Robert Logan (Colorado)

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Robert Logan

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Durango High School

Bachelor's

Fort Lewis College, 1984

Graduate

Denver Seminary, 1989

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Air Force

Years of service

1977 - 1981

Personal

Birthplace

Durango, Colo.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Teacher

Contact

Campaign website

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Robert Logan (Democratic Party) ran for election to the University of Colorado Board of Regents to represent District 3. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Logan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Robert Logan was born in Durango, Colorado. Logan's career experience includes working as a teacher and minister. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1977 to 1981. Logan earned a graduate degree from the Denver Seminary in 1989 and a bachelor's degree from Fort Lewis College in 1984. Logan has been affiliated with the Colorado Education Association and Club 20 (Western Slope).

Elections

2024

See also: Colorado State Board of Regents election, 2024

General election

General election for University of Colorado Board of Regents District 3

Ray Scott defeated Robert Logan in the general election for University of Colorado Board of Regents District 3 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ray Scott (R)	57.1	213,916
		Robert Logan (D)	42.9	160,726

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 374,642
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for University of Colorado Board of Regents District 3

Robert Logan advanced from the Democratic primary for University of Colorado Board of Regents District 3 on June 25, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Robert Logan	100.0	45,623

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 45,623
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for University of Colorado Board of Regents District 3

Ray Scott advanced from the Republican primary for University of Colorado Board of Regents District 3 on June 25, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ray Scott	100.0	54,946

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 54,946
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Kristine Sposato (R)

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Logan in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

NOTE: Logan's campaign on June 27, 2024, added additional information to his original survey response concerning his favorite joke and ballot initiatives.

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Robert Logan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Logan'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.

I am a 27 year public school teacher, who retired last June. I was a mentor for the Public Education Business Coalition (PEBC) for ten years and an Instructional Coach for all teachers at Durango High School in Durango Colorado. I am a 6th generation Western Slope native who has served his country in the Air Force, has deep roots in agriculture, and has served my community as a minister, social studies teacher, and community education foundation member. I received a business degree from Fort Lewis College, majoring in marketing and minoring in economics. I have a masters degree from Denver Seminary and public teaching license from Fort Lewis College. I am also a member in good standing with the Colorado Education Association, and a member of Club 20 a western slope coalition of 22 counties and two tribes seeking solutions to mutual concerns within the western slope.

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?

• What is a CU Regent: CU Regents were established when Colorado became a state in 1876. The state legislature wanted to establish a state school that had over-site by the citizens of the state. Regents are the governing board for the four campus of the University of Colorado.
• Why Regents are important: CU has a working budget of over 5.5 Billion dollars with an economic impact of over 9 Billion. CU is the 3rd largest employer in the state with over 36,000 employees. Regents hire the president, secretary, treasure, and auditor.
• Why I'm a good fit for the position: For the past 27 years I have worked to improve the lives of young people, to challenge, encourage, and support them. I have loved every minute of that work. To see a young person come alive with the joy of learning, and the expectation of their own possibilities is what makes a teaching career worthwhile. To continue that work of encouragement for the next generation at CU is the reward I'm looking for. The highest ambition a teacher can have is imparting the ability for students to see a better life for themselves and their community. That's my why!

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Reduce the cost of college, for all students making higher education affordable for all.

Expand the partnerships (not compete) with the other colleges in the district.
Expand the partnerships and have a continuous presence in the communities of CD3.
Improve the involvement of CU with the indigenous groups within the district.
Increase the number of in-state students accepted and attending one of the four campuses of CU.

Support collective bargaining for all CU employees

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

CU is the flagship of higher education in Colorado. It's not the only school but it's a major contributor to the image, success, economic development and future of the state.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

My Mother is one of my heroes. She was always interested in what I was doing and how I was doing. Love, care, and food: what I most remember about my mother.
My Dad's example of hard work and personal integrity have been a moving force in my life. "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right the first time". "If you aren't 5 minutes early, you are late". "You make choices and your choices make you". These are just a few of the statements my father made through his days on this earth. My dad grew up on a farm and that life requires a work ethic that most city folk don't have. Animals need constant care, fields are always in need of something, and equipment, horses, and everything else that moves stuff around the farm will always need attention. The reward isn't always seen, and the delayed gratification comes with the seasons.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Federalist papers. Federalist 10 is a primary read.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Keep an open mind on any subject under review.
Listen first and often before responding to a situation. Understand what the key points of any issue are.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

30 plus years of experience working with young people.

Educational background in business.
27 years of educational practice and knowledge.
A love for and an appreciation of life in a rural community.

I am approachable and seek to understand a person’s point of view before I make a judgment on the merits of their perspective.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Represent the people of the district. To understand their needs, hopes, and goals, and to provide an avenue for those elements to be pursued.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Giving back to the community that raised you is one of the highest callings a person can have. That the part of the state my family has been a part of for over 150 years would be a better place because of my time on its soil.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Because I have been a history teacher for the past 27 years, my memory of what my first event is falls into the many events starting in 1963-68. I can't identify one specific one. Maybe President Kennedy's assassination in 1963, but I was only 4 years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

7 years -15: Lawn mowing, snow shoveling, yard work.

7-years-13: Worked on Ranches in the Ridgway area.

High school: worker, night manager for Taco Johns.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Hard enough being myself. Still working on the principles and practices that make a life abundant.

What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important?

Understanding and promoting the many positive characteristics of the CU system. From the 150 plus majors and research grants, to the civic development of each person who attends one of the campuses.

To encourage, highlight, and respect teaching, learning, and academic culture.
Promote and uphold the principles of ethics, integrity, transparency, and accountability.

Focus on meaningful, measurable results

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

The four areas of focus for the regents are: Governance, Affairs, Finance, and Auditing. Each area has its unique set of data points that must be understood by those who have an interest in what CU is about and where we are going.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

Useful maybe, but oftentimes not very beneficial. Having a good understanding of educational principles and a working knowledge of economics and business principles are the key qualifiers for CU Regent. I have both of those qualifiers.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Having a good understanding of educational principles and a working knowledge of economics and business principles are the key qualifiers for CU Regent. I have both of those qualifiers.

Tell us your favorite joke.

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Read it with a bit of a southern accent. You will get! [I don’t have a favorite joke, but one I do remember: An Irishman, Scotsman, and Brit walk into a bar and order a beer. A fly lands on the Brit’s beer, he scoffs and pushes it away, asking for another. A fly lands on the Scotsman’s beer, he shrugs it off and guzzles it down, fly and all. Another fly lands on the Irishman’s beer, he grabs the fly by its wings and looks into its eyes, saying, “Spit it out! Spit it out!”]

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Every penny is accounted for and its impact on the school is understood. Financial transparency is one of the only ways to build and maintain trust between the institution and the citizens of the state. It is imperative to be transparent.

Do you support or oppose changes to the current state ballot initiative process? If so, what kind of changes would you consider?

Every citizen of the state of Colorado should have the opportunity to vote, be it in person or mail in ballots. The system we have in Colorado provides as many avenues as possible for those who want to vote. It may not be perfect, but it works well. [I misread the question around ballot initiatives and their role in our state in my first answer. I am very much in favor of initiatives and their role in our democracy. Ballot initiatives can sometimes confuse voters and appear to be a burden on a ballot, but they are a unique and concrete way that demonstrates the will of the people to engage in our democracy directly.]

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Campaign website

Logan’s campaign website stated the following:

“	Talking points: CU has a growing partnership with colleges and high schools in all of CD3, from the western slope to the I-25 corridor and should continue to expand that mission. The focus should be on in-state students as well as looking for out of state tuition money. With that being said, I will be looking for ways to make CU as accessible and affordable as possible for the diverse range of students coming from CD3. The modern workplace is ever changing and I will strive to give CU students a competitive advantage in those environments, as well as hope for their own futures. Having been a public high school educator myself for the past 27 years, I am acutely aware of the needs of students at that stage of life. Why is the Regent position important? 67,000 plus students attend the four campuses with hundreds of majors to choose from and thousands of classes to enroll in. With that in mind, we can’t lose focus of the primary goal, and that is providing people with a world class education at CU. CU isn’t just the students, but the faculty, staff and communities they are a part of. Each group deserves the time, respect and attention that a Regent can provide.	”
—Robert Logan’s campaign website (2024)

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Robert Logan campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	University of Colorado Board of Regents District 3	Lost general	$13,549	$13,249
Grand total			$13,549	$13,249
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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