Betty Boyd (Colorado)
Betty Boyd (b. September 16, 1943) is a former Democratic member of the Colorado State Senate, representing District 21 from her appointment in 2006 to 2013. She served as Senate President Pro Tempore.
Boyd previously served in the Colorado House of Representatives from 2001 to 2006.
Biography
Boyd attended Fairfield University in 1965 and earned her B.A. in Sociology from Upsala College in 1965. Her professional experience includes working as Director of the Lutheran Office of Governmental Ministry and Director of Campaigns and Development for Caring Connection.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Boyd served on these committees:
- Health and Human Services Committee, Colorado State Senate, Chair
- Legislative Council Committee, Colorado General Assembly
- State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee, Colorado State Senate
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Boyd served on these committees:
- Health and Human Services Committee, Colorado Senate
- State, Veterans & Military Affairs Committee, Colorado Senate
Elections
2012
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2012
Boyd was ineligible to run for re-election to the Colorado State Senate in 2012 due to term limits.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Boyd was elected to the 21st District Seat in the Colorado State Senate, defeating opponent Natalie Menten (R).[1]
Boyd raised $143,583 for her campaign, while Menten raised $11,761.[2]
| Colorado State Senate, District 21 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Betty Boyd (D)
|
33,304 | |||
| Natalie Menten (R) | 22,732 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Boyd and her husband, Douglas, have two children.
Recent news
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See also
- Colorado State Legislature
- Colorado State Senate
- Colorado Senate Committees
- Colorado state legislative districts
External links
- Sen. Boyd's personal website
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Betty Boyd
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Colorado State Senate - District 21 2006–2013 |
Succeeded by Jessie Ulibarri (D) |
