Biography
Laura Martin is the Republican candidate for Colorado House of Representatives District 17 in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing incumbent Regina English (D).[1][2] A consultant, she said in a Ballotpedia survey that she is running to protect taxpayer limits, reduce regulation and defend parental rights.[1][3]
Laura Martin earned a high school diploma from Alamo Heights High School and graduated from the Art Institute of Houston in 1995, and her career experience includes working as a consultant.[1] She advanced from the Republican primary on June 30, 2026.[1]
In a Ballotpedia survey, Martin described herself as a servant-leader rather than a career politician.[3] She listed protecting taxes under the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights, cutting regulations to help create jobs, and parental rights in children's upbringing and education among her key messages.[3]
- 1.Laura Martin - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Laura Martin - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey responses · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Colorado House District 17
Laura Martin is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Colorado House District 17 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.