Max Tyler
Max Tyler is a former Democratic member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 23 from 2009 to 2017.
Tyler did not seek re-election to the Colorado House of Representatives in 2016 because he was term-limited.
Biography
Tyler's professional experience includes working for Information Systems Consulting.[1]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Tyler served on the following committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Public Health Care and Human Services |
| • State, Veterans and Military Affairs |
| • Transportation and Energy, Chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Tyler served on the following committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Transportation and Energy, Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Public Health Care and Human Services |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Tyler served on these committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Economic and Business Development |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Tyler served on these committees:
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| • Health and Human Services |
| • Joint Health and Human Services |
| • Transportation & Energy |
| • Joint Transportation |
Issues
Green jobs
Tyler credits both the sun, and Democratic-sponsored legislation, for the estimated 5,300 new jobs predicted for Colorado in 2011.
“With 300 days of sunshine and an innovative workforce, it just made sense to sponsor strong renewable energy legislation. It’s exciting to see the fruits of that labor right in my district with people getting hired on to work in this blossoming industry,” said Tyler.
Tyler sponsored House Bill 1001 which mandates a 30 percent renewable-energy standard for public utilities to generate power by 2020. He joins other Democrats who say Green will bring jobs. Republicans, such as Frank McNulty, disagree with that enthusiasm, saying the legislation will actually kill jobs.[2]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2016
Elections for the Colorado House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 28, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was April 4, 2016. Incumbent Max Tyler (D) did not seek re-election.
Christopher Louis Kennedy defeated Chris Hadsall in the Colorado House of Representatives District 23 general election.[3][4]
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 23 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Christopher Louis Kennedy |
55.88% | 23,872 | |
| Republican | Chris Hadsall | 44.12% | 18,850 | |
| Total Votes | 42,722 | |||
| Source: Colorado Secretary of State | ||||
Christopher Louis Kennedy ran unopposed in the Colorado House of Representatives District 23 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 23 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Christopher Louis Kennedy (unopposed) | |
Chris Hadsall ran unopposed in the Colorado House of Representatives District 23 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 23 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Chris Hadsall (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Colorado House of Representatives 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 Max Tyler was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Jane Barnes was unopposed in the Republican primary. Tyler defeated Barnes and Michael Beckerman (L) in the general election.[7][8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Max Tyler Incumbent |
51.3% | 17,109 | |
| Republican | Jane Barnes | 41.7% | 13,891 | |
| Libertarian | Michael Beckerman | 7% | 2,324 | |
| Total Votes | 33,324 | |||
2012
Tyler won re-election in the 2012 election for Colorado House of Representatives District 23. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 26, 2012. He defeated Rick Enstrom (R) and Michael Beckerman (L) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Max Tyler Incumbent |
50.2% | 20,358 | |
| Republican | Rick Enstrom | 43.6% | 17,697 | |
| Libertarian | Michael M. Beckerman | 6.2% | 2,529 | |
| Total Votes | 40,584 | |||
2010
Tyler ran for re-election to the 23rd District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the August 10 primary. Tyler defeated Edgar Johansson (R) in the November 2 general election.
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 23 General election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Max Tyler (D)
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12,176 | |||
| Edgar Johansson (R) | 10,905 | |||
2009
Tyler was appointed to the 23rd District seat of the Colorado House of Representatives on May 27, 2009.
Campaign finance summary
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2020
In 2020, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 8 to June 15.
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2019
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In 2019, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 4 through May 3.
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2018
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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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Recent news
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See also
- Colorado House of Representatives
- Colorado House Committees
- Colorado House of Representatives District 23
- Colorado State Legislature
External links
- Max Tyler's personal website
- Colorado House of Representatives - Rep. Max Tyler
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
- Max Tyler on Twitter
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed April 14, 2014
- ↑ Colorado News Agency, "Dems banking on solar for statewide job creation," October 25, 2010
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "General election candidates," accessed August 16, 2016
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "2016 General Election results," accessed December 14, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Colorado Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Candidate List," accessed May 3, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Colorado Secretary of State, "June 28, 2016 Primary Election," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ 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 candidate list," accessed July 23, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary election results," accessed April 14, 2014
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Colorado House District 23 May 2009–present |
Succeeded by Christopher Louis Kennedy (D) |
