Why is Robert Blaha running for Congress?
Robert Blaha is running to unseat Congressman Doug Lamborn in the June 26th Republican primary.
An articulate champion for conservative values, Robert knows that citizens in his 5th Congressional District have had enough of career politicians. From his friends and neighbors all across the District he’s heard the message – that it’s time to break through the federal red tape, complacency and stagnant stalemates, and have our voices heard in Washington, D.C.
When asked, 76% of registered Republican voters in Robert’s Congressional District said they want people with business experience representing them in Washington. Robert Blaha has thirty-five years of business expertise – of conservative common sense – that he will use to secure a better future for our children and grandchildren.
Born and raised in the rural farming community of Marshalltown, Iowa, Robert often accompanied his grandfather, a country doctor, on house calls. He learned the value of waking early and working until sundown at a young age, and of the pride in honest, hard work on farms and in the construction industry.
Robert was an All-State football player in high school and attained a full-ride scholarship to the University of Iowa, where he played football and earned the Forest Evashevski Scholar-Athlete Award.
Robert and Susan Blaha
Robert and his college sweetheart and best friend, Susan, were married nearly thirty-five years ago. They have raised their seven children in Colorado Springs for the past nineteen years, and have lived previously in small and large communities around the country.
Robert understands that one-size-fits-all education does not meet the needs of every child. The couple’s children attended different public schools in District 20, including the Classical Academy, Monument Academy, Rampart High School, Pine Creek High School and Air Academy High School.
After a successful business career and years of service in the community (see Professional and Public Service for details), Robert can no longer remain on the sidelines while conditions in Washington are more dire than ever. The time and the need are now for Robert Blaha to serve as the next U.S. Congressman from Colorado’s 5th Congressional District.
“I fervently support Robert Blaha for Congress. This country needs a man of his integrity to help successfully unravel the twisted cords that are binding our country and government.”
– Larry Howard, President/CEO Omega Arts, Inc.