Ava Flanell
Republican | Colorado
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
EDUCATION
Fordham University, New York, English & Communications, 2005-2008
WORK & MILITARY
New York Yankees, Legal & Finance Associate, 2009-2012
Elite Firearms & Training, Owner, 2013-2026
GF Media, Owner, 2017-2026
AFFILIATIONS
Colorado State Shooting Association, Vice President of Legislative Engagement, 2024-2026
Sunrise Republican Women, Member, 2025-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
House District 14, 2025-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
House District 14, 2026-2026
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (4)
*National Rifle Association NRA-PVF
Colorado State Shooting Association CSSA
El Paso County Young Republicans
Chainsaw Caucus PAC
OTHER (5)
Colorado Medical Society COMPAC
Colorado Chamber of Commerce
Colorado Fraternal Order of Police FOP
Colorado Association of Realtors
Colorado Jewish Action Alliance COJAA
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Sheriff Joe Roybel
Fraternal Order of Police
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate Q&A. Colorado Newsline. 11 Jun 2026.
Candidate completed Alliance Defending Freedom's 2026 Candidate Survey.
Candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer dollars should never be used to subsidize abortion providers. Americans should not be compelled to fund organizations whose practices conflict with their deeply held moral, ethical, or religious convictions. Instead, public funding should prioritize community health centers that provide comprehensive, life-affirming care.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I believe every human life has inherent value, including the unborn. I have deep compassion for women facing unplanned pregnancies and especially for victims of rape, but I don't believe the circumstances of conception change the value of the unborn child.
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Agree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Minimum wage is intended for entry-level jobs that help people gain experience and develop valuable skills. As workers build those skills, they become qualified for higher-paying positions and greater opportunities.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
Require public reporting of government spending, strengthen oversight of contracts and grants, and aggressively investigate waste, fraud, and abuse.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
It was never intended to require people of faith to leave their beliefs at the door when participating in public life or public service. Our nation's founding principles recognize that faith has long been a source of moral guidance, personal responsibility, and service to others. Religious liberty is a fundamental constitutional right, and people of faith should be free to express their beliefs without fear of government coercion or discrimination.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C most closely reflects my view. Medicare and Medicaid provide an essential safety net for seniors, low-income families, people with disabilities, and others unable to protect or provide for themselves. These programs should be preserved while preventing waste and abuse.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Israel is one of America’s strongest allies in the Middle East and a key partner in promoting regional security, combating terrorism, and protecting democratic values. A strong relationship strengthens American national security by providing valuable intelligence cooperation, military partnership, and stability in a strategically important region.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Strongly Agree
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Choose not to answer
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Neutral
Responsible adults should have the freedom to make personal choices, and the government’s role should be limited to preventing fraud, exploitation, illegal activity, and access by minors.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am ethnically Jewish, but I'm spiritually influenced by Christian teachings. My Jewish heritage and Christian values have shaped my understanding of family, community, and the importance of living with integrity. They remind me of the responsibility we have to care for others, stand for what is right, and contribute positively to the world around us.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
America should pursue an all-of-the-above approach that encourages innovation and allows the private sector to develop new technologies without unnecessary government mandates.
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?
Very Conservative
I believe in limited government, individual liberty, personal responsibility, strong families, and the importance of faith and community. I believe in free markets, fiscal responsibility, a strong national defense, secure borders, and protecting the constitutional rights and freedoms of all Americans. I support policies that empower individuals and families rather than expanding government dependence.
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
To protect law-abiding citizens, uphold the rule of law, and ensure justice is applied fairly and consistently. A strong justice system must hold offenders accountable for their actions, support victims, and provide appropriate consequences for those who break the law.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Agree
Parents remain the primary authority in guiding their children’s safety, values, and online experiences; however, Government and technology companies have a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation, abuse, and predatory behavior, including in online spaces.
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Strongly Agree
The United States Constitution and the laws of our nation must remain the sole foundation of our legal system. No religious or foreign legal code should replace or supersede the rights, freedoms, and equal protections guaranteed to every American under the Constitution.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I do not believe additional restrictions on law-abiding gun owners are the answer to improving public safety. The Second Amendment protects a fundamental constitutional right, and responsible Americans should not be penalized for the actions of criminals who disregard existing laws.
