Janice Rich
Janice Rich | |
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 Rich in 2023 | |
| Member of the Colorado Senate from the 7th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Ray Scott |
| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 55th district | |
| In office January 4, 2019 – January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Dan Thurlow |
| Succeeded by | Rick Taggart |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Janice Ann Ward[1] November 18, 1951 Midlothian, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Steve Rich |
| Residence | Grand Junction, Colorado |
| Profession | County official Legal secretary |
| Website | www |
Janice Rich is a state senator from Grand Junction, Colorado. A Republican, rich represents Colorado's 7th Senate district which includes all of Mesa County and a portion of Delta County.[2] Previously, Rich represented Colorado House of Representatives District 55, which included the communities of Clifton, Fruitvale, Grand Junction, Orchard Mesa, and Redlands on Colorado's Western Slope.[3]
Early life
[edit]Rich was born in Midlothian, Texas.[4]
Career
[edit]Rich is a certified professional legal secretary. In 2003, Rich became Mesa County Clerk until 2010.[4] Rich worked for over twenty years as a legal secretary and as a court clerk prior to holding her first elected office. Rich also owned and operated a secretarial and business support service.[5]
Electoral history
[edit]Rich held two elected offices prior to being elected to the Colorado House of Representatives. From 2011 to 2018, she served as the Mesa County Treasurer. Before that, she served two terms as the Mesa County Clerk and Recorder.[5]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Janice Rich | 46,876 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 46,876 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Rich was first elected as a state representative in the 2018 general elections. In that election, she defeated her Democratic Party opponent, winning 62.64% of the vote.[7][4]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Janice Rich | 22,470 | 62.64% | |
| Democratic | Tanya Travis | 13,401 | 37.36% | |
| Total votes | 35,871 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Rich was re-elected in the 2020 general election, defeating two opponents, one from the Democratic Party and one from the Green Party.[8]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Janice Rich (incumbent) | 30,773 | 64.07% | |
| Democratic | Scott Beilfuss | 15,570 | 32.42% | |
| Green | Sierra Garcia | 1,688 | 3.51% | |
| Total votes | 48,031 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
In August 2021, Rich announced her candidacy for a seat in the Colorado Senate. Specifically, she ran to represent the newly reapportioned Senate District 7, which includes all of Mesa County and a portion of Delta County.[2] In the election, Rich defeated her Democratic Party opponent, winning 70.06% of the total votes cast.[9]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Janice Rich | 52,696 | 70.06% | ||
| Democratic | David Stahlke | 22,520 | 29.94% | ||
| Total votes | 75,216 | 100% | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
Personal life
[edit]Rich's husband is Steve. Rich and her family live in Grand Junction, Colorado.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "About".
- ^ a b Ashby, Charles (August 18, 2021). "Rich announces bid for state Senate". The Daily Sentinel. Grand Junction, Colorado. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
- ^ Colorado Reapportionment Commission Staff (2011-12-22). "Legislative District Information After 2011 Reapportionment House District 55" (PDF). State of Colorado. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-02-01. Retrieved 2019-01-11.
- ^ a b c d "Janice Rich's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved December 3, 2010.
- ^ a b "About". Janice Rich House District 55. Retrieved 2019-01-11.
- ^ Shelia Reiner (November 24, 2014). "Mesa County Election Results". Retrieved June 18, 2024.
- ^ "Colorado election results, November 6, 2018, 2018 General Election". Colorado Secretary of State. November 6, 2018. Retrieved 2019-01-11.
- ^ "2020 abstract of votes cast" (PDF). Colorado Secretary of State. State of Colorado. n.d. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
- ^ "Colorado election results: November 8, 2022, general election state senate district 7". Colorado Secretary of State. State of Colorado. December 2, 2022. Retrieved December 5, 2022.
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