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Shawn Mitchell
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| Shawn Mitchell | ||
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| Colorado State Senate, District 7 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 7 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $30,000 per year | |
| Per diem | $45/$99 per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 8 years | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Brigham Young University | |
| J.D. | University of California-Berkeley | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Mitchell served in the Colorado State House of Representatives from 1999 to 2004.
He earned his BS from Brigham Young University. He went on to receive his JD from the University of California-Berkeley.
Mitchell was a Senior Fellow at Independence Institute. He has also worked as Special Counsel for Colorado Attorney General Gale Norton. He is currently a Private Practice Attorney for Denver and Adams County.
Issues
Sponsored Legislation
- Prohibiting state recognition of state workers' employee unions [1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Mitchell has been appointed to these committees:
- Business, Labor and Technology Committee, Colorado State Senate
- Health and Human Services Committee, Colorado State Senate
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Mitchell served on these committees:
- Business, Labor and Technology Committee, Colorado Senate
- Health and Human Services Committee, Colorado Senate
Elections
2012
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2012
Mitchell was ineligible to run for re-election to the Colorado State Senate in 2012 due to term limits.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Mitchell was elected to the 23rd District Seat in the Colorado State Senate, defeating opponent Joseph A. Whitcomb (D).[2]
Mitchell raised $106,869 for his campaign, while Whitcomb raised $144,262.[3]
| Colorado State Senate, District 23 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Shawn Mitchell (R)
| 45,001 | |||
| Joseph A. Whitcomb (D) | 38,896 | |||
Campaign donors
2010 (Off-cycle)
| Colorado State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Shawn Mitchell's campaign in 2010 | |
| Apartment Association Of Metro Denver | $1,000 |
| Wells Fargo | $400 |
| Colorado Bioscience PAC | $400 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $2,900 |
2008
In 2008, Mitchell collected $106,869 in donations.[4]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Colorado Association Of Realtors | $4,000 |
| Naiop Colorado Chapter | $3,400 |
| Homes For All Coloradoans Cmte | $3,000 |
| Lincoln Club Of Colorado | $2,000 |
| Broomfield County Republicans | $1,325 |
Recent news
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Personal
Mitchell and his wife, Yvette, have seven children.
External links
- Official Colorado State Senate website of Senator Shawn Mitchell
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Shawn Mitchell
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' | Colorado State Senate - District 23 2005–present | Succeeded by NA |
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