not have the line-item veto power, do you believe it should? } Under what circumstances should the governor of your state be able to use emergency powers? Colorado Postcards are snapshots of our colorful state in sound. Your email address will not be published. Peters, who is running to become the leader of Colorado's Republican Party, is scheduled to be sentenced on April 10. While she consistently maintained that Colorados 2020 election results were accurate and that Biden is president, she avoided answering questions for months about the validity of the national vote. She holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado Boulder and a masters in healthcare administration from the University of Denver. | Believing that it was too early for kids to learn about gender transitions, she joined other parents in a failed attempt to start a charter school, and later moved to Douglas County. color: #fff; Eastman previously promoted the conspiracy theory that Kamala Harris might not be legally qualified to be vice president because her parents were only visiting the U.S. at the time of her birtha debunked argument that harkens back to thebirtherconspiracy that former President Barack Obama was not born in the U.S. Eastman, who has filed a letter expressing his intent to sue CU, also was a Trump attorney who pushed lawsuits based on baseless claims that the presidential election was won by Trump and pressed Vice President Pence to block the presidential election results from being certified in the U.S. Senate.