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Doug Lamborn
| Doug Lamborn | ||
 | ||
| U.S. House, Colorado, District 5 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Predecessor | Joel Hefley (R) | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $174,000/year | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 7, 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Campaign $ | $2,619,956 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Colorado State Senate | ||
| 1997-2006 | ||
| Colorado House of Representatives | ||
| 1995-1997 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Kansas, 1978 | |
| J.D. | University of Kansas, 1985 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | May 24, 1954 | |
| Place of birth | Leavenworth, KS | |
| Net worth | -$118,997 | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
Lamborn was re-elected in 2012.[1] Although Politico listed Lamborn as vulnerable in the primary, he defeated Robert Blaha in the June 26, 2012 Republican primary, and went on to win the general election on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Lamborn is a "far-right Republican".[4]
Career
Below is an abbreviated outline of Lamborn's academic, professional and political career:[5]
- 1978: Graduated from University of Kansas, Lawrence with B.S.
- 1985: Graduated from University of Kansas with J.D.
- 1995-1998: Colorado House of Representatives
- 1998-2006: Colorado State Senate
- 2007-Present: U.S Representative from Colorado
Committee assignments
U.S. House
2013-2014
Lamborn serves on the following committees:[6]
- Armed Services Committee
- Subcommittee on Readiness
- Subcommittee on Strategic Forces
- Natural Resources Committee
- Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources - Chair
- Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation
- United States House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
- Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs
- Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
2011-2012
- Armed Services Committee
- Subcommittee on Strategic Forces
- Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces
- Natural Resources Committee
- Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, Chair
- Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands
- Veterans' Affairs Committee
- Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs
Issues
Redistricting
Under a new state congressional map approved in 2011, Lamborn's 5th District only saw minor changes. The District remains a safe Republican seat.[7]
Specific votes
Fiscal Cliff
Lamborn voted against 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. He was one of 151 Republicans that voted against the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257/167 vote on January 1, 2013.[8]
Elections
2012
Lamborn ran for re-election in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Colorado's 5th District. He defeated Robert Blaha in the June 26, 2012 Republican primary. He faced Jim Pirtle (L), Dave Anderson (I), Misha Luzov (G), George Allen Cantrell (R write-in), and Kenneth R. Harvell (Constitution Party) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
Politico listed Doug Lamborn as vulnerable in the primary. Well-funded Robert Blaha had spent more than double the amount Lamborn had, using advertising to cast Lamborn as a career politician. Lamborn fought back, questioning Blaha's conservative credentials on gun control.[2][11]
| U.S. House, Colorado, District 5 General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Doug Lamborn Incumbent |
65% | 199,639 | |
| Libertarian | Jim Pirtle | 7.4% | 22,778 | |
| Independent | Dave Anderson | 17.4% | 53,318 | |
| Green | Misha Luzov | 6% | 18,284 | |
| Constitution | Kenneth R. Harvell | 4.3% | 13,212 | |
| Total Votes | 307,231 | |||
| Source: Colorado Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
| Colorado's 5th Congressional District Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Doug Lamborn Incumbent |
61.7% | 43,929 |
| Robert Blaha | 38.3% | 27,245 |
| Total Votes | 71,174 | |
Full history
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Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Lamborn is available dating back to 2006. Based on available campaign finance records, Lamborn raised a total of $2,619,956 during that time period. This information was last updated on March 22, 2013.[15]
| Doug Lamborn's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | US House (Colorado, District 5) |  |
$696,043 | |
| 2010 | US House (Colorado, District 5) | |
$338,476 | |
| 2008 | US House (Colorado, District 5) | |
$611,755 | |
| 2006 | US House (Colorado, District 5) | |
$973,682 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $2,619,956 | |||
2012
Lamborn won re-election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that election cycle, Lamborn's campaign committee raised a total of $696,043 and spent $799,502.[16]
| U.S. House, Colorado District 5, 2012 - Doug Lamborn Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Total Raised | $696,043 |
| Total Spent | $799,502 |
| Total Raised by Election Runner-up | $235,763 |
| Total Spent by Election Runner-up | $235,078 |
| Top contributors to Doug Lamborn's campaign committee | |
| IDT Corp | $12,250 |
| Northrop Grumman | $11,500 |
| Honeywell International | $10,500 |
| American Crystal Sugar | $10,000 |
| Bogosian & Co | $10,000 |
| Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
| Oil & Gas | $64,250 |
| Leadership PACs | $40,946 |
| Defense Aerospace | $36,500 |
| Health Professionals | $34,398 |
| Defense Electronics | $33,000 |
2010
Lamborn won re-election to the U.S. House in 2010. During that election cycle, Lamborn's campaign committee raised a total of $338,476 and spent $182,883.[17]
His top 5 contributors between 2009-2010 were:
| U.S. House, Colorado District 5, 2010 - Doug Lamborn Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Total Raised | $338,476 |
| Total Spent | $182,883 |
| Total Raised by General Election Opponent | $0 |
| Total Spent by General Election Opponent | $0 |
| Top contributors to Doug Lamborn's campaign committee | |
| Honeywell International | $10,000 |
| National Auto Dealers Assn | $10,000 |
| Raytheon Co | $10,000 |
| Bogosian & Co | $9,600 |
| Northrop Grumman | $8,000 |
| Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
| Defense Aerospace | $34,250 |
| Oil & Gas | $31,750 |
| Defense Electronics | $28,300 |
| Mining | $17,500 |
| Real Estate | $16,833 |
Personal
Lamborn and his wife, Jeanie, have five children.
Analysis
Congressional staff salaries
The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Lamborn paid his congressional staff a total of $1,080,957 in 2011. He ranked 20th on the list of the highest paid Republican Representative Staff Salaries and he ranked 84th 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.[18]
Net worth
2011
Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics, Lamborn's net worth as of 2011 was estimated between -$277,992 and $39,998. That averages to -$118,997, which is lower than the average net worth of Republican Representatives in 2011 of $7,859,232. His average net worth decreased by 191.89% from 2010.[19]
2010
Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics, Lamborn's net worth as of 2010 was estimated between $49,007 and $210,000. That averages to $129,503.50, which is lower than the average net worth of Republican Representatives in 2010 of $7,561,133.[20]
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. Lamborn ranked 31st in the conservative rankings in 2012.[21]
2011
Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of congress voted in the previous year. Lamborn was 1 of 10 members of congress who ranked 1st in the conservative rankings.[22]
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, Doug Lamborn voted with the Republican Party 93.5% of the time, which ranked 89 among the 242 House Republican members in 2011.[23]
External links
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References
- ↑ Denver Post "Colorado Springs U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn announces re-election bid," Accessed March 10, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Politico "5 incumbents facing primary fight," May 3, 2012
- ↑ Politico "2012 House Race Results"
- ↑ Gov Track "Lamborn" Accessed May 15, 2012
- ↑ Biographical Director of the United States Congress "Doug Lamborn," Accessed November 1, 2011
- ↑ CQ.com, "House Committee Rosters for the 113th Congress"
- ↑ Wet Mountain Tribune, "The Third Dimension," December 8, 2011
- ↑ U.S. House "Roll Call Vote on the Fiscal Cliff" Accessed January 4, 2013.
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, - 2012 Primary Candidate List
- ↑ Associated Press - Unofficial election results
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State "2012 Primary Results"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2008"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2006"
- ↑ Open Secrets "Career Fundraising for Doug Lamborn," Accessed March 22, 2013
- ↑ Open Secrets "Doug Lamborn 2012 Election Cycle," Accessed February 19, 2013
- ↑ Open Secrets "Doug Lamborn 2010 Election Cycle," Accessed November 1, 2011
- ↑ LegiStorm "Doug Lamborn"
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Lamborn, (R-Colorado), 2011"
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Lamborn, (R-Colorado), 2010"
- ↑ National Journal, "2012 Congressional Vote Ratings," February 21, 2013
- ↑ National Journal, "Searchable Vote Ratings Tables: House," February 23, 2012
- ↑ Open Congress "Voting With Party"
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| Preceded by Joel Hefley |
U.S. House - Colorado District 5 2007-Present |
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