John Soper
John Soper is a former Democratic member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 34 from his appointment in 2004 to 2013.
Soper is a retired electrician, has worked as an instructor at Red Rocks Community College, and served as a hospital corpsman in the United States Navy.
He is chair of the Electrical Federal Credit Union Board, and sits on the Board of Directors of Pinnacol Assurance.[1]
Issues
Soper 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.[2]
Sponsored legislation
Soper's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 09-1136 - Electrical Ed License Requirements
- HB 09-1208 - Public Works Prevailing Wages & Benefits
- HB 09-1302 - Preference For Colorado Steel
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Soper served on these committees:
- Economic and Business Development Committee, Colorado House of Representatives
- Local Government Committee, Colorado House of Representatives
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Soper served on these committees:
- Business Affairs and Labor Committee
- Business Affairs and Labor
- Local Government Committee (Vice Chair)
- Local Government
Elections
2012
Soper was unable to seek re-election in 2012 due to term limits.
2010
Soper ran for re-election to the 34th District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the August 10 primary. Soper defeated Brian Vande Krol (R) in the November 2 general election.
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 34 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 John Soper (D)
|
9,415 | |||
| Brian Vande Krol (R) | 9,182 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Soper won re-election to the 34th District seat in the Colorado House of Representatives, defeating opponents Tom Bopp (R) and Tony D'Lallo (G).[3]
Soper raised $23,683 for his campaign, while Bopp raised $1,533 and D'Lallo raised $469.[4]
| Colorado State House, District 34 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| John Soper (D)
|
14,927 | |||
| Tom Bopp (R) | 8,968 | |||
| Tony D'Lallo (G) | 1,016 | |||
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Recent news
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External links
- John Soper's personal website
- Colorado House of Representatives - Rep. John Soper
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Colorado House District 34 2004–2013 |
Succeeded by Steve Lebsock (D) |
