2024 General Election
EL PASO COUNTY
STATE SENATE SD10
CANDIDATES
EPC SD10 General Election Candidates
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THE TOPICS
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Candidate Information
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Your Experience, Priorities, and Vision
What experience (personal, professional, other), priorities, and vision do you have for the elected office that you seek that will benefit your constituency?
Ethics and Accountability
1st Amendment
2nd Amendment
What is your position on gun legislation regarding topics such as mandatory gun insurance, an increased minimum age to purchase a gun, so-called “assault weapons” bans, and creating various new “sensitive spaces” (additional “gun-free zones”)?
Anti-Americanism and Anti-Semitism
Over the past year there has been a sharp rise in the expression of anti-Americanism and anti-Semitism both across our nation and in Colorado, especially among youth. What do you view as the cause(s) of these sociopolitical issues, and what if anything should be done to address them?
The Economy and Resources
As an elected official, what initiatives would you champion to improve the local economy, and what are your priorities for addressing policies on water, energy, and other resources?
Education
If elected, what would you do to help improve the educational outcomes for students in our area? What is your position on parental authority in K-12 education, including school choice, parental notifications, etc.?
Protecting the Vulnerable
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?
Crime
What are your thoughts about crime in Colorado and our community? If elected, how will you work to reduce the impact of crime on your constituents?
Immigration
Do you believe that illegal entries into the U.S. have led to problems for our region? If so, what would you do if elected to improve the situation? Also, what is your view of sanctuary cities/counties?
Election Security and Confidence
Do you believe that elections in Colorado should be conducted differently? (For example, should people be required to show proof of citizenship and residency for registering to vote in Colorado, and should Government-issued identification be required to vote?) If elected, what specifically will you do to help improve Coloradans’ confidence in our elections?
RYAN HOWARD LUCAS
Democratic Candidate Information
LARRY LISTON
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Repubilican Candidate Information
Senate District: 10
Campaign Website URL: www.FriendsOfLarryListon.com
Email Address: Larry.Liston.Senate@coleg.gov
Occupation/Vocation: Retired Investment Professional
Years Resident of El Paso County/District Represented: 57 years
Your Experience, Priorities, and Vision
What experience (personal, professional, other), priorities, and vision do you have for the elected office that you seek that will benefit your constituency?
I bring 31 years of business experience in business and finance here in Colorado. I have been in the State House for 12 years and the Senate for 4 years. I have a wealth of experience in the CO. Legislature as the ranking member of the business committee and sit on the appropriations committee as well as the Veterans Committee.
Ethics and Accountability
What are your beliefs on ethics, accountability, and transparency in government as they relate to the position that you are seeking? Also, what is your position on accountability measures voted into law by Colorado’s electorate, such as the Colorado Sunshine Law and the Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR)?
I am a strong supporter of TABOR and have voted consistently to uphold its principles. People in my Senate district know me well as I have been very accessible and open to their views and opinions. We may not agree on everything, but people KNOW me, they TRUST me and consistently have voted for me SEVEN times over the years.
1st Amendment
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?
Being an elected official in the legislature, I have always encouraged my constituents to call me anytime on my personal phone or email me as well. I have an open door policy an have always advocated for my constituents.
2nd Amendment
What is your position on gun legislation regarding topics such as mandatory gun insurance, an increased minimum age to purchase a gun, so-called “assault weapons” bans, and creating various new “sensitive spaces” (additional “gun-free zones”)?
As a LIFE member of the NRA and an active member of the PPFC here in Colorado Springs, I am very proud of my strong support for our 2nd amendment rights. Since 2006, I have always bee endorsed by the NRA and this year, I was endorsed again with an A+ rating by the NRA. My support for our rights is unmatched by anyone.!!!!!!
Anti-Americanism and Anti-Semitism
Over the past year there has been a sharp rise in the expression of anti-Americanism and anti-Semitism both across our nation and in Colorado, especially among youth. What do you view as the cause(s) of these sociopolitical issues, and what if anything should be done to address them?
There is no doubt that younger people have lost confidence in our country and some actually greatly dislike America, which deeply saddens me. I think much of this can be attributed to our public school system and the lack of education about our country and the principles that we were founded on: Life, Liberty and personal responsibility. I strongly support home schooling, Charter schools and school choice.
The Economy and Resources
As an elected official, what initiatives would you champion to improve the local economy, and what are your priorities for addressing policies on water, energy, and other resources?
1: support TABOR 2: work to keep taxes low 3: revamp our property tax system 4: as to water, increase our reservoir capacity 5: continue my longstanding support for the O&G industry 6: I am actively working to introduce nuclear energy to Colorado
Education
If elected, what would you do to help improve the educational outcomes for students in our area? What is your position on parental authority in K-12 education, including school choice, parental notifications, etc.?
I strongly support parental involvement in our educational system. Parental notification is essential and I have always voted for it in my tenure. As I mentioned earlier, I am a strong advocate for school choice, home schooling and Charter schools.
Protecting the Vulnerable
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 am a pro-Life legislator and my record proves it. I also have a proven voting record of dealing harshly with human trafficking . As a senior myself, I have voted to improve and modernize the Senior/Veterans Homestead exemption program. In fact, I lead the effort in 2022 and 2023.
Crime
What are your thoughts about crime in Colorado and our community? If elected, how will you work to reduce the impact of crime on your constituents?
I am a tough on crime legislator!!! I believe in giving certain offenders a second chance, but hardened and habitual criminals should be dealt with severely. My record on crime speaks for itself as I have bee endorsed in 2016, 18, 2020 and again this year by the Fraternal Order of Police for my support of the men and women in Blue!!!!
Immigration
Do you believe that illegal entries into the U.S. have led to problems for our region? If so, what would you do if elected to improve the situation? Also, what is your view of sanctuary cities/counties?
Yes, I do believe that some of our crime is due to our lax border policy. I strongly believe that we need to protect our borders and build a wall along our southern border. I strongly oppose “catch and release “ policies and illegal entry into our country is wrong! It is illegal and NO other country in the world would tolerate what we allow in this country. I do not and have never favored so called sanctuary cities, just look at what it has done to Denver!!!
Election Security and Confidence
Do you believe that elections in Colorado should be conducted differently? (For example, should people be required to show proof of citizenship and residency for registering to vote in Colorado, and should Government-issued identification be required to vote?) If elected, what specifically will you do to help improve Coloradans’ confidence in our elections?
`Yes, we should go back to voting on Election Day with certain provisions for some early voting, such health reasons or being out of town. I do not like mail in ballots; I want voting to be a matter of conviction, not a matter of convenience. I also support voter Identification; you can’t do much of anything these days without legitimate ID. You shouldn’t be able to vote without an ID.
JOHN HJERSMAN
Candidate Information
Senate District: 10
Campaign Website URL: None Found
Email Address: Jchejersman@gmail.com
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