Clarice Navarro-Ratzlaff
Clarice Navarro-Ratzlaff is a former Republican member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 47 from 2012 to 2017. She resigned her seat on November 12, 2017, after being appoined by the Trump administration to serve as executive state director of the Colorado Farm Service Agency.[1]
Biography
Navarro-Ratzlaff attended Las Animas High School and Otero Junior College. She has a bachelor's degree in business management. Her professional experience includes working as an educator for the Colorado Department of Corrections and working for the Rural Development Division of the United States Department of Agriculture. She has served on the Las Animas City Council.[2]
Committee assignments
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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| • Business Affairs and Labor |
| • Education |
| • Local Government |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Navarro-Ratzlaff served on the following committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Business, Labor, Economic and Workforce Development |
| • Local Government |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Navarro-Ratzlaff served on the following committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Business, Labor, Economic, and Workforce Development |
| • Local Government |
Campaign themes
2016
Navarro-Ratzlaff's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Water As a State Representative I have fought to strengthen Southern Colorado’s water rights and will continue to fight for them because water is part of our rural way of life. Water is the “lifeblood” of Southern Colorado. Energy It is time to create equal opportunities for all sources of energy and not overregulate any specific source(s). Agriculture Agriculture is the backbone to our culture, history and economy in Southern Colorado. I value our rural way of life, and as your Representative I'll fight to ensure our rural way of life is sustained. Our farmers, ranchers and ag industry as a whole is exactly what makes Colorado great. 2nd Amendment As your representative it is my duty to uphold the constitution and ensure that citizens continue to be able to exercise their rights. Education Colorado needs to reject Common Core. Parents and local school boards know what is best for their children in the classroom so let’s allow them to set standards to serve their students. Bureaucrats in Washington D.C. shouldn't force mandates down the throats of the parents, teachers and local school boards.[3] |
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| —Clarice Navarro-Ratzlaff[4] | ||
2014
Navarro-Ratzlaff's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[5]
Small Business
- Excerpt: "Colorado is experiencing a rise in overburdening regulations and taxes on our business community. Small businesses are our true job creators and Colorado needs to encourage individuals to invest in our communities."
Water
- Excerpt: "As a State Representative I have fought to strengthen Southern Colorado’s water rights and will continue to fight for them because water is part of our rural way of life. Water is the 'lifeblood' of Southern Colorado."
Energy
- Excerpt: "It is time to create equal opportunities for all sources of energy and not overregulate any specific source(s)."
Agriculture
- Excerpt: "Agriculture is the backbone to our culture, history and economy in Southern Colorado. I value our rural way of life, and as your Representative I'll fight to ensure our rural way of life is sustained. Our farmers, ranchers and ag industry as a whole is exactly what makes Colorado great."
2nd Amendment
- Excerpt: "The Constitution specifically states, 'The right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.' As your representative it is my duty to uphold the constitution and ensure that citizens continue to be able to exercise their rights."
Sponsored legislation
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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 Clarice Navarro-Ratzlaff defeated Jason Munoz in the Colorado House of Representatives District 47 general election.[6][7]
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 47 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Clarice Navarro-Ratzlaff Incumbent |
57.74% | 21,714 | |
| Democratic | Jason Munoz | 42.26% | 15,891 | |
| Total Votes | 37,605 | |||
| Source: Colorado Secretary of State | ||||
Jason Munoz ran unopposed in the Colorado House of Representatives District 47 Democratic primary.[8][9]
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 47 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Jason Munoz (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Clarice Navarro-Ratzlaff ran unopposed in the Colorado House of Representatives District 47 Republican primary.[8][9]
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 47 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Clarice Navarro-Ratzlaff Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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. Lucretia "Robbie" Robinson defeated Terrance J. Hestand in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Clarice Navarro-Ratzlaff was unopposed in the Republican primary. Navarro-Ratzlaff defeated Robinson in the general election.[10][11][12][13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Clarice Navarro-Ratzlaff Incumbent |
64.6% | 18,358 | |
| Democratic | Lucretia "Robbie" Robinson | 35.4% | 10,059 | |
| Total Votes | 28,417 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Lucretia Robinson |
68.7% | 2,758 |
| Terrance J. Hestand | 31.3% | 1,258 |
| Total Votes | 4,016 | |
2012
Navarro-Ratzlaff won election in the 2012 election for Colorado House of Representatives District 47. She ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 26, 2012. She defeated Netto Charles Rodosevich (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[14]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Clarice Navarro-Ratzlaff |
51.7% | 18,215 | |
| Democratic | Chuck Rodosevich | 48.3% | 16,993 | |
| Total Votes | 35,208 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2017
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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2015
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2014
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2013
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Endorsements
2016
In 2016, Navarro-Ratzlaff's endorsements included the following:[15]
- "A" Rating from the NRA
- Colorado Rural Electric Association (CREA)
- Colorado Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)
- Colorado Medical Society (CMS)
- Colorado Motor Carriers Association (CMCA)
- CACI (Colorado Association of Commerce & Industry)
- National Federation of Independent Business
2014
In 2014, Navarro-Ratzlaff's endorsements included the following:[16]
- GOPAC
- Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry
- Colorado Civil Justice League
- Colorado Fraternal Order of Police
- Colorado Dental Association
- Colorado Contractor's Association
- Rocky Mountain Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors
- Pueblo Home Builders
- Mountain West Credit Union Association
2012
In 2012, Navarro-Tarzlaff's endorsements included the following:[17]
- CO Association of Commerce & Industry (Colorado Chamber of Commerce)
- Colorado Petroleum Association
- Colorado Contractors Association
- Colorado Dental Association
- Colorado Association of Distributors
- Professional Independent Insurance Agents of Colorado
- Colorado Restaurant Association
- Colorado Hotel and Lodging Association
- Colorado Apartment Association
- COPIC
- Colorado Rural Electric Association
- Colorado Association of Realtors
- Colorado Chiropractors Association
- Colorado Bankers Association
- Colorado Medical Society
- Colorado Society of CPA's
- NRA - National Rifle Association
- Anne Vinnola
- State senator Ken Kester
- State representative Keith Swerdfeger
Recent news
The link below is to the most recent stories in a Google news search for "Clarice + Navarro-Ratzlaff + Colorado + House"
See also
- Colorado House of Representatives
- Colorado House Committees
- Colorado House of Representatives District 47
- Colorado State Legislature
External links
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ La Junta Tribune, "Clarice Navarro-Ratzlaf resigns from state legislature," November 7, 2017
- ↑ Colorado House Republicans, "Rep. Clarice Navarro – Pueblo (HD 47)," accessed June 30, 2017
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Clarice Navarro-Ratzlaff, "Issues," accessed October 6, 2016
- ↑ clarice47.com, "Issues," accessed October 3, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "General election candidates," accessed August 16, 2016
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "2016 General Election results," accessed December 14, 2016
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Colorado Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Candidate List," accessed May 3, 2016
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Colorado Secretary of State, "June 28, 2016 Primary Election," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Clarice Navarro-Ratzlaff, "Endorsements," accessed October 6, 2016
- ↑ clarice47.com, "Endorsements," accessed October 3, 2014
- ↑ clarice47.com, "Endorsements," accessed October 19, 2012
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| Preceded by Keith Swerdfeger (R) |
Colorado House of Representatives District 47 2013–2017 |
Succeeded by Judy Reyher (R) |
