Kristopher Guido

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Kristopher Guido

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

June 25, 2024

Education

Other

Pikes Peak Community College, 2014

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

2003 - 2008

Personal

Birthplace

El Paso, Texas

Religion

Baptist Christian

Profession

Public service

Contact

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Kristopher Guido (Republican Party) ran for election to the El Paso County Commission to represent District 2 in Colorado. He lost in the Republican primary on June 25, 2024.

Guido completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Kristopher Guido was born in El Paso, Texas. He served in the U.S. Army from 2003 to 2008. He graduated from Pikes Peak Community College in 2014. His career experience includes working in public service, as a fire department officer, as a business owner, as a DOD contractor, as an assistant project manager, as a law enforcement detective, as a fire investigator, and as an emergency medical services professional.

Elections

2024

See also: Municipal elections in El Paso County, Colorado (2024)

General election

General election for El Paso County Commission District 2

Incumbent Carrie Geitner defeated Bernard Byers and Garfield Johnson in the general election for El Paso County Commission District 2 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Carrie Geitner (R)	65.0	52,159
		Bernard Byers (D)	34.9	28,008
	Submit photo	Garfield Johnson (Unaffiliated) (Write-in)	0.1	59

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 80,226
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for El Paso County Commission District 2

Bernard Byers advanced from the Democratic primary for El Paso County Commission District 2 on June 25, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bernard Byers	100.0	6,578

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 6,578
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for El Paso County Commission District 2

Incumbent Carrie Geitner defeated Kristopher Guido in the Republican primary for El Paso County Commission District 2 on June 25, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Carrie Geitner	62.9	11,943
		Kristopher Guido	37.1	7,045

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 18,988
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Kristopher Guido completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Guido'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 Kristopher Guido, and commitment to serving El Paso County residents runs deep. As your County Commissioner, I will fight for our freedoms, our values, and our rights. We need strong people to hold this line, hold this seat, and fight for what is right. As a military combat veteran, former fire lieutenant, current EMS Professional and law enforcement officer, and former small business owner I have the unique skills, experience and fortitude to address these issues within our county.

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?

• SAFE COMMUNITIES: We've seen what happens when our current leadership falls in line with Denver and allows them to impose their will on local governments. Denver is reaping the disastrous consequences of their Sanctuary City policy and has proposed plans to unload those problems onto surrounding counties like ours. We need strong leaders who will take a firm stand against those kinds of attempts to assert their dominance. We cannot allow Governor Polis and Denver to force their bad policy on smaller jurisdictions that made better decisions. I support legal immigration, and I take a strong stance against sanctuary cities.
• RESPONSIBLE GROWTH: We live in a beautiful place. But it won't stay that way if we don't balance land use and resource management decisions with building and maintaining infrastructure that supports it. I believe that we need to carefully consider every decision we make, taking into account its impact on our community, both now and in the future. I am committed to creating a prosperous community that does not outpace our infrastructure or deplete our natural resources. I will also prioritize support for recruiting and retaining an emergency services workforce that keeps up with our community's growing needs.
• SPENDING RESTRAINT:Families have a budget. Politicians should too. I will prioritize necessities, eliminate waste, and ensure taxpayer dollars are used efficiently and responsibly through transparency and accountability. Sensible property tax rates and a county budget that reflects the values of our community are essential for ensuring long term stability and growth. Young families deserve to live in neighborhoods where they can plant roots and grow. Seniors deserve to retire with dignity, peacefully enjoy the homes they built and the communities they helped shape. Runaway inflation, rising taxes and irresponsible spending can cannibalize a community from within. I'll make responsible financial decisions to support our families and economy

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Policies pertaining to: The preservation of our Constitutional rights, Availability ,access, and reserves as they pertain to our Natural resourses, Our counties current Infrastructure, The strength and ability of our Emergency Services resources, Lowering of property taxes and levys, Resource-sustainable responsible growth, Fire mitigation, Emergency preparedness and evacuation plans, Energy sustainability, Illegal immigration.

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

Our Founding Fathers.......even after 200 years, many of the issues that they faced, seem to be re-appearing. The biggest example is protecting the most basic of rights and freedoms. The blood that was shed and the price paid to secure our liberties and freedoms has been forgotten and those very freedoms are disintegrating slowly again, one by one.

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

Honesty, Integrity, Selfless service, Humility, Objectivity, Compassion, Openness and willingness to learn, Adaptability, Holding true to One's Oath of Office, Respect for all, Cultural Awareness, Emotional intelligence, Self Control, and Conviction.

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

Integrity, Strong work ethic, loyalty, determination and honesty

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to be remembered as a man who was genuine, who stood by his principles and wanted to make a difference. My care for my fellow man has always been authentic and I hope that my life of servitude has made an impact on those that I've helped.

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

I remember watching the coverage of the Gulf War. I was around 7 or 8 years old.

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

Inbound catalog ordering call service (call center), customer service representative. I held it for one year while a junior in High-school.

What is your favorite book? Why?

D-Day Through German Eyes by Holger Eckhertz

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

Si tu vois ma mere by Sidney Bechet

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I am my own worst critic

Tell us your favorite joke.

What's a pirates favorite letter? (most people say "argggghh") the punchline: "No, it's the sea (C) I love!!

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Colorado For Life, Republican Strategy Forum

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