Janice Rich
Janice Rich | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 55th district | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Dan Thurlow |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Midlothian, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Steve |
| Residence | Grand Junction, Colorado |
| Profession | County official Legal secretary |
| Website | www |
Janice Rich is a state representative from Grand Junction, Colorado. A Republican, Rich represents Colorado House of Representatives District 55, which includes the communities of Clifton, Fruitvale, Grand Junction, Orchard Mesa, and Redlands on Colorado's Western Slope.[1]
Early life
Rich was born in Midlothian, Texas.[2]
Career
Rich is a certified professional legal secretary. In 2003, Rich became a county clerk for Mesa County, Colorado until 2010.[2] Rich worked for over twenty years as a legal secretary and as a court clerk prior to holding her first elected office. Rich also owned and operated a secretarial and business support service.[3]
Elected official
Rich held two elected offices prior to being elected to the Colorado House of Representatives. From 2011 to 2018, she served as the Mesa County Treasurer. Before that, she served two terms as the Mesa County Clerk and Recorder.[3]
Elections
2018
Rich was first elected as a state representative in the 2018 general elections. In that election, she defeated her Democratic Party opponent, winning 62.64% of the vote.[4][2]
2020
Rich was re-elected in the 2020 general election, defeating two opponents, one from the Democratic Party and one from the Green Party.[5]
2022
In August 2021, Rich announced her candidacy for a seat in the Colorado Senate. Specifically, she is running to represent the newly reapportioned Senate District 7, which includes all of Mesa County and a portion of Delta County.[6]
Personal life
Rich's husband is Steve. Rich and her family live in Grand Junction, Colorado.[2]
References
- ^ Colorado Reapportionment Commission Staff (2011-12-22). "Legislative District Information After 2011 Reapportionment House District 55" (PDF). State of Colorado. Retrieved 2019-01-11.
- ^ a b c d "Janice Rich's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved December 3, 2010.
- ^ a b "About". Janice Rich House District 55. Retrieved 2019-01-11.
- ^ "Colorado election results, November 6, 2018, 2018 General Election". Colorado Secretary of State. November 6, 2018. Retrieved 2019-01-11.
- ^ "2020 abstract of votes cast" (PDF). Colorado Secretary of State. State of Colorado. n.d. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
- ^ Ashby, Charles (August 18, 2021). "Rich announces bid for state Senate". The Daily Sentinel. Grand Junction, Colorado. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
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