Debbie Benefield
Debbie Benefield is a former Democratic member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 29 from 2005 to 2011.
Biography
Benefield's professional experience includes working as a financial manager, executive director of the North Jefferson County Swim Team, and small business owner.
She is on the board of Step Up: Arvada Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program and Build a Generation: Create a Healthy Community and is president of the Jefferson County Parent Teacher Association.[1]
Committee assignments
- Education Committee
- Education
- Finance Committee (Vice Chair)
- Finance
Issues
Benefield did not provide answers to the Colorado State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test informs voters how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]
Colorado Senate Bill 57
As a member of the Colorado House Education Committee, Benefield voted against Colorado Senate Bill 57, also known as the Public School Financial Transparency Act, a bill to create transparency in state education expenditures. Benefield received substantial campaign contributions from the Colorado Education Association and Jefferson County Education Association, both of which lobbied against the bill's passage.[3]
Sponsored legislation
Benefield's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 09-1065 - Educator Identifier Pilot Program
- HB 09-1107 - HOA Limits On Energy Efficiency Measures
- HB 09-1342 - Eliminate Cigarette Sales Tax Exemption
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2010
Benefield ran for re-election to the 29th District seat in 2010. She had no opposition in the August 10 primary. Benefield was defeated by Robert Ramirez (R) in the November 2 general election.
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 29 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Robert Ramirez (R)
|
12,738 | |||
| Debbie Benefield (D) | 12,541 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Benefield won re-election to the 29th District seat in the Colorado House of Representatives, defeating opponent Mary Arnold (R).[4]
Benefield raised $78,870 for her campaign, while Arnold raised $1,501.[5]
| Colorado State House, District 29 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Debbie Benefield (D)
|
19,109 | |||
| Mary Arnold (R) | 13,692 | |||
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See also
- Colorado State Legislature
- Colorado House of Representatives
- Colorado House Committees
- Colorado state legislative districts
External links
- Debbie Benefield's personal website
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2002
- Debbie Benefield on LinkedIn
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed December 11, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Issue positions," accessed December 11, 2014
- ↑ Independence Institute blog, The House Education Committee, March 18, 2009
- ↑ 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 ' |
Colorado House District 29 2005–2011 |
Succeeded by Robert Ramirez |
