Priscilla Tiegen
Priscilla Tiegen, candidate for Colorado House District 15, spoke at the Republican Strategy Forum on September 16, sharing details of her campaign and the principles driving her run. Currently employed at Truth and Liberty, founded by Andrew Wommack, Tiegen is seeking the seat covering the area east of Powers to Marksheffel Road, south around the airport, and north to Woodman.
Tiegen described her work with a network of 3,000 civically engaged pastors, businesses, and supporters. She is a wife, mother, and grandmother, Tiegen noted that her husband is a Marine who served on the security force at Benghazi. Her professional background is in project management, and she stated that faith, family, and love for the country have shaped her.
She stressed that she stands as an American, not as a Hispanic American. Rep. Scott Bottoms asked her to run as his replacement for HD-15, and after five months of consideration she accepted. Tiegen cited 20 years of ministry work with high-risk adolescents as part of her preparation for office.
Her decision to run, she explained, stemmed from what she described as immoral and unconstitutional laws passed by Colorado’s Democrat-controlled legislature. She pointed out that Republicans hold only 22 of 65 House seats and 12 of 35 Senate seats. Tiegen said she has worked on pro-life legislation and is engaged with the Hispanic community in the state.
Tiegen warned that freedoms and liberty are being choked out by legislation that undermines parental rights, involves government overreach on land, taxes, and election integrity, and legislates against human conscience. She urged greater civic activity, asserting that land, family, and the right to defend oneself with guns are natural rights. She flagged new government programs launched without funding as a major red flag and argued that Democrats use the creation of more laws to limit freedoms. Legislators are asked to present five new laws at the start of every session, she noted, but the focus should instead be on reviewing and overturning existing laws. “Are we really free?” she asked. “It is very hard to get back freedom and liberty once it is lost.”
Tiegen called for speaking truth and glorifying God, stating that “Liberty must fight for Truth.” She said the country needs to unite around the principles on which it was founded. She identified the internal enemy as DSA (communism) and Muslims, and stressed the need to spread the Gospel.
Forum attendees recommended that, if elected, Tiegen examine South Dakota’s “Takings Bill,” noting that Rep. DeGraff is already aware of the issue. The measure addresses situations in which a bank fails and keeps customer deposits; participants said customer money must be protected and returned. They also urged her to review the outdated 501(c)(3) rules that prevent pastors from making voting recommendations from the pulpit, arguing the restriction needs updating. Another suggestion was for Tiegen to study Catherine Austin-Fitts’ recommendations on states separating from the federal government.
When asked about her Democrat opponent, Tiegen noted it is his third run. Although he presents himself as a moderate and uses conservative language, DSA has put boots on the ground in the district. In 2024 he received 3,200 votes against Rep. Bottoms; this year he received 7,300. A Libertarian is also running for the first time. The opponent has used texting and DSA canvassing. The Democrat came within 1,000 votes of Tiegen in the primary, making the seat no longer safe.
Tiegen expressed pride in her work at Truth and Liberty, which has helped flip school boards and other seats. She cited Pueblo County turning red after 22 Chicano churches were brought together and taught the Patriot Academy Biblical Citizenship classes to over 750 people, resulting in the county flipping entirely red in 2024.