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Cindy Acree
Cindy Acree is a former Republican member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 40 from 2009 to 2013.
Biography
Acree earned her A.A. in fine arts/political science from Cottey College in 1975, her B.A. in history/political science/social science research from Southern Methodist University, and her M.S.J.A. in judicial administration from the University of Denver. Her professional experience includes owning Protektmark, LLC, teaching at the University of Denver College of Law, and serving as a board member and chairman of the board of the Colorado Neurological Institute.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Acree served on these committees:
- Finance Committee, Colorado House of Representatives
- Health and Environment Committee, Colorado House of Representatives, Vice Chair
- Legislative Audit Committee, Colorado General Assembly, Vice Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Acree served on these committees:
- Health and Human Services Committee
- Health and Human Services
- Local Government Committee
- Local Government
Issues
Acree did not provide answers to the Colorado State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test informs voters how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[1]
Sponsored legislation
Acree's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 09-1097 - Alternative Medicaid Program For Elderly
- HB 09-1146 - Proof Of Citizenship To Register To Vote
- HB 09-1288 - Colorado Taxpayer Transparency Act
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Presidential preference
2012
Cindy Acree endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.
Elections
2012
Acree ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Colorado House of Representatives District 40. She ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 26, 2012. She was defeated by John Buckner (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  John W. Buckner |
57.2% | 20,163 | |
| Republican | Cindy Acree Incumbent | 42.8% | 15,106 | |
| Total Votes | 35,269 | |||
2010
Acree ran for re-election to the 40th District seat in 2010. She had no opposition in the August 10 primary. She then defeated Libertarian James W. Phelps and Independent Pervaiz Kaiser. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Acree won election to the 40th District seat in the Colorado House of Representatives, defeating opponent Karen Wilde (D).[3]
Acree raised $40,286 for her campaign, while Wilde raised $9,739.[4]
| Colorado State House, District 40 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Cindy Acree (R)
|
24,276 | |||
| Karen Wilde (D) | 17,363 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Acree and her husband, Robert, have three children.
Recent news
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See also
- Colorado State Legislature
- Colorado House of Representatives
- Colorado House Committees
- Colorado state legislative districts
External links
- Cindy Acree's personal website
- Colorado House of Representatives - Rep. Cindy Acree
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
- Cindy Acree on Facebook
- Cindy Acree on LinkedIn
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Issue positions," accessed December 10, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary election results," accessed April 14, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "2008 General election results," accessed April 14, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Funds raised by 2008 House candidates," accessed April 14, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Colorado House District 40 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by John Buckner (D) |
