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Greg Brophy
| Greg Brophy | ||
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| Colorado State Senate, District 1 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $30,000/year | |
| Per diem | $45/day in Denver area, $183/day outside | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 8 years | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Colorado State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 09/06/1966 | |
| Place of birth | Holyoke, CO | |
| Profession | Farmer | |
| Religion | Evangelical | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Brophy served in the Colorado State House of Representatives from 2002 to 2005.
He earned his BS in Animal Sciences from Colorado State University in 1988.
Brophy was Operations Manager for Progressive Agricultural Management, Incorporated from 1989 to 2000. He then worked as Area Representative for United States Senator Wayne Allard from 2000 to 2002. He has been Owner/Operator of Greg Brophy Farm since 1992.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Brophy served on the following committees:
| Colorado Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Energy | ||||
| • Legal Services | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Brophy served on these committees:
| Colorado Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Energy | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Legal Services | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Brophy served on these committees:
| Colorado Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Energy | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
Elections
2014
- See also: Colorado gubernatorial election, 2014
Early speculation about the 2014 election for Governor of Colorado has Brophy on a short list of possible Republican challengers. Incumbent Gov. John Hickenlooper (D) will likely seek re-election in 2014.[1]
2010
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2010
Brophy sought re-election to the 1st District seat in 2010. He was uncontested in the primary election. He then defeated challenger Michael A. Bowman in the November 2 general election.
| Colorado State Senate, District 1 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Greg Brophy (R)
|
34,632 | |||
| Michael A. Bowman (D) | 10,080 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Brophy was elected to the 1st District Seat in the Colorado State Senate, defeating opponent James Bowen (D).[2]
Brophy raised $45,452 for his campaign, while Bowen raised $3,905.[3]
| Colorado State Senate, District 1 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Greg Brophy (R)
|
29,505 | |||
| James Bowen (D) | 11,833 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Brophy is available dating back to 2002. Based on available campaign finance records, Brophy raised a total of $175,587 during that time period. This information was last updated on 5/22/2013.[4]
| Greg Brophy's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Colorado State Senate, District 1 |  |
$4,175 | |
| 2010 | Colorado State Senate, District 1 |  |
$50,178 | |
| 2008 | Colorado State Senate, District 1 | |
$14,285 | |
| 2006 | Colorado State Senate, District 1 | |
$45,452 | |
| 2004 | Colorado State House, District 63 | |
$26,620 | |
| 2002 | Colorado State House, District 63 | |
$34,877 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $175,587 | |||
2012
Brophy was not up for election to the Colorado State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Brophy raised a total of $4,175.
| Colorado State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Greg Brophy's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Colorado Trial Lawyers Association Small Donor Cmte (Ctla) | $1,000 | |||
| Dirico, Frank | $400 | |||
| Colorado Trial Lawyers Association | $400 | |||
| Colorado Association Of Nurse Anesthetists | $400 | |||
| Dirico, Jennifer | $400 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $4,175 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Brophy won re-election to the Colorado State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Brophy raised a total of $50,178.
| Colorado State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Greg Brophy's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Copic Insurance Small Donor Committee | $4,000 | |||
| Colorado Association Of Realtors Small Donor Committee | $500 | |||
| American Family Insurance | $400 | |||
| Anadarko Petroleum Corp | $400 | |||
| Apartment Association Of Metro Denver | $400 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $50,178 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Brophy was not up for election to the Colorado State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Brophy raised a total of $14,285.
| Colorado State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Greg Brophy's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Naiop Colorado Chapter | $500 | |||
| Aquila | $400 | |||
| Chase, Scott M | $400 | |||
| Colorado Association Of Home Builders | $400 | |||
| Colorado Concern | $400 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $14,285 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Brophy won election to the Colorado State Senate in 2006. During that election cycle, Brophy raised a total of $45,452.
| Colorado State Senate 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Greg Brophy's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Copic Insurance | $2,000 | |||
| Brophy, Greg | $1,210 | |||
| Brophy, Greg | $722 | |||
| Colorado Association Of Realtors | $500 | |||
| 4-B Ranch | $400 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $45,452 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2004
Brophy won re-election to the Colorado House of Representatives in 2004. During that election cycle, Brophy raised a total of $26,620.
| Colorado House of Representatives 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Greg Brophy's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Colorado Rural Electric Association | $1,400 | |||
| Commercial Real Estate Development Association | $500 | |||
| Colorado Association Of Realtors | $500 | |||
| Mci Communications | $450 | |||
| Anglogold Ashanti | $400 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $26,620 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2002
Brophy won election to the Colorado House of Representatives in 2002. During that election cycle, Brophy raised a total of $34,877.
| Colorado House of Representatives 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Greg Brophy's campaign in 2002 | ||||
| Walton, Jack | $1,000 | |||
| Colorado Concern State Pac | $1,000 | |||
| Colorado Rural Electric Association | $1,000 | |||
| Chx Llc | $1,000 | |||
| Cranberg, Alex M | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2002 | $34,877 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term Greg + Brophy + Colorado + Senate
- All stories may not be relevant to this page due to the nature of the search engine.
Greg Brophy News Feed
- Colorado GOP expecting a crowded field of possible challengers to Hickenlooper - kdvr.com
- Tancredo announces bid for Colorado governor - Daily Caller
- Laffey drops out of governor's race, after three days - kdvr.com
- The Democrats' attack on rural Colorado - Denver Post
- Lawmakers wrap 'most partisan session' ever - Journal-Advocate
- Hickenlooper accused of trying to have it both ways with death penalty - Denver Post
- Steve Laffey, former Rhode Island mayor, bidding to take on Hickenlooper - kdvr.com
- Hickenlooper's decision on Dunlap execution could come Wednesday - kwgn.com
- Pressure on Hickenlooper to veto renewables bill - Journal-Advocate
- The telecom bill that has Colorado carriers and technology firms on edge - Denver Post (blog)
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Personal
Brophy and his wife, Angela, have three children.
External links
- Sen. Brophy's personal website
- Official Colorado State Senate website of Senator Greg Brophy
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Greg Brophy
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008 2006 2004 2002
- Greg Brophy's blog
- Greg Brophy on Twitter
References
- ↑ [http://kdvr.com/2012/11/20/schaffer-beauprez-brophy-keeping-2014-options-open/ Fox31 Denver, " Schaffer, Beauprez, Brophy keeping 2014 options open," November 20, 2012]
- ↑ 2006 general election results, Colorado
- ↑ Colorado Senate spending, 2006
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Brophy, Greg," Accessed May 22, 2013
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