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Christy Peterson

R

Won the June 30, 2026 Republican primary

Christy Peterson is the Republican nominee for Colorado's 1st Congressional District. She works in accounting and describes her candidacy as focused on public safety and reducing government spending in Denver.[4]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

Positions on the issues

  • SupportsIncrease police funding and staffing

    Says making cities safe again is her top priority and that crime and lax enforcement have driven residents and businesses away.[4]

  • OpposesStricter gun laws

    States support for protecting the right to bear arms in her Ballotpedia survey response.[4]

In their words — priorities

  • Public safety: says reducing crime and 'soft on crime' policies in Denver is her top priority, arguing this would let businesses and visitors return to the city.[4]
  • Reducing government waste, fraud and abuse, and creating incentives for business growth and job creation.[4]

Background

  • Graduated from Chatfield Senior High School.[4]
  • Earned a bachelor's degree from San Diego State University in 2006.[4]
  • Career experience includes working in accounting/office management in construction; states she is pursuing a doctorate in natural and functional medicine.[4]

Campaign money

Raised $2,057 · spent $354 · $1,703 cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗

Campaign website ↗

Also on the ballot for this seat: Melat Kiros, Chad Humphrey, Shimon Blau, Critter Milton · Compare side by side

Sources cited in this profile

  1. 4.Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey response, Christy Peterson · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey Candidate's own words