Karl Stecher

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Karl Stecher

Republican Party

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Last election

November 3, 2020

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Karl Stecher (Republican Party) ran for election to the Colorado State Senate to represent District 28. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Stecher completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2020

See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Colorado State Senate District 28

Janet Buckner defeated Karl Stecher in the general election for Colorado State Senate District 28 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Janet Buckner (D)	61.9	51,028
		Karl Stecher (R)	38.1	31,387

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 82,415
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Colorado State Senate District 28

Janet Buckner advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado State Senate District 28 on June 30, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Janet Buckner	100.0	24,483

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Colorado State Senate District 28

Karl Stecher advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado State Senate District 28 on June 30, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Karl Stecher	100.0	11,157

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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Karl Stecher completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Stecher's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Karl Stecher, and I am running for State Senate District 28. I am a retired neurosurgeon, avid birdwatcher, and proud grandfather. I have lived in the great state of Colorado for 47 years, and have decided to run for office out of concern regarding the damage that liberal policies can, and have, inflicted on our small businesses, education, and freedom of speech. I believe that the citizens of District 28 have a great deal in common. We want the best for our environment. We want equal laws and regulations regardless of gender, race, or political affiliation. We want the economy to prosper and our small businesses to do well. I believe we all share the desire for a representative that does more than grandstand and vote solely along party lines, who actively listens to the voices of their constituents, which I plan to do if elected.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Preservation of the environment.
• Fairness in social media.
• The reelection of Donald Trump.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am deeply invested in the preservation of the environment. As a birdwatcher, I am appreciative of the vast diversity of birds and other wildlife in District 28. Our district is rich in small parks, plains, and even Quincy Reservoir, all worth protecting and standing up for. I am also very interested in taxation fairness that helps our small businesses thrive, and keeps dollars in the pockets of those who earned them. I want to see fairness in social media, and given the opportunity, will raise questions and concerns about the issue.

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Current members of the Colorado State Senate

Leadership

Senate President:James Coleman

Majority Leader:Robert Rodriguez

Minority Leader:Cleave Simpson

Senators

District 1

Byron Pelton (R)

District 2

Lisa Frizell (R)

District 3

Nick Hinrichsen (D)

District 4

Mark Baisley (R)

District 5

Marc Catlin (R)

District 6

Cleave Simpson (R)

District 7

Janice Rich (R)

District 8

Dylan Roberts (D)

District 9

Lynda Zamora Wilson (R)

District 10

Larry Liston (R)

District 11

Thomas Exum (D)

District 12

Marc Snyder (D)

District 13

Scott Bright (R)

District 14

Cathy Kipp (D)

District 15

Janice Marchman (D)

District 16

Chris Kolker (D)

District 17

Katie Wallace (D)

District 18

Judy Amabile (D)

District 19

Lindsey Daugherty (D)

District 20

Lisa Cutter (D)

District 21

Dafna Jenet (D)

District 22

Jessie Danielson (D)

District 23

Barbara Kirkmeyer (R)

District 24

Kyle Mullica (D)

District 25

Faith Winter (D)

District 26

Jeff Bridges (D)

District 27

Tom Sullivan (D)

District 28

Mike Weissman (D)

District 29

Iman Jodeh (D)

District 30

John Carson (R)

District 31

Matt Ball (D)

District 32

Robert Rodriguez (D)

District 33

James Coleman (D)

District 34

Julie Gonzales (D)

District 35

Rod Pelton (R)

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