Janet Buckner
| Janet Buckner | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 40th district | |
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Assumed office July 15, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | John Buckner |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | John Buckner |
| Residence | Aurora, Colorado |
| Alma mater | Ball State University |
Janet Buckner is a Democratic member of the Colorado House of Representatives. She represents District 40, which covers a portion of Arapahoe County.
Buckner was appointed to her seat in 2015 to replace her husband John Buckner after his death in office; she kept the seat in the 2016 elections. She was a professional speech and language therapist until her retirement in 2007.[1][2]
Buckner is the vice chair of the House Education Committee and also serves on the House Health, Insurance, & Environment Committee.[3]
Elections
After her appointment to her House seat in 2015, Buckner was elected to keep her seat in 2016, winning with 57.69% of the vote against Republican opponent Todd Brophy.[4]
References
- ↑ "Democratic committee selects Janet Buckner for HD 40 seat". Aurora Sentinel. June 26, 2015. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
- ↑ Bartels, Lynn (June 18, 2015). "Janet Buckner runs for House seat: “This is what John would want”". Denver Post. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
- ↑ "Representative Janet P. Buckner". Colorado General Assembly. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
- ↑ "Janet Buckner". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
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