Andrew Kerr
Andrew "Andy" Kerr is a former Democratic member of the Colorado State Senate, representing District 22 from 2013 to 2019. Kerr was unable to run for re-election in 2018 to the Colorado State Senate because of term limits.
Kerr was initially a 2018 Democratic candidate in the race to represent the 7th Congressional District of Colorado. He dropped out of the race when incumbent Ed Perlmutter announced that he was seeking re-election.[1][2]
Kerr served in the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 26 from his appointment in March 2006 to 2013. He served as Assistant Majority Leader.
Biography
Kerr's professional experience includes working as a teacher and curriculum specialist at Jefferson County Public Schools.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Appropriations |
| • Business, Labor and Technology |
| • Finance |
| • Legislative Council |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Kerr served on the following committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Education |
| • Finance |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Kerr served on the following committees:
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| • Finance, Vice Chair |
| • Education |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kerr served on these committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Education |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kerr served on these committees:
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| • Business Affairs and Labor |
| • Joint Business Affairs and Labor |
| • Legislative Council |
| • Rule 36 Complaint, Vice Chair |
Issues
Tourism
Kerr co-sponsored the Colorado Regional Tourism Act with Rep. Keith Swerdfeger in 2011.
The bill increases the number of potential regional tourism projects that the Economic Development Commission may approve in the few years following the bill, if it were to pass. The projects would include tourism spots like anything from museums to resort hotels, from amusement parks to a major sports arena.
The initial authorization of regional projects, and corresponding taxing districts, was born out of Senate Bill 09-173, which former Gov. Bill Ritter signed into law.
“State tourism is not only a great way to infuse Colorado’s economy with more revenue, but it also creates more jobs,” said Swerdfeger. “By allowing more regional tourism project applications to be approved, our state creates more ways to bring tourists to Colorado.”
Kerr said looking at ways to expand tourism is particularly wise in its potential for a cross-pollination of revenue sources.
“Regional tourism provides huge potential for economic growth here in Colorado,” said Kerr. “Smart, targeted legislation like this will help bring more visitors to Colorado and expand our tourism sector, and it has the potential to create jobs across the state."[3]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2018
Andrew Kerr was unable to file for re-election to the Colorado State Senate due to term limits. Kerr was seeking election to the 7th Congressional District of Colorado in 2018. He withdrew after incumbent Ed Perlmutter (D) announced he would seek re-election.[1]
2014
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Colorado State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 24, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 31, 2014. Incumbent Andy Kerr was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Tony Sanchez defeated Mario Nicolais in the Republican primary. Kerr defeated Sanchez in the general election.[4][5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic |  Andy Kerr Incumbent |
51.1% | 30,510 | |
| Republican | Tony Sanchez | 48.9% | 29,174 | |
| Total Votes | 59,684 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Tony Sanchez |
66.6% | 6,848 |
| Mario Nicolais | 33.4% | 3,441 |
| Total Votes | 10,289 | |
2012
Redistricting has drawn Kerr into the same senate and house legislative district as two other incumbents of the state house, Max Tyler and Kenneth Summers. As a result, both Kerr and Summers have chosen to run in the 2012 election for Colorado State Senate District 22. Kerr faced no primary challenge and defeated Summers in the general election.[7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Andy Kerr |
52.6% | 38,845 | |
| Republican | Ken Summers | 47.4% | 35,008 | |
| Total Votes | 73,853 | |||
2010
Kerr ran for re-election to the 26th District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the August 10 primary. Kerry defeated Mark A. Barrington (R) in the November 2 general election.
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 26 General election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Andrew Kerr (D)
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13,624 | |||
| Mark A. Barrington (R) | 10,435 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Kerr won re-election to the 26th District seat in the Colorado House of Representatives, defeating opponent Ray Warren (R).[8]
Kerr raised $66,899 for his campaign, while Warren raised $7,508.[9]
| Colorado State House, District 26 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Andrew Kerr (D)
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18,850 | |||
| Ray Warren (R) | 12,226 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Kerr's endorsements included the following:[10]
- Councilman Adam Paul
- Anne Grosvenor
- Theron and Sonya Bell
- Raul Gonzales III
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2018
In 2018, the 72nd Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 10 through May 9.
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2017
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In 2017, the 71st Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 10. There was also a special session from October 2-3.
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2016
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In 2016, the second session of the 70th Colorado General Assembly was in session from January 13 through May 11.
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2015
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In 2015, the first session of the 70th Colorado General Assembly was in session from January 7 through May 6.
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2014
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In 2014, the 69th Colorado General Assembly was in session from January 8 to May 7.
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2013
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In 2013, the 69th Colorado General Assembly was in session from January 9 to May 9.
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Personal
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Kerr has been a member of the Colorado Education Association Fund for Children and Public Education Board and the Green Mountain Civic Association Board. He has served as president of the Dunstan Foundation.[11]
Recent news
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See also
- Colorado's 7th Congressional District election, 2018
- Colorado State Senate
- Colorado Senate Committees
- Colorado State Senate District 22
- Colorado State Legislature
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
- Andy Kerr on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Colorado Politics, "Perlmutter’s Colorado gubernatorial announcement means race for an open seat," April 9, 2017
- ↑ The Denver Post, "Andy Kerr becomes third Democrat to drop congressional campaign after Ed Perlmutter’s reversal," August 22, 2017
- ↑ Colorado News Agency, "Lawmakers, guv give another lift to tourism," June 20, 2011
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official primary candidate list," accessed May 1, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 25, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ denverpost.com, "Redrawn Colorado House District 23 throws together trio of legislators," December 8, 2011
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "2008 General election results," accessed April 14, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Funds raised by 2008 House candidates," accessed April 14, 2014
- ↑ andykerr.org, "Endorsements," accessed September 30, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed April 14, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Tim Neville (R) |
Colorado State Senate 22 2013-2019 |
Succeeded by Brittany Pettersen (D) |
| Preceded by ' |
Colorado House District 26 March 2006–2013 |
Succeeded by Diane Mitsch Bush (D) |
