What priorities and vision do you have for the office of Colorado State Senator, and how would your personal and professional experience contribute to that?

Being from a small frontier county and being a rancher I'm very supportive of agriculture, rural healthcare and local control. I've run bills to try and roll back some of the burdensome regulations that are driving up cost of living.

Colorado's Sunshine Law and Taxpayer Bill of Rights are examples of accountability measures that Colorado's electorate voted into law. What are your beliefs on ethics in government, and how would you seek to improve accountability and transparency as they relate to the office of Colorado State Senator?

I publish a newsletter that informs people about what's going on during session. I also have townhalls after session is over. We are doing the people of Colorado's business and using your money so everything we do should be available.

What are your thoughts on the establishment clause; and if elected, what will you do to protect your constituents' rights to freedom of religion, speech, peaceable assembly, and petitioning the government for a redress of grievances?

I'm a constitutional conservative that if it's in the constitution we should protect it. The government is the people and I am just a representative of you. I want to hear from everyone whether they agree with me or not.

In light of recent Colorado legislation and US Supreme Court's rulings regarding our nation's historical tradition of firearms regulation, what steps would you take to protect the rights of the people while addressing gun violence?

I believe the constitution when it says Shall not be Infringed. I've voted against every single gun bill that has come through the Capitol the last 8 years. I've been very vocal in my stance on the 2nd amendment out in public, in committee and at the well in the House and Senate. The direction Colorado is going is exactly why we have the 2nd amendment.

There has been a rise in incidences of anti-Americanism and antisemitism in Colorado and across our nation. What do you view as the causes, and what should be done to address these issues?

I'm an America loving, gun toting family man. America is what's standing in the way of a one world government. Isreal is our ally in that as well as being God's chosen people. It is disgusting the way some people are turning their backs on Isreal. I think we have a big problem in our education system and I think alot of the antisemitism is coming from there. Communism is taking root in our country and that's helping to fuel the hatred towards Isreal.

If elected, what initiatives would you champion to improve Colorado's economy, including policies on water, energy, and other resources, and how would you make your office more fiscally responsible?

We have to rollback regulations to help our small businesses. We have to cut fees that have been the governments way of going around TABOR. The renewable energy standards need to be rolled back and put in place goals that are common sense and market driven. We need to stop the war on oil and gas and use the most economic, reliable sources of energy that are safe for our environment. I'm very much a fiscal hawk.

If elected, how would you help improve the educational outcomes for Colorado's students, and what is your position on parental authority in K-12 education, including school choice and parental notification?

The kids belong to their parents and not the state. The schools should be accountable to the parents in every respect. My wife and I home schooled our girls so I'm all about school choice. Over the last few years we've made big strides at the Capitol to retire the BS factor and increase K-12 funding. How the schools use the money is their choice. Many of our schools are too top heavy with administration that the funds to boost teacher salaries is limited. I believe a shift in priorities at the local level could help improve our students outcomes.

If elected, how will you seek to protect the lives of the most vulnerable in our community, including the unborn, victims of trafficking and abuse, senior citizens, and those experiencing mental illness?

I'm pro-life and I have taken and will continue to stand against abortion. I've ran a few bills to help the IDD community because they are in need of a lot of care in some circumstances. Over-regulation haa hurt our senior citizens in higher costs. We need to get tougher on crime to address the trafficking and and abuse going on in the State.

What are your priorities for addressing crime in Colorado, including issues such as cybercrime and the slavery of human trafficking, and how do you view the role of state policy in addressing immigration-related challenges and coordination with federal authorities? Also, what is your opinion regarding sanctuary city (or county) policies?

If we don't have the rule of law we have chaos. America was founded on the rule of law and our people and communities function best when law and order are observed. There's been a move to make law enforcement out as the bad guys and many have walked away from the profession or left the state for one that respects them. That has to stop. I support our officers and do everything I can to make our laws tougher and get them the resources they need to do their job.

Do you believe that elections should be conducted differently in order to ensure integrity and confidence? Should people be required to show proof of citizenship in order to register to vote, and/or be required to show a Government-issued ID to cast their vote?

I think we can go back to hand counting our votes. Do it at the precinct level and then report the results to the county clerk. I think every voter should have to show an ID. I also believe we should have 1 day, in.person voting on election day. I trust the 13 county clerks in my district but I think the system has many areas that allow for fraud to happen.

Many Christians are concerned about ideologies that place the state, the collective, or religious law above individual liberty and limited constitutional government. Do you believe socialism, communism, or political movements seeking to impose religious law — including Islamic Sharia law — are compatible with America's constitutional representative democracy? Why or why not?

America was founded on Judea Christian beliefs and Islam is in direct conflict with our laws, bill of rights and the constitution. Our rights come from God, not man. Our country and our constitution are like no other and we have to preserve it. If we fall there is nowhere else to go. We have to protect and preserve it at all costs.

What priorities and vision do you have for the office of Colorado State Senator, and how would your personal and professional experience contribute to that?

My priorities are protecting constitutional rights, improving affordability, safeguarding water resources, and making government accountable to the people it serves. I support responsible spending, public safety, simpler taxes, and fewer unnecessary regulations. As a husband and stay-at-home dad, I understand how policy affects household budgets and our children’s futures. My work as a sheriff’s deputy, TSA agent, and postal employee, alongside experience in the financial industry, gives me practical insight into public service and bureaucracy. Studying history and political science at Western State College and writing The Sentinel Republic strengthened my commitment to constitutional government. My vision is a Colorado where families thrive and communities retain a meaningful voice in their future.

Colorado's Sunshine Law and Taxpayer Bill of Rights are examples of accountability measures that Colorado's electorate voted into law. What are your beliefs on ethics in government, and how would you seek to improve accountability and transparency as they relate to the office of Colorado State Senator?

Public office is a duty, not an opportunity for personal gain. I support TABOR and strong open-meetings and public-records protections. I would push for accessible spending records, independent audits, clear disclosure of conflicts of interest, and meaningful consequences for misconduct. Bills and their costs should be available for public review before votes, with adequate time for citizens to respond. I oppose using fees to sidestep taxpayer protections or carving out special transparency exemptions for legislators. I do not accept monetary campaign donations or political favors. I would explain my votes and remain accessible to constituents. Accountability means the same rules apply to those making laws as to those living under them.

What are your thoughts on the establishment clause; and if elected, what will you do to protect your constituents' rights to freedom of religion, speech, peaceable assembly, and petitioning the government for a redress of grievances?

I believe the Establishment Clause protects freedom of conscience by preventing government from imposing an official religion or compelling religious observance. It should not be used to exclude people of faith from public life. I would defend the equal freedom of every person to worship, change beliefs, or practice no religion. As a senator, I would oppose government censorship and religious discrimination, protect peaceful assembly and the right to petition, and support fair access to public hearings. Freedom of speech and the press must include views we dislike, not merely those we approve. Government should protect our rights, not require agreement with those in power.

In light of recent Colorado legislation and US Supreme Court's rulings regarding our nation's historical tradition of firearms regulation, what steps would you take to protect the rights of the people while addressing gun violence?

I support the individual right to keep and bear arms for lawful purposes, including self-defense. I would oppose restrictions that violate the Second Amendment and work to repeal laws that unnecessarily burden responsible gun owners. My experience as a sheriff’s deputy informs my belief that public safety requires accountability for violent conduct, not treating every gun owner as a suspect. I support enforcing laws against violence and illegal trafficking, improving access to mental health care, and encouraging voluntary firearms training and secure storage. Restrictions directed at individuals must require specific evidence, due process, and prompt judicial review. Protecting innocent people and protecting constitutional rights should be complementary responsibilities.

There has been a rise in incidences of anti-Americanism and antisemitism in Colorado and across our nation. What do you view as the causes, and what should be done to address these issues?

I condemn antisemitism without qualification. I believe historical ignorance, conspiracy theories, and political tribalism fuel hatred and weaken respect for our country and one another. I support strengthening civics and honest history instruction, including Holocaust education, to deepen understanding of liberty and personal responsibility. Criminal threats, vandalism, and violence should be prosecuted consistently, with equal protection for Jewish communities and all others. Criticizing American government policy is not automatically anti-American; criticizing Israeli government policy is not automatically antisemitic. Patriotism means upholding constitutional principles and working to improve our republic, not demanding unquestioning loyalty to government.

If elected, what initiatives would you champion to improve Colorado's economy, including policies on water, energy, and other resources, and how would you make your office more fiscally responsible?

I would champion simpler taxes, fewer duplicative fees, and predictable permitting to support small businesses, agriculture, and local jobs. Protecting water rights and agricultural communities in the Arkansas Valley is a priority. I support conservation, infrastructure maintenance, and growth planning based on dependable water supplies. Energy policy should favor affordability, reliability, and responsible development rather than rigid mandates. Rural roads, utilities, and healthcare access must not be afterthoughts. I would scrutinize subsidies and require measurable results from state spending. In my own office, I would publish expenses, limit unnecessary travel and purchases, and use existing legislative resources efficiently. Fiscal responsibility begins with how I spend the public money entrusted to me.

If elected, how would you help improve the educational outcomes for Colorado's students, and what is your position on parental authority in K-12 education, including school choice and parental notification?

I would focus education on reading, writing, mathematics, science, history, civics, and practical skills such as financial literacy. I support clear academic standards, transparent results, and directing resources toward classrooms rather than unnecessary administration. Parents should have a meaningful voice in curriculum and the freedom to choose public, charter, private, or home education. I favor parental notification about significant educational, health, and safety matters, with protections for children facing abuse and respect for lawful confidentiality. Teachers should be supported as educators, not burdened with political agendas. My goal is capable, independent thinkers prepared for work, citizenship, and responsible adulthood, with education governed close to families and communities.

If elected, how will you seek to protect the lives of the most vulnerable in our community, including the unborn, victims of trafficking and abuse, senior citizens, and those experiencing mental illness?

I believe every human life has value, including the unborn. I oppose state or federal taxpayer funding for abortion and support voluntary community assistance for mothers, adoption, and families facing crisis. Protecting vulnerable people also means pursuing traffickers and abusers, improving victim access to safe shelter and legal assistance, and enforcing protections against elder abuse and financial exploitation. I would work to remove unnecessary barriers to mental health care and strengthen coordination among providers, crisis responders, and community organizations. Compassion requires practical help, respect for individual dignity, and accountability for those who exploit others, not simply another layer of bureaucracy.

What are your priorities for addressing crime in Colorado, including issues such as cybercrime and the slavery of human trafficking, and how do you view the role of state policy in addressing immigration-related challenges and coordination with federal authorities? Also, what is your opinion regarding sanctuary city (or county) policies?

As a former sheriff’s deputy, I would prioritize violent crime, human trafficking, online exploitation, and fraud. I support investigative training, digital forensics, and cooperation among local, state, and federal agencies, with safeguards for privacy and due process. Trafficking enforcement must pursue both sex and labor exploitation while helping victims reach safety. I support secure borders and a clearer lawful path to citizenship. I oppose sanctuary policies that obstruct lawful cooperation against violent offenders and traffickers, but immigration enforcement must not become an excuse for racial profiling or unconstitutional detention. Colorado should protect communities while keeping police accountable and ensuring victims and witnesses can seek help.

Do you believe that elections should be conducted differently in order to ensure integrity and confidence? Should people be required to show proof of citizenship in order to register to vote, and/or be required to show a Government-issued ID to cast their vote?

Yes. I support verified citizenship for voter registration and government-issued identification for voting. In The Sentinel Republic, I propose a free, secure National ID with biometric verification and privacy protections. I favor in-person voting, one week of early voting, and Election Day as a paid civic holiday. I oppose same-day registration. I would end routine mail-in ballots and drop boxes, retaining military and emergency overseas exceptions. Certified voting assistance teams would serve citizens physically unable to reach polling stations, verifying identity and maintaining strict ballot custody. Election integrity must include secure verification and practical access for eligible citizens. One citizen. One ID. One vote.

Many Christians are concerned about ideologies that place the state, the collective, or religious law above individual liberty and limited constitutional government. Do you believe socialism, communism, or political movements seeking to impose religious law — including Islamic Sharia law — are compatible with America's constitutional representative democracy? Why or why not?

I consider systems that place the state, a political party, or religious authorities above individual liberty incompatible with constitutional government. I oppose communist one-party rule and socialist policies that replace private property and individual choice with state control. I also oppose imposing Sharia or any other religious code above the Constitution. People must remain free to practice their faith, change beliefs, or follow no religion, while respecting the equal rights of others. Voluntary cooperation and charity are not the same as forced collectivism. Government should protect liberty, property, and equal justice, not dictate conscience or demand obedience to an ideology.