Edward Vigil
| Edward Vigil | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 62nd district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 7, 2009[1] | |
| Preceded by | Rafael Gallegos |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
Edward Vigil is a legislator in the U.S. state of Colorado. Elected to the Colorado House of Representatives as a Democrat in 2008, Vigil represents House District 62, which encompasses a large portion of the San Luis Valley and portions of eastern Pueblo, Colorado.[2]
Legislative career
2008 election
Edward Vigil defeated Rocky White in the contested Democratic primary in August, taking 66 percent of votes cast.[3] Vigil faced Republican Randy Jackson in the November 2008 general election. Vigil's candidacy was endorsed by the Denver Post,[4] and he won with 58 percent of the popular vote.[5]
2009 legislative session
For the 2009 legislative session, Vigil was named to seats on the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee and the House Local Government Committee.[6]
2012 election
In the 2012 General Election, Representative Vigil faced Republican challenger Tim Walters. Vigil was elected by a wide margin of 61% to 39%.[7][8]
References
- ↑ "House Journal - January 7, 2009" (PDF). Colorado General Assembly. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
- ↑ "State House District 62". COMaps. Retrieved 2008-11-08.
- ↑ "Colorado Statewide Cumulative Report - 2008 Primary Election". Colorado Secretary of State. Retrieved 2008-11-08.
- ↑ Editorial Board (17 October 2008). "Post's picks in Colorado's House of Representatives". Denver Post. Retrieved 2008-11-09.
- ↑ "Colorado Statewide Cumulative Report - 2008 General Election". Colorado Secretary of State. Retrieved 2008-12-04.
- ↑ "House Democrats Unveil 2009 Committee Chairs & Assignments" (Press release). Colorado House Democrats. 18 November 2008.
- ↑ "CO - Election Results - Colorado Secretary of State".
- ↑ "State House 2012 Election Results - Denver Post".