Vicki Marble

Vicki Marble
Senator Marble's Floor Speech
Member of the Colorado Senate
from the 23rd district
Assumed office
January 11, 2012
Preceded by Shawn Mitchell
Larimer County Rural Land Use Board
Personal details
Born Montana
Political party Republican
Occupation Businesswoman

Vicki Marble is a Republican member of the State of Colorado's General Assembly. Additionally, Senator Marble is Chair of the Local Government Committee and Vice-Chair of the Education Committee.

First elected to the Colorado State Senate in 2012 to a four-year term, Marble represents District 23, which runs North along the I-25 corridor. District 23 encompasses parts of Broomfield, Larimer, and Weld Counties. This includes Firestone, Johnstown, Mead, Broomfield, Erie, Longmont, Northglenn, and Windsor, CO.[1]

Biography

Marble was raised in a ranching family that bred horses and livestock. As a child, she was involved in outdoor activities - her father was one of the founders of Kampgrounds of America during the early 1960s. Early in life, Marble became interested in agriculture, and participated in the Pro Rodeo. She developed barrel racing skills and became a nationally ranked Pro Rodeo Barrel Racer. During her rodeo career, Marble also raised two sons, and has managed her own businesses since.

Prior to her legislative career, Marble served on the Larimer County Rural Land Use Board as well as the 8th Judicial District Performance Commission.

Marble owns and maintains two businesses in the bail bonds industry and a liquor store in the Fort Collins area. Marble has two sons, one a former U.S. Marine.

Political Campaigns

2016 election

In 2016, incumbent Marble ran for reelection to the Colorado State Senate for Senate District 23. She was unopposed in the Republican primary,[2] as was her Democratic opponent T.J. Cole.[3] Marble will be term-limited in 2020 but able to run for another term in 2024.

2016 General Election

In the November General Election, Marble faced Democrat T.J. Cole, winning the election with 57.96% of the vote.

Colorado State Senate District 23 General Election, 2016[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Vicki Marble 55,528 57.96
Democratic T.J. Cole 40,281 42.04
Total votes 95,809 100

2012 election

In 2012, Marble ran for election to the Colorado State Senate for Senate District 23. Her candidacy was endorsed by former U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo, Ken Buck, Dick Morris, State Senator Tim Neville, former Senator Dave Schultheis, and Rocky Mountain Gun Owners.[5][6]

2012 Republican Primary

Marble soundly defeated former State Rep. Glen Vaad for the Republican primary nomination.

Colorado State Senate District 23 Republican Primary Election, 2012[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Vicki Marble 5,500 58.01
Republican Glen Vaad 3,981 41.99
Total votes 9,481 100

2012 General Election

In the November General Election, Marble faced Democrat Lee Kemp, winning the election with 56.20% of the vote.[8]

Colorado State Senate District 23 General Election, 2012[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Vicki Marble 43,949 56.20
Democratic Lee Kemp 34,252 43.80
Total votes 78,201 100

Legislative career

2018 Legislative Session

In 2018, Senator Marble continues to serve as Senate Majority Caucus Chair, as the Chairman of the Senate State Veteran's and Military Affairs Committee and as a member of the Agriculture and the Legislative Council Committees.

She was the prime sponsor of a wide variety of legislation, including agriculture related bills such as Senate Bill 239, concerning animal chiropractors,[10] and Senate Bill 205, concerning the regulation of industrial hemp.[11] Another bill, Senate Bill 230, modified language in statute concerning "pooling orders" for oil and gas drilling and expanded protections for property owners.[12] She also sponsored a bill to update the election code, and another that deals with regulation of toxicology labs. Each of these and more, were signed into law by the Governor.

Committee Assignments

Education

Senator Marble serves as the Vice Chair of the Education Committee.

Senator Marble introduced her "Mom's Bill" in 2014. This bill would postpone statewide tests for a year pending a review of the standards. Marble emphasized the importance of a communities education be left to parents and local government.

Local Government

Senator Marble serves as the Chair for Local Government Committee

References

  1. ↑ See http://www.vickimarble.com/sd23/senate-district-23-new-boundaries-for-2013
  2. ↑ http://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/Results/Abstract/2016/primary/republican/stateSenate.html#d23
  3. ↑ http://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/Results/Abstract/2016/primary/democratic/stateSenate.html#d23
  4. ↑ http://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/Results/Abstract/2016/general/stateSenate.html#23
  5. ↑ http://www.vickimarble.com/endorsements/endorsements-for-vicki
  6. ↑ http://www.ammoland.com/2012/06/colorado-gun-rights-victories-last-night/#axzz2ci2etnx2
  7. ↑ http://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/Results/Abstract/2012/primary/republican/index.html
  8. ↑ "2012 Election Results DP". Election Results. Retrieved 2012-11-07.
  9. ↑ http://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/Results/Abstract/2012/general/senate.html#23
  10. ↑ ">"Colorado General Assembly".
  11. ↑ "Colorado General Assembly".
  12. ↑ "Colorado General Assembly".
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