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Spencer Swalm
Spencer Swalm is a former Republican member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 37 from 2007 to 2015. Swalm did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Swalm's professional experience includes working as the owner of Redstone Benefit Systems, Incorporated.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Swalm served on the following committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Finance |
| • Health, Insurance and Environment |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Swalm served on these committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Economic and Business Development, Vice Chair |
| • Finance |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Swalm served on these committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Finance |
| • Joint Finance |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Joint Health and Human Services |
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Swalm's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 09-1012 - Incentives Wellness & Prevention Program
- HB 09-1146 - Proof Of Citizenship To Register To Vote
- HB 09-1187 - Allow Tolling Of Existing Toll-free Hwys
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Presidential preference
2012
Spencer Swalm endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[1]
Political courage tests
Swalm did not provide answers to the Colorado State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test informs voters how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]
Elections
2012
Swalm won re-election in the 2012 election for Colorado House of Representatives District 37. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 26, 2012. He defeated Jan Spooner (D) and Jeffrey Kicia (L) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Spencer Swalm Incumbent |
52.4% | 21,318 | |
| Democratic | Jan Spooner | 43.9% | 17,864 | |
| Libertarian | Jeffrey J. Kicia | 3.7% | 1,509 | |
| Total Votes | 40,691 | |||
2010
Swalm ran for re-election to the 37th District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the August 10 primary. Swalm defeated Brett Godfrey (D) in the November 2 general election.
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 37 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Spencer Swalm (R)
|
18,787 | |||
| Brett Godfrey (D) | 12,017 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Swalm won re-election to the 37th District seat in the Colorado House of Representatives, defeating opponents Diana Holland (D) and Brian Olds (ACP).[4]
Swalm raised $117,820 for his campaign, while Holland raised $85,746 and Olds raised $754.[5]
| Colorado State House, District 37 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Spencer Swalm (R)
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19,427 | |||
| Diana Holland (D) | 17,441 | |||
| Brian Olds (ACP) | 990 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2014
In 2014, the 69th Colorado General Assembly was in session from January 8 to May 7.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills the ACLU of Colorado "felt were the best representations of the civil liberties issues facing Colorado today."
- Legislators are scored on their votes related to senior issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to fiscal policy.
- Legislators are scored on their stances on animal protection issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental conservation.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to "core principles of liberty," which the organization defines as "Free People," "Free Markets," and "Good Government."
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Legislators are scored on their stances on women's issues.
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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Swalm is a volunteer with the 96 Hour Victory Campaign. He is a member of the Arapahoe County Republican Men's Club, Centennial Republican Forum, Colorado Republican Business Coalition and The Independence Institute.[6]
Recent news
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See also
- Colorado House of Representatives
- Colorado House Committees
- Colorado House of Representatives District 37
- Colorado State Legislature
External links
- Spencer Swalm's personal website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006
- Spencer Swalm on Facebook
- Spencer Swalm on MySpace
- Spencer Swalm on Twitter
Footnotes
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Minnesota Leaders," February 4, 2012
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Issue Positions," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary election results," accessed April 14, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "2008 General election results," accessed April 14, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Funds raised by 2008 House candidates," accessed April 14, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed April 15, 2014
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| Preceded by ' |
Colorado House District 37 2007–2015 |
Succeeded by Jack Tate (R) |
