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Jim Riesberg
Jim Riesberg was the Colorado Commissioner of Insurance. Riesberg assumed office on June 27, 2011. Riesberg left office on July 1, 2013.
Riesberg (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Colorado House of Representatives to represent District 50. Riesberg lost in the Democratic primary on June 26, 2018.
Biography
Riesberg graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a B.A. in history and economics and an M.A. in Gerontology.
Riesberg's professional experience includes working as owner/consulting gerontologist for the JLR Company from 1991 to 2005 and as operations director of Community Food Share from 2000 to 2001. Riesberg worked for 24 years at "various insurance and human resource companies, including Allstate Insurance Co. and Hearth Company Real Estate and Insurance."[1] He also had 16 years of experience in nonprofits specializing in aging, hunger, and housing issues.
He has been a member of the Greeley Chamber of Commerce/Evans Chamber of Commerce and the National Council on Aging.[2]
Education
- B.A. in history and economics - University of Northern Colorado
- M.A. in gerontology - University of Northern Colorado.
Political career
Colorado Commissioner of Insurance (2011-2013)
Riesberg took office as commissioner of insurance in 2011 and stepped down in 2013.[3] He was appointed by Governor John Hickenlooper. As the commissioner serves at the governor's pleasure, Riesberg was not subject to reappointment until a new governor is elected.
Colorado State House (2005-2011)
Before becoming commissioner, Riesberg was a member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 50 from 2005 to 2011.
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 50
Rochelle Galindo defeated Michael Thuener in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 50 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Rochelle Galindo (D) | 53.4 | 12,159 |
| Michael Thuener (R) | 46.6 | 10,624 | ||
| Total votes: 22,783 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 50
Rochelle Galindo defeated Jim Riesberg in the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 50 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rochelle Galindo | 58.4 | 2,456 |
 | Jim Riesberg | 41.6 | 1,749 | |
| Total votes: 4,205 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 50
Michael Thuener advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 50 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Michael Thuener | 100.0 | 3,293 | |
| Total votes: 3,293 | |||
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2010
Riesberg ran for re-election to the 50th District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the August 10 primary. Bob Boswell ran for the seat on the Republican ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 50 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 James Riesberg (D)
|
7,859 | |||
| Bob Boswell (R) | 7,590 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Riesberg won re-election to the 50th District seat in the Colorado House of Representatives, defeating opponent Scott M. Helman (R).[4]
Riesberg raised $80,745 for his campaign, while Helman raised $21,567.[5]
| Colorado State House, District 50 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| James Riesberg (D)
|
14,139 | |||
| Scott M. Helman (R) | 8,688 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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State legislative tenure
Sponsored legislation
Riesberg's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 09-1173 - Contraband Cigarettes & Tobacco Products
- HB 09-1341 - License Psychiatric Technicians
- HB 09-1364 - Increase Healthcare Task Force Terms
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Riesberg was appointed to these committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Colorado House of Representatives
- Health and Environment Committee, Colorado House of Representatives
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Riesberg served on these committees:
- Appropriations Committee
- Capital Development (Chair)
- Health and Human Services (Vice Chair)
- Health and Human Services Committee (Chair)
See also
- Colorado Commissioner of Insurance
- Colorado House of Representatives
- John Hickenlooper
- Marguerite Salazar
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2018
- Colorado House of Representatives
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Colorado Division of Insurance, "About the Commissioner," accessed July 21, 2011
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed December 11, 2014
- ↑ Office of the Colorado Governor, "For Immediate Release: Gov. Hickenlooper names new Commissioner of Insurance," July 22, 2013
- ↑ 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 John Postolowski |
Colorado Commissioner of Insurance 2011-2013 |
Succeeded by Marguerite Salazar |
| Preceded by - |
Colorado House of Representatives District 50 2005-2011 |
Succeeded by - |
