Bob Bacon
Bob Bacon (b. July 14, 1935) is a former Democratic member of the Colorado State Senate, representing District 14 from 2005 to 2013.
Bacon was a Director/Board Member for Poudre School District Board of Education from 1991 to 1999 and served in the Colorado State House of Representatives from 1997 to 2002. From 1999 to 2000, he was the House Assistant Minority Leader.
Biography
Bacon earned his B.S. in Social Sciences from Illinois State University in 1957 and his M.A. in history from the University of Northern Colorado in 1961. His professional experience includes working as a teacher for Chatsworth Illinois School District from 1957 to 1960, Poudre School District from 1960 to 1991 and Front Range Community College from 1991 to 1996.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bacon served on these committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Colorado State Senate
- Capital Development Committee, Colorado General Assembly, Vice Chair
- Education Committee, Colorado State Senate, Chair
- State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee, Colorado State Senate, Vice Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Bacon served on these committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Colorado Senate
- Education Committee, Colorado Senate
- State, Veterans & Military Affairs Committee, Colorado Senate
Elections
2012
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2012
Bacon was ineligible to run for re-election to the Colorado State Senate in 2012 due to term limits.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Bacon was elected to the 14th District Seat in the Colorado State Senate, defeating opponent Matt Fries (R).[1]
Bacon raised $120,623 for his campaign, while Fries raised $45,934.[2]
| Colorado State Senate, District 14 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Bob Bacon (D)
|
46,750 | |||
| Matt Fries (R) | 27,835 | |||
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Personal
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Bacon and his wife, Beverly, have three children.
Recent news
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See also
- Colorado State Legislature
- Colorado State Senate
- Colorado Senate Committees
- Colorado state legislative districts
External links
- Bob Bacon's personal website
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Bob Bacon
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008 2006 2004 2000 1998
- Sen. Bacon on State Surge
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Colorado State Senate - District 14 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by John Kefalas (D) |
