Rod Pelton
Rod Pelton is a state representative from Cheyenne Wells, Colorado. A Republican, Pelton represents Colorado House of Representatives District 65, which encompasses Morgan, Logan, Yuma, Kit Carson, Phillips, Sedgwick, and Cheyenne counties.[1]
Rod Pelton | |
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 Pelton in 2020 | |
| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 65th district | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Jon Becker |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Cheyenne Wells, Colorado |
| Profession | Farmer rancher |
| Website | www |
Background
A farmer and rancher, Pelton served for many years on the Cheyenne County Board of County Commissioners, serving as chair of the commission for most of that time.[2]
Elections
2018
Pelton was first elected as a state representative in the 2018 general elections. In that election, he defeated his Democratic Party opponent, winning 76.3% of the vote.[3]
2020
Pelton ran unopposed in the 2020 state house district 65 race, winning all 31,857 votes cast.[4]
2022
In October 2021, Pelton announced his candidacy for a seat in the Colorado Senate. Specifically, he is running to represent the newly reapportioned Senate District 35, which includes parts of former districts 1 and 35 in east central and southeastern Colorado.[5]
References
- "Legislative District Information After 2011 Reapportionment House District 65" (PDF). State of Colorado. December 22, 2011. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
- Albani-Burgio, Paul (March 5, 2018). "Cheyenne County Commissioner seeking GOP House District 65 Nomination". Fort Morgan Times. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- "Colorado election results, November 6, 2018, 2018 General Election". Colorado Secretary of State. November 6, 2018. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- "2020 abstract of votes cast" (PDF). Colorado Secretary of State. State of Colorado. n.d. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
- "Rob Pelton announces candidacy for newly formed Senate District 35". Kiowa County Independent. Eads, Colorado. October 22, 2021. Retrieved April 16, 2022.