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Diana DeGette
Diana Degette.jpg
U.S. House, Colorado, District 1
Incumbent
In office
1997-Present
Term ends
January 3, 2015
Years in position 16
PartyDemocratic
PredecessorPat Schroeder (D)
Assistant Minority Leader, Colorado House of Representatives
1993-1996
Compensation
Base salary$174,000/year
Elections and appointments
Last electionNovember 6, 2012
First electedNovember 5, 1996
Next electionNovember 4, 2014
Campaign $$5,480,000
Term limitsN/A
Prior offices
Colorado House of Representatives
1992-1996
Education
Bachelor'sColorado College, 1979
J.D.New York University, 1982
Personal
BirthdayJuly 29, 1957
Place of birthTachikawa, Japan
Net worth$1,491,512
ReligionPresbyterian
Websites
Office website
Campaign website

Contents

Diana DeGette (b. July 29, 1957) is a Democratic member of the U.S. House representing Colorado's 1st congressional district. DeGette was first elected to the House in 1996. She was re-elected in November 2012.[1]

Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, DeGette is a "moderate Democratic leader".[2]

DeGette serves as one of the Chief Deputy Whips of the Democratic caucus for the 113th Congress.[3]

Career

Below is an abbreviated outline of DeGette's academic, professional and political career:[4]

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2013-2014

DeGette serves on the following committees:[5]

  • Energy and Commerce Committee
    • Subcommittee on Environment and Economy
    • Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations - Ranking Member
    • Subcommittee on Communications and Technology

2011-2012

DeGette served on the following committees:[6]

  • Energy and Commerce Committee
    • Subcommittee on Communications and Technology
    • Subcommittee on Environment and Economy
    • Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Ranking Member

Issues

Redistricting

Under a new state congressional map approved in 2011, DeGette's 1st District only saw minor changes. The Denver Metro area district remains a safe Democratic seat.[7]

Campaign themes

2012

DeGette's campaign website listed the following issues:[8]

  • Health care
Excerpt: "Diana believes that it is critical that all Americans have access to the health care they need. Diana has led the way for health care reform in Congress and played a central role in expanding coverage for low-income children and families. "
  • Environment
Excerpt: "Threats to our natural resources and our environment are cause for serious concern in Colorado and across the country. Diana is a leading voice on environmental issues in Congress and is working to protect both Colorado’s public lands and our global environment."
  • Stem Cell Research
Excerpt: "U.S. Rep. DeGette was the chief architect of legislation to expand stem cell research, which was passed twice with broad, bipartisan support in Congress. The measure was vetoed twice by President George W. Bush – including his very first presidential veto. In March of 2009, President Barack Obama signed an executive order reversing former President Bush’s restrictions on embryonic stem cell research. Standing next to the President as he signed the order, U.S. Rep. DeGette is working with the Obama Administration on codifying the order into law."
  • Food and Consumer Product Safety
Excerpt: "Diana has taken a leading role in advocating for the protection of our nation’s food supply. In light of the daunting food contamination outbreaks, Diana believes that the protection of our nation’s food supply should be recognized as a critical component of our national security."
  • Reproductive rights
Excerpt: "As the co-chair of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus, Diana has fought for common-sense family planning and reproductive rights. She is a lead sponsor of the Prevention First agenda, which is a comprehensive, bi-partisan approach to reducing unintended pregnancies and the need for abortion."

Specific votes

Fiscal Cliff

Voted "Yes" DeGette voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. She was one of 172 Democrats that voted in favor of the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257/167 vote on January 1, 2013.[9]

Elections

2012

See also: Colorado's 1st congressional district elections, 2012

DeGette ran for re-election in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Colorado's 1st District. She ran unopposed in the June 26, 2012, Democratic primary. She defeated Frank Atwood (L), Danny Stroud (R), Gary Swing (G), and Thomas Henry Juniel (I) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[10][11]

U.S. House, Colorado, District 1 General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democrat Green check mark.jpgDiana DeGette Incumbent 68.2% 237,579
     Republican Danny Stroud 26.8% 93,217
     Libertarian Frank Atwood 3.6% 12,585
     Green Gary Swing 1.4% 4,829
Total Votes 348,210
Source: Colorado Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"

Full history


Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for DeGette is available dating back to 2000. Based on available campaign finance records, DeGette raised a total of $5,480,000 during that time period. This information was last updated on March 22, 2013.[20]

Diana DeGette's Campaign Contribution History
Year Office Result Contributions
2012 US House (Colorado, District 1) Won $1,051,538
2010 US House (Colorado, District 1) Won $825,016
2008 US House (Colorado, District 1) Won $808,491
2006 US House (Colorado, District 1) Won $635,208
2004 US House (Colorado, District 1) Won $632,594
2002 US House (Colorado, District 1) Won $863,351
2000 US House (Colorado, District 1) Won $663,802
Grand Total Raised $5,480,000

2012

Breakdown of the source of DeGette's campaign funds before the 2012 election.

DeGette won re-election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that election cycle, DeGette's campaign committee raised a total of $1,051,538 and spent $1,098,046.[21]

2010

Breakdown of the source of DeGette's campaign funds before the 2010 election.

DeGette won re-election to the U.S. House in 2010. During that election cycle, DeGette's campaign committee raised a total of $825,016 and spent $822,289.[22]

His top 5 contributors between 2009-2010 were:

Analysis

Congressional staff salaries

See also: Staff salaries of United States Senators and Representatives

The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. DeGette paid her congressional staff a total of $1,131,801 in 2011. She ranked 34th on the list of the highest paid Democratic Representative Staff Salaries and she ranked 42nd overall of the highest paid Representative Staff Salaries in 2011. Overall, Colorado ranked 14th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[23]

Net worth

See also: Net Worth of United States Senators and Representatives

2011

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics, DeGette's net worth as of 2011 was estimated between $838,025 and $2,145,000. That averages to $1,491,512, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic Representatives in 2011 of $5,107,874. Her average net worth increased by 17.72% from 2010.[24]

2010

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics, DeGette's net worth as of 2010 was estimated between $724,025 and $1,810,000. That averages to $1,267,012.50, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic Representatives in 2010 of $4,465,875.[25]

National Journal vote ratings

See also: National Journal vote ratings

2012

Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of congress voted in the previous year. DeGette ranked 32nd in the liberal rankings in 2012.[26]

2011

Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of congress voted in the previous year. DeGette ranked 48th in the liberal rankings.[27]

Political positions

Percentage voting with party

November 2011

The website Open Congress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus. According to the website, Diana DeGette voted with the Democratic Party 95.3% of the time, which ranked 5 among the 192 House Democratic members in 2011.[28]

Personal

DeGette and her husband, Lino Lipinsky, have two children.

Recent news

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References

  1. ↑ Politico "2012 House Race Results"
  2. ↑ Gov Track "DeGette" Accessed May 15, 2012
  3. ↑ Office of the Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer "Hoyer Announces Whip Team for the 113th Congress," January 4, 2013
  4. ↑ Biographical Director of the United States Congress "Diana DeGette," Accessed November 1, 2011
  5. ↑ CQ.com, "House Committee Rosters for the 113th Congress"
  6. ↑ Chief Deputy Whip Diana DeGette, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Ranking Member, Representing the 1st District of Colorado "Committee and Caucus Memberships"
  7. ↑ Wet Mountain Tribune, "The Third Dimension," December 8, 2011
  8. ↑ Campaign website, Issues
  9. ↑ U.S. House "Roll Call Vote on the Fiscal Cliff" Accessed January 4, 2013.
  10. ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, - 2012 Primary Candidate List
  11. ↑ Associated Press - Unofficial election results
  12. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010"
  13. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2008"
  14. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2006"
  15. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2004"
  16. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 2002"
  17. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2000"
  18. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 3, 1998"
  19. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 1996"
  20. ↑ Open Secrets "Career Fundraising for Diana DeGette," Accessed March 22, 2013
  21. ↑ Open Secrets "Diana DeGette 2012 Election Cycle," Accessed February 19, 2013
  22. ↑ Open Secrets "Diana DeGette 2010 Election Cycle," Accessed November 1, 2011
  23. ↑ LegiStorm "Diana DeGette"
  24. ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "DeGette, (D-Cali), 2011"
  25. ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "DeGette, (D-Cali), 2010"
  26. ↑ National Journal, "2012 Congressional Vote Ratings," February 21, 2013
  27. ↑ National Journal, "Searchable Vote Ratings Tables: House," February 23, 2012
  28. ↑ Open Congress "Voting With Party"
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