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The secretary of state’s office said as many as half of all eligible Colorado voters have already cast early votes. But for the other half of you who will be heading to the polls on Tuesday, here is what the opposed candidates on the Denver election ballot had to say for themselves:

UNITED STATES SENATOR:

• Republican candidate Bob Schaffer — Denver-based energy investment firm executive. Former Colorado state senator and congressman. BobSchafferForSenate.com:

“Bob Schaffer is running for the United States Senate to reduce taxes on families and small businesses, to restrain the cost and scope of the federal government, to strengthen our national security and to increase domestic energy exploration while developing renewable energy. Bob and his wife, Maureen, live in Fort Collins and they have five children including a daughter at the Air Force Academy, a son and daughter in ROTC training at their college, and two young daughters still at home.” 

• Democratic candidate Mark Udall — Colorado congressman from Eldorado Springs. MarkUdall.com:

“It’s time for us to start working together again, to rebuild an economy that works for middle-class families, to fix our broken health care system, to support our public schools, to move America towards energy independence, and to responsibly end a war in Iraq that is costing us $10 billion a month that we could be investing here at home. I have a long record of working across the aisle and bringing people together to get things done for Colorado families, and I’ll keep working that way in the U.S. Senate, because in the end, it’s not about Democratic ideas or Republican ideas — it’s about the RIGHT ideas to get our country back on track.”

CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 1:

• Republican candidate George C. Lilly — Denver sales and marketing businessman. GeorgeLillyForCongress.com:

“A government big enough to give you everything you want is also strong enough to take everything away, including your freedom and your liberty. A vote for George “Lilly for Liberty” is a vote for small, responsible government. 

• Democratic candidate Diana DeGette — Colorado congresswoman from Denver. Incumbent. DeGette.com:

“During my 12 years in Congress, I have fought for my constituents in the 1st Congressional District by continuing my efforts to expand ethical stem cell research, stabilize our economy, expand health care for children, ensure the safety of consumer and food products and protect our environment. I would be honored to continue to represent the constituents for another term because we have much more work to do in the next Congress, under a new president.”

STATE SENATE DISTRICT 31:

• Democratic candidate Jennifer Veiga — Colorado state senator from Denver. Incumbent: 

“I have proven to be a successful advocate on behalf of my constituents on such issues as improving the quality of public education, expanding access to affordable health care, creating economic opportunities for Colorado workers, and fighting for civil rights. Your support of my campaign will ensure that I can continue my work to make Colorado an even better place to live, work and raise a family.”

• Republican candidate William Leslie — A Denver area marketing professional:

“It is imperative in these tumultuous times to ensure our elected officials protect your rights and fight for your needs. I encourage every eligible voter to make their voices heard by voting on Election Day and letting our elected leaders know where you stand on the issues.”

STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35:

• Republican candidate Robert J. “Bob” Lane — Twenty-five years of experience in the financial services industry. LaneForColorado.com:

“I am Bob Lane and I am running for the Senate District 35 seat to offer my acquired business skills, experience, and education to the people of district 35 and Colorado. In these troubled financial times the people need to elect real world problem solvers like me not recycle lowly qualified (term limited) past politicians like my opponent Joyce Foster whose only quoted qualification seems to be the endorsement of other past (term limited) bureaucrats like Ken Gordon.”

• Democratic candidate Joyce Foster — Former Denver city councilwoman. JoyceFoster.com:

“I am running for Senate District 35 to bring the same positive, effective, responsive, problem-solving voice I was for 10 years on the Denver City Council. Outgoing Sen. Ken Gordon’s endorsement shows he believes my leadership skills will be vital in tackling critical issues facing Colorado. I am eager to partner with my longtime friend, Gov. Bill Ritter, to bring Democrat and Republican legislators together to address access to quality, affordable health care for all Coloradans; education reform and higher education funding; transportation needs statewide; and growing our economy.”

STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 1:

• Republican candidate Tom Thomason — Small business owner. ElectTom.com:

“Tom Thomason is running for State Representative because he is frustrated with our state Legislature’s inability to address the serious problems families face. His priorities as a legislator will be to bring Democrats and Republicans together and get things done that will improve our economy, create jobs, improve education and create affordable health care.”

• Democratic candidate Jeanne Labuda — Colorado state representative from Denver. Incumbent. JeanneLabuda.com:

“My many years of participation in our community have taught me about the issues that affect our quality of life. My re-election will enable me to continue working to strengthen our families and neighborhoods through improvements in health care, education, our transportation infrastructure, public safety, and better job opportunities. I will continue to introduce bills such as I sponsored this past year — HB 1176 — which protects parental rights of our deployed Colorado National Guards and Reserves; and HB 1263, which increases victim notification requirements, an important issue for everyone involved in the criminal justice system.”

STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 2:

• Republican candidate Thomas C. “Doc” Miller — Denver area businessman and lawyer. ElectDocMiller.com:

“Doc Miller intends on ending the drug war by cutting budgets for the prosecution of victimless crimes and thus freeing citizens who are being prosecuted as criminals for their medical problems. Miller works as a criminal defense lawyer and is the only candidate openly calling for an end to the drug war.”

• Democratic candidate Mark Ferrandino — Colorado state representative from Denver. Incumbent. MarkFerrandino.com:

“I am running to continue to serve the people of House District 2. During the last session I fought hard for issues important to people in the district. I passed legislation to expand access to health care for low-income children, and protected seniors by licensing home care agencies. In addition, I worked to protect consumers by cracking down on predatory lending. I have shown that I am an effective legislator, and am responsive to the needs of my district.” 

STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 3

• Democrat candidate Anne L. McGihon — Colorado state representative. Incumbent. AnneMcGihon.com:

“I have the knowledge and experience to represent the people of House District 3, and to continue my work on comprehensive health care reform, including behavioral health.” 

• Republican candidate Paul A. Linton — Denver area attorney. Linton4Colorado.com:

 “I will honor and respect the trust, the rights and the interests of the citizens of the State of Colorado by demanding open and fair legislative debate and disclosure to the citizens, government fiscal accountability and transparency, protection of the freedoms and opportunities of individuals to achieve a better life for their families through their efforts, and the role of government as the servant, not the master, of our citizens. I’ll fight for: a favorable economic climate, new jobs and individual worker freedom of choice; for abundant, low cost energy through a balanced use of all fuel and alternative sources; an educational partnership between families, educators and the business community to identify realistic educational priorities; and health care partnerships between patients, health care providers and insurance companies to foster reasonable, affordable, and portable health care.”

STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 4

• Democrat candidate K. Jerry Frangas — Colorado state representative. Incumbent. KJerry4Denver.com:

“As your state representative, I will continue to stand up for the good people of Colorado, not the powerful special interests. Please let me know how to continue to best serve our great state by reviewing my Web site, www.kjerry4denver.com, and e-mailing me regarding your ideas, opinions and beliefs at kjerryfrangas@earthlink.net or by calling my home at 303-455-1711.”

• Republican candidate Rick D. Nevin — president/owner of Excalibur Concepts. 

“I believe that my real-world experience of being a small business employee, small business owner, union member, community volunteer, father and husband make me more qualified than my opponent to address the wide range of issues that face Colorado. I believe the government should protect peoples’ liberties while ensuring a level playing field for those who compete in our society.”

STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 5

• Republican candidate J J Swiontek — Communications technician for American Telephone and Telegraph. VoteJJ.com: 

“This race is between yours truly, a telephone man, and a criminal-trial lawyer. I believe that I will do a better job of representing the people of District 5.”

• Democrat candidate Joel Judd — Colorado state representative. Incumbent. JoelJudd.com:

“Joel Judd’s strong, consistent leadership in the Colorado House makes ours the first state in the country to implement an effective child support casino gambling intercept; collecting over $60,000 a month since July 1, and $35,000 in one hit in October — almost seven times the state’s largest previous single collection. Judd also sponsored Colorado’s 2008 Civil Rights Bill in the House, protecting against discrimination based on sexual orientation in public accommodation and created the first time DUI interlock program in response to the Nov. 10, 2006, death of Becca Bingham and her two children at 15th and Arapahoe.”

STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 6

• Democrat candidate Lois Court — Political Science and American Government instructor at Denver Community College and Red Rocks Community College. LoisCourt.com:

“I have 25 years of experience in Colorado Public Policy including working in the legislature, working in city government, working as a public issues consultant, and I teach American government and political science at the community college level. I am endorsed by Speaker Andrew Romanoff, State Sen. Ken Gordon, Congresswoman Diana DeGette, Former First Lady Dottie Lamm, Mayor John Hickenlooper and former Mayor Wellington Webb, and former state Sen. Pat Pascoe.”

• Republican candidate Joshua Sharf — A contract Web developer for various companies. SharfColorado.com:

“The state will be facing significant revenue and budgetary restrictions in the upcoming sessions. My business and financial background will help me make choices that best protect the freedoms and the priorities of the citizens in our district.”

STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 7

• Republican candidate Josh Raines — A student at UC Denver. ElectJosh08:

“Colorado families deserve a strong voice at our State Capitol. I will be a champion for job growth, as a father I will be an advocate for a quality education and I will do my very best to give every Colorado family a pay raise by lowering our taxes!”

• Democrat candidate Terrance D. Carroll — A Colorado state representative. Incumbent. TerranceCarroll.com: No response.

STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 9

• Democrat candidate Joe Miklosi — Works for a nonprofit organization that delivers medical supplies and equipment to developing countries around the world. JoeMiklosi.com:

“Voters in State House District 9, southeast Denver, should vote for Joe Miklosi because he wants to use his diverse professional background in public policy, business and nonprofit sectors to create more educational, economic and health care opportunities for more Coloradoans. Specifically, Joe wants to partner more closely with our research universities to create green collar jobs and to reduce our dependence on foreign oil, restore more critical thinking skills and high-tech, vo-tech programs in our schools and less CSAP focus, and reduce skyrocketing health care premiums for both small business owners and families with a non-profit, administered single payer health care plan.”

• Republican candidate James Landauer — Owner of Electrolyte Laboratories. JamesLandauer.com:

“The voters of Colorado House District 9 should vote for James Landauer to represent them because the current Democrat majority is running out of control on spending and taxes and I will help control them. The voters of Colorado House District 9 should vote for James Landauer to represent them because the current Democrat majority has sold out to “The Four Queens”, four radical millionaires who are trying to force the homosexual agenda down our throats and I will oppose them.”

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