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Stephen Fenberg
Stephen Fenberg (Democratic Party) was a member of the Colorado State Senate, representing District 18. He assumed office on January 11, 2017. He left office on January 8, 2025.
Fenberg (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Colorado State Senate to represent District 18. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Biography
Stephen Fenberg graduated from the University of Colorado. His professional experience includes founding the political advocacy group New Era Colorado and partially owning a bar. He has served on the City of Boulder Capital Improvement Taskforce and the Boulder Housing Working Group.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Fenberg was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Fenberg was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Fenberg was assigned to the following committees:
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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| • Agriculture, Natural Resources and Energy |
| • State, Veterans and Military Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2024
Stephen Fenberg was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2020
See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Colorado State Senate District 18
Incumbent Stephen Fenberg defeated Peg Cage in the general election for Colorado State Senate District 18 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Stephen Fenberg (D) | 82.9 | 75,261 |
| Peg Cage (R) | 17.1 | 15,524 | ||
| Total votes: 90,785 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Colorado State Senate District 18
Incumbent Stephen Fenberg advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado State Senate District 18 on June 30, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Stephen Fenberg | 100.0 | 40,036 |
| Total votes: 40,036 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Colorado State Senate District 18
Peg Cage advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado State Senate District 18 on June 30, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Peg Cage | 100.0 | 4,673 | |
| Total votes: 4,673 | |||
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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.[2] Incumbent Rollie Heath (D) did not seek re-election.
Stephen Fenberg defeated M. Peter Spraitz in the Colorado State Senate District 18 general election.[3][4]
| Colorado State Senate, District 18 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Stephen Fenberg |
79.61% | 67,799 | |
| Republican | M. Peter Spraitz | 20.39% | 17,370 | |
| Total Votes | 85,169 | |||
| Source: Colorado Secretary of State | ||||
Stephen Fenberg ran unopposed in the Colorado State Senate District 18 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Colorado State Senate, District 18 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Stephen Fenberg (unopposed) | |
M. Peter Spraitz ran unopposed in the Colorado State Senate District 18 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Colorado State Senate, District 18 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | M. Peter Spraitz (unopposed) | |
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2016
Fenberg's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Climate & Energy I’ll fight for proactive solutions to address the systemic problems facing our community and planet right now:
Economic Opportunity I’ll aggressively defend the rights of public and private workers to organize and collectively bargain for working conditions and wages. But, that’s not enough; it’s time we also raise the minimum wage statewide and allow municipalities to increase local minimum wages even higher. Further, nobody should fear losing their job or wages because of being sick. We need stronger requirements that allow workers to use paid sick days and have increased access to affordable childcare. Access to a Quality Education Although there are always going to be many areas for improvement in terms of evaluating outcomes, curriculum standards, etc., I think the absolute most pressing issue is increasing funding for our public schools so we can begin investing in more modern classrooms, paying our teachers competitive wages, and adequately funding not just the core, but also programs such as art, music, physical education, etc. Reproductive Rights & Women’s Health One would think we wouldn’t still be having the conversation about a woman’s access to birth control and the right to make decisions about what’s best for her health and family. But, we are. And that’s why it’s even more critical to have strong voices in the legislature ready to stop conservative politicians from getting in between decisions best left to a woman and her doctor. Equality & Justice We’ve made huge strides in the past several years when it comes to treating LGBTQ individuals as equal, respected, and valuable members of our community. However, we must remember that this fight was never only about marriage. Discrimination is very much still a reality for many LGBTQ Coloradans and we need to be steadfast in supporting policies that create a more fair, just, and equal state for everyone, with an extra focus for Transgender Coloradans who often suffer the brunt of discrimination in the healthcare, criminal justice, and education systems.[7] |
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| —Stephen Fenberg[8] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
2016
In 2016, Fenberg's endorsements included the following:[9]
- American Federation of Teachers, Colorado
- Boulder Valley Education Association
- Boulder County Medical Society
- Colorado AFL-CIO
- Colorado Education Association
- Colorado Medical Society
- Colorado Voters for Animals
- Conservation Colorado
- One Colorado
- Mental Health Colorado
- Planned Parenthood Votes of the Rocky Mountains
- Secure PERA
Scorecards
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2024
In 2024, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 10 to May 8.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on issues relevant to the mission of the Centennial Institute and the strategic priorities of Colorado Christian University.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that the organizations supports or opposes.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that the organizations supports or opposes.
- Legislation is scored on its "reduction of taxes, regulation, and spending accountability."
- Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills about Colorado's climate, land, water, and communities.
- Legislators are scored on their votes related to public health issues.
- Legislators are scored on votes related to "the principles of individual rights, free markets and limited government."
- Legislators are scored on their votes related to mental health issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
2023
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In 2023, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 9 to May 8.
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2022
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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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See also
2020 Elections
External links
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Candidate Colorado State Senate District 18 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Stevenfenberg.org, "About Steve," accessed June 26, 2017
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Fenberg for Senate, "Issues," accessed October 6, 2016
- ↑ Steve Fenberg, "Endorsements," accessed October 6, 2016
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| Preceded by - |
Colorado State Senate District 18 2017-2025 |
Succeeded by Judy Amabile (D) |
