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| Member of the Colorado Senate from the 23rd district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Shawn Mitchell |
| Larimer County Rural Land Use Board | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Montana |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | Businesswoman |
Vicki Marble is a Republican member of the State of Colorado's General Assembly. Additionally, Senator Marble is Chair of the Local Government Committee and Vice-Chair of the Education Committee.
First elected to the Colorado State Senate in 2012 to a four-year term, Marble represents District 23, which runs North along the I-25 corridor. District 23 encompasses parts of Broomfield, Larimer, and Weld Counties. This includes Firestone, Johnstown, Mead, Broomfield, Erie, Longmont, Northglenn, and Windsor, CO.
Biography
Marble was raised in a ranching family that bred horses and livestock. As a child, she was involved in outdoor activities - her father was one of the founders of Kampgrounds of America during the early 1960s. Early in life, Marble became interested in agriculture, and participated in the Pro Rodeo. She developed barrel racing skills and became a nationally ranked Pro Rodeo Barrel Racer. During her rodeo career, Marble also raised two sons, and has managed her own businesses since.
Prior to her legislative career, Marble served on the Larimer County Rural Land Use Board as well as the 8th Judicial District Performance Commission.
Marble owns and maintains two businesses in the bail bonds industry and a liquor store in the Fort Collins area. Marble has two sons, one a former U.S. Marine.
Political Campaigns
2016 election
In 2016, incumbent Marble ran for reelection to the Colorado State Senate for Senate District 23. She was unopposed in the Republican primary, as was her Democratic opponent T.J. Cole. Marble will be term-limited in 2020 but able to run for another term in 2024.
2016 General Election
In the November General Election, Marble faced Democrat T.J. Cole, winning the election with 57.96% of the vote.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Vicki Marble | 55,528 | 57.96 | |
| Democratic | T.J. Cole | 40,281 | 42.04 | |
| Total votes | 95,809 | 100 | ||
2012 election
In 2012, Marble ran for election to the Colorado State Senate for Senate District 23. Her candidacy was endorsed by former U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo, Ken Buck, Dick Morris, State Senator Tim Neville, former Senator Dave Schultheis, and Rocky Mountain Gun Owners.
2012 Republican Primary
Marble soundly defeated former State Rep. Glen Vaad for the Republican primary nomination.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Vicki Marble | 5,500 | 58.01 | |
| Republican | Glen Vaad | 3,981 | 41.99 | |
| Total votes | 9,481 | 100 | ||
2012 General Election
In the November General Election, Marble faced Democrat Lee Kemp, winning the election with 56.20% of the vote.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Vicki Marble | 43,949 | 56.20 | |
| Democratic | Lee Kemp | 34,252 | 43.80 | |
| Total votes | 78,201 | 100 | ||
Legislative career
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2018 Legislative Session
In 2018, Senator Marble continues to serve as Senate Majority Caucus Chair, as the Chairman of the Senate State Veteran's and Military Affairs Committee and as a member of the Agriculture and the Legislative Council Committees.
She was the prime sponsor of a wide variety of legislation, including agriculture related bills such as Senate Bill 239, concerning animal chiropractors, and Senate Bill 205, concerning the regulation of industrial hemp. Another bill, Senate Bill 230, modified language in statute concerning “pooling orders” for oil and gas drilling and expanded protections for property owners. She also sponsored a bill to update the election code, and another that deals with regulation of toxicology labs. Each of these and more, were signed into law by the Governor.
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Committee Assignments
Education
Senator Marble serves as the Vice Chair of the Education Committee.
Senator Marble introduced her "Mom's Bill" in 2014. This bill would postpone statewide tests for a year pending a review of the standards. Marble emphasized the importance of a communities education be left to parents and local government.
Local Government
Senator Marble serves as the Chair for Local Government Committee
Legislative Council
References
- See http://www.vickimarble.com/sd23/senate-district-23-new-boundaries-for-2013
- http://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/Results/Abstract/2016/primary/republican/stateSenate.html#d23
- http://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/Results/Abstract/2016/primary/democratic/stateSenate.html#d23
- http://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/Results/Abstract/2016/general/stateSenate.html#23
- http://www.vickimarble.com/endorsements/endorsements-for-vicki
- http://www.ammoland.com/2012/06/colorado-gun-rights-victories-last-night/#axzz2ci2etnx2
- http://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/Results/Abstract/2012/primary/republican/index.html
- "2012 Election Results DP". Election Results. Retrieved 2012-11-07.
- http://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/Results/Abstract/2012/general/senate.html#23
- https://leg.colorado.gov/legislators/vicki-marble
External links
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