Judith Anne Solano
Judy Solano was a 2014 Democratic candidate for District 24 of the Colorado State Senate. She previously served in the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 31 from 2005 to 2013.
Biography
Solano's professional experience includes working as a public school teacher and owning Artes Solano.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Solano served on these committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Education |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Solano served on these committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources |
| • Education, Vice chair |
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Solano's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 09-1001 - Income Tax Credit For CO Job Growth
- HB 09-1064 - Econ Opportunity Poverty Task Force
- HB 09-1299 - National Popular Vote Agreement
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2014
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Colorado State Senate 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. Judy Solano was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Beth Martinez Humenik was unopposed in the Republican primary. Humenik defeated Solano in the general election.[1][2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Beth Martinez Humenik |
50.9% | 26,164 | |
| Democratic | Judy Solano | 49.1% | 25,268 | |
| Total Votes | 51,432 | |||
2012
Solano was unable to seek re-election in 2012 due to term limits.
2010
Solano ran for re-election to the 31st District seat in 2010. She had no opposition in the August 10 primary. Solano defeated Tom Janich (R) in the November 2 general election.
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 31 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Judith Anne Solano (D)
|
15,380 | |||
| Tom Janich (R) | 15,082 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Solano won re-election to the 31st District seat in the Colorado House of Representatives, defeating opponent Holly Hansen (R).[4]
Solano raised $105,791 for her campaign, while Hansen raised $47,631.[5]
| Colorado State House, District 31 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Judith Anne Solano (D)
|
23,388 | |||
| Holly Hansen (R) | 17,997 | |||
Campaign themes
2014
Solano's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[6]
Education
- Excerpt: "Public education is the foundation of our democratic society. It is the great equalizer."
Environment
- Excerpt: "The health of our citizens through the protection of clean air, land, and water must be our top priority."
Working families
- Excerpt: "Workers have the right to organize for pay, benefits and safe working conditions."
Health
- Excerpt: "School and community health clinics provide a great service to the underserved and should be supported."
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Solano's endorsements included the following:[7]
- Congressman Ed Perlmutter
- Andrew Romanoff, Candidate for Congressional District 6
- Colorado State Senator Mary Hodge
- Colorado State Representative Joseph Salazar
- Colorado State Representative Cherylin Peniston
- Colorado State Representative Dianne Primavera
- Colorado State Representative Steve Lebsock
- Colorado State Representative Jenise May
- Colorado State Representative Susan Schafer
- Thornton Mayor Pro-Tem Val Vigil
- Former Thornton Councilwoman Lynne Fox
- Thornton Councilman Eric Montoya
- Thornton Councilman Eric Tade
- Thornton Councilman Mack Goodman
- Westminster Mayor Pro-Tem Faith Winter
- Adams County Commissioner Eva Henry
- Adams County Commissioner Chaz Tedesco
- AFT (American Federation of Teachers)
- AFL-CIO
- Colorado Nurses Association
Personal
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Solano is a member of the After School Network Board, Colorado Education Association, Colorado Environmental Coalition, National Education Association and the Sierra Club, Rocky Mountain Chapter.[8]
Recent news
The link below is to the most recent stories in a Google news search for Judith + Anne + Solano + Colorado + Legislature
See also
- Colorado State Senate
- Colorado State Senate District 24
- Colorado State Senate elections, 2014
- Colorado State Legislature
External links
- Official campaign website
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
- Judy Solano on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ 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 results," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ judysolano.com, "Issues," accessed September 30, 2014
- ↑ judysolano.com, "Endorsements," accessed September 30, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed April 29, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Colorado House District 31 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Joseph Salazar (D) |
