Marty Neilson

Republican | Colorado

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Marty Neilson — U of Colorado Board of Regents, Dist. 2 (Colorado Republican Primary | June 30, 2026)
U of Colorado Board of Regents, Dist. 2 Colorado General | November 3, 2026
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Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

EDUCATION

University of Denver, Denver, BSBA/MBA, 1965-1965

WORK & MILITARY

Various, Controller/CFO

AFFILIATIONS

State and County Republican Leadership Roles, Allenspark Community Church, National Western Stock Show, Treasurer, Chairman, Board of Elders and Treasurer, Volunteer

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (15)

Donald Trump (2024)

Lauren Boebert (2024)

Save America (2024)

State Republican Party Organizations (2023)

Marshall Dawson (2022)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2007)

Republican Womens Organizations (2007)

State Republican Party Organizations (2006)


OTHER INFORMATION

Candidate Q&A. Daily Camera. 15 Jun 2026.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Strongly Agree

What role should the school serve in helping a student with an unwanted or crisis pregnancy?

none


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

Strongly Disagree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

The Ten Commandments should be displayed in public school buildings or court houses.

Neutral

At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.

Agree


NATIONAL SECURITY

I support boycott, divestment, and/or sanctions (BDS) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.

Disagree

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Agree


EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree

I support taxpayer funding of public education from Pre-K through college.

Disagree

Abortion and gender-affirming providers, including Planned Parenthood, should be a resource for instruction or services in the school.

Strongly Disagree

Please list in order the following priorities in relation to the role of a K-12 public school (omitting any that do not apply): American History, Art & Music, Civics, Critical Race Theory, Foreign Language, Gender Identity, Information Technology, Language Arts, Mathematics, Personal Finances, Physical Fitness, Political Activism, Science, Sexuality, Social Emotional Learning, Vocational Learning

American History, Civics, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Vocational Learning, Physical Fitness, Foreign Language, Information Technology, Personal Finances, Art & Music

Which should students have: equity of outcomes or equality of opportunities?

Equality of opportunities


VALUES

Children have the right to be protected from sexual grooming including drag shows, explicit materials in schools and libraries, and other public venues.

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.

Strongly Agree

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

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian. I have accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. I believe the Ten Commandments set an excellent example to live one's life. I also like the Golden Rule. I try to live a moral life and I abhor foul language and blasphemous speech.

If you support the teaching of Sex Ed, please answer the following question: Sexual education should include these topics (list all that apply and add your own, if needed) -- abortion methods and side effects; abstinence; consent; contraceptive methods; human anatomy/the reproductive system; physical and emotional health outcomes; sex acts and pleasures of sex; sexual orientation and gender identity; stages of pregnancy and fetal development

Did not answer


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

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


ABOUT YOU

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No

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


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Criminals should not have guns.

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