Chris Holbert
Chris Holbert (Republican Party) was a member of the Colorado State Senate, representing District 30. He assumed office in 2015. He left office on May 31, 2022.
Holbert (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Colorado State Senate to represent District 30. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Holbert began serving as state Senate minority leader in 2019.
Holbert announced that he was resigning in May 2022 in order to move to Florida.[1]
Holbert previously served in the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 44 from 2011 to 2015.
Biography
Holbert earned his B.S. from Loretto Heights College in 1984. His professional experience includes serving as president of The Earn Principle.
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Holbert was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Holbert was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Holbert was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Executive |
| • Legal Services |
| • Legislative Council |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Holbert served on the following committees:
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| • Business, Labor and Technology, Vice chair |
| • Education |
| • Finance |
| • Legislative Audit |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Holbert served on the following committees:
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| • Business, Labor, Economic, and Workforce Development |
| • Education |
| • Local Government |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Holbert served on these committees:
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| • Economic and Business Development |
| • Education |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2022
Chris Holbert was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2018
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Colorado State Senate District 30
Incumbent Chris Holbert defeated Julia Varnell-Sarjeant and Steve Peterson in the general election for Colorado State Senate District 30 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Chris Holbert (R) | 52.8 | 43,948 |
 | Julia Varnell-Sarjeant (D) | 41.6 | 34,604 | |
 | Steve Peterson (Independent) | 5.7 | 4,710 | |
| Total votes: 83,262 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Colorado State Senate District 30
Julia Varnell-Sarjeant advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado State Senate District 30 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Julia Varnell-Sarjeant | 100.0 | 12,031 |
| Total votes: 12,031 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Colorado State Senate District 30
Incumbent Chris Holbert advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado State Senate District 30 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chris Holbert | 100.0 | 15,342 |
| Total votes: 15,342 | |||
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2014
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Colorado State Senate 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. Bette Davis was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Chris Holbert was unopposed in the Republican primary. Holbert defeated Davis and Eric Price (L) in the general election.[2][3][4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  Chris Holbert |
62.5% | 39,897 | |
| Democratic | Bette Davis | 33.8% | 21,566 | |
| Libertarian | Eric Price | 3.7% | 2,359 | |
| Total Votes | 63,822 | |||
2012
Holbert won re-election in the 2012 election for Colorado House of Representatives District 44. He ran unopposed in the June 26, 2012 Republican primary. He defeated Jarrod Austin (L) in the general election on November 6, 2012, as well.[6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Chris Holbert Incumbent |
73.6% | 27,381 | |
| Libertarian | Jarrod C. Austin | 26.4% | 9,845 | |
| Total Votes | 37,226 | |||
2010
Holbert defeated Polly Lawrence and David Casiano in the August 10 primary. He defeated Peter Douglas Ericson (I) in the November 2 general election.
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 44 General election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Chris Holbert (R)
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28,009 | |||
| Peter Douglas Ericson (I) | 8,889 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 10 to May 8.
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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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2016
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In 2016, the second session of the 70th Colorado General Assembly was in session from January 13 through May 11.
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2015
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In 2015, the first session of the 70th Colorado General Assembly was in session from January 7 through May 6.
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2014
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In 2014, the 69th Colorado General Assembly was in session from January 8 to May 7.
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2013
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In 2013, the 69th Colorado General Assembly was in session from January 9 to May 9.
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Personal
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Holbert and his wife, Diane, have two children.
Recent news
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See also
- Colorado General Assembly
- Colorado State Senate
- Colorado Senate Committees
- Colorado state legislative districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Colorado Politics, "Senate Minority Leader Chris Holbert announces resignation," accessed June 24, 2022
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official primary candidate list," accessed May 1, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 25, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed July 23, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary election results," accessed April 14, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Colorado State Senate District 30 2015-2022 |
Succeeded by Kevin Van Winkle (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Colorado House of Representatives District 44 2011-2015 |
Succeeded by - |
