Gail Schwartz

Democratic Party

Prior offices

Colorado State Senate District 5

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Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2016

Education

Bachelor's

University of Colorado, Boulder

Personal

Profession

Real Estate/Marketing Consultant

Contact

Personal website

## Contents

* 1 Biography
* 2 Committee assignments
* 2.1 2013-2014
* 2.2 2011-2012
* 2.3 2009-2010
* 3 Issues
* 3.1 Farmers' market
* 4 Elections
* 4.1 2016
* 4.2 2014
* 4.3 2010
* 4.4 2006
* 5 Campaign donors
* 5.1 2012
* 5.2 2010
* 5.3 2008
* 5.4 2006
* 5.5 2000
* 6 Scorecards
* 6.1 2014
* 6.2 2013
* 7 Personal
* 8 Recent news
* 9 See also
* 10 External links
* 11 Footnotes

Gail Schwartz was a 2016 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 3rd Congressional District of Colorado.[1]

Schwartz is a former Democratic member of the Colorado State Senate, representing District 5 from 2007 to 2015. Schwartz did not seek re-election in 2014.

Schwartz served as Majority Whip from 2013 to 2014.

## Biography[edit]

Schwartz earned her B.S. in marketing from the University of Colorado. Her professional experience includes working as an executive for Sno-Engineering, Incorporated and as a real estate/marketing consultant.

## Committee assignments[edit]

### 2013-2014[edit]

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Schwartz served on the following committees:

Colorado committee assignments, 2013

• Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Energy, Chair
• Capital Development, Vice Chair
• Local Government

### 2011-2012[edit]

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Schwartz served on these committees:

Colorado committee assignments, 2011

• Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Energy, Chair
• Capital Development
• Legal Services
• Transportation

### 2009-2010[edit]

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Schwartz served on these committees:

Colorado committee assignments, 2009

• Agriculture, Natural Resources & Energy
• Local Government

## Issues[edit]

### Farmers' market[edit]

Schwartz co-sponsored Senate Bill 258 with Rep. Don Coram and Rep. Edward Vigil. It passed out of the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee in late April 2011. The measure allows non-perishable food such as baked goods, jams, jellies and eggs to be sold at farmers markets and similar venues by vendors who produce the goods in their home kitchens.

The committee modified some of the provisions, such as the types of foods, some regulatory items, and the addition of labeling requirements for egg sellers. The measure went to the Senate Appropriations Committee for consideration after it passed out of the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.[2]

## Elections[edit]

### 2016[edit]

See also: Colorado's 3rd Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Scott Tipton (R) defeated Gail Schwartz (D) and Gaylon Kent (L) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Tipton defeated Alex Beinstein in the Republican primary on June 28, 2016.[3][4][5]

U.S. House, Colorado District 3 General Election, 2016

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Republican  | Scott Tipton Incumbent | 54.6% | 204,220
| Democratic  |  Gail Schwartz  | 40.3% | 150,914
| Libertarian  |  Gaylon Kent  | 5.1% | 18,903
Total Votes | 374,037
Source: Colorado Secretary of State

U.S. House, Colorado, District 3 Republican Primary, 2016

Candidate | Vote % | Votes
Scott Tipton Incumbent | 78.9% | 43,992
Alex Beinstein  | 21.1% | 11,790
Total Votes | 55,782
Source: Colorado Secretary of State

Schwartz was added to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's Emerging Races program on April 8, 2016. Emerging Races is the second tier of the Red to Blue program. According to the DCCC, it includes the districts "where campaigns are on track and working hard to put seats in play."[6][7]

### 2014[edit]

See also: Colorado's 3rd Congressional District elections, 2014 and United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado, 2014

Schwartz was considered a potential Democratic challenger to incumbent Republican 3rd District Rep. Scott Tipton in the 2014 U.S. House elections. However, she did not seek election.[8]

### 2010[edit]

See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2010

Schwartz sought re-election to the 5th District seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. Robert E. Rankin and Wayne Wolf ran for the seat on the Republican ticket. Schwartz defeated Robert E. Rankin in the November 2 general election.

Colorado State Senate, District 5 General election (2010)

Candidates  | Votes
Gail Schwartz (D) | 26,355
Robert E. Rankin (R)  | 25,269

### 2006[edit]

On November 7, 2006, Schwartz was elected to the 5th District Seat in the Colorado State Senate, defeating opponent Lewis H. Entz (R).[9]

Schwartz raised $222,842 for her campaign, while Entz raised $125,129.[10]

Colorado State Senate, District 5 (2006)

Candidates  | Votes
Gail Schwartz (D) | 24,677
Lewis H. Entz (R)  | 23,691

## Campaign donors[edit]

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Gail Schwartz campaign contribution history

Year | Office | Result | Contributions
2012 | Colorado State Senate, District 5 |  | $6,600
2010 | Colorado State Senate, District 5 |  | $198,923
2008 | Colorado State Senate, District 5 |  | $15,220
2006 | Colorado State Senate, District 5 |  | $222,842
2004 | Colorado Board of Regents, District 3 |  | $0
2000 | Colorado Board of Regents, District 3 |  | $50,730
Grand total raised | $494,315
Source: [[11] Follow the Money]

### 2012[edit]

Schwartz was not up for election to the Colorado State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Schwartz raised a total of $6,600.

Colorado State Senate 2012 election - campaign contributions

Top contributors to Gail Schwartz's campaign in 2012
Service Employees Local 105| $4,250
Colorado Association Of Realtors| $1,000
Colorado Association Of Naturopathic Doctors| $500
Friends Of Colorado Hospitals (F/K/A Hospitals Express Legislative Preference)| $200
Colorado Dental Association| $200
Total raised in 2012| $6,600
Source: Follow the Money

### 2010[edit]

Schwartz won re-election to the Colorado State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Schwartz raised a total of $198,923.

Colorado State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions

Top contributors to Gail Schwartz's campaign in 2010
Colorado Conservation Voters| $4,650
American Federation Of State County & Municipal Employees| $4,500
Colorado Education Association| $4,250
Seiu Colorado Small Donor Cmte| $4,250
Colorado American Federation Of Labor & Congress Of Industrial Organizations Nonpartisan Small DONOR| $4,250
Total Raised in 2010| $198,923
Source: Follow the Money

### 2008[edit]

Schwartz was not up for election to the Colorado State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Schwartz raised a total of $15,220.

Colorado State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions

Top contributors to Gail Schwartz's campaign in 2008
Schwartz, Gail Sheridan| $4,691
Schwartz, Gail Sheridan| $1,354
Afscme| $1,000
Colorado Trial Lawyers Association| $400
Title Investors| $400
Total Raised in 2008| $15,220
Source: Follow the Money

### 2006[edit]

Schwartz won election to the Colorado State Senate in 2006. During that election cycle, Schwartz raised a total of $222,842.

Colorado State Senate 2006 election - Campaign Contributions

Top contributors to Gail Schwartz's campaign in 2006
Schwartz, Gail| $35,000
Colorado Democrats| $12,750
Food & Commercial Workers Local 7| $4,000
Service Employees Local 105| $2,000
Blueflower Fund| $2,000
Total Raised in 2006| $222,842
Source: Follow the Money

### 2000[edit]

Schwartz was not up for election to the Colorado Board of Regents in 2000. During that election cycle, Schwartz raised a total of $50,730.

Colorado Board of Regents 2000 election - Campaign Contributions

Top contributors to Gail Schwartz's campaign in 2000
Schwartz, Gail| $16,400
Kelley, James| $1,000
Gallagher, Mary| $1,000
Atlas, Scott & Nancy| $1,000
Schwartz, Alan| $1,000
Total Raised in 2000| $50,730
Source: Follow the Money

## Scorecards[edit]

See also: State legislative scorecards and State legislative scorecards in Colorado

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### 2014

In 2014, the 69th Colorado General Assembly was in session from January 8 to May 7.

* ACLU of Colorado

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills the ACLU of Colorado "felt were the best representations of the civil liberties issues facing Colorado today."

* Colorado Senior Lobby, Inc.

Legislators are scored on their votes related to senior issues.

* Colorado Union of Taxpayers

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to fiscal policy.

* Colorado Voters for Animals

Legislators are scored on their stances on animal protection issues.

* Conservation Colorado

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental conservation.

* Planned Parenthood Colorado

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health issues.

* Principles of Liberty

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to "core principles of liberty," which the organization defines as "Free People," "Free Markets," and "Good Government."

* The American Conservative Union

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

* Women's Lobby of Colorado

Legislators are scored on their stances on women's issues.

### 2013

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2013, click [show].

In 2013, the 69th Colorado General Assembly was in session from January 9 to May 9.

* ACLU of Colorado

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills the ACLU of Colorado "felt were the best representations of the civil liberties issues facing Colorado today."

* Colorado Senior Lobby, Inc.

Legislators are scored on their votes related to senior issues.

* Conservation Colorado

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental conservation.

* Liberty Tracker

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills defined by LT as related to "principles of good governance."

* Planned Parenthood Colorado

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health issues.

* Principles of Liberty

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to "core principles of liberty," which the organization defines as "Free People," "Free Markets," and "Good Government."

* The American Conservative Union

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

* Women's Lobby of Colorado

Legislators are scored on their stances on women's issues.

## Personal[edit]

Note: Please contact us if the personal information below requires an update.
Schwartz and her husband, Alan, have three children.

## Recent news[edit]

The link below is to the most recent stories in a Google news search for Gail + Schwartz + Colorado + Senate

Gail Schwartz News Feed

## See also[edit]

* United States House of Representatives
* Colorado's 3rd Congressional District election, 2016
* Colorado's 3rd Congressional District
* Colorado State Senate District 5
* Colorado State Legislature
* Colorado's 3rd Congressional District elections, 2014

## External links[edit]

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* Campaign website
* Facebook page
* Twitter feed
* Profile from Open States
* Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
* Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Gail Schwartz
* Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000

## Footnotes[edit]

1. ↑ The Denver Post, "Gail Schwartz looks to unseat Scott Tipton," April 8, 2016
2. ↑ Colorado News Agency, "Farmers market bill approved by Ag panel," April 28th, 2011
3. ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Candidate List," accessed May 2, 2016
4. ↑ Politico, "Colorado House Primaries Results," June 28, 2016
5. ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Candidate List," accessed September 5, 2016
6. ↑ Roll Call, "Democrats Land Colorado Recruit to Expand House Playing Field," April 8, 2016
7. ↑ DCCC, "DCCC Chairman Luján Announces First 31 Districts In Red To Blue Program," February 11, 2016
8. ↑ Roll Call, "Farm Team: In Colorado, Ambitious Democrats Hit New Ceiling," March 28, 2013
9. ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official 2006 General election results," accessed April 14, 2014
10. ↑ Follow the Money, "Funds raised by 2006 Senate candidates," accessed April 14, 2014
11. ↑ followthemoney.org, "Schwartz, Gail" accessed May 22, 2013

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