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Glenn Vaad
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| Glenn Vaad | ||
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| Current candidacy | ||
| Running for Colorado State Senate District 23 | ||
| Date of primary | June 26, 2012 | |
| General election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Current office | ||
| Colorado House of Representatives District 48 | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $30,000/year | |
| Per diem | $45/day in Denver area, $99/day outside | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | Four consecutive terms | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Colorado State University, 1967 | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Omaha, NE | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Vaad has served as Legislative Liaison to the State General Assembly and Transportation Manager/Administrator with the Colorado Department of Transportation.
He is a member and President of the Saint Vrain Valley School Board, Charter Member of the Skyline High School Education Foundation, and a volunteer fireman/emergency medical technician.[1]
Vaad is running for election to the Colorado State Senate in 2012.
Issues
Vaad did not provide answers to the Colorado State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]
Sponsored legislation
Vaad's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 09-1114 - Devolve State Commuter Hwys To Loc Govs
- HB 09-1146 - Proof Of Citizenship To Register To Vote
- HB 09-1187 - Allow Tolling Of Existing Toll-free Hwys
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Vaad has been appointed to these committees:
- Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources Committee, Colorado House of Representatives
- Appropriations Committee, Colorado House of Representatives
- Transportation Committee, Colorado House of Representatives, Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Vaad served on these committees:
Elections
2012
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2012
Vaad is running in the 2012 election for Colorado State Senate District 23. He is running against Vicki Marble in the Republican primary on June 26, 2012. The general election takes place on November 6, 2012. [3]
2010
Vaad ran for re-election to the 48th District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Connie Hurtado Coffman (D) in the November 2 general election.
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 48 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Glenn Vaad (R)
| 26,427 | |||
| Connie Hurtado Coffman (D) | 12,595 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Vaad won re-election to the 48th District seat in the Colorado House of Representatives, defeating opponent Bill Williams (D).[4]
Vaad raised $52,766 for his campaign, while Williams raised $7,892.[5]
| Colorado State House, District 48 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Glenn Vaad (R)
| 28,937 | |||
| Bill Williams (D) | 19,625 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Vaad raised $24,224 in contributions. [6]
His three largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vaad, Glenn A | $1,915 |
| Colorado Association Of Realtors Small Donor Committee | $1,000 |
| Copic Insurance Small Donor Committee | $1,000 |
2008
Below are Vaad's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[7]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| CO Assoc of Realtors | $2,400 |
| Colorado Rural Electric Assoc | $1,400 |
| National Assoc of Industrial & Office Properties | $1,400 |
| Mountain Area Council of Dairy Farmers | $1,200 |
| Copic Insurance | $800 |
Recent news
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- All stories may not be relevant to this legislator due to the nature of the search engine.
External links
- Glenn Vaad's personal website
- Colorado House of Representatives - Rep. Glenn Vaad
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
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