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David Balmer
David Balmer is a former Republican member of the Colorado State Senate, representing District 27 from 2013 to 2015.
Balmer resigned on December 31, 2015, in order to become the political director of state campaigns for the Humane Society Legislative Fund. Rep. Jack Tate (R) was appointed as his successor.[1]
Balmer served in the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 39 from 2005 to 2013. He served as assistant minority leader.
Biography
Balmer's professional experience includes working as a senior manager with Cherokee Investment Partners. He served as a major in the United States Army Reserve.[2]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Balmer served on the following committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Business, Labor and Technology, Chair |
| • Local Government, Vice chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Balmer served on the following committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Business, Labor and Technology |
| • Local Government |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Balmer served on these committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Economic and Business Development |
| • Local Government |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Balmer served on these committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Business Affairs and Labor |
| • Joint Business Affairs and Labor |
| • Legislative Council |
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
2012
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2012
Balmer won election in the 2012 election for Colorado State Senate District 27. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 26, 2012. He defeated David Paladino (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  David Balmer |
54.8% | 42,411 | |
| Democratic | David Paladino | 45.2% | 34,957 | |
| Total Votes | 77,368 | |||
2010
Balmer ran for re-election to the 39th District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the August 10 primary. Balmer defeated Carol Levine in the November 2 general election.
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 39 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David Balmer (R)
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22,879 | |||
| Carol Levine (D) | 14,659 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Balmer won re-election to the 39th District seat in the Colorado House of Representatives, defeating opponent Mollie Cullom (D).[4]
Balmer raised $139,358 for his campaign, while Cullom raised $71,832.[5]
| Colorado State House, District 39 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David Balmer (R)
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26,157 | |||
| Mollie Cullom (D) | 23,097 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2015
In 2015, the first session of the 70th Colorado General Assembly was in session from January 7 through May 6.
- 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."
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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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Recent news
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See also
- Colorado State Senate
- Colorado Senate Committees
- Colorado State Senate District 27
- Colorado State Legislature
External links
- David Balmer's personal website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
- David Balmer on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ The Denver Post, "Jack Tate promoted to state Senate, opens seat in House," December 14, 2015
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed April 14, 2014
- ↑ 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
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Nancy Spence (R) |
Colorado State Senate District 27 2013–2015 |
Succeeded by Jack Tate (R) |
| Preceded by ' |
Colorado House District 39 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Polly Lawrence (R) |
