Larry G. Liston
Republican | Colorado
Candidate Profile
Verified Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Larry G. Liston
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Senate, Dist. 10
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO, B.S., 1975
Univ. of Colo at Colo Springs, Colo. Springs
WORK & MILITARY
Royal Bank of Canada, Vice President of Investments, 1977-2008
AFFILIATIONS
American Red Cross, Board member 2000-2004, Rotary Club of Colo. Springs
Active member 1986- present, Rotary International, Paul Harris Fellow
Boy Scouts of America, Achieved rank of Eagle Scout, Colorado Republican Party
Vice Chairman from 2001-04, Pikes Peak Firearms Coalitions, Board member 2014-present
Pikes Peak Hwy Commission, 1996-2000
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, 2005-12
State Representative, 2017-present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2018
100%
2020
87%
2019
86%, 82% (cum.)†
2019
61%
2020
|87%
2019
|86%, 82% (cum.)†
2019
|61%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2019
57%
2019
17%
2019
15%, 16% (cum.)†
2019
15%, 16% (cum.)†
2020
11%
2018
F
2019
0%, 0% (cum.)†
2019
|57%
2019
|17%
2019
|15%, 16% (cum.)†
2019
|15%, 16% (cum.)†
2020
|11%
2018
|F
2019
|0%, 0% (cum.)†
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
OTHER (4)
Colorado Chamber of Commerce
Colorado Medical Society PAC
Colorado State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Colorado
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
District Attorney Dan May
Sheriff Bill Elder
Senator Bob Gardner
Sen. Minority Leader Chris Holbert
State Rep. Terri Carver
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (21)
Bob Beauprez (2017)
Cory Gardner (2020)
Devin Nunes (2020)
Donald Trump (2020)
Grow Freedom Fund (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (13)
Amy Stephens (2019)
Bob Beauprez (2007)
Colorado Concern (2009)
Committee for the American Dream (2010)
Constitutional Colorado (2017)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Black Jack PAC (2018)
Colorado Voters for Animals (2019)
Joe Miklosi (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Incest and life of the mother should be the only exceptions. Some people would say rape, but Conception usually does not occur in rape cases, but it should be considered as well.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I would reduce many of the social welfare programs that have been enacted over the last 30 years. There is much duplication and even triplicating of state and federal welfare programs. I would also support de-funding of Planned Parenthood, no federal of state dollars for this entity.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The government should stay out of the church’s business and churches should stay out Of trying to run the government.. Church leaders should be allowed to speak their minds about public policy, just not from the pulpit.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I believe that businesses should be given a tax CREDIT for providing health insurance for Employees.. Also, people should be strongly encouraged to set up HSAs to provide for Their own medical needs. Last but not least, a certain portion of employees health insurance premiums should be tax deductible as well. I do NOT believe in universal Health care for all.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
IMMIGRATION
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Immigrants who have valid identification and that can be screened by our INS departments. I DO NOT support open borders or illegal immigration at all. Minors that are unaccompanied by parents should not be allowed in our country as well.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I have been a practicing Christian all my life and was raised in a Christian home. I consider Jesus Christ as my Lord and savior. I am an active member of the First Presbyterian Church Of Colorado Springs and give financially for its missions to succeed around the world.
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
As a State Representative in Colorado, I have a good conservative voting record. I am known as a Pro-Life, Pro-family and Pro-second Amendment Representative. People can check my voting record from 2005-12 and from 2017–present. I am proud of my endorsements and the groups that have supported me over the years.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have a PROVEN record of serving the constituents of my district for over 12 years. I have excellent experience in the private sector for over 33 years in the business world and over 12 years in the public sector.. I was ranking member of the business committee for 4 years and the Chairman for 2 years. I was also selected as “Legislator of the Year” in 2009 By the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce. Over the years, I have received many awards by various industry groups for my good work on behalf of the public that I serve.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
NO
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I have been a thoughtful and considerate leader for my District. I have live and worked with the citizens of my district. For over 50 years. The people of Senate 10 know me, they trust me and know that I am accessible to them. I listen to my Constituents and respond to their needs if at all possible. I respectfully ask for your vote for me as your senator from SD-10.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None, except that felons should not be allowed to possess firearms after they get out of prison.
iVoterGuide Notes:
Candidate notified iVoterGuide after survey deadline: "I wanted to clarify that felons, who are convicted of 'violent crimes' should not be able to possess firearms. White collar felons should have the opportunity to possess firearms."
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
1. Pro-business legislation that reduces regulatory burdens 2. Increased penalties for felons if they mis-use firearms 3. Support legislation that will help UCCS, which is in my district
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Unfortunately, there is still racism in our country. I do think that the government, particularly at the federal level has gone overboard in passing laws that instill racial divisions. We would be a better country if racial issues were settled more at the local level, rather than one size fits all.
