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| − | '''Michael Harold “Mike” Coffman''' (born March 19, 1955, age {{age|1955|3|19}}) is the current mayor of Aurora, Colorado | + | '''Michael Harold “Mike” Coffman''' (born March 19, 1955, age {{age|1955|3|19}}) is the current mayor of Aurora, [[Colorado]]. He is a former [[United States Representative]] for the 6th congressional district of the state, and is a member of the [[Republican Party]]. Coffman was first elected to the House in 2008.<ref name="coffman.house.gov">https://web.archive.org/web/20141205210836/http://coffman.house.gov/about/full-biography</ref> He served in that position until 2019, when he lost in the [[2018 midterm elections]], partially due to abandonment by the GOP [[establishment]]<ref>[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/congressional-leadership-fund-super-pac-cuts-off-funding-republicans-mike-coffman-mike-bishop/ Super PAC aligned with House GOP leadership cuts off funding for 2 vulnerable Republicans]</ref> and [[Jason Crow]] ([[Democrat]]) was elected to take his place. After losing, Coffman, who has consistently opposed [[Donald Trump]], blamed his defeat on the president, who in turn replied: "Too bad, Mike."<ref>Multiple references: |
| + | *[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/nov/7/mike-coffman-blames-donald-trump-election-loss/ Trump offers no sympathy after GOP incumbent blames him for election loss: 'Too bad, Mike'] | ||
| + | *[https://kdvr.com/news/politics/too-bad-mike-president-trump-has-no-sympathy-for-mike-coffman-after-loss-to-jason-crow/ ‘Too bad Mike:’ President Trump has no sympathy for Mike Coffman after loss to Jason Crow] | ||
| + | *[https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/trump-has-no-sympathy-after-mike-coffman-loses Trump has no sympathy after Mike Coffman loses] | ||
| + | *[https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/politics/elections/2018/11/07/president-donald-trump-rep-mike-coffmans-loss-colorado-congress-jason-crow-too-bad-mike/1922120002/ President Trump on Rep. Mike Coffman's loss in Colorado: 'Too bad, Mike'] | ||
| + | *[https://www.breitbart.com/midterm-election/2018/11/07/trump-pins-down-8-republicans-who-resisted-his-help-lost-2018/ Trump Pins Down 8 Republicans Who Resisted His Help and Lost in 2018]</ref> | ||
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| + | Prior to serving as a congressman, Coffman was Colorado's [[Secretary of State]].<ref name="coffman.house.gov">https://web.archive.org/web/20141205210836/http://coffman.house.gov/about/full-biography</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 04:08, August 21, 2020
| Mike Coffman | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Aurora, Colorado From: December 2, 2019 – present | |
| Predecessor | Bob LeGare |
| Successor | Incumbent (no successor) |
| Former U.S. Representative from Colorado's 6th Congressional District From: January 3, 2009 – January 3, 2019 | |
| Predecessor | Tom Tancredo |
| Successor | Jason Crow |
| Former Secretary of State of Colorado From: January 9, 2007 – January 3, 2009 | |
| Predecessor | Gigi Dennis |
| Successor | Bernie Buescher |
| Former Treasurer of Colorado From: March 27, 2006 – January 9, 2007 | |
| Predecessor | Mark Hillman |
| Successor | Cary Kennedy |
| Former Treasurer of Colorado From: January 3, 1999 – June 9, 2005 | |
| Predecessor | Bill Owens |
| Successor | Mark Hillman |
| Former State Senator from Colorado's 27th District From: December 12, 1994 – January 3, 1999 | |
| Predecessor | Bill Owens |
| Successor | John Andrews |
| Former State Representative from Colorado's 40th District From: January 1993 – December 12, 1994 | |
| Predecessor | Jeanne W. Adkins |
| Successor | Gary McPherson |
| Former State Representative from Colorado's 49th District From: January 1989 – January 1993 | |
| Predecessor | Bill Owens |
| Successor | William H. Jerke |
| Information | |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Cynthia Coffman (div.) |
| Religion | Methodist[1] |
| Military Service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Army United States Marine Corps |
| Service Years | 1972–1978 1979–1994 2005–2006 |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | Persian Gulf War Iraq War |
Michael Harold “Mike” Coffman (born March 19, 1955, age 71) is the current mayor of Aurora, Colorado. He is a former United States Representative for the 6th congressional district of the state, and is a member of the Republican Party. Coffman was first elected to the House in 2008.[2] He served in that position until 2019, when he lost in the 2018 midterm elections, partially due to abandonment by the GOP establishment[3] and Jason Crow (Democrat) was elected to take his place. After losing, Coffman, who has consistently opposed Donald Trump, blamed his defeat on the president, who in turn replied: "Too bad, Mike."[4]
Prior to serving as a congressman, Coffman was Colorado's Secretary of State.[2]
References
- ↑ Religious affiliation of members of 115th Congress
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://web.archive.org/web/20141205210836/http://coffman.house.gov/about/full-biography
- ↑ Super PAC aligned with House GOP leadership cuts off funding for 2 vulnerable Republicans
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Trump offers no sympathy after GOP incumbent blames him for election loss: 'Too bad, Mike'
- ‘Too bad Mike:’ President Trump has no sympathy for Mike Coffman after loss to Jason Crow
- Trump has no sympathy after Mike Coffman loses
- President Trump on Rep. Mike Coffman's loss in Colorado: 'Too bad, Mike'
- Trump Pins Down 8 Republicans Who Resisted His Help and Lost in 2018