Amanda J Jillian Calderon

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Amanda Calderon completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Calderon's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-398893-2026-01-27\" id=\"heading-bio-398893-2026-01-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-398893-2026-01-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-398893-2026-01-27\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-398893-2026-01-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-398893-2026-01-27\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tAmanda Calderon is a Colorado-raised entrepreneur, construction and design executive, and cofounder of Home Constructors Corp., a company built around integrity, transparency, and innovation. Her professional background includes years of leadership in construction operations and more than two decades of experience in interior and architectural design, giving her hands-on expertise in managing budgets, timelines, and large-scale planning. Amanda entered public service because she believes Colorado needs leaders who can lower the political temperature while standing firmly for the rule of law, free speech, and safe communities. She is running for the U.S. Senate to bring practical, business-minded accountability to government—cutting waste, challenging corruption, and focusing on solutions that improve affordability, strengthen public safety, and protect Colorado families.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-398893-2026-01-27\" id=\"heading-key-message-398893-2026-01-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-398893-2026-01-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-398893-2026-01-27\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-398893-2026-01-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-398893-2026-01-27\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>1. Public safety needs to be addressed: crime + fentanyl + support for law enforcement.\r\n<p>2. We need to focus on affordability: cost of living + housing + healthcare costs.\r\n</p>\n3. Rule of law &amp; stability must be maintained: immigration that’s legal + restoring civil, effective governance.</li><li>Colorado is getting too expensive, too divided, and too unsafe. I’m running to restore a law-abiding society, defend free speech, and bring accountability back to government—so working families can afford to live here and communities can feel safe again.</li><li>Safe Colorado: back law enforcement, enforce the rule of law, stop fentanyl and repeat offenders.\r\n\r\nAffordable Colorado: attack the cost of living—housing pressure, insurance spiral, predatory debt, and energy costs.\r\n\r\nAccountable Colorado: cut waste, expose corruption, protect privacy, and make government work like it’s spending its own money.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-398893-2026-01-27\" id=\"heading1-398893-2026-01-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-398893-2026-01-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-398893-2026-01-27\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-398893-2026-01-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-398893-2026-01-27\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t1) Public Safety &amp; Rule of Law<br/>\n<p>2) Constitutional Rights &amp; Civil Liberties<br/>\r\n3) Immigration: Legal, Orderly, and Non-Disruptive<br/>\r\n4) Homelessness, Mental Health &amp; Addiction Reform<br/>\r\n5) Affordability &amp; Inflation Relief<br/>\r\n6) Seniors &amp; Safety-Net Integrity<br/>\r\n7) Tax &amp; Government Reform<br/>\r\n8) Healthcare Reform &amp; Coverage Transitions<br/>\r\n9) Life &amp; Women’s Health<br/>\r\n10) Energy &amp; Cost of Power<br/>\r\n11) Welfare Reform &amp; Work Pathways<br/>\r\n12) Education Cost &amp; Workforce Development<br/>\r\n13) Veterans Reform<br/>\r\n14) Animal Protection<br/>\n</p>\n15) Vaccine Confidence Through Reform\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nAmanda Calderon completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Calderon's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Amanda Calderon is a Colorado-raised entrepreneur, construction and design executive, and cofounder of Home Constructors Corp., a company built around integrity, transparency, and innovation. Her professional background includes years of leadership in construction operations and more than two decades of experience in interior and architectural design, giving her hands-on expertise in managing budgets, timelines, and large-scale planning. Amanda entered public service because she believes Colorado needs leaders who can lower the political temperature while standing firmly for the rule of law, free speech, and safe communities. She is running for the U.S. Senate to bring practical, business-minded accountability to government—cutting waste, challenging corruption, and focusing on solutions that improve affordability, strengthen public safety, and protect Colorado families. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? 1. Public safety needs to be addressed: crime + fentanyl + support for law enforcement. 2. We need to focus on affordability: cost of living + housing + healthcare costs. 3. Rule of law & stability must be maintained: immigration that’s legal + restoring civil, effective governance. Colorado is getting too expensive, too divided, and too unsafe. I’m running to restore a law-abiding society, defend free speech, and bring accountability back to government—so working families can afford to live here and communities can feel safe again. Safe Colorado: back law enforcement, enforce the rule of law, stop fentanyl and repeat offenders.\r\n\r\nAffordable Colorado: attack the cost of living—housing pressure, insurance spiral, predatory debt, and energy costs.\r\n\r\nAccountable Colorado: cut waste, expose corruption, protect privacy, and make government work like it’s spending its own money. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? 1) Public Safety & Rule of Law 2) Constitutional Rights & Civil Liberties 3) Immigration: Legal, Orderly, and Non-Disruptive 4) Homelessness, Mental Health & Addiction Reform 5) Affordability & Inflation Relief 6) Seniors & Safety-Net Integrity 7) Tax & Government Reform 8) Healthcare Reform & Coverage Transitions 9) Life & Women’s Health 10) Energy & Cost of Power 11) Welfare Reform & Work Pathways 12) Education Cost & Workforce Development 13) Veterans Reform 14) Animal Protection 15) Vaccine Confidence Through Reform\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}]