Laurel Imer

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Laurel Imer

Republican Party

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Last election

June 28, 2022

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Birthplace

Denver, Colo.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Business Management

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Laurel Imer (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Colorado's 7th Congressional District. She lost in the Republican primary on June 28, 2022.

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

Biography

Laurel Imer was born in Denver, Colorado. Her professional experience includes being a business and campaign manager. Imer has been affiliated with the America First Republicans and Donald J. Trump for President, Inc.

Elections

2022

See also: Colorado's 7th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Colorado District 7

Brittany Pettersen defeated Erik Aadland, Ross Klopf, Critter Milton, and JP Lujan in the general election for U.S. House Colorado District 7 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brittany Pettersen (D)	56.4	204,984
		Erik Aadland (R)	41.4	150,510
		Ross Klopf (L)	1.7	6,187
		Critter Milton (Unity Party)	0.5	1,828
		JP Lujan (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	92

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 363,601
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 7

Brittany Pettersen advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 7 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brittany Pettersen	100.0	71,497

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 71,497
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Kyle Faust (D)
• Julius Mopper (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 7

Erik Aadland defeated Tim Reichert and Laurel Imer in the Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 7 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Erik Aadland	47.9	43,469
	Submit photo	Tim Reichert	35.9	32,583
		Laurel Imer	16.2	14,665

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 90,717
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Brad Dempsey (R)
• Carl Andersen (R)

Endorsements

To view Imer's endorsements in the 2022 election, please click here.

2020

See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 24

Incumbent Monica Duran defeated Laurel Imer in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 24 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Monica Duran (D)	64.0	30,671
		Laurel Imer (R)	36.0	17,228

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 47,899
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Scott Helker (L)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 24

Incumbent Monica Duran advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 24 on June 30, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Monica Duran	100.0	16,216

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 16,216
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 24

Laurel Imer advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 24 on June 30, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Laurel Imer	100.0	6,197

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 6,197
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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Colorado House of Representatives District 24

Scott Helker advanced from the Libertarian convention for Colorado House of Representatives District 24 on April 13, 2020.

		Candidate
✔	Submit photo	Scott Helker (L)

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Endorsements

To view Imer's endorsements in the 2020 election, please click here.

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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

Laurel Imer is running as a Republican candidate for Colorado’s 7th Congressional District! In 2020 Laurel was hand picked by President Donald J. Trump to be his delegate to the Republican National Convention for Congressional District 7. In the last election cycle Laurel ran for Colorado's House District 24 as the Republican Nominee against incumbent Monica Duran (D). Laurel has been a small business owner, worked in sales, marketing and advertising, been a teacher and volunteer in private Christian education, volunteered for several years in the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW and is a grassroots political activist. Laurel served as Jefferson County Chair for the Donald Trump Campaign in 2016. Laurel was born and raised in Golden, Colorado and has one son, Weston Imer, who is 17 years old. Laurel worked part-time as a Clinic Manager at a Pre-Employment solutions company that was forced to close due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. When not working Laurel home schooled her son Weston who graduated in November of 2020. Laurel will work hard to align local and federal issues in education and school choice, immigration, infrastructure and economic growth, capitalizing on the success of President Trump’s America First Policy's.

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?

• Put America First

• Border Security
• Election Integrity

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about Border Security, Education, Election Integrity, Fixing the Economy, Correcting the Deficit, Less Regulation, Limited Government and many more.

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

Simple, I am not a politician. I am a Mother, Former Business owner, and grass roots activist. I haven't been running for office my entire life trying to make a name for myself.

What legacy would you like to leave?

One that will be remembered for keeping my promises and loving my country.

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

The House of Representatives posses the ability to draft new legislation and change the policy of our nation. I believe we need strong Representatives that will carry out the will of their constituents and not the lobbyist's in the swamp.

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

Yes and No, I think we need more grass roots, small business owners, and community leaders to serve in congress. Not these Career politicians that only care about their future.

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

Stopping the wave of Communism and Socialism from destroying our freedoms, Stopping the crisis at the Southern Border, and fixing our education system all while Putting America First.

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

I would like to serve on the committees for Education, National Security, Judicial and others.

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

Yes because the voice of the people is ever changing. I do however support term limits on members of congress.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

I would like to model myself after President Donald J. Trump. Unlike others, her actually kept his promises and Senator Cory Gardner from my state of Colorado.

Tell us your favorite joke.

What did one snow man say to the other?
Do you smell carrots?

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2020

Laurel Imer completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Imer'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.

Laurel Imer is running as a Republican candidate for Colorado's House District 24 in 2020. Laurel has been a small business owner, worked in sales, marketing and advertising, been a teacher and volunteer in private Christian education, volunteered for several years in the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW and is a grassroots political activist. Laurel served as Jefferson County Chair for the Donald Trump Campaign in 2016. Laurel was born and raised in Golden, Colorado and has one son, Weston Imer, who is 16 years old. Laurel works part-time as a clinic manager for a small employer solutions company, which allows her the opportunity to homeschool Weston. Laurel will work hard to align local issues in education and school choice, immigration, infrastructure and economic growth, capitalizing on the success of President Trump's America First Policy.

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?

• Parental Rights
• Provide Deregulation, Economic growth and Transparency
• Protect TABOR

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Parental rights in all things, including education and medical freedom!

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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)