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Ted Harvey
| Ted Harvey | ||
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| Colorado State Senate, District | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| 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 | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 8 years | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Colorado State University | |
| Master's | Denvers Graduate School of Public Affairs | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Legislator | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Harvey was a candidate for the Colorado State Senate in 1998 but was not elected. He served in the Colorado State House of Representatives from 2000 to 2006.
Harvey earned his Bachelor's from Colorado State University. He went on to receive his Master's from the University of Colorado, Denver, Graduate School of Public Affairs.
Harvey has worked in the following positions: District Office Manager for United States Representative Joel Hefley, Staff for United States President Ronald Reagan, President/Owner of Metro Funding Corporation, Program Director for Independence Institute, and House Reading Clerk for the Colorado State House of Representatives.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Harvey served on the following committees:
| Colorado Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Energy | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • State, Veterans, and Military Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Harvey served on these committees:
| Colorado Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Energy | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Business, Labor and Technology | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Harvey served on these committees:
| Colorado Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Energy | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Business, Labor and Technology | ||||
Elections
2010
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2010
Harvey sought re-election to the 30th District seat in 2010. He faced no opposition in the primary election. Harvey defeated Katherine E. Facchinello (D) in the November 2 general election.
| Colorado State Senate, District 30 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Ted Harvey (R)
|
46,261 | |||
| Katherine E. Facchinello (D) | 22,636 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Harvey was elected to the 30th District Seat in the Colorado State Senate, defeating opponent Shelly Tokerud (D).[1]
Harvey raised $59,115 for his campaign, while Tokerud raised $11,205.[2]
| Colorado State Senate, District 30 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Ted Harvey (R)
|
30,447 | |||
| Shelly Tokerud (D) | 18,061 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Harvey is available dating back to 1998. Based on available campaign finance records, Harvey raised a total of $142,400 during that time period. This information was last updated on 5/22/2013.[3]
| Ted Harvey's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Colorado State Senate, District 30 |  |
$650 | |
| 2010 | Colorado State Senate, District 30 |  |
$20,270 | |
| 2008 | Colorado State Senate, District 30 | |
$3,520 | |
| 2006 | Colorado State Senate, District 30 | |
$59,115 | |
| 2004 | Colorado State House, District 43 | |
$24,150 | |
| 2002 | Colorado State House, District 43 | |
$26,572 | |
| 1998 | Colorado State Senate, District 30 |  |
$8,123 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $142,400 | |||
2010
In 2010, Harvey raised $20,270 in contributions. [4]
No contributions to his campaign were of $1,000 or more.
2006
In 2006, Harvey collected $59,115 in donations.[5]
His two largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Copic Insurance | $4,400 |
| Colorado Association Of Realtors | $1,000 |
Recent news
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- Illinois Corruption: Would Moving State's Capital To Chicago Reduce Our Rate ... - Huffington Post
- Democratic-backed elections reform bill heads to Guv - The Colorado Statesman
- Election overhaul steams ahead - Our Colorado News
- Colorado mail-ballot bill passes Senate committee as it moves closer to law - Denver Post (blog)
- GOP Fights Colorado Elections Bill Past Midnight -
- Plan for aerial fire fleet unfunded - Our Colorado News
- Aurora Sentinel, on election law changes - Journal-Advocate
- Blue Jays Bullpen: Mother's Day a time to reflect for RA Dickey - Toronto Star
- Are terrorists targeting forests? - The Durango Herald
- About The Spot - Denver Post (blog)
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Personal
Harvey and his wife, Janie, have two children.
External links
- Ted Harvey's personal website
- Official Colorado State Senate website of Senator Ted Harvey
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Ted Harvey
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008 2006 2004 2002 1998
- Ted Harvey on Facebook
References
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Colorado State Senate - District 30 2007–present |
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