[5] Bottoms has a strong stance against abortion and transgender rights, calling them "demonic" throughout his campaign.

[5][6] He has also claimed that during the January 6 attack of the Capitol, the FBI "lured" the rioters into the building.

[4] In January 20, 2025, Bottoms announced his candidacy for the 2026 Colorado gubernatorial election.

In the Republican primary election held June 25, 2024, he ran unopposed.

[8] In the general election held November 5, 2024, Bottoms defeated his Democratic Party opponent, winning 57.99% of the vote.