Vera Ortegon
Vera Ortegon was a Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Colorado in the 2014 elections. Her running mate, Mike Kopp, sought the party's nomination in the gubernatorial primary election on June 24, 2014.[1]
Ortegon was a Republican candidate for District 3 of the Colorado State Senate.[2] The primary election was on August 10, 2010, and the general election was on November 2.
Biography
Ortegon graduated with a degree in Microbiology and Biochemistry from Rutgers University. Ortegon worked as a lab manager or the University of Southern Colorado Biochemistry Research Lab from 1980 to 1984 and as research lab manager at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Biotechnology Center.[2]
Ortegon works as a healthcare professional and is a former Pueblo city councilwoman.
Elections
2014
Ortegon ran for election to the office of Lieutenant Governor of Colorado. The general election took place on November 4, 2014.
2010
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2010
Ortegon defeated Alexander Lucero-Mugatu in the August 10 primary. She was defeated by Angela Giron (D) in the November 2 general election.
| Colorado State Senate, District 3 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Angela Giron (D)
|
24,827 | |||
| Vera Ortegon (R) | 20,313 | |||
Personal
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Ortegon and her husband, Anthony, have two children. They live in Pueblo, Colorado.[2]
Recent news
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See also
External links
- Unofficial list of primary candidates
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Vera Ortegon campaign website
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