Chris Holbert Explained
| Chris Holbert |
| Office: | Minority Leader of the Colorado Senate |
| Term Start: | January 4, 2019 |
| Term End: | May 15, 2022 |
| Predecessor: | Leroy Garcia |
| Successor: | John Cooke |
| Office1: | Majority Leader of the Colorado Senate |
| Term Start1: | January 11, 2017 |
| Term End1: | January 4, 2019 |
| Predecessor1: | Mark Scheffel |
| Successor1: | Steve Fenberg |
| State Senate2: | Colorado |
| District2: | 30th |
| Term Start2: | January 6, 2015 |
| Term End2: | May 31, 2022 |
| Predecessor2: | Ted Harvey |
| Successor2: | Kevin Van Winkle |
| State House3: | Colorado |
| District3: | 44th |
| Term Start3: | January 12, 2011 |
| Term End3: | January 7, 2015 |
| Predecessor3: | Mike May |
| Successor3: | Kim Ransom |
| Birth Date: | 6 February 1961 |
| Birth Place: | Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Party: | Republican |
| Education: | Colorado Heights University (BA) |
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]
Early life and education
Holbert was born in Omaha, Nebraska. He earned a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from Loretto Heights College (now Colorado Heights University).[4]
Career
Prior 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
Holbert 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
On 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
- 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
Holbert married his wife, Diane, in 1986. They have two sons.
External links
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Notes and References
- Web site: Chris Holbert's Biography . . January 9, 2014.
- Web site: Rep. Holbert shares birthday, ideals with the Gipper . The Spot.
- News: Goodland . Marianne . May 2, 2022 . Colorado Senate Minority Leader Chris Holbert announces resignation . 9News . Denver . June 1, 2022.
- Web site: Chris Holbert's Biography. live. 2021-10-03. Vote Smart. https://web.archive.org/web/20211003232808/https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/125519/chris-holbert . 2021-10-03 .
- Web site: Chris Holbert. 2021-10-03. Ballotpedia. en.
- . Senate Minority Leader Chris Holbert Announces His Resignation . Denver . Colorado Senate Republicans . May 2, 2022 . 2022-06-01.
- Web site: 2012 Republican Party state representatives primary results. January 9, 2014. Secretary of State of Colorado. Denver, Colorado.
- Web site: 2012 General election state representatives results. January 9, 2014. Secretary of State of Colorado. Denver, Colorado.
- Web site: Official Publication of the Abstract of Votes Cast for the 2010 Primary & 2010 General. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20141030121405/http://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/vote/Abstract20110630.pdf. October 30, 2014. January 9, 2014. Secretary of State of Colorado. Denver, Colorado. 93.
- Web site: Official Publication of the Abstract of Votes Cast for the 2010 Primary & 2010 General. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20141030121405/http://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/vote/Abstract20110630.pdf. October 30, 2014. January 9, 2014. Secretary of State of Colorado. Denver, Colorado. 131.
- Ballotpedia. Chris Holbert. Viewed: 2016-01-26.
