Nina Anderson
RepublicanQ1 What advisory mechanisms will you implement to ensure that evidence and scientific findings play a crucial role in your policymaking process?
“I make decisions by getting the facts, talking with the people who live the issue every day, and taking the time to understand what’s really going on. In my past work, I’ve always looked at what’s working and what isn’t by using real information from the folks closest to the process. Everyone sees a different angle, and the truth usually sits somewhere in the middle. Good policy making requires facts, data, and input from the people directly affected. That’s the approach I’d bring to policymaking.”
Q2 Colorado farmers are facing multiple threats, amidst water scarcity and rising prices for fertilizer and other imported materials. As agriculture is our #1 export sector, in what ways do you imagine using your role to support evidence-based advancements to protect and support our farmers and natural resources in the years ahead?
“My family has been in rural Colorado for five generations, starting as homesteaders in Routt County. Agriculture isn’t just an industry to me; it’s the people I grew up with and the way of life that shaped me.
When we talk about water shortages, fertilizer prices, or the pressure on family farms, I’m thinking about real families trying to keep their operations going and protect the land they care about.
In this role, I’d lean on the way rural communities already solve problems: by listening to farmers, ranchers, ditch companies, conservation districts, and local businesses. Everyone brings a piece of the picture, and you only get the full story by hearing them all.
Colorado agriculture is running on thin margins right now. It’s too fragile for rushed decisions or big swings. Good policy takes patience, steady judgment, and respect for the people who live this work every day. I support practical innovations in water conservation, soil health, and agriculture technology that help producers stay competitive without burdening rural communities.”
Q3 America has a growing AI industry, supporting cutting-edge innovation but raising issues of resource use, privacy, and economics. What is the right balance of costs and benefits for new data center construction in Colorado, and how would your policies accomplish that balance?
“New technology always shakes things up while it’s developing. AI and data centers are no exception. They can bring opportunity, but they can also put real pressure on local resources.
I support a balanced, limited government approach that lets the free market grow while making sure our natural resources aren’t taken for granted. Companies should be upfront about their impacts and able to operate responsibly without leaning on subsidies or draining local water supplies. Communities deserve clear information about water use, energy demand, and long-term infrastructure impacts before large project move forward.
Every project should be judged on clear facts. If something brings real benefits and uses resources responsibly, it deserves a fair look. If it puts too much strain on communities or the environment, we need to slow down and rethink it.
These decisions shape our future, and they deserve patience and steady judgment — not guesswork.”
Q4 Colorado has experienced a lingering measles outbreak since March of 2025. What evidence-based policies do you support to improve community and preventive health for your constituents, for infectious diseases and other threats?
“With the measles outbreak and other health concerns, I support practical, evidence based steps that help people stay healthy while respecting individual choice and keeping the public informed. That starts with clear information from local health departments, schools, and hospitals so we understand what’s actually happening. Public trust matters during health situation, and trust comes from transparency, accuracy, and consistency.
I support straightforward public health practices: making sure families have accurate information, improving access to basic preventive care, and helping schools and clinics share updates quickly when something is spreading. These simple steps go a long way, especially for kids and seniors.”
Q5 What are your opinions on the current state of science literacy, and how could K-12 education standards be adapted to form a better public understanding of and relationship building in science?
“A lot of people feel overwhelmed by the amount of information out there, and I understand why. That’s why our schools should focus on practical science education that teaches kids how to think, not what to think.
I support straightforward, evidence based improvements to K–12 standards that help students learn how to ask good questions, check whether information is reliable, and connect science to everyday life.
Hands on learning makes a huge difference. My cousin has been a science teacher for more than 30 years, and I’ve always admired how he teaches through real projects including blasting jack o lanterns every fall. Kids build confidence when they can see and touch what they’re learning.”