Cleave Simpson, Jr. is an American politician from Alamosa, Colorado. A Republican, Simpson represents Colorado State Senate District 6.[1][2] Prior to the implementation of 2020 redistricting in 2023, Simpson represented the former Colorado State Senate District 35.[3]
Cleave Simpson | |
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 Simpson in 2023 | |
| Member of the Colorado Senate | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Larry Crowder |
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| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Cathy |
| Residence(s) | Alamosa, Colorado, U.S. |
| Occupation | Rancher, farmer, general manager |
| Website | Campaign website |
Background
editSimpson is the general manager of the Rio Grande Water Conservation District and also served on the Adams State University Board of Trustees from 2015 to 2020. A native of the San Luis Valley, he is a fourth-generation farmer and rancher there. He graduated from the Colorado School of Mines in 1984.[4][5]
Electoral history
editIn the 2020 Republican primary election of Colorado's 35th Senate district, Simpson ran unopposed.[6] In the 2020 general election, Simpson defeated his Democratic Party opponent, winning 60.12% of the vote.[7]
Simpson ran for re-election in 2024. In the Republican primary election held June 25, 2024, he ran unopposed.[8] In the general election held November 5, 2024, Simpson defeated Democratic candidate Vivian Smotherman, winning 55.91% of the total votes cast.[9]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Cleave Simpson | 43,970 | 60.12% | |
| Democratic | Carlos R. Lopez | 29,163 | 39.88% | |
| Total votes | 73,133 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
edit- ^ "New state senate district: For Simpson, it's still about water". Alamosa Citizen. January 7, 2023. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ Colorado Independent Legislative Redistricting Commission (March 18, 2022). "Colorado Senate District 6 (2021)" (PDF). State of Colorado. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ "Legislative District Information After 2011 Reapportionment: Senate District 35" (PDF). Colorado Reapportionment Commission. December 22, 2011. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
- ^ "About". Simpson for CO Senate 35. 2019. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
- ^ Severance, Ryan (September 2, 2020). "Simpson aiming for Colorado Senate District 35 seat". The Pueblo Chieftain. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
- ^ "Colorado election results: June 30, 2020 primary election, official results". Colorado Secretary of State. October 27, 2020. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
- ^ "Colorado election results: November 3, 2020 general election". Colorado Secretary of State. November 23, 2020. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
- ^ "Colorado election results: June 25, 2024 primary election: State Senator District 6 Republican". Colorado Secretary of State. October 15, 2024. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
- ^ "November 5, 2024 general election: State senator District 6". Colorado Secretary of State. November 20, 2024. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
External links
edit- Campaign website Archived April 20, 2021, at the Wayback Machine
- Legislative website