2024 Primary Election
REPUBLICAN
STATE REPRESENTATIVE HD20 CANDIDATES
HD20 Republican Primary Candidates
Listed in Ballot Order
THE TOPICS
& QUESTIONS
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Candidate Information
House District:
Campaign Website URL:
Email Address:
Occupation/Vocation:
Military Background (if any):
Years Resident of El Paso County/District Represented:
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?
JASON LUPO
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Candidate Information
House District: 20
Campaign Website URL: www.LupoForColorado.com
Email Address: Jason@LupoForColorado.com
Occupation/Vocation: Coach/Small Business Owner
Years Resident of El Paso County/District Represented: 14 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?
As a lifelong youth development leader, small business owner, and Conservative Constitutional Warrior, I am dedicated to fighting for our youth and families across Colorado. I promise that every vote I cast will be for constitutional rights, tax cuts and restoring the traditional family unit and against unconstitutional and expensive bills that reduce Coloradans TABOR refunds and increase fees.
I am a business owner, my experience as the owner of Full Armour Swim and Sports Teams along with many other businesses gives me the unique opportunity to speak on topics relating to our local economy and employer/employee issues, as well as the impact of bills on the ability to maintain a free market economy.
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)?
To be concise all these issues can be wrapped up into one word integrity. A lack of integrity within government has led to the acceptance of immorality and has shifted the separation of powers to centralized government. We have seen an unconstitutional shift of power with Governors and Presidents leading by Executive order.
Thus allowing for a strengthening of the Executive branch of government. The lack of integrity amongst both elected and appointed officials has led to these issues.
This lack of integrity has led to our legislative and executive bodies subverting the voters by calling a special session to pass laws voted down by voters. TABOR and the Sunshine law should be protected at all costs.
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?
One of the biggest hinderances of first amendment rights in Colorado is Colorado’s Public Accommodation Laws limiting Christian business owners right to exercising their beliefs, claiming that one man’s belief (specifically Christians and Jews) is inferior to another’s radical beliefs.
This state although claims that “creed” is a protected discriminatory class, has continually discriminated against classes of people whom they see as inferior.
The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion agenda is anything but inclusive and has forced its way into businesses, organizations and our classrooms with the sole purpose of limiting speech.
The first amendment makes really clear that “NO LAW” shall be made to limit the establishment of religion, and our legislature has failed numerous times at upholding that right.
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”)?
I am solidly against any legislation putting restrictions on the purchase or ownership of guns and ammunition. This includes unconstitutional bans, insurance requirements and gun free zones. I also stand firm against increasing the age of purchase and the tracking of purchases and creation of databases.
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?
This stems from our K-12 education and higher education systems, rewriting American beliefs and Traditional Family Values. Funding of schools promoting Anti-Semitism and Anti Americanism should be removed until curriculum promoting radical ideologies is removed.
History has shown that cultural change can be achieved through the brainwashing of our youth, and that is what they are attempting to achieve. A God-less, woke, radical culture that promotes sin, universalism, and cultural relativism.
These issues however have made it’s way into other sects of Society usurping our Right of Conscience, which will lead to forcing doctors to perform abortions and gender reassignment procedures on youth, and pastors being imprisoned for teaching the tenants of their faith.
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?
One of the most critical issues affecting our economy is rising employment cost which has already led to business shuttering. This growing cost will lead to a reduction in the amount of jobs available to entry workers.
We must be conscious of the growing concerns regarding water availability in this State and need to fight against the sale of our resources to other States. Colorado Residents should always be first priority. This combined with the increased demand of providing for illegal immigrants contributes to reduced supply.
We must end irrational and unscientific arguments that lead to regulations in the energy and manufacturing sector in the name of protecting the environment, which only limit producing cost- effective energy resources and GDP.
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.?
If we remove radical ideology and societal teaching from curriculum and refocus our attention on actual educational outcomes, I think districts would be shocked to see the improvement of outcomes.
We cannot legislate equality of outcomes, but you can legislate equality of opportunity. The legislature has consistently attempted to legislate based on outcomes. Pieces of legislation such as No Child Left Behind and Common Core State Standards Initiative have only reduced the effectiveness of education and reduced the standard of education.
Parents should always reserve the right to raise their children how they see fit and in their values and beliefs, and the State should not infringe on such right including Gender ideology and school choice.
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 100% Pro-life from conception to natural death. All life is to be protected, we must do more to end trafficking that is occurring in and through our state, and we must further the punishment of abusers and those soliciting and purchasing trafficked children and adults.
Our state is one of the most lenient state when it comes to crimes against children. Colorado ranks as the 40th state in prevalence of elder abuse and is due in part to the lack of protections.
We cannot sit idly by as pornography enters our schools, abusers get off with probation and trafficking is ignored while it is occurring in our own city. We must be tough on crime, and we have failed.
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?
Colorado is now the 4th worst state for Crime in the country. The solution to this problem must be multifaceted. Law enforcement personnel must be supported and protected, the prison system must be expanded as this is being used as an excuse not to incarcerate and our District Attorneys must be pressured to prosecute violent crimes.
Leniency in prosecution and leniency of punishment has led to the spark in rising crimes. We are a state where the criminals know that if they get caught the punishment is minor, and the punishment is far inferior to the benefits of committing such crime.
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?
Illegal immigration is perhaps the largest threat to our National Security, State Economy and our citizens. Colorado must end its sanctuary state status and end financial support and housing for illegals at the cost of Coloradans. Colorado should work with ICE to deport violent criminals and work with Federal Bureaus to remove terrorist sleeper cells that are in existence throughout the state.
Citizens of the state should always be top priority. Cost of living continues to skyrocket, taxes and fees are added every legislative session, all the while growing the State’s budget to support immigrants and social services.
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?
Elections should be limited to Colorado citizens who show a valid proof of identification and citizenship. Elections should take place on a single day, rather than opening the door for the impropriety that exists when mailing ballots to every voter. Voter rolls must be examined thoroughly and cross-checked with the County Coroner’s office and Public Health office to ensure that those individuals who are deceased are removed from the rolls. Our Election officials must also improve the process of ensuring that ballots are not issued to those residents who have moved. The evidence is overwhelming that our voter rolls are inaccurate, and the current system of mail ballots leaves far too much opportunity for criminal election interference.
JARVIS CALDWELL
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Candidate Information
House District: 20
Campaign Website URL: www.JarvisCaldwell.com
Email Address: ElectJarvisCaldwell@gmail.com
Occupation/Vocation: Nonprofit Executive Director
Military Background (if any): Veteran, U.S. Air Force, 10 years active
Years Resident of El Paso County/District Represented: 5 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?
As Christians, we must always remember our rights are God-given, not government-granted. We need to restore Faith at our Capitol. As a father of two boys and charter school vice chairman, school choice and parental rights are a priority at a time they’re both under attack at the state level. As a former USAF JAG Corps member, law and order is a priority given our state ranks in the top 3 unsafest states nationally. The two years I spent working as the Colorado House Republicans’ communications director at the Capitol (2022- 2023) gave me a unique insight into the current issues HD20 is facing and the experience in knowing how to combat the radical agenda of the progressive leftists.
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 staunch supporter of both TABOR and government transparency laws. TABOR keeps a check on government growth and returns to us what we overpaid. It’s not a slush fund for more government pet projects. Regarding transparency, government officials work for We the People and should be held accountable for their actions, whether it be morally, ethically, or legally. Any elected official violating this oath is bringing distrust and disgrace to those they represent. As the former House GOP communications director, I strongly emphasized with our elected Republicans to be active in transparency with their constituents via social media, newsletters, town halls, op-eds, phone calls, and any other method. I will do the same as your representative.
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?
The government has shown, especially during COVID, that it will infringe on our 1st Amendment rights in the name of “safety.” As was the case then, I will be an outspoken advocate to educate the House that our rights to freedom of religion, speech, assembly, and redress are not granted by the government, but rather a God-given right we are born with. Currently, at the Capitol, there is a trend by the Majority of silencing our elected officials. Our constitutionally elected officials represent us, and they should not be silenced in their representation of us. HD20 residents deserve a representative who will speak for them honestly even when it hurts the sensitive feelings of the Majority. I’ll do that.
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”)?
It is my opinion the 2nd Amendment is the most important of all our rights because it protects and ensures all of our other rights. It’s what makes us citizens, not subjects. That right to keep and bear arms is under attack like never before at the state level. When I worked at the Capitol in 2023, it was the biggest attack ever on our 2A rights in Colorado. 2024 was even worse. I’m a veteran of the Afghanistan war where I carried an M-16. At home here in the USA, I defend myself, my wife, our children, and property with every type of firearm you can think of. I do not and will not ever support gun control.
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?
What we are seeing unfortunately is what happens when a society loses its sense of faith, community, and purpose. Those voids were once predominantly filled with local community institutions, mainly our churches. Now, it’s largely Universities. The anti-Americanism and anti- Semitism this country is facing right now is because young people have lost sight of a higher power/purpose and replaced it with the religion of [enter new trending issue]. It is on us as parents, Christians, community leaders, and others to show our youth that there is a higher purpose in life that fills the void they feel is empty. Personally, as a follower of Jesus Christ, His teachings are what I instill in my two young sons.
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?
First, we are taxed, fee’d, and regulated to death. It has driven up costs in literally every aspect of our lives. I’m endorsed by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce due to my position in fighting against such new taxes, fees, and regulations. Given the Republicans are a super-minority, the best way to get many of these things changed is through statewide ballot initiatives. There are upcoming initiatives I support, such as capping and cutting property taxes. I will work to pass Senior Property Tax Exemption Portability so our HD20 senior citizens can take their tax exemption status with them if they move houses. For water, energy, and other resources, it’s primarily an overburdensome of regulations that are affecting prices.
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.?
School Choice is essential to my platform. Giving our children options to attend a school that best fits their needs is crucial. Charters, private schools, and homeschooling are important aspects of our education system that are constantly under attack, yet they often outperform district-run public schools. Parental Rights are also imperative to my platform. As a father and charter school board member, I recently testified before the House Education Committee against HB1039, the radical “Non-legal Name Change” bill. This bill is a direct assault on the rights of parents to be involved in decisions affecting their children and places the government between parents, their children, and schools. I have and continue to fight for our children and parents.
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 staunchly pro-Life. Every baby in the womb is a life with potential, not a potential life. We are each made perfectly in His image. I worked for our former representative in 2022 when the most egregious abortion bill in the nation was passed. Our Republicans set a record for filibustering the anti-life legislation for 24 hours straight. I’ll fight with just as much passion to protect our unborn. The criminal sentencing minimums need to be raised so that traffickers can be locked away for as long as possible and never harm anyone again. As a law & order representative, I’m in favor of increasing criminal penalties on those who harm children, seniors, and those with 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?
Crime is at crisis levels in Colorado. We need to start putting the needs of victims over the wants of criminals. I have 5 years of criminal justice experience in prosecuting criminals while in the Air Force. I know our local District Attorney Michael Allen and have made it clear that I want to work with him on addressing the fentanyl crisis, increasing criminal penalties for certain crimes, and fighting any soft- on-crime policies put forward. I strongly support the upcoming ballot initiative “Truth in Sentencing” which requires violent criminals to do at least 75-85% of their sentences. Right now, they’re only doing on average 43% and then re-offending after released when they still should have been in prison.
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?
The illegal alien crisis in Colorado is directly attributable to Democrats’ sanctuary state/city policies. Not only has it taken tax money meant to fund our police, fire, and roads, but we have lost Coloradan lives due to crimes committed by illegals. We must end our Sanctuary Status, deport illegals, and stop incentivizing them to come here illegally. There’s a right way and a wrong way to immigrate. State House Republicans attempted to repeal our sanctuary status this year but failed. We have to pressure our local officials like commissioners, mayors, and city council to not use any of our local tax dollars on this issue. HD20 residents shouldn’t suffer and pay for terrible Denver and Boulder Democrat policies.
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?
You should have to show an ID and prove you’re legally allowed to vote when you vote. I’m not in favor of universal mail-in balloting because there’s no way to know for sure who completes/drops off the ballot, and there are times when ballots get delivered to people they don’t belong to. In states like Florida, if you want to vote by mail, you need to submit for an absentee ballot and give a reason, such as military status or disability. With reasonable early voting available, there’s no reason someone can’t find the time to vote within a couple of weeks of election day at a polling station where they’ll have to show their ID and prove who they are.
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