George Allen Cantrell

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George Allen Cantrell

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George Allen Cantrell (Constitution Party) ran for election for Governor of Colorado. Cantrell was disqualified from the general election scheduled on November 6, 2018.

Cantrell completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.

Cantrell was a 2012 Republican Party candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 5th Congressional District of Colorado.

Elections

2018

See also: Colorado gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2018

General election

General election for Governor of Colorado

Jared Polis defeated Walker Stapleton, Scott Helker, and Bill Hammons in the general election for Governor of Colorado on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jared Polis (D)	53.4	1,348,888
		Walker Stapleton (R)	42.8	1,080,801
		Scott Helker (L)	2.8	69,519
		Bill Hammons (Unity Party)	1.0	25,854

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,525,062
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Korey Paul Starkey (Independent)
• Veronique Bellamy (G)
• George Allen Cantrell (Constitution Party)
• Michael Wilbourn (Independent)
• Kathleen Cunningham (Unaffiliated)
• Paul Willmon (Unaffiliated)
• Richard Osada (Independent)
• Matthew Wood (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Governor of Colorado

Jared Polis defeated Cary Kennedy, Michael Johnston, and Donna Lynne in the Democratic primary for Governor of Colorado on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jared Polis	44.5	283,340
		Cary Kennedy	24.7	157,396
		Michael Johnston	23.5	149,884
		Donna Lynne	7.3	46,382

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 637,002
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Noel Ginsburg (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Governor of Colorado

Walker Stapleton defeated Victor Mitchell, Greg Lopez, and Doug Robinson in the Republican primary for Governor of Colorado on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Walker Stapleton	47.7	239,861
		Victor Mitchell	30.1	151,585
		Greg Lopez	13.2	66,432
		Doug Robinson	9.0	45,327

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 503,205
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Barry Farah (R)

2012

See also: Colorado's 5th Congressional District elections, 2012

Cantrell ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Colorado's 5th District. He ran as a Republican write-in candidate. He was defeated by incumbent Doug Lamborn (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.

U.S. House, Colorado District 5 General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Doug Lamborn Incumbent	65%	199,639
	Libertarian	Jim Pirtle	7.4%	22,778
	Independent	Dave Anderson	17.4%	53,318
	Green	Misha Luzov	6%	18,284
	Constitution	Kenneth R. Harvell	4.3%	13,212
Total Votes				307,231
Source: Colorado Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"

Campaign themes

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

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George Allen Cantrell completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cantrell's responses.

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

Economy, Environment, and Education

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about environmental protection. We have to leave the world a better place than we found it if we want it to support future generations.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

My father and grandfather. They showed me what it means to be a better human being.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Only the US Constitution.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty and respect of others.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Honesty. Integrity. Humility

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To give the people a voice that isn't opposing every move they try to make.

What legacy would you like to leave?

A stronger cleaner world.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

That I remember I would have to say the fall of the Berlin Wall.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I served in the United States military.

What happened on your most awkward date?

I have her a bloody nose when we leaned in to kiss and bumped heads.

What is your favorite holiday? Why?

Halloween. I love the cool crisp night air and the fact that it is a kids holiday and there is little reason for joy by today's standards.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Art of War, Sun Tzu. It teaches that there are other ways to solve conflict besides violence.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Ironman.

What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?

My late wife's urn.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Baby Shark...lol

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Loss of loved ones.

A governor is the top executive authority in his or her state. What does that mean do you?

It means that I should be setting the example of what people are and want to be in my state.

Governors have many responsibilities, which vary from state to state. Which of those do you personally consider the most important in your state?

Upholding the constitutions of both Colorado and the United States.

Different states require governors to have different degrees of responsibility for the state budgeting process. If it were your choice, what do you believe is the appropriate degree of gubernatorial involvement with this process in your state?

I believe it should be a 50/50 set-up.

In most states, governors have the power to make line-item vetoes. If that is true in your state, what would be your philosophy for how and when to use this power?

I would only use it if I believed that whatever was being offered for legislation was not in the best interest of my state and her people.

If the governor's office in your state does not have the line-item veto power, do you believe it should? Why or why not?

If it doesn't I believe it should. No one body of government should have more authority than the next.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Ideal would be if we could set aside our differences and realise that we are all striving for the same outcome.

What do you love most about your state?

The people, the mountains, and the wildlife.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Coming together.

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See also

• Governor of Colorado
• Colorado gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2018
• Colorado's 5th Congressional District
• Colorado's 5th Congressional District elections, 2012
• United States House of Representatives

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