Dennis Hisey
Dennis Hisey (Republican Party) was a member of the Colorado State Senate, representing District 2. He assumed office on January 4, 2019. He left office on January 9, 2023.
Hisey (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Colorado State Senate to represent District 11. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
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Biography
Dennis Hisey moved to Colorado in 1983. He graduated from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Citizen Academy and served on the county planning commission. In 2004, he was elected to the county commission. He also served 12 years on the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments.[1]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Hisey was assigned to the following committees:
- Treatment of Persons with Mental Health Disorders in the Criminal Justice System Committee
- Senate Finance Committee
- Transportation and Energy Committee
2019-2020
Hisey was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Colorado State Senate District 11
Thomas Exum Sr. defeated incumbent Dennis Hisey and Daryl Kuiper in the general election for Colorado State Senate District 11 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Thomas Exum Sr. (D) | 49.9 | 20,258 |
 | Dennis Hisey (R)  | 44.5 | 18,042 | |
| Daryl Kuiper (L) | 5.6 | 2,264 | ||
| Total votes: 40,564 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Colorado State Senate District 11
Thomas Exum Sr. defeated Yolanda Avila in the Democratic primary for Colorado State Senate District 11 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Thomas Exum Sr. | 54.0 | 4,912 |
 | Yolanda Avila | 46.0 | 4,179 | |
| Total votes: 9,091 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Colorado State Senate District 11
Incumbent Dennis Hisey advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado State Senate District 11 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dennis Hisey | 100.0 | 8,987 |
| Total votes: 8,987 | |||
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2018
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Colorado State Senate District 2
Dennis Hisey defeated Beth Hart Harz in the general election for Colorado State Senate District 2 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dennis Hisey (R) | 65.3 | 42,531 |
 | Beth Hart Harz (D) | 34.7 | 22,583 | |
| Total votes: 65,114 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Colorado State Senate District 2
Beth Hart Harz defeated Dennis Obduskey in the Democratic primary for Colorado State Senate District 2 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Beth Hart Harz | 74.1 | 6,813 |
 | Dennis Obduskey | 25.9 | 2,383 | |
| Total votes: 9,196 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Colorado State Senate District 2
Dennis Hisey defeated Stephanie Luck in the Republican primary for Colorado State Senate District 2 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dennis Hisey | 57.9 | 12,818 |
 | Stephanie Luck | 42.1 | 9,302 | |
| Total votes: 22,120 | |||
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Elected as an El Paso County Commissioner in 2004, Dennis found himself involved in water issues, from drinking water to storm water every drop is important in Colorado. He was instrumental in the formation of the Fountain Creek Watershed Flood Control and Greenway District dealing with storm water, flooding, and the preservation of downstream water rights.
During his commissioner years Dennis became familiar with managing large budgets and the process of directing state and federal transportation dollars to locally prioritized projects.
Elected to serve Senate District 2, in 2018 Dennis served on the Joint Budget & Appropriations, Transportation & Energy and Finance committees. Redistricting finds Dennis running for election in Senate District 11, Where he will continue his quest to protect people's freedoms, values and rights.
- Public Safety - crime has increased significantly in Colorado since the legislature began its soft on crime, prioritizing criminals' rights over victims' rights several years ago. Colorado is now number one in the nation in car thefts, number two in fentanyl deaths. We need to make help available for those that need it but repeat offenders and dealers need to be off the streets. Simple legislative changes can affect change quickly resulting in safer streets and neighborhoods.
- Affordability - the Colorado legislature has put policies in place that have all but shut down the issuance of new drilling permits for oil and gas, contributing to a national dependance on foreign oil and higher prices at the pump. They also have instituted fees and charges on electric providers that will cost consumers millions of dollars in higher utility bills every year, all to fund pet projects. We need to remember who we work for - the citizens of Colorado.
- Parents in charge of their children's education - we need to get politics out of the classroom, let teachers teach the core competencies and give all parents options for where they send their children to be educated.
Protecting our environment in a responsible manner without placing our citizens and their livelihood at risk.
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2022
In 2022, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 12 to May 11.
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- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health issues.
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- Legislation is scored on its "reduction of taxes, regulation, and spending accountability."
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- Legislators are scored on their votes related to mental health issues.
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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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See also
2022 Elections
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Kevin J. Grantham (R) |
Colorado State Senate District 2 2019-2023 |
Succeeded by Jim Smallwood (R) |
