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Tanya Travis
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Democratic Party

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Last election

November 6, 2018

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Tanya Travis (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Colorado House of Representatives to represent District 55. She lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.

Travis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2018

See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 55

Janice Rich defeated Tanya Travis in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 55 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Janice Rich
Janice Rich (R)
 
62.6
 
22,470
Image of Tanya Travis
Tanya Travis (D) Candidate Connection
 
37.4
 
13,401

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 35,871
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 55

Tanya Travis advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 55 on June 26, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Tanya Travis
Tanya Travis Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
5,466

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 5,466
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 55

Janice Rich advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 55 on June 26, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Janice Rich
Janice Rich
 
100.0
 
9,416

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 9,416
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Campaign themes

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Tanya Travis participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on July 26, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Tanya Travis' responses follow below.[1]

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

“ Protect Western Slope clean air and water
Working Class foundation for prosperity: affordable healthcare and housing, quality education, mental health services and protection of public land.
Make the energy workers of today the energy workers of tomorrow.[2][3] 		”

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

“ Climate change mitigation through solutions of greatest gain, including the food cycle, promotion of rural broadband to reduce road use, and renewable energy future with models of distribution based on various rural and urban requirements.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[3] ”

Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Tanya Travis answered the following:

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

“ Claire Patterson, one of the persecuted scientist that worked to give us the clean air act, Michael Mann, Steven Hawkin their ability to view us from space, unite us as humans in our one blue planet. I admire brilliant well educated woman, Brooksley Born who attempted to warn us about an unregulated Wall Street before the meltdown.[3] ”
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else that best describes your political philosophy?
“ Currently reading Dark Money by Jane Meyer, and Tom Butler-Bowden, 50 Politics Classics[3] ”
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
“ Realistic, Solution-oriented, Leadership through Collaboration[3] ”
What qualities do you possess that would make you a successful officeholder?
“ Lifelong learner, respectful, visionary, scientific education, work history as an occupational therapist in various settings.[3] ”
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
“ Represent the interests of the district 55 for state wide policies that streamline services, guard taxpayer money, be efficient and flexible to meet emergent state challenges.[3] ”
What legacy would you like to leave?
“ Be a team member of protecting the economy and the environment.[3] ”
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at that time?
“ Nixon Watergate, I didn’t think a President would lie.[3] ”
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
“ School painting over the summer in a small Texas town, Adrian Texas. Later a waitress in the cafe on old hwy. 66.[3] ”
What happened on your most awkward date?
“ Pass[3] ”
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
“ Thanksgiving, family[3] ”
What is your favorite book? Why?
“ A Short History of Practicality Everything by Bill Bryson[3] ”
If you could be any fictional character, who would you be?
“ Wonder Woman.[3] ”
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
“ Private patio, plants, a quiet place.[3] ”
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
“ Stupid commercial Wayfair.[3] ”
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
“ Patience for change. Try to do too much too fast.[3] ”
(For non-Nebraska candidates) What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?
“ Not sure[3] ”
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
“ Yes[3] ”
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
“ Climate Change, drought, fires, vector born disease destabilizing food and water systems.[3] ”
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
“ Alignment on philosophy[3] ”
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
“ Of course, must find common ground.[3] ”
What process do you favor for redistricting?
“ Artificial Intelligence, Balanced committee process.[3] ”
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
“ Transportation and Energy, Education Health, Insurance and Environment[3] ”
If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?
“ No[3] ”
Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
“ Bernie Buesher[3] ”
Are you interested in running for a different political office in the future?
“ No[3] ”
Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?
“ Working families have similar stories: school debt, expensive healthcare, rising home cost, expensive childcare sometimes overwhelming them[3] ”

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
  2. ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Tanya Travis' responses," July 26, 2018
  3. ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 3.21 3.22 3.23 3.24 3.25 3.26 3.27 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.


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