Dustin Bishop

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Dustin Bishop

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 3, 2020

Personal

Birthplace

Aurora, Colo.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Maintenance worker

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Dustin Bishop (Republican Party) ran for election to the Colorado House of Representatives to represent District 36. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Bishop completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Dustin Bishop was born in Aurora, Colorado. His professional experience includes working as a maintenance worker.

Elections

2020

See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 36

Incumbent Mike Weissman defeated Dustin Bishop in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 36 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mike Weissman (D)	61.2	26,687
		Dustin Bishop (R)	38.8	16,935

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 43,622
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 36

Incumbent Mike Weissman advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 36 on June 30, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mike Weissman	100.0	11,956

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jacque Scott Sr. (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 36

Dustin Bishop advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 36 on June 30, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dustin Bishop	100.0	5,148

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,148
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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Dustin Bishop completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bishop'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 was born and raised in Aurora, Colorado. I have lived in 4 different houses throughout my life, all of which have been within a 5.5 mile radius. I grew up with a love for the outdoors, and what better place to be with a love for the outdoors than the beautiful state of Colorado! I have never had a desire to live anywhere else. Colorado is my home, and Colorado is where I want to stay! I was raised in an average middle class family. For almost as long as I can remember, both of my parents have worked, most of the time with more than one job in order to make things meet. I didn't grow up getting everything I wanted, and I was expected to do my share around the house. Sometimes we struggled, but I wouldn't change any of it. These experiences taught me how important it is to have a good work ethic, I was able to learn how to do nearly anything needed in order to fix and maintain the house, and I was taught at a young age how to manage money. I was taught how to shop second hand and sales, and most importantly, how to stick to a budget. These are all valuable skills that I have already used so many times throughout my life. Today I am married to my lovely wife Katherine and we have 2 kids; Cooper who is 1, and baby boy number 2 who is due in September! We are currently living in a basement apartment, but hope to be buying a home in the near future! I greatly enjoy spending time with my family, volunteering with Awana, kayaking, and spending time outdoors.

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?

• Faith - Dustin is a firm believer in the Lord Jesus Christ. He was born and raised in a Christian home, and through Awana made his faith his own and developed a personal relationship with God. Dustin attended Awana from Pre-school through Highschool, and earned the highest award possible, the Citation award.
• Family - Dustin is a true family man. He has been married to his beautiful wife Katherine for over 2 years, and has two kids; Cooper age 1, and a new baby boy who is due in September! Dustin loves spending all the time he can with his family, and makes family a main priority in his life.
• Freedom - Dustin strongly believes that America's freedoms are what make us such a great nation. He will fight to keep the freedoms that have been granted to us since the foundation of our wonderful country.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am against mandatory vaccinations, and all abortions. I am a proud supporter of the Constitution, and would defend the people's rights especially in regards to religious freedom and second amendment rights

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

The earliest major historical event that happened in my lifetime was 9/11, I was only six years old at the time, so I don't have a perfectly clear memory of it. However, I do remember that through the fear and sadness that everyone was experiencing nationwide, that rather that the nation dividing it's self, we became stronger. That is the America that I believe in.

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

My first job was was as an assistant instructor for a small martial arts business, I held this job for nearly two years.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

No, I believe that the Republic that our founding fathers created for our nation was made to be run by the average person. I believe that it is time that we return to our roots, and allow the average American to make the choices that affect our state, rather than trusting it to those who have made a career out of politics. I am currently working a forty hour a week job, and I plan to return to that job following my service should I be elected.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Possibly, if I feel it becomes necessary, but not before taking time to enter into the workforce again so as to not forget whom I am representing.

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Footnotes

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Current members of the Colorado House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Julie McCluskie

Majority Leader:Monica Duran

Representatives

District 1

Javier Mabrey (D)

District 2

Steven Woodrow (D)

District 3

Meg Froelich (D)

District 4

Cecelia Espenoza (D)

District 5

Alex Valdez (D)

District 6

Sean Camacho (D)

District 7

Jennifer Bacon (D)

District 8

Lindsay Gilchrist (D)

District 9

Emily Sirota (D)

District 10

Junie Joseph (D)

District 11

Karen McCormick (D)

District 12

Kyle Brown (D)

District 13

Julie McCluskie (D)

District 14

Rose Pugliese (R)

District 15

Scott Bottoms (R)

District 16

Rebecca Keltie (R)

District 17

Regina English (D)

District 18

Amy Paschal (D)

District 19

Dan Woog (R)

District 20

Jarvis Caldwell (R)

District 21

Mary Bradfield (R)

District 22

Kenneth DeGraaf (R)

District 23

Monica Duran (D)

District 24

Lisa Feret (D)

District 25

Tammy Story (D)

District 26

Meghan Lukens (D)

District 27

Brianna Titone (D)

District 28

Sheila Lieder (D)

District 29

Shannon Bird (D)

District 30

Rebekah Stewart (D)

District 31

Jacque Phillips (D)

District 32

Manny Rutinel (D)

District 33

William Lindstedt (D)

District 34

Jenny Willford (D)

District 35

Lorena Garcia (D)

District 36

Michael Carter (D)

District 37

Chad Clifford (D)

District 38

Gretchen Rydin (D)

District 39

Brandi Bradley (R)

District 40

Naquetta Ricks (D)

District 41

Jamie Jackson (D)

District 42

Mandy Lindsay (D)

District 43

Robert Marshall (D)

District 44

Anthony Hartsook (R)

District 45

Max Brooks (R)

District 46

Tisha Mauro (D)

District 47

Ty Winter (R)

District 48

Carlos Barron (R)

District 49

Lesley Smith (D)

District 50

Ryan Gonzalez (R)

District 51

Ron Weinberg (R)

District 52

Yara Zokaie (D)

District 53

Andrew Boesenecker (D)

District 54

Matt Soper (R)

District 55

Rick Taggart (R)

District 56

Chris Richardson (R)

District 57

Elizabeth Velasco (D)

District 58

Larry Suckla (R)

District 59

Katie Stewart (D)

District 60

Stephanie Luck (R)

District 61

Eliza Hamrick (D)

District 62

Matthew Martinez (D)

District 63

Dusty Johnson (R)

District 64

Vacant

District 65

Lori Sander (R)

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