Sue Schafer
| Sue Schafer | ||
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| Colorado House of Representatives District 24 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 14, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $30,000/year | |
| Per diem | $45/day in Denver area, $183/day outside | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | Four consecutive terms | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Nebraska | |
| Master's | Colorado State University | |
| Other | Ed.D. University of Northern Colorado | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Portland, ME | |
| Profession | Small Business Owner | |
| Religion | United Church of Christ | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Biography
Schafer earned her B.S. in Social Studies and French from the University of Nebraska, her Principal's License from Colorado State University, her M.A. in Counseling/Psychology from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and her Ed.D. in Curriculum from the University of Northern Colorado. Her professional experience includes working as a small business owner, a public school teacher, and a state curriculum director.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Schafer served on the following committees:
| Colorado Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health, Insurance and Environment, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Public Health Care and Human Services | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Schafer served on these committees:
| Colorado Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Health and Environment | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Schafer served on these committees:
| Colorado Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Joint Education | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • Joint Local Government | ||||
Issues
Colorado Senate Bill 57
As a member of the Colorado House Education Committee, Schafer voted against Colorado Senate Bill 57, also known as the Public School Financial Transparency Act, a bill to create transparency in state education expenditures. Schafer received substantial campaign contributions from the Jefferson County Education Association, which lobbied against the bill's passage.[1]
Sponsored legislation
Schafer's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 09-1224 - No Gender Individual Health Ins Rates
- HB 09-1273 - Health Care For Colorado
- HB 09-1276 - Delay Foreclosure Residential Property
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Political courage tests
Schafer 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]
Elections
2012
Schafer won re-election in the 2012 election for Colorado House of Representatives District 24. She ran unopposed in the June 26, 2012, Democratic primary. She defeated E. V. Leyendecker (R) and Christian Althen (L) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[3][4]
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 24, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Sue Schafer Incumbent |
58.5% | 23,639 | |
| Republican | E.V. Leyendecker | 36.5% | 14,757 | |
| Libertarian | Christian Althen | 4.9% | 1,981 | |
| Total Votes | 40,377 | |||
2010
Schafer ran for re-election to the 24th District seat in 2010. She had no opposition in the August 10 primary. Schafer defeated Clint Webster (R) in the November 2 general election.
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 24 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Sue Schafer (D)
|
13,298 | |||
| Clint Webster (R) | 9,739 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Schafer won election to the 24th District seat in the Colorado House of Representatives, defeating opponent Cheryl Palm (R).[5]
Schafer raised $58,112 for her campaign, while Palm raised $36,451.[6]
| Colorado State House, District 24 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Sue Schafer (D)
|
18,232 | |||
| Cheryl Palm (R) | 11,068 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Schafer is available dating back to 2008. Based on available campaign finance records, Schafer raised a total of $177,905 during that time period. This information was last updated on 5/29/2013.[7]
| Sue Schafer's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Colorado State House, District 24 |  |
$68,428 | |
| 2010 | Colorado State House, District 24 | |
$51,365 | |
| 2008 | Colorado State House, District 24 | |
$58,112 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $177,905 | |||
2012
Schafer won re-election to the Colorado House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Schafer raised a total of $68,428.
| Colorado House of Representatives 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Sue Schafer's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Copic Insurance | $4,400 | |||
| Colorado Medical Society | $4,400 | |||
| Jefferson County Democratic Central Cmte | $3,250 | |||
| Jefferson County Education Association | $2,500 | |||
| Colorado Education Association | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $68,428 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Schafer won re-election to the Colorado House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Schafer raised a total of $51,365.
| Colorado House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Sue Schafer's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Copic Insurance | $2,400 | |||
| Colorado Education Association | $2,125 | |||
| Jefferson County Education Association | $2,125 | |||
| Colorado Medical Society | $2,000 | |||
| Colorado Professional Fire Fighters | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $51,365 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Schafer won election to the Colorado House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, Schafer raised a total of $58,112.
| Colorado House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Sue Schafer's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Jefferson County Education Association | $4,250 | |||
| Colorado Professional Fire Fighters | $4,000 | |||
| Jefferson County Democratic Central Cmte | $1,900 | |||
| Colorado Education Association | $1,000 | |||
| Service Employees Local 105 | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $58,112 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
Schafer and her life partner have two children.
Recent news
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- Colorado Democrats' voting bloc reigns in the 2013 legislative session - Denver Post
- Nord Colorado come il Veneto: cittadini al voto per la secessione - L'Indipendenza
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External links
- Sue Schafer's personal website
- Colorado House of Representatives - Rep. Sue Schafer
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
- Sue Schafer on Twitter
References
- ↑ Independence Institute blog, The House Education Committee, March 18, 2009
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Schafer Issue Positions
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, - 2012 Primary Candidate List
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, Official Primary Election Results
- ↑ 2008 general election results, Colorado
- ↑ Colorado House spending, 2008
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Schafer, Sue," Accessed May 29, 2013
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