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Mike Williams (Colorado)
Michael "Mike" Williams was a 2016 Republican candidate for District 38 of the Colorado House of Representatives.[1]
Biography
Williams received his B.S in political science from Colorado State University. He graduated from Navy Officer Candidate School in 2010 and served as a Surface Warfare Officer aboard the USS Gridley and the USS Green Bay. He was honorably discharged in 2014 and now serves as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy Reserve. Williams is enrolled at the University of Colorado, Denver, seeking a master's in urban and regional planning and a master's in public administration with an anticipated graduation date of May 2016.[1]
Campaign themes
2016
Williams issued the following statement regarding his bid for office:
| “ | First and foremost, I grew up in District 38. I was born and raised in Homestead Farm and coached swimming for several years in Heritage Village. Medema is the park I grew up playing in. I went to Lewis Ames Elementary. I attended Newton Middle School; and I graduated from Arapahoe High School - the best high school in the state! Some of my closest friends are teachers at Littleton Public Schools (and they share their concerns daily), and my brothers live in this district. District 38 is personal.
I served my country, now I want to serve my community because it has given me so much. I am a Millennial and we are a huge part of spreading the party's message and winning the general election in 2016. I have a strong Millennial backing - but more importantly I can appeal to all generations and all races - we are the people's party. My degree from CSU in political science and a double Masters in Public Administration and Urban and Regional Planning, will provide me with the requisite knowledge to ensure District 38 is getting the most out of its Colorado government. While in office I will make sure the voices of those in District 38 are heard! I will ensure the state is doing everything in its capacity to efficiently and effectively fund education and transportation costs. Further, small businesses and local governments are laboratories for innovation, therefore the state needs to continue to enhance Colorado's business environment and ensure local governments are getting the state resources they deserve. [2] |
” |
| —Mike Williams, [1] | ||
Elections
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 Kathleen Conti (R) did not seek re-election.
Susan Beckman defeated Robert Bowen in the Colorado House of Representatives District 38 general election.[3][4]
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 38 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Susan Beckman |
57.83% | 29,316 | |
| Democratic | Robert Bowen | 42.17% | 21,380 | |
| Total Votes | 50,696 | |||
| Source: Colorado Secretary of State | ||||
Robert Bowen ran unopposed in the Colorado House of Representatives District 38 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 38 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Robert Bowen (unopposed) | |
Susan Beckman defeated Mike Williams in the Colorado House of Representatives District 38 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 38 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Susan Beckman |
61.42% | 5,162 | |
| Republican | Mike Williams | 38.58% | 3,243 | |
| Total Votes | 8,405 | |||
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See also
- Colorado House of Representatives
- Colorado House of Representatives District 38
- Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Colorado General Assembly
Additional reading
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Information submitted through Ballotpedia's biographical submission form on July 15, 2015
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "General election candidates," accessed August 16, 2016
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "2016 General Election results," accessed December 14, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Colorado Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Candidate List," accessed May 3, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Colorado Secretary of State, "June 28, 2016 Primary Election," accessed August 22, 2016
