James Kerr
James Kerr is a former Republican member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 28 from 2005 to 2013.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kerr served on these committees:
- Health and Environment Committee, Colorado House of Representatives
- Legislative Audit Committee, Colorado General Assembly
- Legislative Council Committee, Colorado General Assembly
- State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Committee, Colorado House of Representatives, Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kerr served on these committees:
- Appropriations Committee
- Health and Human Services Committee
- Health and Human Services
- Legislative Audit
Issues
Kerr 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.[1]
Sponsored legislation
Kerr's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 09-1024 - Local Gov Audit Law Mod
- HB 09-1146 - Proof Of Citizenship To Register To Vote
- HB 09-1212 - Temp Inc Tax Credit For New Home Buyers
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Presidential preference
2012
James Kerr endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[2]
Elections
2012
Kerr was unable to seek re-election in 2012 due to term limits.
2010
Kerr ran for re-election to the 28th District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the August 10 primary. Kerr defeated Steve Harvey (D) in the November 2 general election.
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 28 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 James Kerr (R)
|
18,411 | |||
| Steve Harvey (D) | 10,720 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Kerr won re-election to the 28th District seat in the Colorado House of Representatives, defeating opponent Tom Dittemore (D).[3]
Kerr raised $28,732 for his campaign, while Dittemore raised $12,575.[4]
| Colorado State House, District 28 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| James Kerr (R)
|
21,789 | |||
| Tom Dittemore (D) | 15,333 | |||
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Personal
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Kerr and his wife, Patsy, have four children.
Recent news
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See also
- Colorado State Legislature
- Colorado House of Representatives
- Colorado House Committees
- Colorado state legislative districts
External links
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008 2006
- Official Campaign Website
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Issue positions," accessed December 11, 2014
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Minnesota Leaders," February 4, 2012
- ↑ 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 28 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Brittany Pettersen (D) |
