Richard Gebhardt (May 18, 1931 – February 13, 2017) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Colorado House of Representatives.
Richard Gebhardt | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 7th district | |
| In office January 11, 1967 – January 8, 1969 | |
| Succeeded by | Paco Sanchez |
| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 40th district | |
| In office January 13, 1965 – January 11, 1967 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 18, 1931 Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Died | February 13, 2017 (aged 85) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Vici[1][2] |
| Alma mater | University of Colorado Boulder |
Life and career
editGebhardt was born in Denver, Colorado. He attended the University of Colorado Boulder.[3][4]
Elections
editIn 1960, Gebhardt ran for District 5 in the Colorado Senate. He won the Democratic primary election, but in the general election he was defeated by A. Woody Hewett.[5][6]
In 1964, Gebhardt ran to represent District 40 (Boulder County) in the Colorado House of Representatives. He was elected and took office in January 1965. In 1966, redistricting put Gebhardt in House District 7. He was re-elected and began representing the district in 1967.[5][6][4][7]
In 1968, Gebhardt sought election to House District 41, again following a redistricting. In the general election, he was defeated by Sandy Arnold.[5][6]
In 1970, Gebhardt sought election to Colorado's 2nd congressional district. He was unopposed in the Democratic primary election but lost to Donald G. Brotzman in the general election.[5][6]
Death
editReferences
edit- ^ "Gebhardt to run for lieutenant governor post". Fort Collins Coloradoan. Fort Collins, Colorado. February 26, 1970. p. 9. Retrieved October 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Gebhardt Says He'll Run for Lt. Governor". Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph. Colorado Springs, Colorado. February 28, 1970. p. 9. Retrieved October 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Outstanding Young Men of America, Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1967
- ^ a b c "Richard Gebhardt Obituary (1931-2017)". Daily Camera. February 19, 2017. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Richard Glenn Gebhardt". Legislator History Database — Colorado legislators past and present. Colorado General Assembly. n.d. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Richard G. Gebhardt (D)". Colorado Secretary of State. n.d. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ "House Memorial 17-1002: Memorializing Former State Representative Richard "Rich" Gebhardt" (PDF). Colorado General Assembly. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
- ^ "Richard Glenn Gebhardt". Heritage Funeral & Cremation Services. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
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