Donna Windholz

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Donna Windholz

Independent

Education

Bachelor's

University of Colorado, 2008

Personal

Birthplace

Arvada, Colo.

Religion

Christian

Contact

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Donna Windholz (independent) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Colorado's 4th Congressional District. She did not appear on the ballot for the general election on November 8, 2022.

Windholz completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Donna Windholz was born in Arvada, Colorado. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado in 2008.

Elections

2022

See also: Colorado's 4th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Colorado District 4

Incumbent Ken Buck defeated Ike McCorkle and Ryan McGonigal in the general election for U.S. House Colorado District 4 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ken Buck (R)	60.9	216,024
		Ike McCorkle (D)	36.6	129,619
	Submit photo	Ryan McGonigal (American Constitution Party)	2.5	8,870

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 354,513
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Frank Jensik (L)
• Donna Windholz (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 4

Ike McCorkle advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 4 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ike McCorkle	100.0	42,244

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 42,244
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Rome Vibe (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 4

Incumbent Ken Buck defeated Robert Lewis in the Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 4 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ken Buck	74.0	90,091
	Submit photo	Robert Lewis	26.0	31,593

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 121,684
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Joshua Rodriguez (L)

Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. House Colorado District 4

Frank Jensik advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Colorado District 4 on March 12, 2022.

		Candidate
✔	Submit photo	Frank Jensik (L)

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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Donna Windholz completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Windholz'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.

I'm a Christ-Centered Conservative who is a dedicated believer in and follower of Jesus Christ as the only Lord and only Savior of humankind. I have a biblical worldview and I make decisions based on prayer, godly Christ-centered counsel, and God's wisdom found in the Holy Bible.

I've positioned myself INDEPENDENT of political party coercion and corruption which permeates both Democrat and Republican parties. I had a front-row seat during the 2020 primaries and general election watching the CO Republican Party chaired by Ken Buck participate in bullying grassroots candidates and rigging the primary election against grassroots candidates. There is a war going on in the Republican Party from the top down between the corrupt GOPe (establishment) including Ken Buck and the GOPg (grassroots) who are attempting to purge out the corrupt career politicians like Ken Buck.

Ken Buck is a complete hypocrite who states on his website he keeps the DC swamp in check all the while creating and maintaining a swamp in the Colorado Republican Party. He also states he has an "Independent" voice. It's so ridiculous...it's laughable.

I am married to a wonderful man, Grant. We have a daughter, Lily. We also have two dogs named Bruno and Stella. We have a bird named Pyper.

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?

• Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (John 14:6) Jesus said it, I believe it.
• We need reasonable not radical policies whether left or right.
• America First Is NOT A Biblical Value

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Immigration

• Ensuring agriculture and rural development are fully supported in the district and country.
  
• Ensuring renewable energy is balanced with oil and gas keeping financial costs and burdens of use in mind. It doesn't have to be an either-or scenario. In 2020, Texas and Germany proved we cannot rely solely upon renewable energy. Why the Democrats are at war against oil and gas and why the Republicans are at war against renewable energy is unreasonable. It is radical, not reasonable politics.
  
• Ensuring transportation/supply chains within and outside the country are operating at peak performance. We are currently in a crisis affecting all aspects of the quality of life of people within and outside the country. The supply chains have failed. If we don't fix this problem then the quality of life will continue to spiral down for all citizens.
  
• Ensuring water sources for farmers/ranchers alongside clean and secure water sources for residents. Both sides of the issue are equally important.
  
  

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Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I follow the way, the truth, and the life, Jesus Christ.

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

I tell the truth even if it gets me in trouble or risks my life.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Jesus Christ would live His perfect life through me.

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

I was brought to faith in Jesus Christ in July 1998.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Holy Bible. It's God's final true word.

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

The intent was open, honest, and respectful dialogue.

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

No, it is a detriment to have corrupt career politicians like Ken Buck.

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

Unity

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

Yes.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I am 100% for term limits!

Tell us your favorite joke.

Ken Buck is an honest person and politician.

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

Compromise is necessary as long as it doesn't violate God's final word, the Holy Bible.

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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)