Carole Murray
Carole Murray is a former Republican member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 45 from 2009 to 2015. Murray previously served as majority caucus leader and as county clerk and recorder for Douglas County. Murray did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Murray earned her B.S. in education. Her professional experience includes working as a teacher, advertising manager, and president of Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Murray served on the following committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Education |
| • Judiciary |
| • Legislative Council |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Murray served on these committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Education |
| • Legal Services |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Murray served on these committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Education |
| • Joint Education |
| • State, Veterans, and Military Affairs |
| • Joint State, Veterans, and Military Affairs |
Issues
Colorado Senate Bill 57
As a member of the Colorado House Education Committee, Murray voted in support of Colorado Senate Bill 57, also known as the Public School Financial Transparency Act, a bill to create transparency in state education expenditures.
Sponsored legislation
Murray's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 09-1132 - Using Text Messaging For Unlawful Acts
- HB 09-1288 - Colorado Taxpayer Transparency Act
- HB 09-1335 - Reqmnts For Voting Equipment
- SB 10-191 - Quality Instruction Through Educator Effectiveness [1]
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Presidential preference
2012
Carole Murray endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[2]
Political courage test
Murray did not provide answers to the Colorado State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test informs voters how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[3]
Elections
2012
Murray won re-election in the 2012 election for Colorado House of Representatives District 45. She ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 26, 2012. She defeated Tony Stoughton (D) and Hanna Kjerengtroen (L) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Carole Murray Incumbent |
66.6% | 28,681 | |
| Democratic | Tony Stoughton | 28.8% | 12,388 | |
| Libertarian | Hanna Kjerengtroen | 4.6% | 1,983 | |
| Total Votes | 43,052 | |||
2010
Murray ran for re-election to the 45th District seat in 2010. She had no opposition. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Murray won election to the 45th District seat in the Colorado House of Representatives, defeating opponent Holly Gorman (D).[5]
Murray raised $46,047 for her campaign, while Gorman raised $22,539.[6]
| Colorado State House, District 45 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Carole Murray (R)
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37,609 | |||
| Holly Gorman (D) | 18,318 | |||
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Scorecards
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2014
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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Murray and her husband, Lisle, have five children.
Recent news
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See also
- Colorado House of Representatives
- Colorado House Committees
- Colorado House of Representatives District 45
- Colorado State Legislature
External links
- Carole Murray's personal website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
- Carole Murray on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Colorado News Agency, "Teacher's Union Shaken, Allies Divided by Passage of Tenure Reform," May 12, 2010
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Minnesota Leaders," February 4, 2012
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Issue Positions," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary election results," accessed April 14, 2014
- ↑ 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
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| Preceded by - |
Colorado House District 45 2009–2015 |
Succeeded by Patrick Neville (R) |
