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J. Paul Brown
J. Paul Brown is a former Republican member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 59 from 2015 to 2017. He previously served in the same seat from 2011 to 2013. He was a member of the La Plata County Commission and the Ignacio School Board of Directors.
Biography
Brown earned his B.S. in animal science from New Mexico State University in 1975. His professional experience includes working as a rancher.[1]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Brown served on the following committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture, Livestock and Natural Resources |
| • Health, Insurance and Environment |
| • Capital Development |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Brown served on these committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Health, Insurance and Environment |
| • Transportation and Energy |
| • Agriculture, Livestock and Natural Resources |
Campaign themes
2014
Brown's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[2]
Colorado Jobs
- Excerpt: "As the Representative for HD59, I worked to open the free enterprise economic system that has sustained Colorado and our great nation. I will continue to oppose higher taxes, unneeded and costly regulation, and duplicative laws"
Water
- Excerpt: "Water is the most precious resource on Colorado’s West Slope. As your representative, I will keep working to protect our rights to use water here and advance water storage projects on the Front Range."
Unneeded regulation, Raising Taxes and Using Private Business in Government
- Excerpt: "We cannot stimulate the economy and create jobs by raising taxes. Government should use private enterprises as much as possible."
The Second Amendment
- Excerpt: "You have a right to your guns."
Natural Resources
- Excerpt: "Coloradoans will benefit from using the full range of this state’s abundant natural resources to fuel the vibrant economy we want for our future."
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
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.
Barbara Hall McLachlan defeated incumbent J. Paul Brown in the Colorado House of Representatives District 59 general election.[3][4]
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 59 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Barbara Hall McLachlan |
50.73% | 23,336 | |
| Republican | J. Paul Brown Incumbent | 49.27% | 22,661 | |
| Total Votes | 45,997 | |||
| Source: Colorado Secretary of State | ||||
Barbara Hall McLachlan ran unopposed in the Colorado House of Representatives District 59 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 59 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Barbara Hall McLachlan (unopposed) | |
Incumbent J. Paul Brown ran unopposed in the Colorado House of Representatives District 59 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 59 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | J. Paul Brown 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. Incumbent Michael McLachlan was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while J. Paul Brown was unopposed in the Republican primary. Brown defeated McLachlan in the general election.[7][8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | J. Paul Brown |
50.2% | 17,280 | |
| Democratic | Michael McLachlan Incumbent | 49.8% | 17,110 | |
| Total Votes | 34,390 | |||
2012
Brown ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Colorado House of Representatives District 59. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 26, 2012. He was defeated by Michael McLachlan (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mike McLachlan |
51.1% | 21,632 | |
| Republican | J. Paul Brown Incumbent | 48.9% | 20,715 | |
| Total Votes | 42,347 | |||
2010
Siano ran in the 2010 election for Colorado House of Representatives District 59. Brown was uncontested in the August 10 Republican primary. He defeated Brian O'Donnell (D) in the November 2 general election.
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 59 General election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| J. Paul Brown (R)
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16,574 | |||
| Brian O'Donnell (D) | 13,555 | |||
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.
- Legislators are usually scored on their votes on bills that the organizations supports or opposes. However, in 2020 the organization released this more detailed overview of the legislative session.
- 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.
- Legislators are scored on their votes related to public health issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes related to mental health issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Legislators are scored on their stances on women's issues.
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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Personal
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Brown and his wife, Debbie, have four children.[1]
Recent news
The link below is to the most recent stories in a Google news search for J. + Paul + Brown + Colorado + Legislature
See also
- Colorado General Assembly
- Colorado House of Representatives
- Colorado House Committees
- Colorado state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from the Colorado House of Representatives
- Official campaign website
- J. Paul Brown on Facebook
- J. Paul Brown on Twitter
- J. Paul Brown on LinkedIn
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 jpaulbrown.com, "About," accessed October 6, 2014
- ↑ jpaulbrown.com, "Issues," accessed October 6, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "General election candidates," accessed August 16, 2016
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "2016 General Election results," accessed December 14, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Colorado Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Candidate List," accessed May 3, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 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
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Michael McLachlan (D) |
Colorado House of Representatives District 59 2015–2017 |
Succeeded by Barbara Hall McLachlan (D) |
| Preceded by Ellen Roberts (R) |
Colorado House District 59 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by Michael McLachlan (D) |
