Alexis Marsh-Holschen

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Alexis Marsh-Holschen

Nonpartisan

Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education District 5

Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

1

Predecessor

Laura P. Mitchell

Report an officeholder change

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 7, 2023

Education

Bachelor's

Metropolitan State University of Denver, 2010

Personal

Birthplace

Boulder, Colo.

Profession

Government relations

Contact

Campaign website

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Alexis Marsh-Holschen is a member of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools school board in Colorado, representing District 5. She assumed office on December 6, 2023. Her current term ends in 2027.

Marsh-Holschen ran for election to the Adams 12 Five Star Schools school board to represent District 5 in Colorado. She won in the general election on November 7, 2023.

Marsh-Holschen completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Alexis Marsh-Holschen was born in Boulder, Colorado. She earned a bachelor's degree from the Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2010. Her career experience includes working in government relations.

Elections

2023

See also: Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Colorado, elections (2023)

General election

General election for Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education District 5

Alexis Marsh-Holschen defeated Ben Helgeson in the general election for Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education District 5 on November 7, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Alexis Marsh-Holschen (Nonpartisan)	57.6	28,754
		Ben Helgeson (Nonpartisan)	42.4	21,142

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 49,896
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Endorsements

Marsh-Holschen received the following endorsements.

• U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse (D)
• Adams Sch. Brd Memb. Lori Goldstein (D)
• Adams Cnty. Commissioner Eva Henry (D)
• Broomfield City Cncl. Memb. James Marsh Holschen
• Julie Mullica (D) - Adams Cnty. Commission cand.
• Frmr. state Rep. Judith Anne Solano (D)
• Broomfield County, Colo., Democratic Party
• Colorado Education Association
• Adams Educators for Public Education
• Everytown for Gun Safety
• John Alge - Colo. House Dist. 31 Dem. Vice Chair

Pledges

Marsh-Holschen signed the following pledges.

• Everytown for Gun Safety

Campaign themes

2023

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Alexis Marsh-Holschen completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Marsh-Holschen's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

First and foremost I am a proud Adams 12 graduate. I am also a mother of (soon to be) two Adams 12 students. My daughter is in 2nd grade at Mountain View Elementary. Her teacher, Mrs. Bell, was also my 1st grade teacher!

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Ensure that all Adams 12 schools are safe and secure learning environments for students and staff.
• Hire and retain world-class educators and strengthen the positive relationships between parents and educators to create great learning outcomes for kids.
• Expand access to career and technical education and STEM throughout the district, broaden college pathways, and increase the number of career-ready graduates.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Public education is the greatest tool for social mobilization, but only when communities are fully invested, teachers are funded and supported, and students are safe to learn. These are the issues which need to be addressed in
every school.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

West Wing and All's Fair in Love War and Running for President

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

First and foremost someone who hold this office needs to be a good listener, there is going to be conflicting issues and one needs to allow someone to be heard. Another attribute I have is collaboration bringing groups together.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To be accountable and accessible to those who elected you.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Make the world better then I came into it.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

My earliest was a campaign event with Congresswoman Pat Schroeder, I attended with my mom and dad educators for Pat.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Cashier at Linens and Things

What is your favorite book? Why?

This is how it Always is. It is a perfect telling of the beautiful and complicated ways of raising a family.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Harry Potter

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Paw Patrol theme song on a count of having a four year old :)

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

When I was a baby I contracted Meningitis having seizures for years, I ended up in Special Education this both became a struggle for me as well as giving me a great understanding for what is needed for this position.

What is the primary job of a school board member in your view?

First and foremost, the board needs to be accessible and transparent. In our current political environment, there is a lot of fear, and as we continue to emerge from the COVID era, there is a lot of anger. Those issues need to be
met with a board who listens, engaging with each of these stakeholders regularly will be a priority. However, the shape that engagement takes depends largely on the unique needs of each group.

Who are your constituents?

Taxpayers in Adams 12 school district and the students

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Other survey responses

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• League of Women Voters
• Adams 12 Five Star Schools

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