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Carol Riggenbach
Republican Party
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 5, 2024
Education
Bachelor's
Adams State University, 1996
Personal
Birthplace
Alamosa, CO
Religion
Christian
Profession
Healthcare Administration
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Carol Riggenbach (Republican Party) ran for election to the Colorado House of Representatives to represent District 62. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Carol Riggenbach was born in Alamosa, Colorado. She earned a bachelor's degree from Adams State University in 1996. Her career experience includes working in a healthcare administration, land development, and as a single-engine land tailwheel pilot. Riggenbach has been affiliated with the Alamosa Rotary, Rio Grande Tourism Board, Colorado Gerontological Society, San Luis Valley Community Action Agency, John C. Maxwell as a certified coach, and Teepa Snow as a certified positive approach to care coach.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 62

Incumbent Matthew Martinez defeated Carol Riggenbach in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 62 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Matthew Martinez
Matthew Martinez (D)
 
53.8
 
21,050
Image of Carol Riggenbach
Carol Riggenbach (R)
 
46.2
 
18,109

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 39,159
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 62

Incumbent Matthew Martinez advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 62 on June 25, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Matthew Martinez
Matthew Martinez
 
100.0
 
6,543

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 6,543
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 62

Carol Riggenbach advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 62 on June 25, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Carol Riggenbach
Carol Riggenbach
 
100.0
 
5,418

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 5,418
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Riggenbach in this election.

Pledges

Riggenbach signed the following pledges.

  • U.S. Term Limits

2022

See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 62

Matthew Martinez defeated Carol Riggenbach in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 62 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Matthew Martinez
Matthew Martinez (D) Candidate Connection
 
55.6
 
17,304
Image of Carol Riggenbach
Carol Riggenbach (R) Candidate Connection
 
44.4
 
13,812

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 31,116
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 62

Matthew Martinez advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 62 on June 28, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Matthew Martinez
Matthew Martinez Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
8,216

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 8,216
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 62

Carol Riggenbach defeated Ryan Williams in the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 62 on June 28, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Carol Riggenbach
Carol Riggenbach Candidate Connection
 
60.7
 
4,853
Image of Ryan Williams
Ryan Williams Candidate Connection
 
39.3
 
3,136

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 7,989
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

Candidate Connection

Carol Riggenbach completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Riggenbach's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am a God believing, country loving, people uniting, gun totin', Bible packin' Momma that can get stuff done. I am a Nursing Home, Assisted Living, and Home Health Administrator for 27 years and I still love it. I have been a servant leader to my seniors, families and staff whom I have helped for years. I love to help people. I was born and raised in the San Luis Valley and never left. For 4 generations my family has enjoyed Southern Colorado. I have farmed for much of my adult life and have had to fight for water. I am a small business owner of a historic building that houses Rain Bre.ws in Monte Vista. I have played a major role in designing and developing The Bridge at Alamosa in Alamosa. I continue to oversee operations as well as oversee my home health business, Rain Home Care. I founded Rain Home Care International which cares for seniors and the disables in Kenya, Africa. I have been in corporate America for 27 years. I have been a member and board chair for many organizations during my career.
  • Invested in Rural Colorado
  • Reliable Service in the Community
  • Not Afraid to Fight for Results
The first public policy that I am personally passionate about is healthcare. Our healthcare freedoms are being attacked from every front. I have worked within the healthcare field for 30 years. I am ready to make policy to protect our rights to choose what healthcare we accept and deny. The Veterans of The United States of America paid a dear price for our freedoms. We will take back our medical freedom and patient rights. My second public policy I have a burning passion for is the rights of parents and their right to raise their children as they determine. Parents should have school choice rather than a school assigned to them. Parents should have the right to review curriculum. Schools should not be influenced by politics. My third passion involves Public Safety. Law and order need to return to Colorado by holding criminals accountable. Instead, current legislatures have decided to look the other way as criminals shoot up on our streets and in our parks. And, worse yet...provide syringes and other paraphernalia to increase the tragedy of the drug war in our state. We as lawmakers should be giving law enforcement what they need to lock up drug dealers. And last but not least, the cost of living is out of control. Free money here, free money there, free money everywhere has created a debt load that is inconceivable. It really is a national security issue as to who will own America under this debt load. I'm a business woman. I get it.
I look up to Jesus Christ of Nazareth. I don't just say that. I mean it. When you come to the end of your rope, you can really see and hear Him and that's all that matters. I have my eyes fixed on Him. I don't waver. No matter what the world is doing or saying I just keep my eyes fixed and keep going. I know Him and I trust Him. He takes care of everything. I rest. I cast all of my burdens on Him. That's why I can maintain the level of high pressure positions and keep going with a smile on my face. I can keep helping people and not tire. He came to help people. Pretty good example to follow as I do what I do.
Just get it done. Lee Greenwood's song - "That I'm proud to be an American, Where at least I know I'm free. And I wont forget the men who died, Who gave that right to me. And I gladly stand up, Next to you and defend her still today. 'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land, God bless the USA.
Honesty. Communication skills. Leadership - servant leadership. Strong work ethic. Love for the people. Respect. Self-confidence.
1. Honesty 2. Leadership skills 3. Communication skills 4. Ability to listen and study 5. Hopeful Optimistic Attitude 6. Ability to bring people together 7. Faith in God
1) To represent the people of District 62. 2) Give ear to the people of District 62. 3) Collaborate with fellow legislatures without compromising ethical standards. 4) Get up very early every morning committed no matter what. 5) Pray for discernment and wisdom from God Almighty and trust Him for answers.
I would like to leave the State of Colorado Capital better than I found it. I would like to leave a legacy of helping people.
I remember clearly the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster which exploded just 73 seconds after take off. I was in high school. I also remember as a child when Elvis died. My mother loved Elvis Presley.
My very first job was babysitting as a 12 year old young lady at a church. I had the responsibility to care for many toddlers and babies. I had the job all the way through school. It is how I paid for my school clothes and gas to get to school.
The Bible. It gives me grounding and direction for every aspect of my life (family, work and play).
I believe the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature should be one of respect. Each have been elected by the people to get a job done. The governor and the legislative branches should come together on a regular basis with open discussion and leave the politics behind. Build the relationships so that true understanding can flow. High performance teams build relationships as a priority. It should be no different within our government - the most important high performance team.
Our state is in trouble. The people are falling behind. They need to believe their elected leaders can be trusted. The free money here, free money there, free money everywhere is going to result in a real state of recession. We need to prepare as we enter into recession. Secondly, the people need to be free to make parental decisions and medical decisions as they see fit for their own well being as well as for their families. Third, criminals need to face justice. Law and order need to return to our state.
China is officially unicameral. I don't see the people of China thriving under this type of legislature.
No. I believe, for the most part, that legislators are best coming from the working class and that term limits must be in place. Politicians should represent the people not only in votes but in experience and life overall. Lifetime politicians are disconnected to what their people are living.
I absolutely believe it is beneficial to build relationships with other legislators. First you must understand before you can be understood. It must be a legislators priority to get to know the team in which he or she will be working with. Trust comes as you get to know each other. In today's times, a legislator needs to be extra vigilant in building relationships if at all possible.
I favor a process that includes the people's input. Meetings within the districts should be held inviting people's input. Surveys could be sent out. Politicians are good at surveys. Why not use that expertise in getting information that will truly reflect the people's belief?
I have the farming and ranching experience to be a part of the Agriculture, Livestock & Water Committee. It is essential for HD62. I would also be very effective in the Health & Insurance Committee as well as the Public & Behavioral Health & Human Services Committee. Years of experience in corporate America make me an ideal candidate for the Finance Committee.
No. I have, however, admired Senator Sonnenberg this year as he fought for many freedoms including visitation rights in hospitals.
I cannot answer that question at this time.
I have heard many personal stories from the seniors as they have suffered alone in their rooms isolated. They have asked what did they do wrong to be "locked" in their rooms and not allowed out. I have watched personally families suffer under tyrannical mandates that did not care for the people as grandmas died alone. Our Veteran heroes suffering in America - the very country they fought for - as if they were prisoners of war locked up in a room. The mandates were political posturing.
No. Emergency powers are a curtain to hide behind to suppress the people. They have been abused.
I believe legislatures need to work together for the good of the people. We need to have faith in each other. Once we approach each other with faith and work to understand each other, then we can get our jobs done.

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Carol Riggenbach campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024Colorado House of Representatives District 62Lost general$11,522 $15,945
2022Colorado House of Representatives District 62Lost general$38,399 $35,444
Grand total$49,921 $51,389
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 28, 2022


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