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Terri Carver
Terri Carver (Republican Party) was a member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 20. She assumed office on January 7, 2015. She left office on January 9, 2023.
Carver (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Colorado House of Representatives to represent District 20. She won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Carver completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Carver's professional experience includes serving as a JAG lawyer for the Air Force Reserves, a civilian attorney for Air Force Space Command, and as a college instructor on energy development.[1]
Committee assignments
Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: editor@ballotpedia.org.
2021-2022
Carver was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Carver 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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| • Judiciary |
| • Transportation and Energy |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Carver served on the following committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Judiciary |
| • Transportation and Energy |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2022
Terri Carver was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2020
See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 20
Incumbent Terri Carver defeated Megan Fossinger and Judith Darcy in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 20 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Terri Carver (R)  | 58.7 | 27,376 |
 | Megan Fossinger (D) | 38.2 | 17,799 | |
| Judith Darcy (L) | 3.1 | 1,446 | ||
| Total votes: 46,621 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 20
Megan Fossinger defeated Susan Crutchfield in the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 20 on June 30, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Megan Fossinger | 63.6 | 6,371 |
 | Susan Crutchfield | 36.4 | 3,640 | |
| Total votes: 10,011 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 20
Incumbent Terri Carver advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 20 on June 30, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Terri Carver | 100.0 | 11,777 |
| Total votes: 11,777 | |||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for Colorado House of Representatives District 20
Judith Darcy advanced from the Libertarian convention for Colorado House of Representatives District 20 on April 13, 2020.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Judith Darcy (L) | |
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2018
General election
General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 20
Incumbent Terri Carver defeated Kent Jarnig in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 20 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Terri Carver (R) | 62.8 | 23,479 |
| Kent Jarnig (D) | 37.2 | 13,881 | ||
| Total votes: 37,360 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 20
Kent Jarnig advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 20 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kent Jarnig | 100.0 | 5,434 | |
| Total votes: 5,434 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 20
Incumbent Terri Carver advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 20 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Terri Carver | 100.0 | 10,177 |
| Total votes: 10,177 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Colorado House of Representatives 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.
Incumbent Terri Carver defeated Julia Endicott and Judith Darcy in the Colorado House of Representatives District 20 general election.[2][3]
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 20 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Terri Carver Incumbent |
64.05% | 26,517 | |
| Democratic | Julia Endicott | 30.10% | 12,461 | |
| Libertarian | Judith Darcy | 5.86% | 2,425 | |
| Total Votes | 41,403 | |||
| Source: Colorado Secretary of State | ||||
Julia Endicott ran unopposed in the Colorado House of Representatives District 20 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 20 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Julia Endicott (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Terri Carver ran unopposed in the Colorado House of Representatives District 20 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 20 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Terri Carver Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Colorado House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 24, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 31, 2014. Terri Carver defeated Daniel Phillip Stanforth, Miles Dewhirst and Kristen Selzer in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7][8][9]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Terri Carver |
37.3% | 3,956 |
| Miles Dewhirst | 32.4% | 3,443 |
| Daniel Phillip Stanforth | 20.2% | 2,140 |
| Kristen Selzer | 10.1% | 1,075 |
| Total Votes | 10,614 | |
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Terri Carver completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Carver's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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The vast majority of the bills I run come from issues raised by residents in El Paso County. I work hard to reach across the aisle to build bipartisan support for legislation and have been successful in getting bills passed. Every year, I do a legislative summary which includes my bills on protection of crime victims, data privacy, transportation, regulatory reform to help small businesses, senior property tax exemption, and veterans. (www.terricarver.org/legislation)
I also have participated on local coalitions to address opioid prevention and treatment, and domestic violence (Co-Chair of Public Policy - No Excuse for Abuse Task Force).
- A top priority is to help Colorado get through COVID and help businesses survive this difficult time. I will continue to support legislation that helps our businesses recover, such as the 2020 legislation on small business grants (25 employees and less), creation of a small business recovery loan program, and continuation of alcohol-to-go sales for restaurants and bars. During the COVID shutdown, I held several virtual town halls to help small businesses and independent contractors (ex., hair and nail salons, massage therapists, etc.) navigate the programs available to help them survive. I have also assisted many El Paso County residents with their unemployment insurance claims that were stuck in the overwhelmed state agency system.
- My second key area is criminal justice reform. As a member of the Colorado Criminal and Juvenile Justice task force, I am working on a range of criminal justice reforms to make improvements in our criminal justice system while still ensuring public safety and getting justice for crime victims. This includes a sentencing reform bill that provides truth in sentencing for crime victims. I will also introduce legislation to strengthen crime victim assistance for domestic violence and sexual assault.
- We must ensure that all Coloradans have a quality education and opportunities to succeed. The top budget priority for 2021 must be education funding, particularly for K-12, as our school districts work with parents to provide quality education to our children during COVID. In addition, we must also take a hard look at giving every student the tools they need to succeed in technical careers and college by addressing high school dropout rates, expanding technical training and workforce development, support for individuals starting their own business, and a focus on successful completion of postsecondary education.
I take the oath to uphold the US Constitution and Colorado Constitution very seriously. A fundamental responsibility of government is to ensure and protect the rights we have as American citizens. First, this means that I will fight against any bill that encroaches on the rights of our citizens. Second, government officials at all levels must act to protect individuals in the exercise of their rights AND to enforce the law against those who would attack others in the exercise of their rights. I am committed to upholding the constitutional rights of all Coloradans, including due process, equal protection of the law, and our 1st amendment rights to freedom of speech and assembly.
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2016
Carver's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[10]
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2014
Carver's campaign has emphasized the following themes:
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–Government should not tell us what to buy, how to live, or what to believe
–Oppose Obamacare mandates to buy “Federal Government Approved” health insurance –Protect 2nd Amendment Gun Rights –Stop unauthorized government surveillance
–The top priority is to increase full-time jobs in Colorado, and reduce unemployment –Reduce the time and cost to set up and expand businesses in Colorado –Support a pro business climate
–Advocate for effective policies to reduce stormwater flooding and wildfires
–Fight to get Colorado out of “Federalized” Common Core standards – maintain local and state control –Support Parental Choices in education –Push for more “early college” credit options for high school students –Expand industrial arts education for students interested in manufacturing and technical jobs
–I believe in the sanctity of human life, which includes the unborn. Roe v. Wade was a case of judicial activism, and an encroachment on state legislative powers under the U.S. Constitution.[11] |
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| —Terri Carver[12] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2022
In 2022, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 12 to May 11.
- 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 related to reproductive health issues.
- 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 votes on bills about Colorado's climate, land, water, and communities.
- Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on "bills that will protect consumers, strengthen our democracy, and safeguard public health."
- 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.
- Legislators are scored based on their votes on LGBTQ+ issues.
- Legislators are scored on votes related to intellectual and developmental disability legislation.
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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2016
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In 2016, the second session of the 70th Colorado General Assembly was in session from January 13 through May 11.
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2015
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In 2015, the first session of the 70th Colorado General Assembly was in session from January 7 through May 6.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Terri Carver campaign website, "About," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "General election candidates," accessed August 16, 2016
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "2016 General Election results," accessed December 14, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Colorado Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Candidate List," accessed May 3, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Colorado Secretary of State, "June 28, 2016 Primary Election," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official primary candidate list," accessed May 1, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 25, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed July 23, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Terri Carver, "Issues," accessed September 19, 2016
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Terri Carver, "Issues," accessed September 24, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Colorado House of Representatives District 20 2015-2023 |
Succeeded by Don Wilson (R) |
