Pete Lee
Pete Lee (Democratic Party) was a member of the Colorado State Senate, representing District 11. He assumed office on January 4, 2019. He left office on January 9, 2023.
Lee (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Colorado State Senate to represent District 11. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Lee is a former Democratic member of the Colorado House of Representatives representing District 18. He was unable to run for re-election because of term limits.
Biography
Lee earned his B.A. in English, politics, and government from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1970, attended Wharton School of Finance at the University of Pennsylvania from 1970 to 1971, and earned his J.D. from the University of Akron Law School in 1975.
His professional experience includes serving as a co-owner of Soda Straw Restaurant, a ski instructor for Monarch Ski Corporation, a real estate agent for Trans Western Properties, an instructor in law for Webster University, a personnel manager for Superior Meats from 1970 to 1975, a personnel services director for Holly Sugar Corporation from 1975 to 1981, and an attorney for Hill, Corrigan, Morgan, and Krall from 1982 to 1986.
He served as volunteer coordinator for John Morse's campaign for state Senate and campaign manager and treasurer for Ken Barela's campaign for state House.[1]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Lee was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Lee was assigned to the following committees:
- Legal Services Committee, Chair
- Senate Judiciary Committee, Chair
- Senate Finance Committee, Vice chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Education |
| • Judiciary, Chair |
| • Legal Services |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Lee served on the following committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Education |
| • Judiciary, Vice chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Lee served on the following committees:
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| • Judiciary, Vice Chair |
| • Transportation and Energy |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lee served on these committees:
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| • Judiciary |
| • Local Government |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2022
Pete Lee's residence was drawn into the new state Senate District 12 as a result of the 2020 redistricting process. The seat was not up for election because state Senator Bob Gardner (R), also from District 12, had a term ending in 2025.
2018
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Colorado State Senate District 11
Pete Lee defeated Pat McIntire in the general election for Colorado State Senate District 11 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Pete Lee (D) | 62.0 | 28,015 |
| Pat McIntire (R) | 38.0 | 17,200 | ||
| Total votes: 45,215 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Colorado State Senate District 11
Pete Lee advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado State Senate District 11 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Pete Lee | 100.0 | 10,499 |
| Total votes: 10,499 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Colorado State Senate District 11
Pat McIntire advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado State Senate District 11 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Pat McIntire | 100.0 | 7,580 | |
| Total votes: 7,580 | |||
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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 Pete Lee defeated Cameron Forth and Norman Dawson in the Colorado House of Representatives District 18 general election.[2][3]
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 18 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Pete Lee Incumbent |
53.30% | 21,145 | |
| Republican | Cameron Forth | 39.21% | 15,556 | |
| Libertarian | Norman Dawson | 7.49% | 2,972 | |
| Total Votes | 39,673 | |||
| Source: Colorado Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Pete Lee ran unopposed in the Colorado House of Representatives District 18 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 18 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Pete Lee Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Sonya Rose ran unopposed in the Colorado House of Representatives District 18 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 18 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Sonya Rose (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Colorado House of Representatives 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. Incumbent Pete Lee was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Michael Schlierf was unopposed in the Republican primary. Lee defeated Schlierf in the general election.[6][7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Pete Lee Incumbent |
55.5% | 15,998 | |
| Republican | Michael Schlierf | 44.5% | 12,807 | |
| Total Votes | 28,805 | |||
2012
Lee won re-election in the 2012 election for Colorado House of Representatives District 18. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 26, 2012. He defeated Jennifer George (R), Robert Melamede (L) and Amy Fedde (C) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Pete Lee Incumbent |
53.1% | 19,588 | |
| Republican | Jennifer George | 40.7% | 15,021 | |
| Libertarian | Robert "Bob" Melamede | 4% | 1,465 | |
| American Constitution Party | Amy Fedde | 2.3% | 836 | |
| Total Votes | 36,910 | |||
2010
Lee defeated Republican Karen Cullen in the November 2 general election.[11]
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 18 General election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Pete Lee (D)
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10,808 | |||
| Karen Cullen (R) | 8,959 | |||
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2022
In 2022, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 12 to May 11.
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2021
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In 2021, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 8.
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2020
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In 2020, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 8 to June 15.
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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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Personal
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Lee and his wife, Lynn, have three children.[1]
Recent news
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See also
- Colorado House of Representatives
- Colorado House Committees
- Colorado House of Representatives District 18
- Colorado State Legislature
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Colorado State Senate elections, 2018
- Colorado State Senate
- Pete Lee recall, Colorado State Senate (2019)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Pete Lee's Biography," accessed September 24, 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 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 candidate list," accessed July 23, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary election results," accessed April 14, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official general election results 2010," November 2, 2010
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Michael Merrifield (D) |
Colorado State Senate District 11 2019-2023 |
Succeeded by Thomas Exum Sr. (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Colorado House of Representatives District 18 2011-2019 |
Succeeded by Marc Snyder (D) |
