ENDORSEMENT

Sheriff McGraw has a vast law enforcement background spanning 35 years. Beginning as a reserve deputy, he joined the force fulltime at the age of 19. McGraw spent nine years as a patrol deputy, advancing to Corporal within five years and Detective within eight, McGraw’s resume includes two years in fraud, five years in homicide, three years in public corruption, and a total of 16 years in narcotics, assisting rural agencies with narcotics, homicide and fraud investigations. McGraw retired at the rank of Inspector, with thousands of hours in training and experience working in conjunction with various law enforcement agencies across the state of Florida. McGraw is a certified firearms and defensive tactics instructor, and prior SWAT team leader.

In his statement, Sheriff McGraw said:

“Erik Aadland is a man of proven character. That’s why it’s my pleasure to endorse him as the best candidate for Congress in Colorado’s 7th district. As an elected sheriff and career law enforcement professional, I know what it means to lead teams with discernment and precision. Erik is a leader of the same caliber. The depth and significance of his experience, both in the military and in the energy sector, speak well for his ability to find solutions and build coalitions to effect positive change in Washington. Please join with me in supporting Erik Aadland as our next Congressman. He is ready to stand for our community.”

“I am deeply grateful to Sheriff McGraw for his kind endorsement. We agree that stakes are high in today’s political climate, and that Coloradans deserve a candidate who knows what it means to defend our Constitution under the most critical of circumstances. Just as I risked my life on the battlefield for our country, I am prepared to do whatever it takes to unfailingly protect our rights and to advocate for our freedoms.”