House District 14

Primary Candidates:  Ava Flanell and Troy Vanderhule.

Candidate:  Ava Flanell

Ava Flanell was voted in to fill the seat through the vacancy committee process.  Her term will extend until  Jan 12, 2027.   She is running in 2026 to earn the vote of the public for the next term. Ava is an impressive young professional, not tainted by party politics.  Her father is known as the "Dragon Man" and runs the ranges out east.  Ava is a strong supporter of 1st and 2nd amendment rights, runs two small businesses, has been a solid republican supporting core conservative values since she was 18.  Ava said she would fight for her constituents, and fight she did!!  During her first session at the state capital, Ava was told that she was at the most committees that killed the most bills -- that is a win and demonstrates that Ava has  grit and tenacity to work within the current environment of our state capital without sacrificing conservative values.  Ava believes in limited AND common sense government.  Ava is strong on parent rights, increasing affordability for housing and small business, is pro life, supports election integrity and stands strong with law enforcement.   Her website is:  https://avaforcolorado.com/ .  On her website, you can sign up for her newsletter where she summarizes the bills, how and why she voted yes/no.  The newsletter, as well as Ava's Facebook page, offer videos of her various testimonies.  Following is Ava's note after being voted into office. 

I am deeply honored to have been chosen again to represent you for House District 14. Your trust, encouragement, and prayers mean more to me than I can express, and I am truly humbled by your support.  I, once again, want to recognize and thank Joe Woyte for stepping forward in this process, as well as Troy Vanderhule. I am also grateful to Chairwoman Christine Rea for her steady leadership throughout this process.

The values I shared throughout the campaign remain the foundation of everything I will do at the Capitol. I believe our rights are given by God, not granted by government, and that protecting those rights is the government’s highest calling. I am committed to defending life, safeguarding the Second Amendment, upholding parental rights, and standing firmly for fiscal responsibility through the protection of TABOR. I will also continue to support the brave men and women of law enforcement who work every day to keep our communities safe.

I’ve promised to serve with integrity, to work hard, to build relationships even across disagreement, and to never forget who I represent. You can count on me to be principled, prepared, and courageous in defending your freedoms.

I’m leaving the country for a trip I planned months ago. Upon return, I will schedule a town hall with HD14 constituents and listen to your most important issues. My goal is to represent everyone the best way I can and be your voice at the Capitol.

Thank you again for your confidence and support. I am honored to serve you, and I’m ready to get to work for House District 14.

With sincere gratitude,
Ava Flanell
State Representative, House District 14

Candidate:  Troy Vanderhule

Troy is a local businessman experienced with housing issues.  His top issues (from his website) are to protect families and children, reduce fiscal abuse, election integrity, and supporting 2nd amendment rights.   His website is:  https://troyvanderhule.com/