Rod Bockenfeld
Rod Bockenfeld | |
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| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 56th district | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Philip Covarrubias |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Quincy, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Susan Bockenfeld |
| Residence | Watkins, Colorado |
| Alma mater | Western Illinois University University of Colorado |
| Occupation | Banker, small business owner |
Rod Bockenfeld is an American politician who is a member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 56th District, which encompasses portions of Arapahoe and Adams counties, including the communities of Aurora, Bennett, Brick Center, Brighton, Byers, Comanche Creek, Commerce City, Deer Trail, Lochbuie, Peoria, Strasburg, Thornton, Todd Creek, and Watkins.[1]
Early life and education[]
A 1974 graduate of Notre Dame High School, a private Catholic school in Quincy, Illinois, Bockenfeld went on to attend Western Illinois University, from which he graduated in 1978 with a B.S. in law enforcement administration. He later graduated from the University of Colorado graduate school of banking.[2]
Political career[]
In 2004, Bockenfeld was elected Arapahoe County Commissioner, a post he held for 12 years.[3] He was also chairman of the Board of County Commissioners.
Election[]
After defeating the incumbent Philip Covarrubias in the primaries, Bockenfeld was elected in the general election on November 6, 2018, winning 56 percent of the vote over 41 percent of Democratic candidate Dave Rose.[4]
Personal life[]
He currently lives in Watkins, Colorado with his wife Susan.[2] He has five children and four grandchildren.[5]
References[]
- ^ Colorado Reapportionment Commission Staff. Legislative District Information After 2011 Reapportionment: House District 56. Viewed: January 3, 2019.
- ^ a b "Rod Bockenfeld elected to Colorado Legislature". whig.com. November 20, 2018. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
- ^ Mason, Kara (November 7, 2018). "Former Arapahoe County Commissioner Rod Bockenfeld wins HD56 race". sentinelcolorado.com. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
- ^ "Colorado Election Results - Election Results 2018 - The New York Times". nytimes.com. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
- ^ "Colorado House District 56 candidate Q&A". The Denver Post. October 10, 2018. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
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