My name is John Padora.

A Working-Class Dad, Engineer, Scientist, and Bold Democrat

I’m running for Congress to fight for working families and take on the issues that matter most—restoring trust in government, building a fair economy, and delivering real solutions for Eastern Colorado. Let’s create a future where leadership works for us.

Fix the Economy for Working Families

• Advocate for fair wages, tax relief for middle- and lower-income families, and small business support.

• Push for rural economic development, including expanded infrastructure, investment in local industries like agriculture and renewable energy, and access to trade opportunities that benefit Colorado farmers and ranchers.

• Support targeted incentives for American manufacturing to revitalize job creation and prevent outsourcing.

Fight for Affordable, Accessible Healthcare

• Prioritize reducing medical costs, expanding access to affordable health insurance, and lowering prescription drug prices.

• Call for rural healthcare reforms, such as more funding for hospitals, mental health services, and better retention of healthcare providers in underserved areas.

• Advocate for transparency in healthcare pricing and an end to exploitative practices by insurance companies and Big Pharma.

Support Strong Communities

• Advocate for rebuilding rural infrastructure, including high-speed internet access, better roads, and improved water management systems.

• Push for funding public education, including vocational training and affordable college, to prepare Colorado’s workforce for high-tech, agricultural, and energy-sector jobs.

• Prioritize housing affordability by addressing land-use policies and incentivizing the development of affordable housing in rural and suburban areas.

End Political Corruption & Corporate Influence

• Propose term limits for members of Congress to reduce entrenched power.

• Ban stock trading by elected officials and impose stricter lobbying regulations.

• Champion campaign finance reform by supporting publicly funded elections and reducing the influence of corporate PACs.

Energy Independence

• Promote an all-of-the-above energy strategy that supports Colorado’s natural gas, wind, and solar industries while focusing on local job creation.

• Fight against over-regulation that hurts farmers and ranchers, particularly around energy use and environmental policies.

• Push for incentives for rural communities to adopt renewable energy technologies while ensuring traditional energy jobs are protected.

Bridge the Rural-Urban Divide

• Fix Transportation & Infrastructure – Invest in reliable public transit options for urban areas while expanding and maintaining rural highways, bridges, and freight corridors to support economic growth and mobility.

• Strengthen Local Food Systems – Support small and mid-sized farmers by increasing access to local and regional markets, ensuring food security in both urban and rural communities, and protecting agricultural land from unchecked development.

• Close the Services Gap – Expand access to essential services like childcare, banking, and grocery stores in rural areas while addressing affordability and availability in cities to create thriving, self-sufficient communities.

Support Younger Generations and Protect Our Seniors

• Invest in Our Youth: Today’s young people face an uphill battle—high student debt, soaring housing costs, and a tough job market. We need policies that reduce student debt, make housing more affordable, and create good-paying jobs to give young Coloradans the opportunities they deserve.

• Support Our Seniors: Our aging seniors have spent their lives contributing to our communities. It's time we ensure they have access to affordable healthcare, secure finances, and the support they need to live with dignity.

• Bridge the Generational Divide: Both young people and seniors are struggling, but together, we can build policies that support every generation, create shared prosperity, and ensure no one gets left behind.