Ray Langston, Disgraced former Republican leader and
current political Cancer spearheading the Scott Mijares Recall Effort

Ray Langston, a key figure in the Recall Scott Mijares Recall Effort has a checkered past of his own that should tell him:

“Don’t throw stones when you live in a glass house”.

The following are a list of verified violations committed by Mr. Langston:

• Violation of Party By-Laws (Pre-Primary Neutrality): As Candidate Support Chair in 2022, Langston was removed by the Montrose County Republican Party for failing to remain neutral during the primary season, a direct violation of party by-laws. His appeal to the State Party was rejected, confirming the violation.

• Unauthorized Use of Party Funds: In 2020, Langston used campaign donations intended for candidate support to fund a party dinner and purchase gift cards without Central Committee authorization, breaching party financial protocols.

• Theft of Campaign Funds: Witnesses reported Langston taking cash donations for candidates from a desk drawer at party headquarters without providing receipts, leading to unaccounted funds. The Party Treasurer could not verify if all donated funds were reported.

• Theft of Campaign Literature: In June 2020, Langston stole campaign materials belonging to congressional candidate Lauren Boebert, refusing to return them until a County Commissioner retrieved them from his residence, prompting a police report.

• Failure to Submit Financial Reports: Langston has not submitted the required final financial report for December 2020, over four and a half years later, raising concerns about transparency and potential corruption.

• Verbal Assaults and Abusive Behavior: Langston has a documented history of verbally assaulting party members, particularly women, including the Party Secretary who resigned due to his abuse, an Army veteran at the County Fair, and a guest speaker at a 2021 Central Committee meeting. His outbursts often included profanity, such as the F-word, and derogatory terms like “hissy fit” directed at women demanding financial transparency.

• False Accusations and Slander: Langston repeatedly made false accusations against party members, labeling them as “corrupt,” “con artists,” or “liars” to deflect from his own misconduct. He falsely accused a Meet & Greet sponsor of a violent outburst in 2024, despite 35 witnesses, including law enforcement, confirming Langston’s own disruptive behavior.

• Sabotage of Congressional Candidate: Langston condoned or participated in efforts to sabotage Lauren Boebert’s 2020 primary and general election campaigns, including spreading false statements about event attendance by “Freedom Caucus” members, violating party by-laws and undermining party unity.

• Violations of Free Speech and Assembly: Langston disrupted party events, including a 2021 Central Committee meeting and the 2024 caucus, with violent outbursts, intimidating attendees and infringing on their rights to free speech and peaceful assembly. His actions led to a five-year ban from party functions in 2024.

• Support for Non-Republican Agendas: Langston defended former State Senator Don Coram, who supported legislation (HB 19-1032, SB 21-067, HB 19-1263, SB 20-217) that betrayed Republican values, including promoting controversial sex education, decriminalizing fentanyl, and removing law enforcement’s qualified immunity. Langston’s alignment with Coram, who openly distanced himself from the Republican Party, suggests disloyalty to party principles.

• Refusal to Accept Vacancy Committee Decisions: In 2020, Langston violated by-laws by refusing to accept a Vacancy Committee’s appointment to fill a Central Committee seat, disregarding the explicit requirement to comply.

Reasons to Oppose Signing the Recall Scott Mijares Petition

• Association with Discredited Figure: The Recall Scott Mijares Committee is led by Ray Langston, whose documented history of corruption, theft, verbal assaults, and by-law violations undermines the credibility of the recall effort. Aligning with Langston, a disgraced former GOP Chair, suggests the recall is driven by personal vendettas rather than legitimate governance concerns.

• Association with Far-Left Groups: The recall coalition includes groups like “No Kings” and “Unify Montrose,” which are linked to progressive activist networks such as Indivisible. Indivisible, founded in 2016 to resist the Trump administration, is a progressive grassroots movement with thousands of local chapters nationwide, advocating for policies like universal healthcare, environmental protection, and opposition to Republican agendas. Its alignment with “Unify Montrose” and “No Kings” indicates a far-left ideological push that contrasts with Montrose County’s conservative values, casting doubt on the recall’s motives.

• Bipartisan but Misguided Coalition: The recall group comprises radical left-leaning groups, “No Kings” and “Unify Montrose,” alongside Langston, a self-proclaimed Republican who supports Democrat-aligned figures like Don Coram. This coalition appears to prioritize overturning the 2024 election results over respecting the will of the 18,129 Montrose County voters who elected Mijares.

• False Accusations Against Mijares: Langston’s claims that Mijares is not a “lifelong Republican” are misleading, as Mijares has consistently identified as a lifelong conservative, a claim supported by his record. Langston’s accusations mirror his pattern of slander and libel to discredit opponents.

• Disruption of County Progress: Mijares has advocated for transparency and accountability in county government, as promised in his campaign. The recall effort, backed by Langston’s divisive tactics and far-left allies, risks stalling important county initiatives, such as the search for a permanent county manager, as noted by Mijares in his public statement.

• Political Stunt Over Public Interest: Mijares has described the recall as a “political stunt” by a small group of activists attempting to reverse an election outcome they dislike. Langston’s history of sowing discord, combined with the involvement of progressive groups like Indivisible, supports this view, suggesting the recall is more about power struggles than public welfare.

• Langston’s Hypocrisy and Intimidation Tactics: Langston accuses others of corruption while failing to address his own financial misconduct and threatens legal action against critics, such as Commissioner Sean Pond, to silence opposition. Voters should not be intimidated by his tactics or support a recall tainted by his involvement and far-left affiliations.

• Undermining Democratic Process: The recall effort disregards the democratic choice of Montrose County voters in November 2024. Supporting the recall aligns with Langston’s anti-democratic behavior and the agenda of groups like Indivisible, which has a history of organizing protests to oppose conservative policies.

Voters, especially Republicans and Independents, are urged to reject the recall petition to uphold the integrity of the electoral process and avoid endorsing Langston’s documented misconduct and the far-left agenda of his coalition partners.

Get legal guidance from an experienced attorney