Release: Signaling True Grassroots Support, Bremer Announces that over 70 Current and Former Republican County Commissioners from Across the State have Endorsed his Campaign

Signaling True Grassroots Support, Bremer Announces that over 70 Current and Former Republican County Commissioners from Across the State have Endorsed his Campaign

Bremer’s announcement surpasses Walker Stapleton’s 2018 list of 50 County Commissioners, which led to his State Convention and Assembly blowout victory of 43%, in an equally crowded field.

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March 15, 2022

(COLORADO SPRINGS, CO) – Today, Eli Bremer’s U.S. Senate campaign announced the endorsement of nearly half of all Republican County Commissioners. This is believed to be the largest ever pre-convention haul of endorsements from Republican County Commissioners in the State of Colorado. Bremer picked up 68 new endorsers. The 68 include 56 current and 12 former Republican County Commissioners from across the state. Due to their service in multiple elected offices, 3 endorsers have already been announced, but including them brings the total to 71, 57 current and 14 former Republican County Commissioners.

Of Colorado’s 64 counties, only 45 counties have Republican representation on their Board of County Commissioners. Eli has received County Commissioner endorsements from 35 counties, including 11 counties (Archuleta, Baca, Chaffee, Clear Creek, Crowley, Huerfano, Kit Carson, Mineral, Montrose, Prowers, and Sedgwick) where all Republican County Commissioners have endorsed Bremer. Commissioners from over half of all counties in Colorado and over 75% of counties which have Republican County Commissioners on their Board have endorsed Bremer. There are currently 126 Republican County Commissioners in office, which means that Bremer has racked up 45% of all elected Republican County Commissioner endorsements.

Bremer’s announcement surpasses Walker Stapleton’s 2018 endorsement list, which was announced prior to his Assembly blowout. Walker boasted 50 Commissioners from 33 counties. Bremer’s County Commissioner list comes on the heels of an announcement that he has also received the support of 19 current and former Colorado State Representatives and State Senators, 6 of whom held Leadership positions during their time in office.

Bremer has far surpassed his opponents in the total number of endorsements as well as the number of endorsements he has received from his home county of El Paso. Bremer has received endorsements from 29 people who have, in some way, represented El Paso County, his lifelong backyard.

With this record-breaking announcement, Bremer humbly expressed gratitude and optimism: “These endorsements are truly special to me. When I was growing up, my father was an El Paso County Commissioner. I saw and learned from my dad the hard work and problem solving that it takes to be a County Commissioner. When my wife, Cami, met my family for the first time, she said ‘Wow your dad has the coolest job!’ and now she serves as an El Paso County Commissioner as well.

“I look up to local elected leaders like County Commissioners. They are the people on the ground, implementing federal and state policy, distributing federal and state funds, and navigating the vast programs and regulations of the city, county, state, and country they serve. Local control is a core principle of my governance philosophy. I will push to reduce regulations and unfunded mandates from the federal level to allow local governments to take control and implement the policies best for their community. I plan to utilize my supporting County Commissioners to gain perspective, take advice, and solicit input on policy when I get to Washington, D.C.

“I am grateful for such a wide variety of County Commissioners supporting my campaign, from the Eastern Plains to the Western Slope and all in between. Because of these Commissioners and their belief in my campaign, we have built extensive grassroots support across the state. Their support will be important over the campaign cycle, especially as we go into the Assembly process.

“I am optimistic about our prospects at the State Assembly, especially knowing that in an equally crowded field, Walker Stapleton left the Assembly with 43% of the vote and only one other candidate followed him with 32%. Strong grassroots support is essential to success over the next few weeks and in the Primary this June.”

Multiple County Commissioner’s provided statements about their support of Bremer’s campaign:

Stan VanderWerf, Chair of the Board of El Paso County Commissioners

“I have known Eli for a long time and here’s what I can tell you – he’s a winner. The successes that Eli has had in his life didn’t come from luck, it came from his steadfast attitude towards hard work. Eli grew up on a family farm here in El Paso County, then graduated from the Air Force Academy, and served 14 years as an Air Force Officer at our premier Air Force bases right here in Colorado Springs. He also trained here in Colorado Springs, the Olympic City, and his dreams came true in 2008 when he represented Team USA at the Olympics in the sport of modern pentathlon. It doesn’t get more Colorado than that.

“Eli is a selfless and respected leader in our community. He has volunteered his time to help countless Republicans get elected. I have endorsed and donated to Eli’s U.S. Senate campaign because it’s time for Republicans to take back this seat and Eli is the only man that can do it.”

Sue Hansen, Montrose County Commissioner Vice-Chair

“Eli actually wants to represent all 64 counties in Colorado and their constituents. Eli knows that this is not only the path to beating Michael Bennet, but to being a better representative in D.C. I knew of Eli through his wife, Cami, who is also a County Commissioner but when I met him in person, I knew this was our next U.S. Senator. Eli boasts an impressive background as an Olympian and Air Force Officer, but what is most awe-inspiring is his passion, drive, and commitment to service for our state. He has been doing the hard work of meeting County Commissioners across the Western Slope and taking the time to understand the issues that impact our communities like water, energy, rural broadband, and forestry. I can’t wait for Eli to fire Bennet and be our voice in Washington, where I know he won’t forget about rural communities like mine.”

Ty Gates, Rio Blanco County Commissioner District 3

“Eli and I bonded over our shared experience of raising goats. I would love to send a man like Eli to Washington because I know he understands hard work if he has raised goats. Eli grew up on a family farm doing 4-H, we need more people in our government that understand the work that real Americans do every day. A man like Eli can help us advocate for rural communities and close the rural-urban divide that is a real threat to our country and state.”

Wendy Buxton-Andrade, Prowers County Commissioner District 3

“Eli has an incredible story and a strategic plan to win this election. Like the former Senator who held this seat, Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Eli is an Olympian and Air Force veteran. But I am most pleased to say that he has been endorsed by Commissioners from all across Southeastern Colorado. We are often an area that is ignored by state-wide campaigns. I know that Eli will be a Senator for Southeastern Colorado because of his efforts to get Commissioners from Baca, Prowers, Kit Carson, Lincoln, Kiowa, Crowley, Otero, and Bent on board.”

Steve Moreno, Weld County Commissioner At-Large

“Within 45 minutes of the first time I met Eli, I knew this man could win a U.S. Senate seat. He can inspire people and give them hope that we can win this state back and stop the ridiculous policies of the Democrats. He has the ability to speak and build coalitions with people who have not traditionally voted Republican. Eli has a unique and thoughtful approach towards advocating for Colorado and America to return to energy independence which is more important than ever with gas prices skyrocketing. This year can be a wave election for Republicans if we know how to talk about the issues that people care about. I look forward to working with Eli to bring energy independence and good jobs back to Weld County, Colorado, and America.”

The Following County Commissioners Have Endorsed Bremer:

Lori Laske, Alamosa County Commissioner

Kathleen Conti, Former Arapahoe County Commissioner

Lynn Myers, Former Arapahoe County Commissioner

Warren Brown, Archuleta County Commissioner

Ron Maez, Archuleta County Commissioner

Alvin Schaaf, Archuleta County Commissioner

Spike Ausmus, Baca County Commissioner

Rick Butler, Baca County Commissioner

Shiloh Freed, Baca County Commissioner

Kim MacDonnell, Bent County Commissioner

Chuck Netherton, Bent County Commissioner

Rusty Granzella, Chaffee County Commissioner

Sean Wood, Clear Creek County Commissioner

Blaine Arbuthnot, Crowley County Commissioner

Roy Elliot, Crowley County Commissioner

Matt Heimerich, Former Crowley County Commissioner

Terry McMillian, Crowley County Commissioner

Bill Canda, Custer County Commissioner

Tom Flower, Custer County Commissioner

Wendell Koontz, Delta County Commissioner

Duncan Bremer, Former El Paso County Commissioner

Cami Bremer, El Paso County Commissioner

Ed Jones, Former El Paso County Commissioner

Stan VanderWef, El Paso County Commissioner

Mark Waller, Former El Paso County Commissioner

Holly Williams, El Paso County Commissioner

Kevin Grantham, Fremont County Commissioner

Dwayne McFall, Fremont County Commissioner

Tim Payne, Former Fremont County Commissioner

John Martin, Garfield County Commissioner

Merrit Linke, Grand County Commissioner

Kris Manguso, Grand County Commissioner

John Galusha, Huerfano County Commissioner

Coby Corkle, Jackson County Commissioner

Dan Manville, Jackson County Commissioner

Donald Oswald, Kiowa County Commissioner

Stan Hitchcock, Kit Carson County Commissioner

Dave Hornung, Kit Carson County Commissioner

Gary Koop, Former Kit Carson County Commissioner

Cory Wall, Kit Carson County Commissioner

Mark Glenn, Former Lake County Commissioner

Ed Schifferns, Lincoln County Commissioner

Doug Stone, Lincoln County Commissioner

Joe McBride, Logan County Commissioner

Jesse Albright, Mineral County Commissioner

Ramona Weber, Mineral County Commissioner

Gerald Koppenhafer, Montezuma County Commissioner

Kent Lindsay, Montezuma County Commissioner

Keith Caddy, Montrose County Commissioner

Sue Hansen, Montrose County Commissioner

Roger Rash, Montrose County Commissioner

Gordon Westhoff, Morgan County Commissioner

John Hostetler, Otero County Commissioner

Ray Douglas, Park County Commissioner

Dick Elsner, Park County Commissioner

Terry Hofmeister, Phillips County Commissioner

Don Lock, Former Phillips County Commissioner

Wendy Buxton-Andrade, Prowers County Commissioner

Ron Cook, Prowers County Commissioner

Tom Grasmick, Prowers County Commissioner

Ty Gates, Rio Blanco County Commissioner

Suzanna Bothell, Former Rio Grande County Commissioner

William Howard McCormick, Sedgwick County Commissioner

Don Schneider, Sedgwick County Commissioner

Bob Campbell, Teller County Commissioner

Dave Paul, Former Teller County Commissioner

Norm Steen, Former Teller County Commissioner

Dan Williams, Teller County Commissioner

Cyn French, Former Washington County Commissioner

Mike Freeman, Weld County Commissioner

Steve Moreno, Weld County Commissioner