Family
Married since 1992, one grown son, now a grandfather
One of us
Here since 1972. Thornton resident since 1996.
Photograph by Gina Lantz Photography
The Story, in his words
More than fifty years in these neighborhoods
My childhood family moved around a lot before I turned 10, but in 1972, we made the move that changed all of our lives, to an area just south of Old Thornton. I have lived more than two thirds of my life within 10 miles of that home, growing up in Adams 12 schools and watching the area grow as well.
I joined the Federal Aviation Administration as an Air Traffic Control Specialist in 1987, and I started my career in Cheyenne, Wyoming. But my goal was always to get back to the Denver area, which became possible in 1996 in the control tower of the still-new Denver International Airport. My career took off from there, and I became heavily involved in on-the-job and classroom training, mentoring, and scheduling for a workforce of 50-plus.
My wife and I have lived at our current home since 1996, and we raised a wonderful son who is now a fantastic husband and father.
I am a member of Arvada Baptist Church, where I have served on the Board of Deacons and chaired it. I have never held public office, and I do not describe myself as a politician.
My first goal in serving as your representative is to provide balance in the legislature, which we are not even close to having at the moment. I want to roll back the many bills that have stolen your freedom, your present and your future.Craig Sullivan
Quick Facts
The Short Version
Work
Retired air traffic controller, FAA, 1987 to 2018, over 31 years
Community
Arvada Baptist Church, former Chairman of the Board of Deacons
Why Now
Why now
Craig ran for this seat in 2024 and came up 2,462 votes short. The margin in this district went from eleven points in 2022 to under six in 2024. He is running again because the neighbors who told him what was wrong two years ago are telling him the same things today, and because a race this close is worth finishing.
Northglenn and Thornton, first
Not the Capitol. Not a caucus. The two cities on the sign.