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David Balmer
| David Balmer | ||
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| Colorado State Senate District 27 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 9, 2013-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 11, 2017 | ||
| 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 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| 2005-2013 | ||
| North Carolina House of Representatives | ||
| 1988-1994 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of North Carolina | |
| J.D. | Wake Forest Law School | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Balmer was a Republican member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing the 39th District from 2005 to 2013. He served as Assistant Minority Leader.
Balmer is a Senior Manager with Cherokee Investment Partners, and a Major in the United States Army Reserve.[1]
Balmer won election to the Colorado State Senate in 2012.
Issues
Balmer 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.[2]
Sponsored legislation
Balmer's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 09-1192 - Eliminate 3.2 Beer Restrictions
- HB 09-1212 - Temp Inc Tax Credit For New Home Buyers
- HB 09-1275 - EMT Provisional Certification
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Balmer served on the following committees:
| Colorado Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Business, Labor and Technology | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Balmer served on these committees:
| Colorado Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Economic and Business Development | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Balmer served on these committees:
| Colorado Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Business Affairs and Labor | ||||
| • Joint Business Affairs and Labor | ||||
| • Legislative Council | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2012
Balmer won election in the 2012 election for Colorado State Senate District 27. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 26, 2012. He defeated David Paladino (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [3][4]
| Colorado State Senate, District 27, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  David Balmer |
54.8% | 42,411 | |
| Democratic | David Paladino | 45.2% | 34,957 | |
| Total Votes | 77,368 | |||
2010
Balmer ran for re-election to the 39th District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the August 10 primary. Balmer defeated Carol Levine in the November 2 general election.
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 39 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David Balmer (R)
|
22,879 | |||
| Carol Levine (D) | 14,659 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Balmer won re-election to the 39th District seat in the Colorado House of Representatives, defeating opponent Mollie Cullom (D).[5]
Balmer raised $139,358 for his campaign, while Cullom raised $71,832.[6]
| Colorado State House, District 39 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David Balmer (R)
|
26,157 | |||
| Mollie Cullom (D) | 23,097 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Balmer is available dating back to 2004. Based on available campaign finance records, Balmer raised a total of $527,116 during that time period. This information was last updated on 5/22/2013.[7]
| David Balmer's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Colorado State Senate, District 27 |  |
$135,032 | |
| 2010 | Colorado State House, District 39 | |
$121,670 | |
| 2008 | Colorado State House, District 39 | |
$139,358 | |
| 2006 | Colorado State House, District 39 | |
$71,966 | |
| 2004 | Colorado State House, District 39 | |
$59,090 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $527,116 | |||
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Balmer raised $121,670 in contributions. [8]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Copic Insurance | $4,400 |
| Colorado Professional Fire Fighters | $2,000 |
| Colorado Medical Society | $1,400 |
| Naiop Colorado Chapter | $1,400 |
2008
Below are Balmer's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[9]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Copic Insurance | $4,400 |
| CO Assoc of Realtors | $4,250 |
| CO Chiropractic Assoc | $4,250 |
| Apartment Assoc | $2,200 |
| Apartment Assoc of Metro Denver | $2,125 |
Recent news
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[edit] David Balmer News Feed
- Two bill signings mark dog day at the Legislature - The Colorado Statesman
- Colorado legislature gives final OK to marijuana driving limit - Brush News Tribune
- It's all about animals at bill-signing - Our Colorado News
- Police Training For Dog Encounters Becomes Law -
- Colorado auto dealers find support in Legislature - Denver Business Journal (blog)
- Business issues come fast and furiously as Legislature enters final weeks - Denver Business Journal (blog)
- Hickenlooper's Fort Lyon homeless plan successfully amended to bill - Denver Post
- General Assembly gets down to business - The Colorado Statesman
- Two new laws go to the dogs - Denver iJournal - Denver iJournal
- Legislators Find a Cause That They Can All Agree On - CBS Local
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External links
- David Balmer's personal website
- Colorado House of Representatives - Rep. David Balmer
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
- David Balmer on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Balmer
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Balmer 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, "Balmer, David" Accessed May 22, 2013
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
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