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Tracy Kraft-Tharp
Tracy Kraft-Tharp (Democratic Party) was a member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 29. She assumed office on January 9, 2013. She left office on January 13, 2021.
Kraft-Tharp (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Colorado House of Representatives to represent District 29. She won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography
Kraft-Tharp's professional experience includes teaching at Metro State and Regis University and working as a youth counselor in a juvenile detention center.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Kraft-Tharp was assigned to the following committees:
- Legislative Audit Committee
- House Appropriations Committee
- House Business Affairs and Labor Committee, Chair
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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| • Appropriations |
| • Business Affairs and Labor, Chair |
| • Legislative Audit, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Kraft-Tharp served on the following committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Business, Labor, Economic and Workforce Development, Vice chair |
| • Transportation and Energy |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Kraft-Tharp served on the following committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Business, Labor, Economic, and Workforce Development, Vice Chair |
| • Transportation and Energy |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Tracy Kraft-Tharp was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2018
General election
General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 29
Incumbent Tracy Kraft-Tharp defeated Grady Nouis and Hans Romer in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 29 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Tracy Kraft-Tharp (D) | 58.3 | 22,100 |
 | Grady Nouis (R) | 37.4 | 14,169 | |
| Hans Romer (L) | 4.3 | 1,637 | ||
| Total votes: 37,906 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 29
Incumbent Tracy Kraft-Tharp advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 29 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tracy Kraft-Tharp | 100.0 | 8,345 |
| Total votes: 8,345 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 29
Grady Nouis advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 29 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Grady Nouis | 100.0 | 5,258 |
| Total votes: 5,258 | |||
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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 Tracy Kraft-Tharp defeated Susan Kochevar in the Colorado House of Representatives District 29 general election.[2][3]
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 29 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Tracy Kraft-Tharp Incumbent |
54.56% | 21,701 | |
| Republican | Susan Kochevar | 45.44% | 18,072 | |
| Total Votes | 39,773 | |||
| Source: Colorado Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Tracy Kraft-Tharp ran unopposed in the Colorado House of Representatives District 29 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 29 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Tracy Kraft-Tharp Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Susan Kochevar ran unopposed in the Colorado House of Representatives District 29 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 29 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Susan Kochevar (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. Incumbent Tracy Kraft-Tharp was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Robert Edgar Ramirez was unopposed in the Republican primary. Kraft-Tharp defeated Susan Kochevar (R) and Hans Romer (L) in the general election.[6] Ramirez withdrew from the race on June 19, 2014.[7][8][9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Tracy Kraft-Tharp Incumbent |
49.2% | 14,908 | |
| Republican | Susan Kochevar | 44% | 13,329 | |
| Libertarian | Hans Romer | 6.7% | 2,040 | |
| Total Votes | 30,277 | |||
2012
Kraft-Tharp won election in the 2012 election for Colorado House of Representatives District 29. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 26, 2012. She defeated incumbent Robert Ramirez (R) and Hans Romer (L) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tracy Kraft-Tharp |
51.3% | 19,368 | |
| Republican | Robert Ramirez Incumbent | 43.1% | 16,281 | |
| Libertarian | Hans V. Romer | 5.6% | 2,129 | |
| Total Votes | 37,778 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2020
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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2014
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In 2014, the 69th Colorado General Assembly was in session from January 8 to May 7.
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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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Endorsements
2012
In 2012, Kraft-Tharp's endorsements included the following:[13]
- American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO)
- American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 76, AFL-CIO
- American Federation of Teachers Colorado, AFL-CIO
- Colorado Academy of Family Physicians’ Political Committee
- Colorado Chiropractic Association
- Colorado Conservation Voters
- Colorado Education Association
- Colorado Fraternal Order of Police
- Colorado Professional Fire Fighters
- Colorado State Conference of Electrical Workers
- Communication Workers of America Local 7777 Denver
- Emily’s List
- Fraternal Order of Police, Arvada Lodge 29
- Jeffco Dems Latino Initiative
- Jeffco Dems GLBT Small Donor Committee
- Journeymen Plumbers and Gas Fitters Local Union No. 3
- Mile Hi Branch 47 Letter Carriers
- Mountain States Credit Union Association
- National Association of Social Work Colorado (NASW)
- NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado PAC
- Nurses for Political Action in Colorado
- ONE Colorado
- Pipefitters Local Union 208
- Planned Parenthood Colorado
- Sheet Metal Workers Local No.9
- Teamsters Local Union No. 455
- United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local No. 7
- Women’s Campaign Fund
Personal
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Tracy is married to her husband, Vern.[1]
See also
- Colorado House of Representatives
- Colorado House Committees
- Colorado House of Representatives District 29
- Colorado State Legislature
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Tracy Kraft-Tharp on Facebook
- Tracy Kraft-Tharp on Twitter
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 tracyforstaterep.com, "About Tracy," accessed October 3, 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
- ↑ The Denver Post, "Susan Kochevar to represent Republicans in Jeffco House 29 race," July 9, 2014
- ↑ The Denver Post, "GOP candidate Robert Ramirez abandons race for House District 29," June 19, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary election results," accessed April 14, 2014
- ↑ Tracy for State Rep, "Endorsements," accessed October 18, 2012
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Robert Ramirez (R) |
Colorado House of Representatives District 29 2013–2021 |
Succeeded by Lindsey Daugherty (D) |
