Dan Thurlow

Dan Thurlow
Thurlow in 2018.
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives
from the 55th district
Assumed office
January 7, 2015
Preceded by Ray Scott
Personal details
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Residence Grand Junction, Colorado
Alma mater Colorado State University[1]
Profession Business Owner
Website www.facebook.com/DanThurlow55/

Dan Thurlow (born 1947)[2] is a Colorado politician and a member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 55th District, which encompasses the Mesa County communities of Clifton, Fruitvale, Grand Junction, Orchard Mesa, and Redlands.[3]

Thurlow, a Republican, is from Grand Junction. Although his legislative website lists his occupation as "Business owner," at least one news report indicates Thurlow sold his business.[4]

Elections

  • In 2014, Thurlow won the Republican primary and then went on to defeat his Democratic opponent in the general election, winning 66.5% of the vote.[5]
  • In 2016, Thurlow did not face any opposition in the primary or in the general election and was re-elected.[5]

References

  1. Colorado House Republicans. Rep. Dan Thurlow – Grand Junction (HD 55). Viewed: January 28, 2017.
  2. Ashby, Charles. District 55: Thurlow touts his business background. The Daily Sentinel, May 28, 2014. Viewed: January 28, 2017.
  3. Colorado Reapportionment Commission Staff. Legislative District Information After 2011 Reapportionment: House District 55. Viewed: January 28, 2017.
  4. Ruland, Greg. State rep sells Grand Junction printing business. The Daily Sentinel, January 6, 2016. Viewed: January 28, 2017.
  5. 1 2 Ballotpedia. Daniel Thurlow. Retrieved: January 28, 2017


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