Gail Schwartz
Gail Schwartz was a 2016 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 3rd Congressional District of Colorado.[1]
Schwartz is a former Democratic member of the Colorado State Senate, representing District 5 from 2007 to 2015. Schwartz did not seek re-election in 2014.
Schwartz served as Majority Whip from 2013 to 2014.
Biography
Schwartz earned her B.S. in marketing from the University of Colorado. Her professional experience includes working as an executive for Sno-Engineering, Incorporated and as a real estate/marketing consultant.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Schwartz served on the following committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Energy, Chair |
| • Capital Development, Vice Chair |
| • Local Government |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Schwartz served on these committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Energy, Chair |
| • Capital Development |
| • Legal Services |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Schwartz served on these committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Agriculture, Natural Resources & Energy |
| • Local Government |
Issues
Farmers' market
Schwartz co-sponsored Senate Bill 258 with Rep. Don Coram and Rep. Edward Vigil. It passed out of the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee in late April 2011. The measure allows non-perishable food such as baked goods, jams, jellies and eggs to be sold at farmers markets and similar venues by vendors who produce the goods in their home kitchens.
The committee modified some of the provisions, such as the types of foods, some regulatory items, and the addition of labeling requirements for egg sellers. The measure went to the Senate Appropriations Committee for consideration after it passed out of the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.[2]
Elections
2016
Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Scott Tipton (R) defeated Gail Schwartz (D) and Gaylon Kent (L) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Tipton defeated Alex Beinstein in the Republican primary on June 28, 2016.[3][4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Scott Tipton Incumbent |
54.6% | 204,220 | |
| Democratic | Gail Schwartz | 40.3% | 150,914 | |
| Libertarian | Gaylon Kent | 5.1% | 18,903 | |
| Total Votes | 374,037 | |||
| Source: Colorado Secretary of State | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Scott Tipton Incumbent |
78.9% | 43,992 | ||
| Alex Beinstein | 21.1% | 11,790 | ||
| Total Votes | 55,782 | |||
| Source: Colorado Secretary of State |
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Schwartz was added to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's Emerging Races program on April 8, 2016. Emerging Races is the second tier of the Red to Blue program. According to the DCCC, it includes the districts "where campaigns are on track and working hard to put seats in play."[6][7]
2014
Schwartz was considered a potential Democratic challenger to incumbent Republican 3rd District Rep. Scott Tipton in the 2014 U.S. House elections. However, she did not seek election.[8]
2010
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2010
Schwartz sought re-election to the 5th District seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. Robert E. Rankin and Wayne Wolf ran for the seat on the Republican ticket. Schwartz defeated Robert E. Rankin in the November 2 general election.
| Colorado State Senate, District 5 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Gail Schwartz (D)
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26,355 | |||
| Robert E. Rankin (R) | 25,269 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Schwartz was elected to the 5th District Seat in the Colorado State Senate, defeating opponent Lewis H. Entz (R).[9]
Schwartz raised $222,842 for her campaign, while Entz raised $125,129.[10]
| Colorado State Senate, District 5 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Gail Schwartz (D)
|
24,677 | |||
| Lewis H. Entz (R) | 23,691 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2014
In 2014, the 69th Colorado General Assembly was in session from January 8 to May 7.
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2013
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In 2013, the 69th Colorado General Assembly was in session from January 9 to May 9.
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Personal
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Schwartz and her husband, Alan, have three children.
Recent news
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See also
- United States House of Representatives
- Colorado's 3rd Congressional District election, 2016
- Colorado's 3rd Congressional District
- Colorado State Senate District 5
- Colorado State Legislature
- Colorado's 3rd Congressional District elections, 2014
External links
- Campaign website
- Facebook page
- Twitter feed
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Gail Schwartz
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000
Footnotes
- ↑ The Denver Post, "Gail Schwartz looks to unseat Scott Tipton," April 8, 2016
- ↑ Colorado News Agency, "Farmers market bill approved by Ag panel," April 28th, 2011
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Candidate List," accessed May 2, 2016
- ↑ Politico, "Colorado House Primaries Results," June 28, 2016
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Candidate List," accessed September 5, 2016
- ↑ Roll Call, "Democrats Land Colorado Recruit to Expand House Playing Field," April 8, 2016
- ↑ DCCC, "DCCC Chairman Luján Announces First 31 Districts In Red To Blue Program," February 11, 2016
- ↑ Roll Call, "Farm Team: In Colorado, Ambitious Democrats Hit New Ceiling," March 28, 2013
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official 2006 General election results," accessed April 14, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Funds raised by 2006 Senate candidates," accessed April 14, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Colorado State Senate - District 5 2007–2015 |
Succeeded by Kerry Donovan (D) |
