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Nancy Spence
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| Nancy Spence | ||
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| Colorado State Senate, District 27 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 7 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $30,000 per year | |
| Per diem | $45/$99 per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 8 years | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 12/12/1936 | |
| Place of birth | Denver, CO | |
| Profession | Legislator | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
Contents |
Spence was an Alternate at the Republican National Convention in 1992. She was a member of the Cherry Creek Schools Board of Education, District 5, from 1980 to 1993. In 1996 she was a Delegate at the Republican National Convention. She served in the Colorado State House of Representatives from 1998 to 2004.
Spence attended Colorado State University from 1955 to 1956.
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Spence's sponsored legislation includes:
- SB 10-191 - Quality Instruction Through Educator Effectiveness [1]
Presidential preference
2012
Nancy Spence has endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Spence has been appointed to these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Spence served on these committees:
Elections
2012
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2012
Spence was ineligible to run for re-election to the Colorado State Senate in 2012 due to term limits.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Spence was elected to the 27th District Seat in the Colorado State Senate, defeating opponent Nathan Wilkes (D).[3]
Spence raised $88,735 for her campaign, while Wilkes raised $7,133.[4]
| Colorado State Senate, District 27 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Nancy Spence (R)
| 51,352 | |||
| Nathan Wilkes (D) | 37,073 | |||
Campaign donors
2010 (Off-cycle)
| Colorado State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Nancy Spence's campaign in 2010 | |
| Bridgepoint Education Inc PAC | $400 |
| Colorado Dental Association | $400 |
| At&T Colorado Employee PAC | $200 |
| Trucking Industry PAC | $200 |
| Shapiro, Steven A | $150 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $2,350 |
2008
In 2008, Spence collected $88,735 in donations.[5]
Her three largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Colorado Association Of Realtors | $4,650 |
| Copic Insurance | $4,000 |
| Naiop Colorado Chapter | $1,400 |
Recent news
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- All stories may not be relevant to this legislator due to the nature of the search engine.
Personal
Spence and her husband, Peter, have four children.
External links
- Nancy Spence's personal website
- Official Colorado State Senate website of Senator Nancy Spence
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Nancy Spence
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
References
- ↑ Colorado News Agency, "Teacher's Union Shaken, Allies Divided by Passage of Tenure Reform," May 12, 2010
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Minnesota Leaders," February 4, 2012
- ↑ 2008 election results, Colorado
- ↑ Colorado Senate spending, 2008
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Nancy Spence
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' | Colorado State Senate - District 27 2005–present | Succeeded by NA |
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