Kelley Dennison

R

Won the June 30, 2026 Republican primary

Kelley Dennison is the Republican nominee for Colorado's 2nd Congressional District. She is a Colorado native and small-business owner who describes her platform as focused on affordability, environmental stewardship of Colorado's headwaters, and pro-family policy.[3]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

Positions on the issues

  • MixedLoosen zoning rules to build more housing

    Calls for making it easier for families to afford homes while also favoring 'responsible' economic growth and locally-rooted land-use policy rather than top-down mandates.[3]

  • SupportsPublic funding for school choice (vouchers / charters)

    Lists 'parental rights in education' as a passion area, favoring parents as informed and empowered partners in children's education decisions.[3]

In their words — priorities

  • Economic affordability: cites rising housing costs, gas, inflation and property taxes, and proposes strengthening small businesses and easing barriers to home ownership.[3]
  • Environmental stewardship of Colorado's headwaters, rivers and forests, favoring 'responsible' land use and locally rooted stewardship over what she calls top-down mandates.[3]
  • Pro-family policy, including protecting parental rights in education and health care decisions and support for veterans and seniors.[3]

Background

  • Earned a high school diploma from Estes Park High School.[3]
  • Graduated from the Academy of Natural Therapy in 2023.[3]
  • Career experience includes working as a massage therapist and business owner.[3]

Also on the ballot for this seat: Joe Neguse, Gaylon Kent · Compare side by side

Sources cited in this profile

  1. 3.Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey response, Kelley Dennison · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey Candidate's own words