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Sue Schafer
Sue Schafer is a former Democratic member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 24 from 2009 to 2015. Schafer did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Schafer earned her B.S. in Social Studies and French from the University of Nebraska, her Principal's License from Colorado State University, her M.A. in Counseling/Psychology from the University of Colorado at Boulder and her Ed.D. in Curriculum from the University of Northern Colorado. Her professional experience includes working as a small business owner, public school teacher, state curriculum director and legislative intern to the Colorado House of Representatives.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Schafer served on the following committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Health, Insurance and Environment, Vice Chair |
| • Public Health Care and Human Services |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Schafer served on these committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Education |
| • Health and Environment |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Schafer served on these committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Education |
| • Joint Education |
| • Local Government |
| • Joint Local Government |
Issues
Colorado Senate Bill 57
As a member of the Colorado House Education Committee, Schafer voted against Colorado Senate Bill 57, also known as the Public School Financial Transparency Act, a bill to create transparency in state education expenditures. Schafer received substantial campaign contributions from the Jefferson County Education Association, which lobbied against the bill's passage.[1]
Sponsored legislation
Schafer's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 09-1224 - No Gender Individual Health Ins Rates
- HB 09-1273 - Health Care For Colorado
- HB 09-1276 - Delay Foreclosure Residential Property
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Political courage tests
Schafer 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
Schafer won re-election in the 2012 election for Colorado House of Representatives District 24. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 26, 2012. She defeated E. V. Leyendecker (R) and Christian Althen (L) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Sue Schafer Incumbent |
58.5% | 23,639 | |
| Republican | E.V. Leyendecker | 36.5% | 14,757 | |
| Libertarian | Christian Althen | 4.9% | 1,981 | |
| Total Votes | 40,377 | |||
2010
Schafer ran for re-election to the 24th District seat in 2010. She had no opposition in the August 10 primary. Schafer defeated Clint Webster (R) in the November 2 general election.
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 24 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Sue Schafer (D)
|
13,298 | |||
| Clint Webster (R) | 9,739 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Schafer won election to the 24th District seat in the Colorado House of Representatives, defeating opponent Cheryl Palm (R).[4]
Schafer raised $58,112 for her campaign, while Palm raised $36,451.[5]
| Colorado State House, District 24 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Sue Schafer (D)
|
18,232 | |||
| Cheryl Palm (R) | 11,068 | |||
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.
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- 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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Schafer and her life partner have two children.
Recent news
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See also
- Colorado House of Representatives
- Colorado House Committees
- Colorado House of Representatives District 24
- Colorado State Legislature
External links
- Sue Schafer's personal website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
- Sue Schafer on Twitter
Footnotes
- ↑ Independence Institute blog, "The House Education Committee," March 18, 2009
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Issue Positions," accessed April 14, 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
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Colorado House District 24 2009–2015 |
Succeeded by Jessie Danielson (D) |
