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James Wilson (Colorado)
James Wilson (Republican Party) was a member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 60. He assumed office on January 9, 2013. He left office on January 13, 2021.
Wilson (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Colorado House of Representatives to represent District 60. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography
Wilson earned his B.A. in social studies/history and physical education from Southwestern College in 1967. His professional experience includes working as an educator for 40 years.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Wilson was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Education |
| • Local Government |
| • Public Health Care and Human Services |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Wilson served on the following committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Education |
| • Finance |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Wilson served on the following committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Education |
| • Finance |
| • Public Health Care and Human Services |
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
2020
James Wilson was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2018
General election
General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 60
Incumbent James Wilson defeated Erin Kelley and Glenn Ingalls in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 60 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | James Wilson (R) | 59.8 | 23,468 |
 | Erin Kelley (D) | 36.8 | 14,426 | |
| Glenn Ingalls (L) | 3.4 | 1,343 | ||
| Total votes: 39,237 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 60
Erin Kelley advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 60 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Erin Kelley | 100.0 | 5,973 |
| Total votes: 5,973 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 60
Incumbent James Wilson advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 60 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Wilson | 100.0 | 11,644 |
| Total votes: 11,644 | |||
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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 James Wilson defeated David Higginbotham and Glenn Ingalls in the Colorado House of Representatives District 60 general election.[2][3]
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 60 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  James Wilson Incumbent |
63.55% | 26,246 | |
| Democratic | David Higginbotham | 30.04% | 12,406 | |
| Libertarian | Glenn Ingalls | 6.42% | 2,651 | |
| Total Votes | 41,303 | |||
| Source: Colorado Secretary of State | ||||
David Higginbotham ran unopposed in the Colorado House of Representatives District 60 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 60 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | David Higginbotham (unopposed) | |
Incumbent James Wilson ran unopposed in the Colorado House of Representatives District 60 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 60 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | James Wilson 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 James "Jim" Wilson was unopposed in the Republican primary and defeated Curtis Imrie (I) in the general election.[6][7][8][9]
2012
Wilson won election in the 2012 election for Colorado House of Representatives District 60. He defeated Steve Collins in the Republican primary on June 26, 2012. He defeated Pier Cohen (D), M Bruce Waters (L) and Curtis Imrie (I) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James D. "Jim" Wilson |
60.9% | 22,457 | |
| Democratic | Pier Cohen | 34.5% | 12,714 | |
| Libertarian | M. Bruce Waters | 4.7% | 1,723 | |
| Total Votes | 36,894 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
James Wilson |
57.2% | 4,255 |
| Steve Collins | 42.8% | 3,181 |
| Total Votes | 7,436 | |
Campaign themes
2016
Wilson's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
| “ |
Right To Life: I will be a strong advocate for Right To Life legislation. We are robbing our society of exceptional individuals every day as abortion upon demand continues to run rampant in America. Tim Tebow’s story is an excellent example of one who should have been aborted according to America’s liberal abortion laws! If a woman chooses to abort her unborn baby, that decision is between her and her God. I just firmly believe that public tax dollars (i.e. my tax dollars) should not fund the operation. 2nd Amendment: As your representative, I will fight to protect our 2nd Amendment rights and would aggressively support Constitutional Carry legislation.[11] |
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| —James Wilson[12] | ||
2014
Wilson's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[13]
Jobs and the Economy
- Excerpt: "I will help our rural and small communities develop job opportunities and assist with economic development by focusing on bringing expanded internet broadband service to the District."
Education
- Excerpt: "I will work toward an educational system that rewards good teachers and prepares students for their future success. I will strive to strengthen our educational system by demanding results and accountability while attempting to return our schools to the task of educating our children rather than raising them."
Fiscal Responsibility
- Excerpt: "I will work with fellow legislators to return our state to living within its means. Fiscal responsibility and being a good steward of public tax dollars should be a prerequisite to serving in the Legislature."
Agriculture/Water
- Excerpt: "I will be an advocate for agriculture (one of the two major drivers of our economy) and the protection of our water rights that are constantly under attack."
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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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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Wilson and his wife, Kristi, have four children.[1]
See also
- Colorado House of Representatives
- Colorado House Committees
- Colorado House of Representatives District 60
- Colorado State Legislature
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 wilsonforhd60.com, "His Story," 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ James Wilson, "Issues," accessed October 6, 2016
- ↑ wilsonforhd60.com, "Platform," accessed October 6, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Thomas Massey (R) |
Colorado House of Representatives District 60 2013–2021 |
Succeeded by Ron Hanks (R) |
