Larry G. Liston is a Republican state senator representing Senate District 10 in Colorado, based in Colorado Springs and encompassing El Paso County. A long-time resident of the district for over 50 years, he retired in 2008 after 33 years as an investment executive and vice-president for the Royal Bank of Canada. Married to Mary Ann for over 40 years, he is father to Katie and grandfather to Carter. Liston is a Ronald Reagan conservative advocating limited government, strong national defense, support for law enforcement, free-market businesses, and protection of TABOR . He is active in the Downtown Colorado Springs Rotary Club, First Presbyterian Church, Pikes Peak Firearms Coalition , and is a lifetime NRA member. Notable achievements include sponsoring a 2025 bill adding nuclear energy to Colorado’s “clean energy resources” definition and receiving awards such as Outstanding Legislator from the American Conservative Union and United Veterans Commission of Colorado , Legislator of the Year from Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce , and multiple "Friend of the Taxpayer" awards from Colorado Civil Justice League.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduate of the Republican Leadership Program/Leadership Program of the Rockies and Campaign Management School, Leadership Institute .
• Political Experience:
  • State Senator, District 10 .
  • State Representative, House District 16 , serving as Chairman/Ranking Member of the Business/Economic and Business Development Committee , and member of Health & Human Services and Energy & Environment Committees .
  • Vice Chairman, Colorado Republican Party .
  • El Paso County Republican of the Year ; Co-Chair for George W. Bush presidential campaign ; multiple roles including House District 16 Chairman , Precinct leader , and delegate to Republican assemblies and national convention.
  • El Paso County Highway Advisory Committee .