2024 Election Candidates

Donald John Trump is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who served as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021. 

A Colorado native, a husband, a father of five, and an attorney.  He is running for the 3rd Congressional District because he feels western and southern Colorado deserve a sincere, authentic, and hardworking Congressman. Someone who cares about policy and delivering results for communities and for working families, and who wants rural Colorado to thrive. Someone focused on doing something instead of just being someone.

Soper serves on the Delta County Memorial Hospital District Board of Directors, the Colorado Tourism Office Board of Directors, the All-Payor Claims Database Board, the Delta County Museum Board, and the Advisory Council of the Technical College of the Rockies, along with serving as an ex officio member on Harmony Acres’ Board. Soper is a member of the Fruita, Palisade, and Delta Chambers of Commerce, Rotary, Elks, and Lions Clubs, and is a volunteer at the local homeless shelter.

Suckla is from Montezuma County.  He spends his time and energy as a rancher, farmer and auctioneer, with a history including logging, building, and landscaping. He believes his job is leaving the world better for our children. Larry Don and his wife Julie own a summer ranch at Groundhog where they run their cows. In the summertime they farm high quality grass hay and winter wheat. He also grows a crop of the famous Olathe sweet corn. He understands the value of Colorado Water Rights, and private property rights.  Suckla is a former county commissioner for Montezuma County. 

Representative Catlin describes himself as an advocate for the Western Slope. He promises to continue to advocate for the values held by the people in District 5. Discussions about Western Slope natural resources and economy, guide his policy in directions to improve and protect interests held by the citizens of SD 5. The economy of Western Colorado's is one of his highest priorities. He believes the people of western Colorado are the best stewards of the land and the environment. He promises to stand up and speak out when government or special interest groups encroach on our property rights.

Wright has 3 decades of experience in education. She has been a middle school educator, small business owner, charter school director, technical college board president, local school district board president, and member of the Colorado Association of School Boards. Strategically led the RE-1 school district through COVID as school board president with a focus on teaching and returning the students to the classroom in a positive learning environment. Experience working with the Colorado State Senate and House, served on the Senate Severance Committee. Active in the Republican Party, served as Precinct Co-Chair. 

Craig Fuller states he has been a Republican his entire adult life.  He is running for county commissioner because he wants to be sure the taxpayer’s money is being spent wisely, as opposed to the type of spending that is going on in the eastern part of the state.  He has no personal agenda or preconceived notions.  He believes a government official needs to remember that their service needs to be “Of the people, by the people, for the people.”  If they cannot remember that they have no business running in the first place.

Wendell is currently the incumbent County Commissioner representing District 3.  He will complete his first term in December of 2024. Prior public service includes Town of Hotchkiss Trustee from 2006 thru 2010, followed by two terms as Mayor from 2010 thru 2018. He has served as the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board of County Commissioners. His additional roles while serving as a County Commissioner include Chair of the Gunnison Basin Roundtable, Club 20 Executive Team Member, a founding member of JOLT (Joint Organizations Leading Transition), and a member of the Delta Health Foundation Board.

District Attorney Ryan has written the following about his candidacy.  “There is a national war against law enforcement, prosecutors, and those who seek to protect our cities, towns, and neighborhoods. This has contributed to a nationwide labor shortage of people willing to serve their communities in these capacities. Colorado has been on the front lines of this war, and the news is wrought with examples of DA’s offices that have had to enlist the help from the Attorney General because of attorney shortages and office-head resignations.

Rinard has been a Colorado resident since age 2; resident of Weld County since 2003.  Married with four children, aged 11 to 19.  Board member at Aspen Ridge Preparatory School, a public charter school in SVVSD, since 2016. Currently Vice President.  Owns and operates a 30-acre horse farm.  Family participates in sport of equestrian vaulting, competing nationally and internationally.

Scott served in the Colorado House from 2011 to 2014, representing House District 54 the first two years, and after redistricting, HD55. He was elected to the Senate in 2015 and served two four-year terms.  Scott was born in Ohio and grew up in Rifle, Colorado.  Scott began his work career with Conoco as a terminal manager and later with Williams Energy in Colorado and New Mexico. He founded several businesses in the energy sector, land development, logistics, sports, software, and construction.