2012 GOP Candidates
These candidates have qualified to be on the Republican Party's Primary Ballot.* Read about the Caucus/Assembly process to learn how this happens.
The Primary Election will be on June 26, 2012. (The Primary will be by mail-in ballot only and ballots will go out on or after June 4.) Read More about the process. Find the races for from YOUR house address.
Note: May 29th is the last day to register to vote in the Primary Election. May 25th is the last day to change Party Affiliation if already registered. Register or change affiliation HERE
2012: Jefferson County Commissioners
In 2012 the only elections for Jefferson County Officials are two County Commissioner seats (Districts 1 and 2, elected at-large).
- Current County Commissioner District 1: Faye Griffin (R)
- Current County Commissioner District 2: John Odom (R) appointed in March 2011 to fill the vacancy left by J. Kevin McCasky (R)
- All serve 4-year terms.
- The Commissoners must reside in their Districts but they are voted on at-large by all Jeffco registered voters.
- For More Information: Jefferson County Website (opens in new window).
Candidates in GOP Primary
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![]() Faye Griffin |
![]() John Odom |
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Opposition Candidate for District 2: Casey P. Tighe (D)
2012: State Representative - District 22
- 2-year Term
- Current Office Holder: Ken Summers (R) (in 2012 running for Senate District 22)
- For More Information on the Colorado Legislature: Colorado Legislature Directory (opens in new window).
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Received 58.2% of the vote at the Jeffco Assembly |
Received 41.8% of the vote at the Jeffco Assembly |
Opposition Candidates: Mary Parker(D)
2012: State Representative - District 23
- 2-year Term
- Current Office Holder: Max Tyler (D)
- For More Information on the Colorado Legislature: Colorado Legislature Directory (opens in new window).
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![]() Rick Enstrom |
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Opposition Candidates: Max Tyler (D)
2012: State Representative - District 24
- 2-year Term
- Current Office Holder: Sue Schafer (D)
- For More Information on the Colorado Legislature: Colorado Legislature Directory (opens in new window).
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![]() E.V. Leyendecker |
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Opposition Candidates: Sue Schafer (D)
2012: State Representative - District 25
- 2-year Term
- Current Office Holder: Cheri Gerou (R)
- For More Information on the Colorado Legislature: Colorado Legislature Directory (opens in new window).
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![]() Cheri Gerou |
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Opposition Candidates: Lorna Idol (D)
2012: State Representative - District 27
- 2-year Term
- Current Office Holder: Libby Szabo (R)
- For More Information on the Colorado Legislature: Colorado Legislature Directory (opens in new window).
Candidates in GOP Primary |
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Opposition Candidates: Timothy Allport (D)
2012: State Representative - District 28
- 2-year Term
- Current Office Holder: James Kerr (R) (Term-limited so Rep. Kerr will not run in 2012.)
- For More Information on the Colorado Legislature: Colorado Legislature Directory (opens in new window).
Candidates in GOP Primary |
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![]() Amy Attwood |
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Opposition Candidates: Brittany Pettersen(D)
2012: State Representative - District 29
- 2-year Term
- Current Office Holder: Robert Ramirez (R)
- For More Information on the Colorado Legislature: Colorado Legislature Directory (opens in new window).
Candidates in GOP Primary |
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Opposition Candidates: Tracy Karft-Tharp (D)
2012: State Senate District 19
- Current Office Holder: Evie Hudak (D)
- 4-year Term
- For More Information on the Colorado Legislature: Colorado Legislature Directory (opens in new window).
Candidates in GOP Primary |
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![]() Lang Sias |
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Opposition Candidates: Evie Hudak (D)
2012: State Senate District 22
- Election to fill vacancy left by Mike Kopp (R)
- For More Information on the Colorado Legislature: Colorado Legislature Directory (opens in new window).
Candidates in GOP Primary |
![]() Ken Summers |
Opposition Candidate: Andy Kerr (D)
2012: District Attorney for 1st Judicial District
- The Current District Attorney is Scott Storey (R)
- The District Attorney for the First Judicial District represents Jefferson and Gilpin Counties
- For More Information: Jefferson County DA Website (opens in new window).
Candidates in GOP Primary
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Declared Opposition Candidates: none
2012: State Board of Education - District 2
- Individuals are elected on a partisan basis to serve six-year terms without pay.
- Each represents a district aligned with a U.S. Congressional District.
- Current Office Holder: Angelika Schroeder (D)
- For More Information: Colorado State Board of Education (opens in new window).
Candidates in GOP Primary |
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| Ann Fattor | |
Opposition Candidates: Angelika Schroeder (D)
2012: Univ. of Colorado Board of Regents - CD 7
In 2012 Jefferson County residents of Congressional District 7 will vote in this election.
- Individuals are elected on a partisan basis to serve six-year terms.
- There are nine members, 2 at large and 7 whose districts align with U.S. Congressional Districts.
- Current Office Holder: Irene Greigo (D)
- For More Information: Univ of Colorado Board of Regents (opens in new window).
Candidates in GOP Primary |
| Mary Dambman |
Opposition Candidates: Irene Greigo (D)
2012: Univ. of Colorado Board of Regents - At-large Postion 2
In 2012 Jefferson County residents will vote in the election of an "at large" seat.
- Individuals are elected on a partisan basis to serve six-year terms.
- There are nine members, 2 at large and 7 whose districts align with U.S. Congressional Districts.
- Current Office Holder: Stephen Ludwig (D)
- For More Information: Univ of Colorado Board of Regents (opens in new window).
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![]() Matt Arnold |
![]() Brian Davidson |
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Opposition Candidates: Stephen Ludwig (D)
2012: US Congress - District 1
- 2-year Term
- Current Office Holder: Diana DeGette (D)
- More Information on the U.S. Congress: official site (opens in new window).
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Opposition Candidates: Diana DeGette (D)
2012: US Congress - District 2
- 2-year Term
- Current Office Holder: Jared Polis (D)
- More Information on the U.S. Congress: official site (opens in new window).
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![]() Kevin Lundberg |
![]() Eric Weissmann* |
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Opposition Candidates: Jared Polis (D)
*CD2's Eric Weissmann is attempting to petition onto the ballot. Currently there is an issue with the technical validity of many of his signatures which has not yet been resolved. We will keep you posted.
2012: US Congress - District 7
- 2-year Term
- Current Office Holder: Ed Perlmutter (D)
- More Information on the U.S. Congress: official site (opens in new window).
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Opposition Candidates: Ed Perlmutter (D)
District Maps for Jeffco
COLORADO HOUSE MAP w Statistics at the end
COLORADO SENATE MAP w Statistics at the end
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GOOGLE EARTH CONGRESSIONAL MAP (Submitted and approved in Redistricting process)
READ MORE about the process of reapportionment and redistricting under the ISSUES tab.
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