Joseph Shelton
Democrat | Colorado
Candidate Profile*
Liberal
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Joseph Shelton
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Board of Educ., Dist. 5
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Candidate did not provide
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Colorado State Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Council, Council Member, Inside Out Youth Services
Volunteer and Event Organizer, El Paso County Democratic Party, Committee Member
United Court of the Pikes Peak Empire, President of the Board of Advisors, Educating Children of Color Inc.
Committee Member, Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Educaiton, Committee Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education, 2019 & 2021
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (4)
Working Families Party
American Youth for Climate Action
Michael Bennet
Colorado Working Families Party
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (10)
Kolten Montgomery
Mischa Smith
Alvin Sexton
Gavin Rainey
Dr. Michael Thomas
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2019)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Randi McCallian (2019)
OTHER INFORMATION
Shelton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022.
QUESTIONNAIRE*
*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not be a resource for instruction or services in the school.
Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not be a resource for instruction or services in the school.
Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
There are no circumstances in which an abortion should be banned. A woman's body is her choice and if she chooses to get an abortion, I am in no place to control her and tell her no.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
There are no circumstances in which an abortion should be banned. A woman's body is her choice and if she chooses to get an abortion, I am in no place to control her and tell her no.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Agree
What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?
Every student should be able to attain a strong and honest education no matter their income. The government should cover all public education costs and support every aspect of the education system.
What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?
Every student should be able to attain a strong and honest education no matter their income. The government should cover all public education costs and support every aspect of the education system.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
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 Disagree
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 Disagree
The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in public school buildings or court houses.
Strongly Disagree
The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in public school buildings or court houses.
Strongly Disagree
At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.
Agree
At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.
Agree
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Disagree
EDUCATION
Every state should mandate K-12 standardized tests and the use of teaching software which aligns with Common Core standards.
Disagree
Every state should mandate K-12 standardized tests and the use of teaching software which aligns with Common Core standards.
Disagree
Parents are the ultimate authority in their child’s education and should be able to freely pursue whatever educational options they deem best for their child.
Neutral
Parents are the ultimate authority in their child’s education and should be able to freely pursue whatever educational options they deem best for their child.
Neutral
Before students are taught courses such as Comprehensive Sex Ed (CSE) or Social Emotional Learning (SEL), they must opt-in with written parental permission.
Disagree
Before students are taught courses such as Comprehensive Sex Ed (CSE) or Social Emotional Learning (SEL), they must opt-in with written parental permission.
Disagree
I support the teaching of curricula (such as the 1619 Project, No Place for Hate, Second Step, etc.) that emphasizes slavery and racism as the foundation of American history.
Agree
I support the teaching of curricula (such as the 1619 Project, No Place for Hate, Second Step, etc.) that emphasizes slavery and racism as the foundation of American history.
Agree
The loss of local control in education is too high a price to pay in exchange for federal dollars.
Disagree
The loss of local control in education is too high a price to pay in exchange for federal dollars.
Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
Disagree
I support allowing public high school students to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.
Agree
I support allowing public high school students to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.
Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I identify as agnostic which means I believe how I choose to believe. I believe their is some higher power that makes things work and run but I do not believe that there is a heaven or hell or that when we die we have to present ourselves to walk into heaven.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I identify as agnostic which means I believe how I choose to believe. I believe their is some higher power that makes things work and run but I do not believe that there is a heaven or hell or that when we die we have to present ourselves to walk into heaven.
No healthcare diagnosis or treatment, whether mental, reproductive, or otherwise, should be given to a child without first receiving written consent from the parent.
Disagree
No healthcare diagnosis or treatment, whether mental, reproductive, or otherwise, should be given to a child without first receiving written consent from the parent.
Disagree
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Liberal
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Liberal
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://www.csbj.com/news/board-of-education-candidates-clear-financial-hurdles-for-new-teachers/article_ad31caca-1da7-11ed-a8b0-7bc8367998c2.html https://sentinelcolorado.com/news/state-and-region/high-stakes-national-controversies-shaping-colorado-state-ed-board-election/ https://www.fox21news.com/news/rally-for-safety-in-schools-to-be-held-at-city-hall/ https://www.csindy.com/news/jorgenson-loma-face-backlash-calls-for-reprimand/article_d17b88ee-95a3-11ec-ae84-9fab3a815064.html https://www.koaa.com/news/covering-colorado/d11-students-plan-protest-after-board-members-controversial-post
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://www.csbj.com/news/board-of-education-candidates-clear-financial-hurdles-for-new-teachers/article_ad31caca-1da7-11ed-a8b0-7bc8367998c2.html https://sentinelcolorado.com/news/state-and-region/high-stakes-national-controversies-shaping-colorado-state-ed-board-election/ https://www.fox21news.com/news/rally-for-safety-in-schools-to-be-held-at-city-hall/ https://www.csindy.com/news/jorgenson-loma-face-backlash-calls-for-reprimand/article_d17b88ee-95a3-11ec-ae84-9fab3a815064.html https://www.koaa.com/news/covering-colorado/d11-students-plan-protest-after-board-members-controversial-post
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
What books have had the most profound impact on your view of life?
I think I would have to go with Michelle Obama's 'Becoming'. The story behind Michelle Obama and becoming who she really is inspires me to stand for myself and speak out for myself.
What books have had the most profound impact on your view of life?
I think I would have to go with Michelle Obama's 'Becoming'. The story behind Michelle Obama and becoming who she really is inspires me to stand for myself and speak out for myself.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
No
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
No
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2016 Democratic Primary 2016 General Election 2018 Democratic Primary 2018 General Election 2020 Democratic Primary 2020 General Election
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2016 Democratic Primary 2016 General Election 2018 Democratic Primary 2018 General Election 2020 Democratic Primary 2020 General Election
2ND AMENDMENT
Teachers who are licensed to carry should be allowed to carry guns at school.
Strongly Disagree
Teachers who are licensed to carry should be allowed to carry guns at school.
Strongly Disagree
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Do you support mandatory vaccinations for children attending public school?
No. It should be a family/student's choice.
Do you support mandatory vaccinations for children attending public school?
No. It should be a family/student's choice.
I support mask mandates.
Neutral
I support mask mandates.
Neutral
