Ross Klopf

Ross Klopf (Libertarian Party) is running for election to the Colorado State Board of Education to represent Colorado's 7th Congressional District. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026.[source]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a Lakewood resident and Civil Engineer with decades of experience in transportation and water resources engineering. I have been a member of the Libertarian Party since 2016. I ran for house district 28 in 2018. I am running for Colorado CD-7 in 2022 to change Congress so they start listening to the residents instead of the Washington DC lobbyists. I will not engage in any tactics that have led to congresses current 18% approval rating such as block voting and pandering to out of state special interests. I am a hiker and camper and have hiked the 486-mile Colorado Trail. I know it is important that the federal government do everything it can to protect the environment, constitutional rights and the economy.

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?

Protection of your constitutional rightsProtect the economy and ending out of control inflationProtect the environment

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Free markets, civil liberties, fiscal responsibility, ending inflation, following the constitution, no more corporate bailouts!

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What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

Repeal of the unconstitutional Civil Asset Forfeture

Reduce state spending and wasted money

Repeal of overly restrictive and needed laws such as: the fireworks ban, drivers canes number only be in the left lane when passing, standard size firearm magazine ban.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Upholding both the State and Federal Constitution

Reduction of government spending by increasing efficiency of govenment

Fixing the traffic congestion in the state by reducing and spreading out the traffic (4X10 hour work week) and less of the ultra expensive transportation improvement projects.

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

Governors Johnson, Weld and Ventura because they did not allow partisan politics to influence their decisions.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The movie American Made It looked at how goverment involvement in foreign policy and the war on drugs made the situation worse.

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

Honesty, ability to listen

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Knowledge on several important topics, work ethic, honesty, will listen to constituents to address important issues.

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

Protecting the constitution, protecting the rights of all the citizens all the time, reduction of waste and environmental pollution. The state should be setting an example on this.

What legacy would you like to leave?

to be the person who made the state government run more efficiently.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Tearing down of the Berlin Wall, I was 14 and it showed how freedom will prevail and that walls are not what an effective and free government should be building on the border.

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

Selling Hot dogs at sporting events (about 4 months)

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

No

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

Transportation and water both are getting taxed by the increased population in Colorado.

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

One where the Governer vetos the bad bills that get through and explains why they are not worthwhile bills. This will improve the quality of the legislation that gets passed.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes, It allows for collaboration on issues and increases the likelihood of getting support for your bills.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Justice and appropriations

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Probably not