WHY I'M RUNNING
The bottom line, it’s time to Reclaim Colorado!
I’m Scott Bottoms, and I’m running for Governor because I’ve seen our great state buckle under reckless spending, rising crime, and failing schools—while out-of-touch elites push mandates that threaten our freedoms and sabotage our economy. Enough is enough. I’ll bring real solutions and full transparency through the Colorado D.O.G.E., so you know exactly where your tax dollars go.
I’ll stand with parents demanding honest education, protect our children’s future, and support small businesses against excessive regulations. Colorado deserves leadership that delivers results, not empty promises—and I’m asking for your support to return our state to the people.
RECLAIM COLORADO
RECLAIM COLORADO
LAW AND ORDER
NEVADA FIRST
SCHOOL CHOICE
SCHOOL CHOICE
MERITOCRACY
MERITOCRACY
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
COMMON SENSE
COMMON SENSE
LIMIT GOVERNMENT
LIMIT GOVERNMENT
TRANSPARENCY
TRANSPARENCY
RECLAIM COLORADO
RECLAIM COLORADO
COMMON SENSE
COMMON SENSE
LIMIT GOVERNMENT
LIMIT GOVERNMENT
RECLAIM COLORADO
RECLAIM COLORADO
LAW AND ORDER
NEVADA FIRST
SCHOOL CHOICE
SCHOOL CHOICE
MERITOCRACY
MERITOCRACY
PLATFORM
Economic Policy and Fiscal Responsibility
- Launch the Colorado Department of Government Efficiency (CDOGE) to tackle waste, fraud, and inefficiency head-on.
- Lower the cost of living by reducing government regulations that increase housing prices.
- Cut taxes and property taxes to relieve financial burdens on Colorado families.
- Eliminate the state income tax within four years. Slash government spending on ideological and non-essential programs.
Parental Rights and Education Reform
- Strengthen parental authority over their children's education and well-being.
- Oppose state intervention in parental decision-making.
- Support homeschooling and alternative education models.
- Demand transparency in schools, ensuring parents are informed about their children's curriculum.
- End Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies in schools.
- Stop "grooming" of children in educational institutions.
Public Safety and Crime Reform
- Increase law enforcement support and provide more resources to combat rising crime.
- Enforce stricter punishments for sex crimes, particularly against children.
- Toughen immigration enforcement, ensuring laws are upheld and border security is prioritized.
- Address root causes of crime while strengthening law and order policies.
Business and Economic Growth
- Reduce excessive regulations that burden small businesses.
- Implement policies that strengthen businesses and promote economic prosperity.
- Defend free-market principles, allowing businesses to thrive without unnecessary government interference.
Gun Rights and Second Amendment Protections
- Preserve and expand Second Amendment freedoms.
- Oppose any laws that infringe on the right to bear arms.
Individual Freedom and Personal Choice
- Oppose government overreach in private decisions, including what vehicles, homes, and other personal property citizens can own.
- Protect free speech by prohibiting policies that force the use of preferred pronouns or restrict ideological expression.
Pro-Life and Family Policies
- Overturn Colorado's abortion laws and advocate for pro-life policies.
- Promote alternatives to abortion, such as adoption and family support programs.
Immigration and Border Security
- Strengthen enforcement of immigration laws.
- Ensure public safety by addressing illegal immigration concerns.
- Implement policies that balance compassion with law and order.
Leadership and Government Accountability
- Ensure the government serves all people, not just political insiders or elite interest groups.
- Focus on practical solutions rather than partisan rhetoric.
- Implement policies that reflect the values and priorities of Colorado citizens.
RECLAIM COLORADO
MY STORY
Dr. Scott T. Bottoms proudly represents Colorado House District 15 in El Paso County.
Now, in his second term, he is fighting for the values that make our state strong. A dedicated Coloradan, he has served as Lead Pastor of Church at Briargate in Colorado Springs for nearly 13 years, building community and offering steady guidance. Before that, he ministered in Strasburg and Rocky Ford, deepening his roots across rural and urban Colorado.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Church Ministries from Southwestern Assemblies of God University (2002), a Master of Arts in Urban and Intercultural Ministries (2006), and a Doctorate of Ministry in Intercultural Spiritual Leadership (2011). A U.S. Navy veteran with eight years of service, Dr. Bottoms brings a patriot’s discipline to his work for Colorado families.
His leadership shines beyond the pulpit, with roles on executive boards for the Assemblies of God, Nelson University, and Strong Cross Ministries, where he chaired Sarah’s Home to support vulnerable Coloradans.
Married to his wife, Linda, for 34 years, they’ve raised three children, welcomed two daughters-in-law, and cherish three grandchildren—all part of their Colorado story.
DID YOU KNOW?
Under control of the Regressive Left, Colorado is:
• #1 In bank robberies
• #1 In cocaine use
• #2 In car theft
• #3 In drug use and addiction
• #3 Most dangerous state in the country
• #4 In rape
• #4 In road rage
• #4 In property crime
• #6 Most regulated state
• #6 Most expensive state to live in
• #6 Worst state to retire in
• #6 Most expensive state for car insurance
• #7 Worst state for new business survival
• #8 Highest violent crime rate
• #9 Worst state for individuals to save money
• #10 Highest rate of human trafficking
• Coloradans need $15k more now to maintain the 2021 standard of living
• Homelessness increased 30% in 2024
• Denver ranked the worst city to raise a family
RECLAIM COLORADO
RECLAIM COLORADO
LAW AND ORDER
NEVADA FIRST
SCHOOL CHOICE
SCHOOL CHOICE
MERITOCRACY
MERITOCRACY
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
COMMON SENSE
COMMON SENSE
LIMIT GOVERNMENT
LIMIT GOVERNMENT
TRANSPARENCY
TRANSPARENCY
RECLAIM COLORADO
RECLAIM COLORADO
CONTACT
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Paid for by Scott Bottoms for Governor
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P O Box 62483 Colorado Springs Colorado 80962