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Linda Newell
Linda Newell is a former Democratic member of the Colorado State Senate, representing District 26 from 2009 to 2017
Newell did not seek re-election to the Colorado State Senate in 2016 because she was term-limited.
Biography
Newell earned her Certificate as a Senior Professional in Human Resources from Registered Organization Development Professionals and her B.A. from the University of California, Irvine. Her professional experience includes working as a business consultant in human resources, corporate education and workforce development.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Newell served on the following committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Business, Labor and Technology |
| • Health and Human Services |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Newell served on the following committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Health and Human Services, Vice Chair |
| • Legislative Council |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Newell served on these committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Health and Human Services, Vice Chair |
| • Judiciary |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Newell served on these committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Health and Human Services |
| • Judiciary |
| • Local Government |
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
2016
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Colorado State Senate 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.[1] Incumbent Linda Newell (D) did not seek re-election.
Daniel Kagan defeated Nancy Doty in the Colorado State Senate District 26 general election.[2][3]
| Colorado State Senate, District 26 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Daniel Kagan |
53.48% | 42,145 | |
| Republican | Nancy Doty | 46.52% | 36,666 | |
| Total Votes | 78,811 | |||
| Source: Colorado Secretary of State | ||||
Daniel Kagan ran unopposed in the Colorado State Senate District 26 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Colorado State Senate, District 26 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Daniel Kagan (unopposed) | |
Nancy Doty ran unopposed in the Colorado State Senate District 26 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Colorado State Senate, District 26 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Nancy Doty (unopposed) | |
2012
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2012
Newell won re-election in the 2012 election for Colorado State Senate District 26. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 26, 2012. She defeated Dave Kerber (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Linda Newell Incumbent |
54.1% | 38,744 | |
| Republican | Dave Kerber | 45.9% | 32,890 | |
| Total Votes | 71,634 | |||
2008
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Newell was elected to the 26th District Seat in the Colorado State Senate, defeating opponent Lauri Clapp (R).[7]
Newell raised $60,609 for her campaign, while Clapp raised $49,692.[8]
| Colorado State Senate, District 26 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Linda Newell (D)
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30,408 | |||
| Lauri Clapp (R) | 30,215 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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Click here for an overview of legislative scorecards in all 50 states. To contribute to the list of Colorado scorecards, email suggestions to editor@ballotpedia.org.
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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Recent news
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See also
- Colorado State Senate
- Colorado Senate Committees
- Colorado State Senate District 26
- Colorado State Legislature
External links
- Linda Newell's campaign website(Archived)
- Official Colorado State Senate website of Senator Linda Newell
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Linda Newell
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
- Linda Newell on Facebook
- Linda Newell on LinkedIn
Footnotes
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Elections & Voting," accessed October 6, 2015
- ↑ 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 2012 Primary election results," accessed April 14, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, " Official 2008 General election results," accessed April 14, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Funds raised by 2008 Senate candidates," accessed April 14, 2014
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| Preceded by ' |
Colorado State Senate - District 26 2009–2017 |
Succeeded by Daniel Kagan (D) |
