Kevin Ruskusky

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Kevin Ruskusky

Libertarian Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

University of Northern Colorado, 2003

Other

Regis University, 2008

Personal

Birthplace

Hinsdale, Ill.

Profession

Teacher

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Kevin Ruskusky (Libertarian Party) ran for election for Governor of Colorado. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Ruskusky completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Kevin Ruskusky was born in Hinsdale, Illinois. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Northern Colorado in 2003. Ruskusky also graduated from Regis University in 2008. His career experience includes working as a teacher. He has been affiliated with LDS.

Elections

2022

See also: Colorado gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2022

General election

General election for Governor of Colorado

The following candidates ran in the general election for Governor of Colorado on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jared Polis (D)	58.5	1,468,481
		Heidi Ganahl (R)	39.2	983,040
		Kevin Ruskusky (L)	1.2	28,939
		Danielle Neuschwanger (American Constitution Party)	0.9	21,623
		Paul Fiorino (Unity Party)	0.3	6,687
		Zachary Varon (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	52
	Submit photo	Paul Willmon (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	8

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,508,830
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Bill Stevens (Approval Voting Party)
• Ralph Tingle (Independent)
• Laurie Clark (R)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Governor of Colorado

Incumbent Jared Polis advanced from the Democratic primary for Governor of Colorado on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jared Polis	100.0	523,481

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Dustin Rorex (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Governor of Colorado

Heidi Ganahl defeated Greg Lopez in the Republican primary for Governor of Colorado on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Heidi Ganahl	53.9	341,145
		Greg Lopez	46.1	292,171

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 633,316
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jim Rundberg (R)
• Benjamin Huseman (R)
• Jon Gray-Ginsberg (R)
• Jeffrey Fry (R)
• Destinee Workman (R)
• Laurie Clark (R)
• Darryl Gibbs (R)
• Jason Wilkat (R)
• Zachariah Burck (R)
• Jason Lopez (R)
• Danielle Neuschwanger (R)

Approval Voting Party convention

Approval Voting Party convention for Governor of Colorado

Bill Stevens advanced from the Approval Voting Party convention for Governor of Colorado on March 26, 2022.

		Candidate
✔	Submit photo	Bill Stevens (Approval Voting Party)

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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Kevin Ruskusky completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ruskusky'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.

Hello, My name is Kevin Ruskusky, I am a high school social studies teacher, who is displeased with the way our current government is upholding the constitution and stewarding the country and state. I am running to preserve and protect the 1st and 2nd amendment and secure Colorado's future. I plan to invest in education, school choice, by increasing the number of high quality educational options for students and families. And securing our energy future with clean nuclear energy and state funded research for clean fracking!

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?

• Education- School choice- allowing families to choose what type of education fits the needs of their students.
• Energy independence- nuclear and environmentally conscious fracking.
• 1st and 2nd amendment protections. Freedom to assemble, speech and religion as well as responsible firearm ownership

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education-
Schools and parents enter a partnership to help raise the next generation of Coloradoans. The traditional education system is not for everyone. By allowing parents to choose what school fits the needs of their children, or school choice, we can customize education to fit the ever changing social landscape and get the needs of every student met.

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

Abraham Lincoln, I admire how he used humor to defuse tense situations and stood up for what he believes in the face of all obstacles.

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

September 11, terrorist attacks, I was a junior in college.

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

Civil war battlefield tour guide, Fredericksburg Va. Summer job.

What is your favorite book? Why?

All quiet on the Western Front. Love the comradery.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Nobody's better

A governor is the top executive authority in his or her state. What does that mean do you?

The governor gets to set the tone of the state with his/her leadership. It means that as governor i would have the opportunity to protect the vulnerable citizens of Colorado, and ensure that small businesses get a far chance in this increasingly monopolistic and unfair business environment.

Governors have many responsibilities, which vary from state to state. Which of those do you personally consider the most important in your state?

Protecting public safety and ensuring that every citizen is able to succeed to the best of their ability.

Different states require governors to have different degrees of responsibility for the state budgeting process. If it were your choice, what do you believe is the appropriate degree of gubernatorial involvement with this process in your state?

I believe a good leader should surround themselves with experts in their respective fields, and know what to support and what to let go of.

In most states, governors have the power to make line-item vetoes. If that is true in your state, what would be your philosophy for how and when to use this power?

Line-item veto's should be used to strike out any unconstitutional elements of a bill.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

We are all on the same team, I believe it should respectful and challenging, while remembering we are all here for the same purpose, to serve the people of the state.

What do you love most about your state?

Colorado is the most beautiful state in the union. I love the mountains, the people and the wild west spirit that many of our citizens hold dear to their hearts.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Energy and water security

Under what circumstances should the governor of your state be able to use emergency powers?

To preserve the freedom of the people of Colorado.

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Note: Ruskusky submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on November 4, 2022.

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September 23 submission

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a school teacher who is seeking to improving our broken educational system. I am a Coloradoan who wants to preserve our beautiful state and help make it a place for everyone once again, not just Millionaires and Billionaires. And I am an American who wants to protect our constitutional rights, freedom of speech, religion, assembly and the 2nd amendment. Finally I want the Government to remain a referee not a player in our society.

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?

• School Choice- Allowing families to choose what educational style best fits their students needs.
• Stewardship- We have the resources we need, we just need to use them more efficiently
• Sustainability- If we want a future we must find a better way to live as a society.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education, community, mental health, public safety/gun safety, environmental, stewardship.

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Note: Ruskusky submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on September 23, 2022.

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