John Morse
| John Morse | ||
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| Colorado State Senate, District 11 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| 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 | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 8 years | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Colorado | |
| Master's | University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, 1996 | |
| Ph.D. | University of Colorado-Denver, 2001 and Regis College, 1984 | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Legislator | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Morse earned his BSBA in Accounting/Finance from the University of Colorado in 1980. He went on to receive his MBA from Regis College in 1984. He then earned his MPA in Public Administration from the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs in 1996. In 2001 he received his PhD in Public Affairs from the University of Colorado-Denver.
Morse has worked in the following positions: Emergency Medical Technician, Sergeant in the Colorado Springs Police Department, Police Chief for the City of Fountain, and Certified Public Accountant.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Morse served on the following committees:
| Colorado Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Executive, Chair | ||||
| • Legal Services | ||||
| • Legislative Council | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Morse served on these committees:
| Colorado Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Executive | ||||
| • Legal Services, Chair | ||||
| • Legislative Council | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Morse served on these committees:
| Colorado Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health and Human Services | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
Elections
2010
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2010
Morse sought re-election to the 11th District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. Morse won re-election to the 11th District, defeating Owen Hill (R), and Douglas W. Randall (L) in the November 2 general election.
| Colorado State Senate, District 11 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 John Morse (D)
|
13,866 | |||
| Owen Hill (R) | 13,526 | |||
| Douglas W. Randall (L) | 1,320 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Morse was elected to the 11th District Seat in the Colorado State Senate, defeating opponent Ed Jones (R).[1]
Morse raised $120,037 for his campaign, while Jones raised $61,665.[2]
| Colorado State Senate, District 11 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| John Morse (D)
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16,420 | |||
| Ed Jones (R) | 10,648 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Morse raised $163,961 in contributions. [3]
His six largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Colorado Democratic Party | $15,000 |
| Seiu Colorado Small Donor Cmte | $4,250 |
| Colorado American Federation Of Labor & Congress Of Industrial Organizations Nonpartisan Small Donor | $4,250 |
| Service Employees International Local 105 | $4,250 |
| Colorado State Conference Of Electrical Workers Small Donor Cmte | $4,250 |
| Colorado Education Association | $4,250 |
2006
In 2006, Morse collected $120,037 in donations.[4]
His seven largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Colorado Education Association | $4,400 |
| Colorado Association Of Public Employees | $4,200 |
| Pikes Peak | $4,000 |
| Colorado State Conference Of Electrical Workers | $4,000 |
| Colorado Professional Fire Fighters | $4,000 |
| Food & Commercial Workers Local 7 | $4,000 |
| Colorado AFL-CIO | $4,000 |
Recent news
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John Morse News Feed
- ReCall! Freedom Hating Colorado State Senate President John Morse - AmmoLand.com (press release)
- Sen. John Morse recall effort attracts money on both sides - Denver Post
- Recall of Anti-Second Amendment Colorado Senate President John Morse Gets ... - AmmoLand.com (press release)
- John Morse: 'I don't have votes' in Senate to pass DNA testing for ... - Denver Post (blog)
- Recalls of Colorado anti-Second Amendment senators heat up - Washington Times
- Colorado's new gun law drives four recall efforts - Daily Caller
- Sen. Morse pushing crusade that will hurt local schools, businesses, families - Colorado Springs Gazette
- Colorado Group Recalling Senate President Morse - AmmoLand.com (press release)
- OUR VIEW: Sen. Morse pushing crusade that will hurt local schools, businesses ... - Colorado Springs Gazette
- Colorado sheriffs sue to block new gun-control laws - KELO AM-FM
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External links
- John Morse's personal website
- Official Colorado State Senate website of Senator John Morse
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator John Morse
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008 2006
References
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