Dan Thurlow

Dan Thurlow
Thurlow in 2018.
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives
from the 55th district
In office
January 7, 2015 – January 4, 2019
Preceded byRay Scott
Succeeded byJanice Rich
Personal details
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceGrand Junction, Colorado
Alma materColorado State University[1]
ProfessionBusiness Owner
Websitewww.facebook.com/DanThurlow55/

Dan Thurlow (born 1947)[2] is a Colorado politician and former member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 55th District, which encompassed the Mesa County communities of Clifton, Fruitvale, Grand Junction, Orchard Mesa, and Redlands.[3]

Thurlow, a Republican, is from Grand Junction. Although his legislative website lists his occupation as "Business owner," at least one news report indicates Thurlow sold his business.[4]

Elections

  • In 2014, Thurlow won the Republican primary and then went on to defeat his Democratic opponent in the general election, winning 66.5% of the vote.[5]
  • In 2016, Thurlow did not face any opposition in the primary or in the general election and was re-elected.[5]
  • In 2018, Thurlow ran for State Senate but lost in the primary.[6]

References

  1. ^ Colorado House Republicans. Rep. Dan Thurlow – Grand Junction (HD 55). Viewed: January 28, 2017.
  2. ^ Ashby, Charles. District 55: Thurlow touts his business background. The Daily Sentinel, May 28, 2014. Viewed: January 28, 2017.
  3. ^ Colorado Reapportionment Commission Staff. Legislative District Information After 2011 Reapportionment: House District 55 Archived February 1, 2017, at the Wayback Machine. Viewed: January 28, 2017.
  4. ^ Ruland, Greg. State rep sells Grand Junction printing business. The Daily Sentinel, January 6, 2016. Viewed: January 28, 2017.
  5. ^ a b Ballotpedia. Daniel Thurlow. Retrieved: January 28, 2017
  6. ^ "Daniel Thurlow". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 4, 2019. Incumbent Ray Scott defeated Daniel Thurlow in the Republican primary for Colorado State Senate District 7 on June 26, 2018.


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