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Pete Lee
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| Pete Lee | ||
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| Colorado House of Representatives District 18 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 12, 2011-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 1 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $30,000/year | |
| Per diem | $45/day in Denver area, $99/day outside | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | Four consecutive terms | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Ohio Wesleyan University, 1970 | |
| J.D. | University of Akron Law School, 1975 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 11, 1947 | |
| Place of birth | New York, NY | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
Lee earned his BA in English/Politics and Government from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1970. He went on to attend Wharton School of Finance at the University of Pennsylvania from 1970 to 1971. He then received his JD from the University of Akron Law School in 1975.
Lee has worked in the following positions: co-owner of Soda Straw Restaurant, ski instructor for Monarch Ski Corporation, real estate worker for Trans Western Properties, instructor in law for Webster University, Ohio personnel manager for Superiors Meats from 1970 to 1975, personnel services director for Holly Sugar Corporation from 1975 to 1981, and lawyer for Hill Corrigan Morgan and Krall from 1982 to 1986. He has worked as an attorney since 1986.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lee has been appointed to these committees:
- Judiciary Committee, Colorado House of Representatives
- Local Government Committee, Colorado House of Representatives
Elections
2012
Lee is running for re-election in the 2012 election for Colorado House of Representatives District 18. He is running unopposed in the June 26, 2012, Democratic primary. The general election takes place on November 6, 2012.[1]
2010
Lee defeated Republican Karen Cullen in the November 2 general election.
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 18 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Pete Lee (D)
| 10,808 | |||
| Karen Cullen (R) | 8,959 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Lee raised $82,451 in contributions. [2]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| House Majority Project State Democratic House Campaign Fund | $4,924 |
| Colorado Education Association | $4,250 |
| Colorado Professional Fire Fighters | $4,000 |
| Colorado American Federation Of Labor & Congress Of Industrial Organizations Nonpartisan Small Donor | $2,500 |
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Personal
Lee and his wife Lynn have three children.
External links
- Pete Lee's campaign website
- House website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
- Pete Lee facebook page
- Pete Lee twitter page
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Michael Merrifield | Colorado House District 18 2011–present | Succeeded by NA |
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