Adrienne Benavidez
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Adrienne Benavidez | |
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| Speaker pro tempore of the Colorado House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Janet Buckner |
| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 32nd district | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Dominick Moreno |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1953/1954 (age 67–68) Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Colorado, Boulder (BA, JD) |
Adrienne Benavidez (born 1953/1954)[1] is a Democratic member of the Colorado House of Representatives. She represents District 32, which covers a portion of Adams County. She was elected in 2016, succeeding Dominick Moreno.
Prior to taking office, Benavidez worked as an attorney, was the executive director of the Denver Department of General Services, and directed the Colorado Division of Finance and Procurement. She is chairwoman of the Rules Committee of the Colorado Democratic Party.[2][1]
Benavidez serves on the House Finance Committee, the House Judiciary Committee, and the House State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee.[3]
Elections[]
Benavidez was elected to the House of Representatives in 2016, winning 64.37% of the vote against Republican opponent Alexander Jacobson.[4]
References[]
- ^ a b "Voter Guide: Colorado House District 32 Democratic primary". Denver Post. Denver: Digital First Media. June 9, 2016. Retrieved October 26, 2017.
- ^ "Representative Adrienne Benavidez". Colorado Democratic Party. Retrieved July 9, 2017.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Representative Adrienne Benavidez". Colorado General Assembly. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
- ^ "Adrienne Benavidez". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
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