Robert Ballard (Mesa County Clerk & Recorder, Colorado, candidate 2022)

Robert Ballard (Libertarian Party) ran for election to Mesa County Clerk & Recorder in Colorado.^[1]

Elections

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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

Robert Ballard spent his early childhood in Cedaredge CO, later moving with his family after his father went into ministry. He returned to Colorado in 2014 and is now happily married to his wife Ashley who he raises his three children with.

He currently operates his business as a firearm instructor and has a well-rounded experience in various industries including management, safety, and maintenance. Robert also serves in the Colorado Army National Guard as officer and has more than 13 years of honorable service.

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?

Our election system must be safe, secure, and transparent. Regardless of political affiliate, everyone deserves to have their faith in this sacred system restored.
I will address voters' concerns with respect and strive to find a reasonable solution while remaining within my authority.
I will run an office that prioritizes stewardship of public resources.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

The reality is voters are concerned about the way their elections are run, especially since the spotlight has been turned on the Mesa County Clerk & Recorder’s Office. Since the 2016 presidential election, and continuing through the 2021 municipal election, voters on all sides of the political divide have brought up concerns with their election system. We need a system that everyone feels secure using as voting is one of our most sacred rights as Americans! As Mesa County Clerk, it will be my job to address those concerns. Instead of saying “trust the system, it’s safe,” I will provide answers and solutions to rebuild the trust that has been lost, with full transparency and community input along the way.

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