As a fifth-generation rural Coloradan, I’ve worn a lot of hats.

As a farmer, I’ve thrown on my hat and got to work to provide for my family.

As an advocate, I’ve put on my hat and got to work as a state legislator to save my community’s land, water, and economy.

As a Coloradan, I was shocked and horrified to watch Lauren Boebert help spread the lie that our elections were rigged, and fan the flames of insurrection that led to the deaths of five people at the U.S. Capitol. That’s why I’ve decided to announce that I’m throwing my hat in the ring to defeat Lauren Boebert in 2022.

I’ve worn a lot of hats -- and overcome a lot of challenges, but this sure will be my most difficult challenge to date. Can I count on you to be on my team starting right now?

I’m rooted in rural Colorado. And it’s pretty clear to me that Lauren Boebert doesn’t represent the best of this district and this community.

Boebert represents the worst of who we are -- she puts fiction before fact and her extremist agenda over the folks who live in Colorado’s 3rd.

Don’t forget: She’s a proponent of the outlandish “QAnon” conspiracy theory. And a supporter of President Trump’s failed insurrection at the Capitol.

I think, frankly, we’ve had enough of her antics. And I’m sure you have too.

I’m running for Colorado’s Third Congressional District to restore sanity and dignity to our district and I’m going to need your help. Can I count on you to join my campaign to defeat Lauren Boebert today?

This campaign is starting from the ground up -- so I could use your help from the get-go.

I appreciate your support. Hats off to you!!

Donald Valdez
Candidate for Colorado’s Third Congressional District