John Buckner

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John Buckner
Democratic Party
Prior offices:
Colorado House of Representatives District 40
Years in office: 2013 - 2015
Personal
Profession
Educator
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John William Buckner (September 12, 1947 - May 29, 2015) was a Democratic member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 40 from January 9, 2013, to his death from sarcoidosis on May 29, 2015.[1]

Biography

Buckner's professional experience included working for the Cherry Creek School District.[2]

Committee assignments

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Buckner served on the following committees:

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Buckner served on the following committees:

Elections

2014

See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Colorado House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 24, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 31, 2014. Incumbent John Buckner was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while JulieMarie A. Shepherd was unopposed in the Republican primary. Buckner defeated Shepherd and Geoff Hierholz (L) in the general election.[3][4][5][6]

Colorado House of Representatives, District 40, General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJohn Buckner Incumbent 51.3% 13,815
     Republican JulieMarie A. Shepherd 43.8% 11,802
     Libertarian Geoff Hierholz 4.9% 1,318
Total Votes 26,935

2012

See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2012

Buckner won election in the 2012 election for Colorado House of Representatives District 40. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 26, 2012. He defeated incumbent Cindy Acree (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[7]

Colorado House of Representatives, District 40, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJohn W. Buckner 57.2% 20,163
     Republican Cindy Acree Incumbent 42.8% 15,106
Total Votes 35,269

Campaign finance summary

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John Buckner campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2014Colorado State House, District 40Won $99,706 N/A**
2012Colorado State House, District 40Won $93,437 N/A**
Grand total$193,143 N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Election Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

See also: State legislative scorecards, State legislative scorecards in Colorado

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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Colorado General Assembly in 2025.

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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Colorado General Assembly in 2023.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Colorado General Assembly in 2022.

  • Centennial Institute — Legislators are scored on their votes on issues relevant to the mission of the Centennial Institute and the strategic priorities of Colorado Christian University.
  • Colorado AFL-CIO — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that the organization supports or opposes.
  • Colorado Cobalt Advocates — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health issues.
  • Colorado Consumer Health Initiative — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that the organization supports or opposes.
  • Colorado Union of Taxpayers — Legislation is scored on its "reduction of taxes, regulation, and spending accountability."
  • Colorado Voters for Animals — Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues.
  • Conservation Colorado — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills about Colorado's climate, land, water, and communities.
  • CoPIRG — Legislators are scored on their votes on "bills that will protect consumers, strengthen our democracy, and safeguard public health."
  • Healthier Colorado — Legislators are scored on their votes related to public health issues.
  • Liberty Scorecard — Legislators are scored on votes related to "the principles of individual rights, free markets and limited government."
  • Mental Health Colorado — Legislators are scored on their votes related to mental health issues.
  • National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
  • One Colorado — Legislators are scored based on their votes on LGBTQ+ issues.
  • The Arc of Colorado — Legislators are scored on votes related to intellectual and developmental disability legislation.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Colorado General Assembly in 2021.

  • Centennial Institute — Legislators are scored on their votes on issues relevant to the mission of the Centennial Institute and the strategic priorities of Colorado Christian University.
  • Colorado Consumer Health Initiative — Legislators are usually scored on their votes on bills that the organization supports or opposes.
  • Colorado Education Association — Legislators are scored on their votes related to education reflection and on how well legislators worked with educators to advance the CEA's priorities.
  • Colorado Union of Taxpayers — Legislation is scored on its "reduction of taxes, regulation, and spending accountability."
  • Colorado Voters for Animals — Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues.
  • Conservation Colorado — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills about Colorado's climate, land, water, and communities.
  • CoPIRG — Legislators are scored on their votes on "bills that will protect consumers, strengthen our democracy, and safeguard public health."
  • Healthier Colorado — Legislators are scored on their votes related to public health issues.
  • Liberty Scorecard — Legislators are scored on votes related to "the principles of individual rights, free markets and limited government."
  • Mental Health Colorado — Legislators are scored on their votes related to mental health issues.
  • The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
  • The Arc of Colorado — Legislators are scored on votes related to intellectual and developmental disability legislation.
  • Women's Lobby of Colorado — Legislators are scored on their stances on women's issues.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Colorado General Assembly in 2020.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Colorado General Assembly in 2019.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Colorado General Assembly in 2018.

  • ACLU of Colorado — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills the ACLU of Colorado "felt were the best representations of the civil liberties issues facing Colorado today."
  • Colorado Consumer Health Initiative — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that are supported or opposed by the organization.
  • Colorado Senior Lobby, Inc. — Legislators are scored on their votes related to senior issues.
  • Colorado Voters for Animals — Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues.
  • Conservation Colorado — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental conservation.
  • Mental Health Colorado — Legislators are scored on their votes related to mental health issues.
  • NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health issues.
  • One Colorado — Legislators are scored based on their votes on LGBT issues.
  • Principles of Liberty — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to "core principles of liberty," which the organization defines as "Free People," "Free Markets," and "Good Government."
  • The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Colorado General Assembly in 2017.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Colorado General Assembly in 2016.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Colorado General Assembly in 2015.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Colorado General Assembly in 2014.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Colorado General Assembly in 2013.

  • ACLU of Colorado — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills the ACLU of Colorado "felt were the best representations of the civil liberties issues facing Colorado today."
  • Colorado Senior Lobby, Inc. — Legislators are scored on their votes related to senior issues.
  • Conservation Colorado — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental conservation.
  • Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health issues.
  • Principles of Liberty — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to "core principles of liberty," which the organization defines as "Free People," "Free Markets," and "Good Government."
  • The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
  • Women's Lobby of Colorado — Legislators are scored on their stances on women's issues.

Endorsements

2014

In 2014, Buckner's endorsements included the following:[8]

  • Colorado Democratic Party
  • Colorado Education Association
  • Cherry Creek Education Association
  • AFL-CIO
  • American Federation of Teachers
  • NARAL Prochoice Colorado
  • Planned Parenthood Colorado
  • One Colorado
  • Colorado WINS
  • Secure PERA
  • Colorado Professional Fire Fighters
  • Colorado State Lodge- Fraternal Order of Police
  • Colorado Conservation Voters
  • Colorado Housing Champions
  • Colorado Mortgage Lenders
  • Colorado Bankers Association
  • Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
  • Denver Classroom Teachers Association
  • Colorado Ceasefire
  • Associated General Contractors- Colorado Construction

2012

In 2012, Buckner's endorsements included the following:[9]

Personal

Note: Please contact us if the personal information below requires an update.
Buckner was survived by his wife, Janet, and their three children.[10]

Recent news

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John Buckner News Feed

See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ The Denver Post, "Rep. John Buckner dies after brief illness; services are pending," May 29, 2015
  2. ↑ bucknerforcolorado.com, "Biography," accessed October 3, 2014
  3. ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official primary candidate list," accessed May 1, 2014
  4. ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 25, 2014
  5. ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed July 23, 2014
  6. ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed December 5, 2014
  7. ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary election results," accessed April 14, 2014
  8. ↑ bucknerforcolorado.com, "2014 Endorsements," accessed October 3, 2014
  9. ↑ bucknerforcolorado.com, "2012 Endorsements," accessed October 19, 2012
  10. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named about


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Preceded by
Cindy Acree (R) 		Colorado House of Representatives District 40
2013–2015 		Succeeded by
Janet Buckner (D)


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