Your El Paso County ballot

Background & approach: “I am a lifelong El Paso resident and community activist. I have served in volunteer roles for the City of Colorado Springs, Academy School District 20, the Colorado Republican and Democratic parties and multiple Young Democrat organizations.”

Campaign priorities: “I would propose instead of cutting funding to these services we use the large reserves or the 'rainy day fund' to maintain the services the community uses and relies on the most.”

Policy focus: “I am especially passionate about community involvement and education. I believe that any but especially local government works best when the community is informed on how it works and is involved themselves.”

Background & approach: “My name is Ryan Graham, and I am a small business owner, real estate broker, former firefighter, and community leader who has called El Paso County home for more than two decades.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Campaign priorities: “As a commissioner, I will work to protect the conservative values that have made our county strong: individual liberty, personal responsibility, fiscal discipline, and limited government.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Policy focus: “I am passionate about protecting individual liberty, promoting transparency in government, ensuring responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars, supporting public safety, and preserving the quality of life that makes El Paso County a great place to live and raise a family.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Background & approach: “I have brought principled leadership as the Commissioner representing District 5 since June, 2025.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Campaign priorities: “As the current County Commissioner, I make principled decisions that advocate for limited government, keeping taxes low, and lowering cost of living.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Policy focus: “Good governance matters and I am passionate about policy work. Government must be limited, safeguarding individual freedoms and respecting private property rights while protecting taxpayers.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Background & approach: ““As a longtime El Paso County resident and property owner, I understand how much your property value matters - because it impacts your taxes.”

Policy focus: “I have a strong background in real estate financing, technical compliance with 30+ years of SBA lending and a earned an accounting degree.”

Background & approach: “It also means treating our deputies with respect by allowing them time with their families and time for their own mental health care after incidents that may effect them.”