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Austin O'Connell
Austin O'Connell (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Colorado's 3rd Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on June 25, 2024.
O'Connell completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Austin O'Connell's career experience includes working as a teacher. He earned a bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University in 2012 and a graduate degree from the University of Denver in 2013.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Colorado's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024
Colorado's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Republican primary)
Colorado's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Colorado District 3
Jeff Hurd defeated Adam Frisch, James Wiley, and Adam Withrow in the general election for U.S. House Colorado District 3 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jeff Hurd (R) | 50.8 | 201,951 |
 | Adam Frisch (D) | 45.8 | 182,147 | |
 | James Wiley (L)  | 2.7 | 10,734 | |
 | Adam Withrow (Unity Party) | 0.7 | 2,721 | |
| Total votes: 397,553 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Frank Hernandez (Unaffiliated)
- Gary Swing (Unity Party)
- Mark Elworth Jr. (L)
- David Whitley (L)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 3
Adam Frisch advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 3 on June 25, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Adam Frisch | 100.0 | 51,719 |
| Total votes: 51,719 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Anna Stout (D)
- Debby Burnett (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 3
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 3 on June 25, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeff Hurd | 41.2 | 36,505 |
 | Ron Hanks | 28.5 | 25,211 | |
 | Stephen Varela | 9.8 | 8,638 | |
 | Lew Webb | 8.0 | 7,094 | |
 | Curtis McCrackin | 6.5 | 5,772 | |
 | Russ Andrews | 6.0 | 5,304 | |
| Total votes: 88,524 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Austin O'Connell (R)
- Jason Bias (R)
- Joe Granado (R)
- Robin Heid (R)
- David Karpas (R)
- Kimberly Swearingen (R)
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for O'Connell in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Austin O'Connell completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by O'Connell's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- As a candidate for Congress, I proudly embrace the MAGA movement and the positive impact of Donald Trump's leadership on our nation. His commitment to putting America first revitalized our manufacturing sector, renegotiated trade deals to benefit American workers, and strengthened national security. I Support President Trump's initiative to build a border wall and secure our nation's borders. As a Congressperson, I am committed to upholding the principles of the MAGA movement, championing policies that promote economic prosperity, national security, and American exceptionalism. With the spirit of unity and optimism inspired by President Trump, we will continue to Make America Great Again for future generations.
- No Income Tax. Income taxes significantly burden individuals and businesses, stifling economic growth and innovation. High tax rates discourage entrepreneurship, investment, and job creation, hindering the nation's economic potential. Moreover, the tax code's complexity necessitates substantial resources for compliance, diverting time and money away from productive activities. The absurdity of funding foreign wars, such as in Ukraine, through income taxes highlights the need for a paradigm shift in fiscal policy. Eliminating income taxes in the United States is economically beneficial and morally imperative. The nation can foster a more prosperous nation by reducing government spending and exploring alternative revenue sources.
- My vision for education reform prioritizes mental health and promoting healthy lifestyles to promote academic success. We must emphasize healthy lifestyles, including nutrition and physical activity. In addition, I support inspiring and engaging students by empowering individual teachers. I advocate for policies that provide teachers with more autonomy and resources to innovate in the classroom as they inspire our most valuable assets as a nation: our youth. Furthermore, I strongly support granting women teachers a one-year maternity leave, ensuring that both receive healthy development. Additionally, this creates an incentive for individuals considering a career in education, particularly amidst a looming teacher shortage.
November 8, 2016.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 10, 2024
