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Edward Vigil
Edward Vigil is a former Democratic member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 62 from 2009 to 2017. He formerly served as Costilla County commissioner.
Vigil did not seek re-election to the Colorado House of Representatives in 2016 because he was term-limited.
Biography
Vigil earned his B.A. in business administration and sociology from Adams State College. His professional experience includes working as a detox specialist/substance abuse counselor for the San Luis Valley Mental Health Center, special investigator for the 12th Judicial District Attorney's Office, and co-owner of Sangre de Cristo Laboratory.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Vigil served on the following committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture, Livestock and Natural Resources, Chair |
| • Capital Development, Chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Vigil served on the following committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Capital Development, Chair |
| • Agriculture, Livestock and Natural Resources, Vice Chair |
| • Local Government |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Vigil served on these committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture, Livestock and Natural Resources |
| • Capital Development |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Vigil served on these committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| • Agriculture, Livestock and Natural Resources |
| • Local Government |
Issues
Farmers' market
Vigil co-sponsored Senate Bill 258 with Sen. Gail Schwartz and Rep. Don Coram. It passed out of the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee in late April 2011. The measure allows non-perishable food such as baked goods, jams, jellies and eggs to be sold at farmers markets and similar venues by vendors who produce the goods in their home kitchens.
The committee modified some of the provisions, such as the types of foods, some regulatory items, and the addition of labeling requirements for egg sellers. The measure went to the Senate Appropriations Committee for consideration after it passed out of the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.[1]
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 Edward Vigil (D) did not seek re-election.
Donald Valdez defeated Robert Mattive in the Colorado House of Representatives District 62 general election.[2][3]
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 62 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Donald Valdez |
55.51% | 19,720 | |
| Republican | Robert Mattive | 44.49% | 15,805 | |
| Total Votes | 35,525 | |||
| Source: Colorado Secretary of State | ||||
Donald Valdez defeated Alonzo Payne in the Colorado House of Representatives District 62 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 62 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Donald Valdez |
64.28% | 4,613 | |
| Democratic | Alonzo Payne | 35.72% | 2,563 | |
| Total Votes | 7,176 | |||
Robert Mattive defeated Marcy Freeburg in the Colorado House of Representatives District 62 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 62 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Robert Mattive |
68.96% | 3,103 | |
| Republican | Marcy Freeburg | 31.04% | 1,397 | |
| Total Votes | 4,500 | |||
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. Incumbent Ed Vigil was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Marcy Freeburg was unopposed in the Republican primary. Vigil defeated Freeburg in the general election.[6][7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ed Vigil Incumbent |
59.1% | 16,419 | |
| Republican | Marcy Freeburg | 40.9% | 11,376 | |
| Total Votes | 27,795 | |||
2012
Vigil won re-election in the 2012 election for Colorado House of Representatives District 62. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 26, 2012. He defeated Timothy Lee Walters (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Edward Vigil Incumbent |
60.7% | 21,124 | |
| Republican | Tim Walters | 39.3% | 13,685 | |
| Total Votes | 34,809 | |||
2010
Vigil ran for re-election to the 62nd District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Republican Randy Jackson in the November 2 general election.
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 62 General election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Edward Vigil (D)
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11,842 | |||
| Randy Jackson (R) | 9,324 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Vigil won election to the 62nd District seat in the Colorado House of Representatives, defeating opponent Randy Jackson (R).[11]
Vigil raised $20,607 for his campaign, while Jackson raised $27,335.[12]
| Colorado State House, District 62 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Edward Vigil (D)
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15,438 | |||
| Randy Jackson (R) | 11,015 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 8 to June 15.
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- Legislation is scored on its "reduction of taxes, regulation, and spending accountability."
- Colorado Voters for Animals: U.S. Congress and General Assembly
- Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues.
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- Legislators are scored on their votes related to mental health issues.
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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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Vigil has a wife, Evelyn.
Recent news
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See also
- Colorado House of Representatives
- Colorado House Committees
- Colorado House of Representatives District 62
- Colorado State Legislature
External links
- Profile from the Colorado House of Representatives
- Edward Vigil's personal website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ Colorado News Agency, "Farmers market bill approved by Ag panel," April 28th, 2011
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "General election candidates," accessed August 16, 2016
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "2016 General Election results," accessed December 14, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Colorado Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Candidate List," accessed May 3, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 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
- ↑ 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
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| Preceded by ' |
Colorado House District 62 2009–2017 |
Succeeded by Donald Valdez (D) |
