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Ross Klopf
Ross Klopf (Libertarian Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Colorado's 7th Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Klopf completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
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 | |
| 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 |
| 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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates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 |
| Tim Reichert | 35.9 | 32,583 | ||
 | Laurel Imer | 16.2 | 14,665 | |
| Total votes: 90,717 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Brad Dempsey (R)
- Carl Andersen (R)
2018
General election
General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 28
Kerry Tipper defeated Kristina Joy Alley and Ross Klopf in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 28 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kerry Tipper (D) | 58.7 | 22,286 |
| Kristina Joy Alley (R) | 38.0 | 14,419 | ||
| Ross Klopf (L) | 3.3 | 1,265 | |
| Total votes: 37,970 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Paul Miller (Unaffiliated)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 28
Kerry Tipper defeated Shakti in the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 28 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kerry Tipper | 66.1 | 6,829 |
| Shakti | 33.9 | 3,500 | ||
| Total votes: 10,329 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 28
Kristina Joy Alley advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 28 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kristina Joy Alley | 100.0 | 5,242 | |
| Total votes: 5,242 | |||
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Ross Klopf completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Klopf's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Protection of your constitutional rights
- Protect the economy and ending out of control inflation
- Protect the environment
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2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Ross Klopf completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Klopf's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Repeal of the unconstitutional Civil Asset Forfeture Reduce state spending and wasted money Repeal of overly restrictive and needed laws such as: the fireworks ban, drivers canes number only be in the left lane when passing, standard size firearm magazine ban.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Upholding both the State and Federal Constitution Reduction of government spending by increasing efficiency of govenment Fixing the traffic congestion in the state by reducing and spreading out the traffic (4X10 hour work week) and less of the ultra expensive transportation improvement projects.
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
Governors Johnson, Weld and Ventura because they did not allow partisan politics to influence their decisions.
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
The movie American Made It looked at how goverment involvement in foreign policy and the war on drugs made the situation worse.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Honesty, ability to listen
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
Knowledge on several important topics, work ethic, honesty, will listen to constituents to address important issues.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Protecting the constitution, protecting the rights of all the citizens all the time, reduction of waste and environmental pollution. The state should be setting an example on this.
What legacy would you like to leave?
to be the person who made the state government run more efficiently.
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
Tearing down of the Berlin Wall, I was 14 and it showed how freedom will prevail and that walls are not what an effective and free government should be building on the border.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
Selling Hot dogs at sporting events (about 4 months)
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
No
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
Transportation and water both are getting taxed by the increased population in Colorado.
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
One where the Governer vetos the bad bills that get through and explains why they are not worthwhile bills. This will improve the quality of the legislation that gets passed.
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
Yes, It allows for collaboration on issues and increases the likelihood of getting support for your bills.
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
Justice and appropriations
Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?
Probably not
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See also
2022 Elections
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