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Robert Rankin
Republican Party
Prior offices:
Colorado State Senate District 5
Years in office: 2023 - 2023
Predecessor: Kerry Donovan (D)
Successor: Perry Will (R)
Colorado State Senate District 8
Years in office: 2019 - 2023
Predecessor: Randy Baumgardner (R)
Successor: Dylan Roberts (D)
Colorado House of Representatives District 57
Years in office: 2013 - 2019
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 3, 2020
Education
Bachelor's
Mississippi State University
Military
Service / branch
U.S. Army
Personal
Profession
Engineer
Contact
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Robert Rankin (Republican Party) was a member of the Colorado State Senate, representing District 5. He assumed office on January 9, 2023. He left office on January 10, 2023.

Rankin (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Colorado State Senate to represent District 8. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Rankin represented District 57 in the Colorado House of Representatives from 2013 to 2019.

Rankin resigned from the Colorado State Senate in January 2023.[1]

Biography

Rankin was born in Mississippi. He received a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Mississippi State University. His professional experience includes working as an engineer for the Ford Aerospace Corporation and founding the technology consulting firm Aspen Cybercare LLC. He has served as chairman of the Engineering Advisory Committee for the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. He served in the U.S. Army.[2]

Committee assignments

2021-2022

Rankin was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Rankin was assigned to the following committees:

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Colorado committee assignments, 2017
• Appropriations
• Budget

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Rankin served on the following committees:

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Rankin served on the following committees:

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

2020

See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Colorado State Senate District 8

Incumbent Robert Rankin defeated Karl Hanlon in the general election for Colorado State Senate District 8 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Robert Rankin
Robert Rankin (R)
 
50.6
 
42,701
Image of Karl Hanlon
Karl Hanlon (D)
 
49.4
 
41,717

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 84,418
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Colorado State Senate District 8

Karl Hanlon defeated Arn Menconi in the Democratic primary for Colorado State Senate District 8 on June 30, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Karl Hanlon
Karl Hanlon
 
55.8
 
10,847
Image of Arn Menconi
Arn Menconi
 
44.2
 
8,584

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 19,431
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Colorado State Senate District 8

Incumbent Robert Rankin defeated Debra Irvine in the Republican primary for Colorado State Senate District 8 on June 30, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Robert Rankin
Robert Rankin
 
63.2
 
11,805
Image of Debra Irvine
Debra Irvine
 
36.8
 
6,873

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 18,678
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2018

See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 57

Incumbent Robert Rankin defeated Colin Wilhelm in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 57 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Robert Rankin
Robert Rankin (R)
 
62.1
 
19,691
Image of Colin Wilhelm
Colin Wilhelm (D)
 
37.9
 
12,016

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 31,707
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 57

Colin Wilhelm advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 57 on June 26, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Colin Wilhelm
Colin Wilhelm
 
100.0
 
4,226

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 4,226
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 57

Incumbent Robert Rankin advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 57 on June 26, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Robert Rankin
Robert Rankin
 
100.0
 
7,292

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 7,292
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2016

See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Colorado House of Representatives 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.

Incumbent Robert E. Rankin ran unopposed in the Colorado House of Representatives District 57 general election.[3][4]

Colorado House of Representatives, District 57 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png Robert E. Rankin Incumbent (unopposed)
Source: Colorado Secretary of State



Incumbent Robert E. Rankin ran unopposed in the Colorado House of Representatives District 57 Republican primary.[5][6]

Colorado House of Representatives, District 57 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png Robert E. Rankin Incumbent (unopposed)

2014

See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Colorado House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 24, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 31, 2014. Incumbent Bob Rankin was unopposed in the Republican primary and defeated Sacha Mero (L) in the general election.[7][8][9][10]

Colorado House of Representatives, District 57, General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngBob Rankin Incumbent 77% 18,218
     Libertarian Sacha Mero 23% 5,431
Total Votes 23,649

2012

See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2012

Rankin won election in the 2012 election for Colorado House of Representatives District 57. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 26, 2012. He defeated Jo Ann Baxter (D) and Dan Enright (L) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[11]

Colorado House of Representatives, District 57, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngBob Rankin 56.9% 18,223
     Democratic Jo Annn Baxter 38.8% 12,434
     Libertarian Dan Enright 4.3% 1,393
Total Votes 32,050

2010

See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2010

Rankin was uncontested in the August 10 primary. He was defeated by incumbent Gail Schwartz (D) in the November 2 general election.

Colorado State Senate, District 5 General election (2010)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Gail Schwartz (D) 26,355
Robert E. Rankin (R) 25,269

Campaign themes

2020

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2014

Rankin's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[12]

“ There are some big and important issues in Colorado that are being addressed by the state government. These issues may take years and multiple sessions of the legislature to resolve. As a state legislator I will be involved in incremental efforts to find solutions.

Examples are:

  • Budget constraints under constitutional mandates
  • The Initiative process
  • Water Policy and law
  • Education funding and reform
  • PERA visibility and solvency
  • Tourism promotion
  • Transportation Infrastructure funding[13]
 ”

Campaign finance summary

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Robert Rankin campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2020Colorado State Senate District 8Won general$122,307 N/A**
2018Colorado House of Representatives District 57Won general$25,667 N/A**
2016Colorado House of Representatives, District 57Won $26,990 N/A**
2014Colorado State House, District 57Won $32,550 N/A**
2012Colorado State House, District 57Won $46,021 N/A**
2010Colorado State Senate, District 5Lost $97,407 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

See also: State legislative scorecards, State legislative scorecards in Colorado

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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Colorado General Assembly in 2022.

  • Centennial Institute — Legislators are scored on their votes on issues relevant to the mission of the Centennial Institute and the strategic priorities of Colorado Christian University.
  • Colorado AFL-CIO — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that the organization supports or opposes.
  • Colorado Cobalt Advocates — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health issues.
  • Colorado Consumer Health Initiative — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that the organization supports or opposes.
  • Colorado Union of Taxpayers — Legislation is scored on its "reduction of taxes, regulation, and spending accountability."
  • Colorado Voters for Animals — Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues.
  • Conservation Colorado — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills about Colorado's climate, land, water, and communities.
  • CoPIRG — Legislators are scored on their votes on "bills that will protect consumers, strengthen our democracy, and safeguard public health."
  • Healthier Colorado — Legislators are scored on their votes related to public health issues.
  • Liberty Scorecard — Legislators are scored on votes related to "the principles of individual rights, free markets and limited government."
  • Mental Health Colorado — Legislators are scored on their votes related to mental health issues.
  • National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
  • One Colorado — Legislators are scored based on their votes on LGBTQ+ issues.
  • The Arc of Colorado — Legislators are scored on votes related to intellectual and developmental disability legislation.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Colorado General Assembly in 2021.

  • Centennial Institute — Legislators are scored on their votes on issues relevant to the mission of the Centennial Institute and the strategic priorities of Colorado Christian University.
  • Colorado Consumer Health Initiative — Legislators are usually scored on their votes on bills that the organization supports or opposes.
  • Colorado Education Association — Legislators are scored on their votes related to education reflection and on how well legislators worked with educators to advance the CEA's priorities.
  • Colorado Union of Taxpayers — Legislation is scored on its "reduction of taxes, regulation, and spending accountability."
  • Colorado Voters for Animals — Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues.
  • Conservation Colorado — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills about Colorado's climate, land, water, and communities.
  • CoPIRG — Legislators are scored on their votes on "bills that will protect consumers, strengthen our democracy, and safeguard public health."
  • Healthier Colorado — Legislators are scored on their votes related to public health issues.
  • Liberty Scorecard — Legislators are scored on votes related to "the principles of individual rights, free markets and limited government."
  • Mental Health Colorado — Legislators are scored on their votes related to mental health issues.
  • The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
  • The Arc of Colorado — Legislators are scored on votes related to intellectual and developmental disability legislation.
  • Women's Lobby of Colorado — Legislators are scored on their stances on women's issues.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Colorado General Assembly in 2020.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Colorado General Assembly in 2019.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Colorado General Assembly in 2018.

  • ACLU of Colorado — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills the ACLU of Colorado "felt were the best representations of the civil liberties issues facing Colorado today."
  • Colorado Consumer Health Initiative — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that are supported or opposed by the organization.
  • Colorado Senior Lobby, Inc. — Legislators are scored on their votes related to senior issues.
  • Colorado Voters for Animals — Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues.
  • Conservation Colorado — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental conservation.
  • Mental Health Colorado — Legislators are scored on their votes related to mental health issues.
  • NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health issues.
  • One Colorado — Legislators are scored based on their votes on LGBT issues.
  • Principles of Liberty — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to "core principles of liberty," which the organization defines as "Free People," "Free Markets," and "Good Government."
  • The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Colorado General Assembly in 2017.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Colorado General Assembly in 2016.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Colorado General Assembly in 2015.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Colorado General Assembly in 2014.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Colorado General Assembly in 2013.

  • ACLU of Colorado — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills the ACLU of Colorado "felt were the best representations of the civil liberties issues facing Colorado today."
  • Colorado Senior Lobby, Inc. — Legislators are scored on their votes related to senior issues.
  • Conservation Colorado — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental conservation.
  • Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health issues.
  • Principles of Liberty — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to "core principles of liberty," which the organization defines as "Free People," "Free Markets," and "Good Government."
  • The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
  • Women's Lobby of Colorado — Legislators are scored on their stances on women's issues.

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Colorado Politics, "Republican State Sen. Bob Rankin to step down," accessed January 13, 2023
    2. ↑ Colorado House Republicans, "Rep. Bob Rankin – Carbondale (HD 57)," accessed June 30, 2017
    3. ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "General election candidates," accessed August 16, 2016
    4. ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "2016 General Election results," accessed December 14, 2016
    5. ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Candidate List," accessed May 3, 2016
    6. ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "June 28, 2016 Primary Election," accessed August 22, 2016
    7. ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official primary candidate list," accessed May 1, 2014
    8. ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 25, 2014
    9. ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed July 23, 2014
    10. ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed December 5, 2014
    11. ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary election results," accessed April 14, 2014
    12. ↑ votebobrankin.com, "Issues," accessed October 6, 2014
    13. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

    Political offices
    Preceded by
    Kerry Donovan (D)     		Colorado State Senate District 5
    2023-2023    		 Succeeded by
    Perry Will (R)
    Preceded by
    Randy Baumgardner (R)     		Colorado State Senate District 8
    2019-2023    		 Succeeded by
    Dylan Roberts (D)
    Preceded by
    -     		Colorado House of Representatives District 57
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