I am running for governor of Colorado to reclaim Colorado from reckless spending, rising crime, failing schools, and out-of-touch elites who prioritize mandates and special interests over the freedoms and prosperity of hardworking families.
I am a U.S. Navy veteran, lead pastor of Church at Briargate in Colorado Springs and current Colorado state representative for House District 15, bringing decades of ministry leadership, conservative values and legislative service to the fight for limited government and individual liberty.
Why I am running
After two terms in the Colorado House fighting against government overreach, I have witnessed firsthand how one-party Democratic rule has driven up the cost of living, eroded parental rights, undermined public safety, and burdened families with failing policies on energy, education and immigration.
Families across our state are struggling to afford homes, energy bills are skyrocketing, schools are failing our children, and crime is making our communities less safe. Enough is enough.
I am running to restore accountability, fiscal sanity and Colorado values, putting parents, taxpayers and law-abiding citizens first through bold, America-first leadership that rejects the status quo and delivers real results.
My qualifications to serve
As a native Coloradan and U.S. Navy veteran, I hold a bachelor’s degree in church ministries from Southwestern Assemblies of God University, a master’s degree in intercultural leadership and a doctorate in intercultural spiritual leadership.
As lead pastor of Church at Briargate for more than a decade, I have led a thriving congregation and gained practical experience addressing community needs, strengthening families and providing moral leadership.
Elected to the Colorado House in 2022, I represent District 15 in El Paso County, where I have championed legislation addressing human trafficking, parental rights and opposition to what I view as radical policies on gender and government spending.
My record demonstrates courage in standing for conservative principles amid opposition, including support for election integrity, law and order, and economic freedom. I have consistently fought in the Legislature to protect Colorado families from harmful mandates and wasteful government programs.
What I offer voters
I offer a clear vision centered on the Colorado Department of Government Efficiency, focused on transparency and reducing government waste so taxpayers know where their dollars go.
My priorities include:
- Affordability: Eliminate property taxes to restore homeownership opportunities, reduce regulations and fees, enact the Colorado Energy Freedom Act to expand oil, gas, coal and nuclear energy production, and support farmers to help stabilize food prices.
- Education and families: Restore parental authority, promote school choice, protect girls’ sports and safety, ban transgender surgeries for minors, and provide tax relief for stay-at-home parents.
- Public safety: Crack down on crime, including crimes committed by people in the country illegally, strengthen law enforcement, and combat human trafficking and exploitation.
- Values and integrity: Defend election integrity, support a pardon for Tina Peters, protect parental rights, strengthen border security and oppose what I view as radical government mandates.
I offer results-oriented leadership rooted in faith, service and conviction rather than polished politics.
Why voters should support me
Colorado families are struggling under high taxes, unaffordable energy and housing costs, failing schools, and rising threats to safety and liberty.
I believe I am the candidate best positioned to challenge the political establishment, implement common-sense reforms, and deliver transparency and relief.
With my background in military service, pastoral leadership and legislative experience, I bring what I believe are the moral clarity, practical solutions and commitment needed to reclaim Colorado for its people by returning power to parents, protecting children, securing our borders and rebuilding prosperity.
In a time demanding courage over compromise, I am ready to fight for Colorado and its future.
Scott Bottoms is a Republican candidate for governor of Colorado and represents House District 15 in the Colorado House of Representatives.
