Brad Nickle

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Brad Nickle

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Unaffiliated

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Arvada West High School

Bachelor's

Colorado State University, 1979

Personal

Birthplace

Greeley, Colo.

Religion

Presbyterian

Profession

Retired

Brad Nickle (unaffiliated) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Colorado's 6th Congressional District. He lost as a write-in in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Nickle completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Brad Nickle was born in Greeley, Colorado. He earned a high school diploma from Arvada West High School and a bachelor's degree from Colorado State University in 1979. As of 2024, Nickle was retired but had previously worked as an engineer for 37 years. He has been affiliated with the American Society of Engineers and the National Rifle Association.

Elections

2024

See also: Colorado's 6th Congressional District election, 2024

Colorado's 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Republican primary)

Colorado's 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Colorado District 6

Incumbent Jason Crow defeated John Fabbricatore, John Kittleson, Travis Nicks, and Brad Nickle in the general election for U.S. House Colorado District 6 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jason Crow (D)	59.0	202,686
		John Fabbricatore (R)	38.5	132,174
	Submit photo	John Kittleson (L)	1.4	4,832
		Travis Nicks (Approval Voting Party)	1.2	4,004
	Submit photo	Brad Nickle (Unaffiliated) (Write-in)	0.0	25

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 343,721
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 6

Incumbent Jason Crow advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 6 on June 25, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jason Crow	100.0	55,837

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 6

John Fabbricatore advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 6 on June 25, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Fabbricatore	100.0	30,895

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 30,895
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Khaleb Dammen (R)

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Nickle in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Brad Nickle completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Nickle'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.

Colorado native born in Greeley. Retired. During COVID I began researching the inconsistencies I was hearing from various news outlets (CNN, ABC, CBS, NBC, MSNBC, FOX). I found that the most reliable and seemingly balanced news outlet was FOX. I came to this conclusion by spending hours on the internet verifying the reported stories and the "facts" the stories were supposed to be base upon. I continue this process for how and what my representatives were voting. I started reading the bills and extracting the details from the pdf downloads. I then would e-mail my representatives asking them why they voted as they did on the bill. Quite often I did not receive a response and when I was provided a response I found the response to be lacking in relative content. I concluded that if I'm going to complain on how these representatives are going their job then I should be willing to put my name on the ballot.

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?

• I think voters need to be willing to fire their representatives when they aren't doing their job and Jason Crow needs to be fired. Since assuming office in 2018 he has demonstrated that he is a partisan politician who does not address the issues that affects the majority of his constituents, like the border, government spending and crime. He has voted for every major spending bill since coming into office and thus is more responsible for the country's inflation crisis than either the Trump or Biden Administrations.
• Election interference. I believe one of the biggest problems we have is how campaigns are financed. People, corporations, NGOs, PACs and political parties provide money to a candidate's campaign. Thus the candidate will woe their party, vote, and/or make promises that allows them the opportunity to acquire more funding. That funding provides them name recognition and increases their chance to be elected. This ultimately removes the candidate from needing to address the issues of his constituents. Thus, I believe that if you can't legally vote for a candidate then you should not be able to provide funding for that candidate's campaign. As of Sep. 2024 only 43% of Jason Crow's campaign moneys came from Colorado.
• The legislative process is not focused on providing government funding. Many "feel good" bills and resolutions are passed each year as the house refuses to focus on addressing the 12 components of government funding. And each year we end up with continuing resolutions and an omnibus funding bill. This process directly leads to excessive government spending and an increases the national debt. A debt that has to be serviced (paid), which results in less of our tax money being available to address funding needs.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

We must start to return our government to its fundamental principles. A government of the people, by the people, for the people, before our government and the principles it was founded on perish. Currently government appears to service or champion only political parties, special interests and specific groups of people, leaving the rest of the people paying their bills. It also appears some political parties work very hard to find and/or manufacture groups of people that they claim are in need of being championed.

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

We all need a wake-up call regarding politics and some of our history. A good start would be to read "The Real Lincoln", by Thomas DiLorenzo who is an economics professor.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity and honesty. If a member has been found to have lied and/or made false claims there must be consequences. At a minimum that member should be removed from and prevented from severing on any committee for the duration of their term.

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

I believe in the truth and facts. And I'm willing to work to seek out the truth and the facts so my constituents can be better informed when they want and need to be regarding national legislation and issues.

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

They must not vote for anything that comes up unless they have been allowed to read in understand the document. In addition they need to provide to their constituents the critical details of the document and how and why they addressed the document.

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

I had and elementary school teacher (Fremont Elementary in Arvada, CO) who told us that American ideal is based on one single concept; "your rights end at the tip of our nose". This has stuck with me for a very long time, and it took me a very long time to fully understand is a fundamental truth that very few people recognize or are willing to accept.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Representative should represent a unique group of people with unique issues and needs. Those people should be able to elect their representative without any interference from the outside. Meaning, that no person or entity should provide funding for a candidate unless they can legally vote for that candidate. To often outside interests provide funding in the hopes that they will get another vote for a global interests.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

No

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

The functional education of our youth, spending and national identity.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Yes, and the number of terms should be limited to no more than 6.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Term limits must be required for all legislative branches. Two terms for the senate and 6 terms for the house.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

No

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

No. To often there is to much attention on a personal story. This degrades one's perspective on the needs of the majority the districts residents and how to address them.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Yes, but it needs to occur within each of the 12 spending components. NOT at the overall spending level.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

This must become the critical and primary focus of the house. And if the house can't deliver on each of the 12 components of spending in a timely manor there should be consequences. Maybe docking their pay for every day they are late would be a good start.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

The U.S. House should always be providing oversight and investigate as required. However, they must focus on and deliver the budget.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Only those friends of mine who have been willing to discuss politics and national issue. Its unfortunate many people don't want to or are afraid discuss issues.

What committees interest you?

None

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Financial transparency and government accountability are critical. Bills should not be allowed to have manipulative names and ballot issues must be clear and concise. To often both of these things occur which miss-leads voters and a representative constituents. Local news must do a much better job of tracking, monitoring and reporting on legislative actions at all levels of government.

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Footnotes

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Colorado's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Michael Bennet (D)

John Hickenlooper (D)

Representatives

District 1

Diana DeGette (D)

District 2

Joe Neguse (D)

District 3

Jeff Hurd (R)

District 4

Lauren Boebert (R)

District 5

Jeff Crank (R)

District 6

Jason Crow (D)

District 7

Brittany Pettersen (D)

District 8

Gabe Evans (R)

Democratic Party (6)

Republican Party (4)