Molly Lamar

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Molly Lamar

Republican Party

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November 8, 2022

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Molly Lamar (Republican Party) ran for election to the Colorado State Board of Education to represent Colorado's 6th Congressional District. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Lamar completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2022

See also: Colorado State Board of Education election, 2022

General election

General election for Colorado State Board of Education District 6

Incumbent Rebecca McClellan defeated Molly Lamar in the general election for Colorado State Board of Education District 6 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rebecca McClellan (D)	58.3	159,191
		Molly Lamar (R)	41.7	113,955

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 273,146
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Colorado State Board of Education District 6

Incumbent Rebecca McClellan advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado State Board of Education District 6 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rebecca McClellan	100.0	58,303

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Colorado State Board of Education District 6

Molly Lamar advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado State Board of Education District 6 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Molly Lamar	100.0	48,888

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 48,888
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Molly Lamar completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lamar's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

As a mother of four school-aged children, I am personally invested in improving public education. Being the only candidate who was a public school teacher, I know what our students and teachers need to be successful. Colorado should be leading the nation when it comes to public education. Instead, nearly 60% of 3rd graders did not meet the grade level expectation in literacy or math. It's time for a change. We need to put students' needs first, focusing on parent and teacher partnerships, student opportunities, school safety and fiscal transparency. I will work to improve safety in schools, ensure school funding goes towards classrooms instead of top-heavy administrations, and encourage collaboration between parents, students, and teachers. I am a former bilingual, elementary school teacher and I worked in a Title 1 school with at-risk students. I understand that education is not a one size fits all. Parents know best for their children and it's imperative that they are engaged and equipped with the right tools and resources necessary to choose the best learning environment for their child. A good education is life changing and all children across Colorado deserve the opportunity to achieve their dreams. I am a Colorado native who attended local, public schools and graduated from the University of Colorado. I'm a licensed substitute, co-chair of the Cherry Creek High School Accountability Committee and Vice President of the Bruins Football Board.

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?

• Parent engagement and partnerships. Across our state we are facing a crisis concerning student performance. Currently, 60 percent of Colorado third graders cannot read at grade level. 70 percent are not proficient in math. What we are doing is not working. We need to restore the trust between parents and teachers to ensure educational success. Communication and understanding among parents, students, and teachers, builds trust, confidence, and establishes a genuine partnership between home and school. Parents know their children best. Providing them with more involvement opportunities allows for higher rates of academic success.
• Improving academic outcomes. School districts are spending exorbitant amounts of money on divisive programs that do little to improve academic outcomes. We need to hold our schools accountable through fiscal transparency to ensure funds are invested in the classroom instead of adding more administrators with six-figure salaries. Students are failing to hit benchmarks and academic gaps are widening. Through accountability and streamlining funding we close the academic gap. Teachers will have the resources they need to be successful and students will have a better learning environment.
• School safety. I will collaborate with school districts and law enforcement in implementing safety measures such as additional cameras, locks on all exterior doors, and School Resource Officers (SROs) to ensure the safety of our children. Schools should be the one place where kids feel safest. Our classrooms should be joy-filled learning environments where everyone feels safe, supported, and engaged..

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about school choice. Education is not one size fits all. Parents know the learning environment that best suits their child and ensuring that parents have the tools and resources necessary to make informed decisions is essential yo improving academic outcomes for students.

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