2026 Primary Election
DEMOCRATIC
STATE REPRESENTATIVE HD14 CANDIDATES
HD14 Democratic 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:
Priorities, Vision, and Experience
What priorities and vision do you have for the elected office that you seek, and how would your personal and professional experience contribute to that?
Accountability
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 & transparency as they relate to the position you are seeking?
1st Amendment
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?
2nd Amendment
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?
Anti-Americanism and Antisemitism
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?
Economy and Resources
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?
Education
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?
Protecting the Vulnerable
If elected, how would you seek to protect the lives of the most vulnerable in Colorado, from pre-born babies to elderly citizens, and others at risk?
Public Safety and Rule of Law
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?
Election Integrity
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?
Constitutional Compatibility
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?
THOMAS CAREY
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survey question and reply
Candidate Information
House District:
Campaign Website URL:
Email Address:
Occupation/Vocation:
Military Background (if any):
Years Resident of El Paso County/District Represented:
Priorities, Vision, and Experience
What priorities and vision do you have for the elected office that you seek, and how would your personal and professional experience contribute to that?
1
Accountability
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 & transparency as they relate to the position you are seeking?
2
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?
3
2nd Amendment
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?
4
Anti-Americanism and Antisemitism
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?
5
Economy and Resources
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?
6
Education
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?
7
Protecting the Vulnerable
If elected, how would you seek to protect the lives of the most vulnerable in Colorado, from pre-born babies to elderly citizens, and others at risk?
8
Public Safety and Rule of Law
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?
9
Election Integrity
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?
10
Constitutional Compatibility
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?
11
MARY COLEMAN
Candidate Information
House District: 20
Campaign Website: www.MaryColeman719.wixsite.com
Email Address: MaryColemanForD11@gmail.com
ARIK DOUGHERTY
Candidate Information
House District: 20
Campaign Website URL: www.ArikForColorado.com
Email Address: Arik@arikforcolorado.com
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Biblical worldview
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Vote your values
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Electing righteous leaders
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