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John Morse (Colorado)
John Morse is a former Democratic member of the Colorado State Senate, representing District 11 from 2007 to September 10, 2013. He was defeated in a recall election on September 10, 2013, and replaced by Bernie Herpin (R).[1]
Biography
Morse earned his B.S.B.A. in accounting/finance from the University of Colorado in 1980, his M.B.A. from Regis College in 1984, his M.P.A. in Public Administration from the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs in 1996, and his Ph.D. in Public Affairs from the University of Colorado-Denver in 2001. His professional experience includes working as an emergency medical technician, Sergeant in the Colorado Springs Police Department, Police Chief for the City of Fountain and certified public accountant.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Morse served on the following committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Executive, Chair |
| • Legal Services |
| • Legislative Council |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Morse served on these committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Executive |
| • Legal Services, Chair |
| • Legislative Council |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Morse served on these committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Judiciary |
Elections
2013
Morse unsuccessfully defended his seat in the recall election on September 10. Bernie Herpin (R) was selected to replace him.[2][1]
| Shall John Morse be recalled from the office of State Senate, District 11? | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
 Recall | 9,094 | 50.96% | ||
| Retain | 8,751 | 49.04% | ||
| Candidates nominated to succeed John Morse should he be recalled: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Bernie Herpin (R) | 8,895 | 83.2% | ||
 Write-in | 1,796 | 16.8% | ||
2010
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2010
Morse sought re-election to the 11th District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. Morse won re-election to the 11th District, defeating Owen Hill (R), and Douglas W. Randall (L) in the November 2 general election.
| Colorado State Senate, District 11 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 John Morse (D)
|
13,866 | |||
| Owen Hill (R) | 13,526 | |||
| Douglas W. Randall (L) | 1,320 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Morse was elected to the 11th District Seat in the Colorado State Senate, defeating opponent Ed Jones (R).[3]
Morse raised $120,037 for his campaign, while Jones raised $61,665.[4]
| Colorado State Senate, District 11 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| John Morse (D)
|
16,420 | |||
| Ed Jones (R) | 10,648 | |||
Campaign donors
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| John Morse campaign contribution history | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Colorado State Senate, District 11 |  |
$5,450 | |
| 2010 | Colorado State Senate, District 11 |  |
$163,972 | |
| 2008 | Colorado State Senate, District 11 | |
$14,995 | |
| 2006 | Colorado State Senate, District 11 | |
$120,037 | |
| Grand total raised | $304,454 | |||
| Source: [[5] Follow the Money] | ||||
2012
Morse was not up for election to the Colorado State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Morse raised a total of $5,450.
| Colorado State Senate 2012 election - campaign contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Morse (Colorado)'s campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Pipefitters Local 208 Political Education Cmte | $500 | |||
| Colorado Association Of Realtors | $500 | |||
| Gallagher, William R | $400 | |||
| Colorado Hospital Association | $400 | |||
| Cmte For Physician Anestesia Care | $400 | |||
| Total raised in 2012 | $5,450 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Morse won re-election to the Colorado State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Morse raised a total of $163,972.
| Colorado State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Morse (Colorado)'s campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Colorado Democratic Party | $15,000 | |||
| Colorado Education Association | $4,250 | |||
| Seiu Colorado Small Donor Cmte | $4,250 | |||
| Colorado State Conference Of Electrical Workers Small Donor Cmte | $4,250 | |||
| Service Employees Local 105 | $4,250 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $163,972 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Morse was not up for election to the Colorado State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Morse raised a total of $$14,995.
| Colorado State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Morse (Colorado)'s campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Afscme | $1,000 | |||
| Colorado Federation Of Teachers | $750 | |||
| Colorado Concern | $400 | |||
| Farmers Insurance Group | $400 | |||
| Credit Union Association Of Colorado | $400 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $$14,995 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Morse won election to the Colorado State Senate in 2006. During that election cycle, Morse raised a total of $120,037.
| Colorado State Senate 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Morse (Colorado)'s campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Colorado Education Association | $4,400 | |||
| Colorado Association Of Public Employees | $4,200 | |||
| Pikes Peak | $4,000 | |||
| Colorado State Conference Of Electrical Workers | $4,000 | |||
| Colorado Professional Fire Fighters | $4,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $120,037 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
Recall efforts
Morse was targeted for recall in May 2013 for his leadership in passing three gun control bills. The legislature drew particular ire for passing these bills as "emergency legislation," circumventing any possible voter referendum.[6] Supporters of the recall needed to collect 7,200 valid signatures by June 3 to force a recall election. Nearly 16,000 signatures were turned in to the Colorado Secretary of State, who certified them.[7][8] Morse was successfully recalled. Bernie Herpin (R) was chosen to replace him in the Colorado State Senate.[9]
| Shall John Morse be recalled from the office of State Senate, District 11? | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Recall | 9,094 | 50.96% | ||
| Retain | 8,751 | 49.04% | ||
| Candidates nominated to succeed John Morse should he be recalled: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Bernie Herpin (R) | 8,895 | 83.2% | ||
| Write-in | 1,796 | 16.8% | ||
Recent news
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See also
- Colorado State Legislature
- Colorado State Senate
- Colorado Senate Committees
- Colorado state legislative districts
External links
- John Morse's constituency website
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006
- Social media:
- Summary, biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Profile at Wikipedia
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 elpasoelections.com, "Election Summary Report - 2013 El Paso County Recall Election - Unofficial Results," accessed September 10, 2013
- ↑ denverpost.com, "Sen. John Morse recall: GOP selects Bernie Herpin as nominee," July 9, 2013
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official 2006 General election results," accessed April 14, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Funds raised by 2006 Senate candidates," accessed April 14, 2014
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Morse, John" accessed May 22, 2013
- ↑ 2013/06/11/a-voter-revolt/#.UbcjsklI7QA.facebook thisiscommonsense.com, "A Voter Revolt," June 11, 2013 (timed out)
- ↑ thedenverchannel.com, "Recall efforts underway for lawmakers supporting gun control legislation," May 12, 2013
- ↑ 2013/06/03/recall-of-colorado-anti-gun-pol-gets16000-signatures/ dailycaller.com, "Recall of Colorado anti-gun pol gets 16,000 signatures," June 3, 2013 (timed out)
- ↑ elpasoelections.com, "Election Summary Report - 2013 El Paso County Recall Election - Unofficial Results," accessed September 10, 2013
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Colorado State Senate - District 11 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Bernie Herpin (R) |
