Kenneth DeGraaf
Winner
Candidate for Colorado House of Representatives District 22

Kenneth DeGraaf

Republican Party
Supports 4 of 4 reforms

Fewer voters turn out in their municipal elections when they are held in odd-years, and young voters and voters of color are most impacted. Do you support local elections being held at the same time as even-year general elections to improve access and turnout? Why or why not?

Fewer voters turn out in their municipal elections when they are held in odd-years, and young voters and voters of color are most impacted. Do you support local elections being held at the same time as even-year general elections to improve access and turnout? Why or why not?

Yes

Colorado has made strides in making elections more accessible and equitable, but unique barriers persist for rural voters. What more can our state do to reduce barriers to participation for rural communities?

Colorado has made strides in making elections more accessible and equitable, but unique barriers persist for rural voters. What more can our state do to reduce barriers to participation for rural communities?

Yes

The way that members are elected to county and municipal governing bodies can lead to more, or less, reflective representation to meet the diverse needs of the community. As a member of the legislature, would you support efforts to ensure more reflective representation for all?

The way that members are elected to county and municipal governing bodies can lead to more, or less, reflective representation to meet the diverse needs of the community. As a member of the legislature, would you support efforts to ensure more reflective representation for all?

Yes
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Colorado has recently rolled back some of the open meetings requirements in our Sunshine Laws, which were passed in the 70’s to ensure public business is not conducted behind closed doors. Do you oppose future attempts to roll back Colorado’s Sunshine Laws?

Colorado has recently rolled back some of the open meetings requirements in our Sunshine Laws, which were passed in the 70’s to ensure public business is not conducted behind closed doors. Do you oppose future attempts to roll back Colorado’s Sunshine Laws?

Yes

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