Chris Holbert[1] (born February 6, 1961)[2] is an American politician and a former member of the Colorado Senate from the 30th district. He represented the 30th district from January 6, 2015 until his resignation on May 31, 2022. Previously, he represented the 44th district of the Colorado House of Representatives.[3]
Chris Holbert | |
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| Minority Leader of the Colorado Senate | |
| In office January 4, 2019 – May 15, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Leroy Garcia |
| Succeeded by | John Cooke |
| Majority Leader of the Colorado Senate | |
| In office January 11, 2017 – January 4, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Mark Scheffel |
| Succeeded by | Steve Fenberg |
| Member of the Colorado Senate from the 30th district | |
| In office January 6, 2015 – May 31, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Ted Harvey |
| Succeeded by | Kevin Van Winkle |
| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 44th district | |
| In office January 12, 2011 – January 7, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Mike May |
| Succeeded by | Kim Ransom |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 6, 1961 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Colorado Heights University (BA) |
Early life and education
editHolbert was born in Omaha, Nebraska. He earned a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from Loretto Heights College (now Colorado Heights University).[4]
Career
editPrior to seeking elected office, Holbert was a trade association manager. From 2000 to 2008, Holbert worked as president and executive director of a statewide trade association, where he represented over 6,000 business professionals throughout Colorado.
Colorado Legislature
editHolbert was elected to the Colorado House of Representatives in November 2010 and assumed office in January 2011. He was then elected to the Colorado Senate in November 2014 and assumed office in January 2015. He was elected Senate majority leader in November 2016 and was twice elected as Senate minority leader in November 2018 and November 2020.[5]
Resignation
editOn May 2, 2022, Holbert announced his resignation as senate minority leader, effective May 15, 2022, and his resignation from the Colorado Senate, effective May 31, 2022. His resignation letter stated that he and his wife planned to move to Florida and work in the private sector.[6]
Elections
edit- 2012: Holbert ran unopposed for the June 26, 2012 Republican Primary, winning with 4,063 votes,[7] and won the three-way November 6, 2012 General election with 27,381 votes (64.0%) against Libertarian candidate Jarrod Austin.[8]
- 2010: When District 44 Republican Representative Mike May left the Legislature and left the seat open, Holbert won a three-way Republican Primary in August 2010 with 4,455 votes (39.8%) in a field which included Polly Lawrence (who was elected to the House for District 39 in 2012),[9] and won the November 2, 2010 General election with 28,009 votes (75.21%) against Independent Peter Ericson and Democratic write-in candidate Margie Brown.[10]
- 2014: Holbert was elected to the State Senate seat for District 30.[11]
Personal life
editHolbert married his wife, Diane, in 1986. They have two sons.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ "Chris Holbert's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved January 9, 2014.
- ^ "Rep. Holbert shares birthday, ideals with the Gipper". The Spot.
- ^ Goodland, Marianne (May 2, 2022). "Colorado Senate Minority Leader Chris Holbert announces resignation". 9News. Denver. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
- ^ "Chris Holbert's Biography". Vote Smart. Archived from the original on 2021-10-03. Retrieved 2021-10-03.
- ^ "Chris Holbert". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-10-03.
- ^ "Senate Minority Leader Chris Holbert Announces His Resignation" (Press release). Denver. Colorado Senate Republicans. May 2, 2022. Retrieved 2022-06-01.
- ^ "2012 Republican Party state representatives primary results". Denver, Colorado: Secretary of State of Colorado. Retrieved January 9, 2014.
- ^ "2012 General election state representatives results". Denver, Colorado: Secretary of State of Colorado. Retrieved January 9, 2014.
- ^ "Official Publication of the Abstract of Votes Cast for the 2010 Primary & 2010 General" (PDF). Denver, Colorado: Secretary of State of Colorado. p. 93. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 30, 2014. Retrieved January 9, 2014.
- ^ "Official Publication of the Abstract of Votes Cast for the 2010 Primary & 2010 General" (PDF). Denver, Colorado: Secretary of State of Colorado. p. 131. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 30, 2014. Retrieved January 9, 2014.
- ^ Ballotpedia. Chris Holbert. Viewed: 2016-01-26.