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Kent Lambert
| Kent Lambert | ||
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| Colorado State Senate, District 9 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| 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 | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 8 years | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | United States Air Force Academy | |
| Master's | Air Force Institute of Technology and University of Southern California | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | Colonel, United States Air Force | |
| Years of service | 30 | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Legislator | |
| Religion | Presbyterian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Lambert served as a Colonel in the United States Air Force from 1974-2004, and has worked as a legislative aide to Colorado State Representatives Dave Schultheis and Keith King.
He is a member of many organizations, including the American Legion, Association of Old Crows, Colorado Club for Growth, Colorado Union of Taxpayers, The Heritage Foundation, The Independence Institute, and National Rifle Association, present[1]
Issues
Lambert 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.[2]
Sponsored legislation
Lambert's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 09-1146 - Proof Of Citizenship To Register To Vote
- HB 09-1165 - Sole-source Gov Contract Database
- HB 09-1195 - Private School Tuition Income Tax Credit
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Lambert served on the following committees:
| Colorado Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Budget | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lambert served on these committees:
| Colorado Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Budget | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Lambert served on these committees:
| Colorado Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
Elections
2010
Lambert was eligible but did not seek re-election to the 14th District seat. He instead won election to the district 9 seat of the Colorado State Senate. He won, running unopposed, in the November 2 general election.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Lambert won re-election to the 14th District seat in the Colorado House of Representatives, defeating opponent Chyrese Exline (D).[3]
Lambert raised $14,343 for his campaign, while Exline raised $1,650.[4]
| Colorado State House, District 14 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Kent Lambert (R)
|
25,004 | |||
| Chyrese Exline (D) | 9,972 | |||
Endorsements
Lambert was endorsed by:
- Hear Us Now! [5]
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Lambert is available dating back to 2004. Based on available campaign finance records, Lambert raised a total of $131,489 during that time period. This information was last updated on 5/22/2013.[6]
| Kent Lambert's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Colorado State Senate, District 9 |  |
$3,250 | |
| 2010 | Colorado State Senate, District 9 |  |
$9,706 | |
| 2008 | Colorado State House, District 14 | |
$14,343 | |
| 2006 | Colorado State House, District 14 | |
$35,514 | |
| 2004 | Colorado State House, District 18 |  |
$68,676 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $131,489 | |||
2012
Lambert was not up for election to the Colorado State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Lambert raised a total of $3,250.
| Colorado State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Kent Lambert's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Mednax | $400 | |||
| Mullenger, Todd | $400 | |||
| Friends Of Colorado Hospitals | $400 | |||
| Cmte For Physician Anestesia Care | $400 | |||
| Bridgepoint Education | $400 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $3,250 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Lambert won election to the Colorado State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Lambert raised a total of $9,706.
| Colorado State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Kent Lambert's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Copic Insurance | $1,400 | |||
| Colorado Association Of Realtors | $400 | |||
| Colorado Concern | $400 | |||
| Colorado Rural Electric Association | $400 | |||
| Qwest Communications | $400 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $9,706 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Lambert won re-election to the Colorado House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, Lambert raised a total of $14,343.
| Colorado House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Kent Lambert's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Colorado Association Of Realtors | $1,000 | |||
| Colorado Automobile Dealers Association | $400 | |||
| Colorado Mortgage Lenders Pac | $400 | |||
| Bogosian, Mark | $400 | |||
| Mitchell, Victor | $400 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $14,343 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Lambert won election to the Colorado House of Representatives in 2006. During that election cycle, Lambert raised a total of $35,514.
| Colorado House of Representatives 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Kent Lambert's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Lambert, Kent | $8,470 | |||
| Copic Insurance | $1,400 | |||
| Carmody, Lawrence | $400 | |||
| Shook, Mark | $400 | |||
| Neuder, David | $400 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $35,514 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2004
Lambert lost the election to the Colorado House of Representatives in 2004. During that election cycle, Lambert raised a total of $68,676.
| Colorado House of Representatives 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Kent Lambert's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Lambert, Kent Douglas | $3,100 | |||
| Copic Insurance | $2,400 | |||
| El Paso County Republicans | $2,050 | |||
| Colorado Association Of Realtors | $1,500 | |||
| Colorado Republican Cmte House Ldrsp | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $68,676 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Recent news
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Kent Lambert News Feed
- Hickenlooper's Fort Lyon homeless plan successfully amended to bill - Denver Post
- Legislation to turn shuttered prison into statewide homeless center moves to ... - Colorado Springs Gazette
- The end means long hours and late nights for the legislature - Julesburg Advocate
- Hickenlooper signs next year's $20.5 billion budget into law - kdvr.com
- Honor Flight of Southern Colorado hosts Denver trip - Mountain Mail Newspaper
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External links
- Kent Lambert's personal website
- Senate website
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
- Kent Lambert on Twitter
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by David Schultheis |
Colorado State Senate District 9 2011–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by ' |
Colorado House District 14 2007–2011 |
Succeeded by Janak Joshi |
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- Former member, Colorado House of Representatives
- State senate candidate endorsed by a Tea Party organization
- 2010 unopposed
- Republican Party
- Colorado
- 2010 candidate
- 2010 challenger
- State Senate candidate, 2010
- 2010 winner
- 2010 open seat
- Current member, Colorado State Senate
- State senators first elected in 2010
