James Kerr
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| James Kerr | ||
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| Colorado House of Representatives District 28 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 7 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $30,000/year | |
| Per diem | $45/day in Denver area, $99/day outside | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | Four consecutive terms | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Legislator | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Issues
Kerr 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.[1]
Sponsored legislation
Kerr's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 09-1024 - Local Gov Audit Law Mod
- HB 09-1146 - Proof Of Citizenship To Register To Vote
- HB 09-1212 - Temp Inc Tax Credit For New Home Buyers
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Presidential preference
2012
James Kerr has endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kerr has been appointed to these committees:
- Health and Environment Committee, Colorado House of Representatives
- Legislative Audit Committee, Colorado General Assembly
- Legislative Council Committee, Colorado General Assembly
- State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Committee, Colorado House of Representatives, Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kerr served on these committees:
- Appropriations Committee
- Health and Human Services Committee
- Health and Human Services
- Legislative Audit
Elections
2012
Kerr was unable to seek re-election in 2012 due to term limits.
2010
Kerr ran for re-election to the 28th District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the August 10 primary. Kerr defeated Steve Harvey (D) in the November 2 general election.
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 28 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 James Kerr (R)
| 18,411 | |||
| Steve Harvey (D) | 10,720 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Kerr won re-election to the 28th District seat in the Colorado House of Representatives, defeating opponent Tom Dittemore (D).[3]
Kerr raised $28,732 for his campaign, while Dittemore raised $12,575.[4]
| Colorado State House, District 28 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| James Kerr (R)
| 21,789 | |||
| Tom Dittemore (D) | 15,333 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Kerr raised $15,567 in contributions. [5]
His largest contributor was the Colorado Association of Realtors Small Donor Committee, which donated $1,000 to his campaign.
2008
Below are Jim Kerr's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[6]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Rachel Nance | $500 |
| Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry | $500 |
| Jerry Cummins | $400 |
| House Republican Fund | $400 |
| Associated Builders and Contractors | $400 |
Recent news
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Personal
Kerr and his wife Patsy have four children.
External links
- Colorado House of Representatives - Rep. James Kerr
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008 2006
- Official Campaign Website
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