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Thank you for visiting my website! My name is Stephen Varela, and I’m a battle-tested conservative running to represent Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District. I’m running for the future of Colorado, and for the future of our nation. When I hear young people say they are not proud to be Americans, it breaks my heart. I want to stand for American greatness and common-sense conservative policies in Congress. That’s why I decided to run.
I’m a veteran, a family man, and a community activist. I served four years in the Army and four more in the Colorado Army National Guard (COARNG). My service included two deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in which I experienced plenty of active combat. My service gave me a tremendous appreciation and passion for our veterans. Upon completing my Army service, I took a position at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
While serving in the Colorado Army National Guard, I attended Colorado State University-Pueblo, and graduated with a Bachelors in Sociology and a minor in Chicano studies. I later obtained a Masters in Social Work from the University of Southern California.
I’m a family man. I met my wife, Kayla, while jumping out of airplanes when we both served in the Army! Kayla and I are long-time residents of Southern Colorado. We live in Pueblo, where we raise our four children.
My passion for Colorado is reflected in my community engagement. I currently serve on the Colorado Board of Education, representing CD 3, and have used my position to advocate for education opportunity and choice. I also served on the Pueblo County Planning Commission and two early education boards – the Early Learning Ventures Policy Council and the East Side Childcare Center. Previously, I was elected to the board of one of Pueblo’s tremendous charter schools.
MY PLATFORM
Ensuring parents will have a proper say in the discussion for their children’s future.
Protecting our local police departments from radical city councilors who want them axed.
Keeping our military strong and our veterans supported with all the benefits they need.
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