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'''Dennis Apuan''' was a [[Democratic]] member of the [[Colorado House of Representatives]], representing District 17 from 2009 to 2011. He died on May 23, 2020.<ref>[https://www.coloradopolitics.com/legislature/former-state-rep-dennis-apuan-of-colorado-springs-has-died-age-55/article_f518bfb8-9f66-11ea-822f-fbccf2dc7e54.html ''Colorado Politics'', "Former state Rep. Dennis Apuan of Colorado Springs has died, age 55," May 26, 2020]</ref> | '''Dennis Apuan''' was a [[Democratic]] member of the [[Colorado House of Representatives]], representing District 17 from 2009 to 2011. He died on May 23, 2020.<ref>[https://www.coloradopolitics.com/legislature/former-state-rep-dennis-apuan-of-colorado-springs-has-died-age-55/article_f518bfb8-9f66-11ea-822f-fbccf2dc7e54.html ''Colorado Politics'', "Former state Rep. Dennis Apuan of Colorado Springs has died, age 55," May 26, 2020]</ref> | ||
Latest revision as of 16:48, 5 November 2025
Dennis Apuan was a Democratic member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 17 from 2009 to 2011. He died on May 23, 2020.[1]
Biography
Apuan was a member of the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Diversity Strategic Planning Team.[2]
Committee assignments
- Health and Human Services Committee
- Health and Human Services
- Local Government Committee
- Local Government
Issues
Apuan 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.[3]
Sponsored legislation
Apuan's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 09-1101 - State Sales Tax Collection Requirements
- HB 09-1247 - Homebuyers' Energy Right-To-Know Act
- HB 09-1288 - Colorado Taxpayer Transparency Act
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2010
Apuan ran for re-election to the 17th District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the August 10 primary. Apuan was defeated by Mark H. Barker (R) in the November 2 general election.
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 17 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Mark H. Barker (R)
|
4,807 | |||
| Dennis Apuan (D) | 4,155 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Apuan won election to the 17th District seat in the Colorado House of Representatives, defeating opponent Catherine Roupe (R).[4]
Apuan raised $40,824 for his campaign, while Roupe raised $39,898.[5]
| Colorado State House, District 17 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Dennis Apuan (D)
|
7,778 | |||
| Catherine Roupe (R) | 7,239 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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See also
- Colorado State Legislature
- Colorado House of Representatives
- Colorado House Committees
- Colorado state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ Colorado Politics, "Former state Rep. Dennis Apuan of Colorado Springs has died, age 55," May 26, 2020
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed December 11, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Issue positions," accessed December 11, 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 17 2009–2011 |
Succeeded by Mark H. Barker |
