Laura Martin

Laura Martin earned a high school diploma from Alamo Heights High School and graduated from the Art Institute of Houston in 1995. Martin's career experience includes working as a consultant.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a servant-leader, not a career politician. I’m running to stop the cycle of wasteful spending and outside influence in Colorado. My mission is to take the problem-solving skills I’ve used to lead people and organizations and apply them to the Capitol by protecting your taxes (TABOR), creating jobs by cutting out the unnecessary abundance of regulations, and ensuring our community thrives by being a safe place to live where parents get to raise own their children with their good values. I’m stepping out of my comfort zone and into the fight, because our community deserves a leader who listens and a representative who delivers.

My career has been defined by a simple principle: use what you’ve been given to serve others. I don’t care about political titles; I care about results. When I watched our legislators firsthand vote to keep spending while our own citizens begged for fiscal responsibility, I realized that complaining wasn't enough. I believe we are called to step up when things fall apart. I am running to be a voice for the taxpayer, a partner for small businesses, and a leader who remembers that the government’s first duty is to the people it serves.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Parental Rights. I believe the primary responsibility for a child’s upbringing, education, and moral guidance belongs to the parents, not the government. As your representative, I will fight to protect parental rights, ensuring you have the final say in how your children are raised and educated. Our public schools must return to the basics of academic excellence instead of serving as grounds for indoctrination. I will stand against any policy that seeks to undermine the family unit or bypass parental consent. You know what is best for your children, and it is time you had a leader in the Capitol who respects your values and defends your right to pass them on to the next generation.Colorado’s small businesses are the heartbeat of our community, but they are being strangled by an abundance of unnecessary regulations. I know that jobs aren't created by more government, they’re created when we get government out of the way. I will fight to slash the red tape that prevents growth and stifles innovation. My goal is to make our state a place where entrepreneurs can thrive and every Coloradan has access to a good-paying job. We need a partner for business, not a barrier to it. I am running to restore common-sense economic policies that prioritize your livelihood over political agendas, bringing jobs back to the people of Colorado.For too long, the current administration has treated your hard-earned money as their own. I watched firsthand as legislators ignored the pleas of legal citizens of Colorado to stop wasteful spending and prioritize our needs over outside interests. I will be a fierce defender of TABOR and your right to decide how your tax dollars are spent. We must audit our state’s budget, cut the waste, and ensure every cent is used to improve our infrastructure and safety (the purpose of government) not to grow it. Transparency and accountability need to come back to our state's finances. You deserve a representative who respects your wallet and understands that every dollar spent belongs to the taxpayers.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

There is no higher calling for a leader than the protection of the most vulnerable. My deepest passion is ensuring that Colorado is a safe haven for our children, which starts with an unwavering commitment to ending the scourge of human trafficking in our state. This is not a partisan issue; it is a human one. I will work to provide law enforcement with the tools they need to dismantle exploitation networks and support survivors. By securing our communities and prioritizing the safety of the next generation, we build a foundation of trust that allows every loving family to thrive. I am a defender of our children and a voice for those who cannot speak for themselves.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to leaders who view their influence as a stewardship. I am inspired by my local pastor, who models a life of love, kindness, and unwavering integrity, and Tony Robbins, who challenges us to realize that we are capable of far more than we imagine. I admire Tim Tebow for his bold faith and his relentless fight for the vulnerable, alongside historical figures like Corrie ten Boom and George Müller, who risked everything to protect others and serve through radical trust in God. To me, these individuals prove that true leadership isn't about personal status; it’s about having the courage to step up, the humility to serve, and the conviction to protect those who cannot protect themselves.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Protect the freedom of the people.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The core responsibility of this office is to act as a steward of the people’s liberty, not a master of their lives. That means strictly limiting government to its constitutional role: protecting our fundamental rights, ensuring public safety, and defending the vulnerable. My job is to be a gatekeeper; vetoing overreach and cutting red tape so that Colorado is restored to a place where families can thrive, businesses can grow, and every citizen has the freedom to be productive without government interference.

What legacy would you like to leave?

There is no greater purpose in life that is more fulfilling than to serve others.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Before the age of 20, I had already retired from a local fast food restaurant, became a ballroom dance instructor and gained experience in concert production, working alongside major artists such as Selena, George Strait and later, Taylor Swift. I spent over a decade in the entertainment industry, working with agents, managers, and comedians, including many years at The Comedy Store, where I worked alongside notable performers like Chris Rock, Arsenio Hall, and Joe Rogan.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

One of my biggest struggles has been learning that I don’t have to carry everything on my own. Personally and earlier in my career, I put a lot of pressure on myself to handle every detail and solve every problem. It has taken time to learn the value of trusting others, building strong teams, and creating systems that allow people to succeed together. No one can carry everything on their own. Having faith, trusting God and empowering others has been a much more productive way of living.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

The Governor and Legislature should be subservient to the community. The "power" shouldn't flow between the two branches of government; it should flow from the people, with both branches acting as competing servants to ensure the best outcome for the citizen.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Our state’s greatest challenge is the encroachment of collectivist ideologies, specifically those that seek to centralize power, override parental rights, and dictate our economic future. We are watching the steady decay of our traditional, liberty-based values in favor of government-managed outcomes that have historically failed.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Compromise is desirable for logistics, but it is dangerous for principles. I will never compromise on the God-given rights of parents, the fiscal integrity of our state, or the liberties protected by our Constitution. If a policy seeks to destroy the foundation of our freedom, my answer is 'no.' I am running to be a champion for our community’s values, not a negotiator for their surrender.

What was the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember?

The explosion of the Challenger is my first clear historical memory. We watched it in real-time. It was devastating, but we didn't linger in the emotion. We were moved right back into the next lesson. Maybe the emotional side could have been handled better, but it ingrained in me a profound sense of resilience. When things fall apart, you don't stop moving just because things got difficult or shocking. You mourn, you learn, and you get back to the mission. That spirit of resilience is what I want to bring to Denver.