David Schulz

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David Schulz

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 4, 2025

Education

High school

Narbonne High School

Bachelor's

University of California, Los Angeles

Graduate

University of Texas, Austin

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Personal

Religion

Christian

Profession

Investor

Contact

Campaign website

David Schulz ran for election for an at-large seat of the Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 Board of Education in Colorado. He lost in the general election on November 4, 2025.

Schulz completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

David Schulz served in the U.S. Army. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, a graduate degree from Naval Postgraduate School, and a graduate degree from the University of Texas, Austin. His career experience includes working as an investor, infantry officer, senior foreign policy advisor, diplomat, and foreign area officer.

Elections

2025

See also: Cheyenne Mountain School District 12, Colorado, elections (2025)

General election

General election for Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 Board of Education at-large (2 seats)

Jessica Lehman and Kara Mehall defeated David Schulz and Janna Blanter in the general election for Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 Board of Education at-large on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jessica Lehman (Nonpartisan)	34.0	4,430
✔		Kara Mehall (Nonpartisan)	31.2	4,061
		David Schulz (Nonpartisan)	17.7	2,308
		Janna Blanter (Nonpartisan)	17.1	2,232

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	There were no incumbents in this race. Source	Total votes: 13,031
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2025

Ballotpedia survey responses

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David Schulz completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Schulz'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.

My name is Dave Schulz, and I am running for a seat on the Colorado Springs, district 12 school board. I served as an U.S. Army Infantry Officer in Afghanistan and Iraq, then as a U.S. Diplomat as a Foreign Area Officer assigned to U.S. Embassies in Latin America. I now balance my time as a Real Estate and Private Equity investor, while being a full-time dad to my girls and care taker for my wife. I continue to serve of leadership Boards for STEM education, Veteran organizations and non-profits.

I also had the unique opportunity to serve a White House Fellow, which is a non-partisan leadership program where you serve at the most senior levels of government and take those lessons back to your community.

I am blessed to be at a point in my career where I can invest in our future, and give back to my community.

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?

• Invest in our Future by ensuring our students are ready for the evolving tech-driven workforce.
• Continue to make Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 number #1 in the state!
• Work Hard - Have Fun - Help Others

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education!

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

A good school board member will make every effort to put his/her opinions aside, and represent the students & parents, as well as the district tax payers.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to inspire the future generation to serve and give back. It is important to be engaged in your community and to be a productive member of society.

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

My very first job was in retail at a family-owned business, before I turned 16 and was able to work at the local McDonald's. I then enlisted in the Army at the age of 17.

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

I would love to be a fly on a wall- to be able to observe important decisions and see history as it is created. (Just don't be the fly that gets smacked!)

What principles drive your policies for safety in schools?

As a former member of our Armed Forces, student safety is a top concern. Students should feel safe at school, and parents should feel confident when they leave their kids at school.

How might you support the mental health needs of students/faculty/staff?

Mental Health is important and should be addressed for those that request help.

What role should artificial intelligence have in your school district?

Artificial Intelligence is already a key component in our daily lives, and it benefits students that know how to use it. The American workforce is at an inflection point, and it is our duty to ensure our students graduate with the skills necessary to join the evolving workforce.

What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?

I was selected to serve as a White House Fellow. This was an amazing opportunity to learn and grow as a leader.

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