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Bob Gardner
Bob Gardner (Republican Party) was a member of the Colorado State Senate, representing District 12. He assumed office on January 11, 2017. He left office on January 8, 2025.
Gardner (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Colorado's 5th Congressional District. He was disqualified from the Republican primary scheduled on June 25, 2024.
Biography
Gardner's professional experience includes working as an attorney. Gardner served as a lieutenant colonel in the United States Air Force.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Gardner was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Gardner was assigned to the following committees:
- Colorado Commission on Uniform State Laws, Vice chair
- Legal Services Committee
- Senate Appropriations Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
2019-2020
Gardner was assigned to the following committees:
- Legal Services Committee
- Senate Appropriations Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Colorado Commission on Uniform State Laws, Vice chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Education |
| • Judiciary, Chair |
| • Local Government, Vice chair |
| • Legal Services |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Gardner served on the following committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Judiciary |
| • Legal Services |
| • Local Government |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Gardner served on these committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Judiciary, Chair |
| • Legal Services, Vice Chair |
| • Local Government |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Gardner served on these committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Judiciary |
| • Joint Judiciary |
| • Legal Services |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2024
See also: Colorado's 5th Congressional District election, 2024
Colorado's 5th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Republican primary)
Colorado's 5th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Colorado District 5
The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. House Colorado District 5 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jeff Crank (R) | 54.7 | 197,924 |
 | River Gassen (D)  | 40.9 | 147,972 | |
 | Michael Vance (L) | 1.8 | 6,458 | |
 | Joseph O. Gaye (Unaffiliated) | 1.1 | 4,094 | |
 | Christopher Mitchell (American Constitution Party) | 1.1 | 4,006 | |
 | Christopher Sweat (Forward Party) | 0.4 | 1,627 | |
 | Marcus Murphy (Unaffiliated) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 4 | |
| Total votes: 362,085 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Calil Yarbrough (No Party Affiliation)
- Katrina Nguyen (Unaffiliated)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 5
River Gassen defeated Joe Reagan in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 5 on June 25, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | River Gassen | 50.6 | 20,802 |
 | Joe Reagan | 49.4 | 20,313 | |
| Total votes: 41,115 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- John Edgar (D)
- Orlondo Avion (D)
- David Torres (D)
- Adam Gillard (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 5
Jeff Crank defeated Dave Williams in the Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 5 on June 25, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeff Crank | 65.2 | 56,585 |
 | Dave Williams | 34.8 | 30,257 | |
| Total votes: 86,842 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Rose Pugliese (R)
- Daryl Lopes (R)
- Bob Gardner (R)
- Joshua Griffin (R)
- Doug Lamborn (R)
- Douglas Bruce (R)
- Cory Parella (R)
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Gardner in this election.
2020
See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Colorado State Senate District 12
Incumbent Bob Gardner defeated Electra Johnson and Zechariah Harris in the general election for Colorado State Senate District 12 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Bob Gardner (R) | 58.3 | 45,808 |
| Electra Johnson (D) | 37.8 | 29,656 | ||
| Zechariah Harris (L) | 3.9 | 3,048 | ||
| Total votes: 78,512 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Colorado State Senate District 12
Electra Johnson advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado State Senate District 12 on June 30, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Electra Johnson | 100.0 | 13,355 | |
| Total votes: 13,355 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Colorado State Senate District 12
Incumbent Bob Gardner advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado State Senate District 12 on June 30, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bob Gardner | 100.0 | 17,947 |
| Total votes: 17,947 | |||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for Colorado State Senate District 12
Zechariah Harris advanced from the Libertarian convention for Colorado State Senate District 12 on April 13, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Zechariah Harris (L) | 100.0 | 3,048 | |
| Total votes: 3,048 | |||
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2016
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Colorado State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 28, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was April 4, 2016.[2] Incumbent Bill Cadman (R) did not seek re-election.
Bob Gardner defeated Manuel Quintel in the Colorado State Senate District 12 general election.[3][4]
| Colorado State Senate, District 12 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bob Gardner |
75.30% | 45,938 | |
| Libertarian | Manuel Quintel | 24.70% | 15,071 | |
| Total Votes | 61,009 | |||
| Source: Colorado Secretary of State | ||||
Bob Gardner defeated Gordon Klingenschmitt in the Colorado State Senate District 12 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Colorado State Senate, District 12 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Bob Gardner |
61.76% | 8,243 | |
| Republican | Gordon Klingenschmitt | 38.24% | 5,103 | |
| Total Votes | 13,346 | |||
Endorsements
In 2016, Gardner's endorsements included the following:[7]
- Frank McNulty, former speaker of the house
- Scott Turner
- Tom Minnery
- Former State Senator Josh Penry
- Matt Coleman
2012
Gardner won re-election in the 2012 election for Colorado House of Representatives District 20 due to redistricting. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 26, 2012. He defeated Michael Goldsborough (D) and Sue Ann Meals (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bob Gardner Incumbent |
66.9% | 24,490 | |
| Democratic | Michael Goldsborough | 33.1% | 12,122 | |
| Total Votes | 36,612 | |||
2010
Gardner ran for re-election to the 21st District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Jonathan T. Dooley (D) in the general election. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 21 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bob Gardner (R)
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18,337 | |||
| Jonathan T. Dooley (D) | 7,510 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Gardner won re-election to the 21st District seat in the Colorado House of Representatives, defeating opponent Anna Lord (D).[9]
Gardner raised $19,430 for his campaign, while Lord raised $24,719.[10]
| Colorado State House, District 21 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bob Gardner (R)
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19,423 | |||
| Anna Lord (D) | 13,882 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Bob Gardner did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Bob Gardner did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2016
Gardner's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
In 2024, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 10 to May 8.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on issues relevant to the mission of the Centennial Institute and the strategic priorities of Colorado Christian University.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that the organizations supports or opposes.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that the organizations supports or opposes.
- Legislation is scored on its "reduction of taxes, regulation, and spending accountability."
- Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills about Colorado's climate, land, water, and communities.
- Legislators are scored on their votes related to public health issues.
- Legislators are scored on votes related to "the principles of individual rights, free markets and limited government."
- Legislators are scored on their votes related to mental health issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
2023
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In 2023, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 9 to May 8.
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2022
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In 2022, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 12 to May 11.
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2021
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In 2021, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 8.
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2020
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In 2020, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 8 to June 15.
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2019
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In 2019, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 4 through May 3.
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2018
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In 2018, the 72nd Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 10 through May 9.
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2017
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In 2017, the 71st Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 10. There was also a special session from October 2-3.
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Endorsements
2012
Bob Gardner endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[13]
See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed April 14, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Elections & Voting," accessed October 6, 2015
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "General election candidates," accessed August 16, 2016
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "2016 General Election results," accessed December 14, 2016
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Candidate List," accessed May 3, 2016
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "June 28, 2016 Primary Election," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Bob Gardner, "Endorsements," accessed June 17, 2016
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary election results," accessed April 14, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "2008 General election results," accessed April 14, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Funds raised by 2008 House candidates," accessed April 14, 2014
- ↑ Bob Gardner, "Bob on the Issues," accessed June 17, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Colorado State Representative Bob Gardner," February 6, 2012
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Colorado State Senate District 12 2017-2025 |
Succeeded by Marc Snyder (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Colorado House of Representatives District 20 2013-2015 |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Colorado House of Representatives District 21 2007-2013 |
Succeeded by - |
