Bob Gardner
| Bob Gardner | ||
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| Colorado House of Representatives District 20 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 9, 2013-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 14, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 0 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $30,000/year | |
| Per diem | $45/day in Denver area, $183/day outside | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | Four consecutive terms | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Colorado House of Representatives District 21 | ||
| 2007-2013 | ||
| Education | ||
| J.D. | University of Texas School of Law, 1981 | |
| Other | LLM, George Washington University, 1986 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Air Force | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Hondo, TX | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Southern Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Gardner's professional experience includes working as an attorney. Gardner served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Gardner served on the following committees:
| Colorado Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Legal Services | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Gardner served on these committees:
| Colorado Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Judiciary, Chair | ||||
| • Legal Services, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Gardner served on these committees:
| Colorado Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Joint Judiciary | ||||
| • Legal Services | ||||
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Gardner's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 09-1143 - HMOs Offer Limited Benefit Plans
- HB 09-1212 - Temp Inc Tax Credit For New Home Buyers
- HB 09-1288 - Colorado Taxpayer Transparency Act
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Presidential preference
2012
Bob Gardner endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [2]
Political courage tests
Gardner did not provide answers to the Colorado State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[3]
Elections
2012
Gardner won re-election in the 2012 election for Colorado House of Representatives District 20 due to redistricting. He ran unopposed in the June 26, 2012, Republican primary. He defeated Michael Goldsborough (D) and Sue Ann Meals (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[4][5]
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 20, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bob Gardner Incumbent |
66.9% | 24,490 | |
| Democratic | Michael Goldsborough | 33.1% | 12,122 | |
| Total Votes | 36,612 | |||
2010
Gardner ran for re-election to the 21st District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Jonathan T. Dooley (D) in the general election. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 21 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bob Gardner (R)
|
18,337 | |||
| Jonathan T. Dooley (D) | 7,510 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Gardner won re-election to the 21st District seat in the Colorado House of Representatives, defeating opponent Anna Lord (D).[6]
Gardner raised $19,430 for his campaign, while Lord raised $24,719.[7]
| Colorado State House, District 21 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bob Gardner (R)
|
19,423 | |||
| Anna Lord (D) | 13,882 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Gardner is available dating back to 2006. Based on available campaign finance records, Gardner raised a total of $97,064 during that time period. This information was last updated on 5/27/2013.[8]
| Bob Gardner's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Colorado State House, District 20 |  |
$35,443 | |
| 2010 | Colorado State House, District 21 | |
$16,265 | |
| 2008 | Colorado State House, District 21 | |
$19,430 | |
| 2006 | Colorado State House, District 21 | |
$25,926 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $97,064 | |||
2012
Gardner won election to the Colorado House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Gardner raised a total of $35,443.
| Colorado House of Representatives 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bob Gardner's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Cmte To Elect Bob Gardner | $18,943 | |||
| Colorado Medical Society | $1,500 | |||
| Colorado Association Of Realtors | $1,400 | |||
| Colorado Concern | $400 | |||
| Bridgepoint Education | $400 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $35,443 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Gardner won re-election to the Colorado House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Gardner raised a total of $16,265.
| Colorado House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bob Gardner's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Copic Insurance Small Donor Committee | $2,000 | |||
| Colorado Association Of Realtors Small Donor Committee | $1,000 | |||
| Copic Insurance | $600 | |||
| Wilslow, Philip A | $400 | |||
| Colorado Rural Electric Association | $400 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $16,265 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Gardner won re-election to the Colorado House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, Gardner raised a total of $19,430.
| Colorado House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bob Gardner's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Gardner, Robert S | $3,000 | |||
| Colorado Association Of Realtors | $600 | |||
| Colorado Association Of Insurance & Financial Advisors | $600 | |||
| Docpac Of Colorado | $400 | |||
| Colorado Civil Justice League | $400 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $19,430 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Gardner won election to the Colorado House of Representatives in 2006. During that election cycle, Gardner raised a total of $25,926.
| Colorado House of Representatives 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bob Gardner's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Gardner, Robert | $9,120 | |||
| Copic Insurance | $2,200 | |||
| Colorado Association Of Realtors | $1,000 | |||
| American Family Insurance | $400 | |||
| Colorado Dental Association | $400 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $25,926 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Recent news
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[edit] Bob Gardner News Feed
- Obama runs immigration bill from White House, according to new report - Daily Caller
- Emergency rule keeps cannabis magazines on the shelves - Boulder Weekly
- Sessions takes on Rubio: 'It's not about just passing something; it's about ... - Daily Caller
- Bill Maher: Pot legalization 'the new gay marriage,' 'the next civil rights ... - Daily Caller
- Republicans seek to end federal ethanol mandate - Daily Caller
- CNN Washington AM Note - CNN (blog)
- These text messages between Charlie Sheen and Farrah Abraham will make ... - Daily Caller
- Colorado ?Pot as Porn? Magazine Restriction Declared Unconstitutional - The Daily Chronic
- An Alternative to the Gang of 8? - Daily Caller
- Regulation of pot one step closer - The Colorado Statesman
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External links
- Colorado House of Representatives - Rep. Bob Gardner
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Gardner
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Colorado State Representative Bob Gardner," February 6, 2012
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Gardner Issue Positions
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, - 2012 Primary Candidate List
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, Official Primary Election Results
- ↑ 2008 general election results, Colorado
- ↑ Colorado House spending, 2008
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Gardner, Bob," Accessed May 29, 2013
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