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ELECTION RECAP November
2014

OH WHAT A NIGHT! REPUBLICANS GAIN CONTROL OF U.S. SENATE, MAY WIN COLORADO LEGISLATURE BUT FINAL VOTE TALLIES NOT IN

     In a night reminiscent of that song by the Jersey Boys it was also a night of firsts!   Republicans grabbed control of the United States Senate, the first time since 2006, and appear to have gained control of the Colorado State Legislature for the first time since 2004.   Following a nationwide trend of voter opposition to President Obama's policies, Congressman Cory Gardner made history by becoming the first Colorado candidate to unseat an incumbent U. S. Senator since 1978, with a convincing win over Senator Mark Udall early in the evening.    Republicans also retained control of offices for Secretary of State, Treasurer, and Attorney General, and barely missed winning all four statewide races for the first time since 1970.   Although Republican challenger Bob Beauprez led throughout most of the night, a late surge has put Governor John Hickenlooper over the top.

 

     CMA backed candidates generally fared very well; winning more than 80% of the races in which our political committees contributed.  If the continuing vote count holds, Republicans will control the legislature, with unofficial  results giving an 18-17 majority to Republicans in the state Senate and a 33-32 majority in the House.   Jefferson County proved to be a deciding factor as Republicans Tim Neville  and Laura Woods took formerly Democratic Senate seats.  In Adams County Republican Beth Martinez Humenik apparently defeated Democrat and former House member Judy Solano.  Several  House seats flipped from Democrat to Republican with wins in House Districts 17, 30, 31, and 59 and a fifth win awaiting possible recount in House District 3. Republican gains sent a  strong message about voter angst on energy policy and many issuesThe final votes are not yet in, however, and the difference in some races is less than 50 votes.

 

     Congressman Mike Coffman (CD6) handily defeated challenger Andrew Romanoff and incumbents retained control of all other congressional seats, leaving a 4-3 Republican balance in the delegation.

 

     Several of the races are still to close to call and CMA will provide future updates on the key races.  For the latest election results, go to the Denver Post at:

 

http://data.denverpost.com/election/results/2014/ 

In This Issue
REPUBLICANS GAIN CONTROL OF U.S. SENATE, MAY WIN COLORADO LEGISLATURE BUT FINAL VOTE TALLIES NOT IN
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS - DUE DECEMBER 31, 2014
117TH NATIONAL WESTERN MINING CONFERENCE & 2015 SME ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO
CMA ELECTION WRAP UP MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON

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Upcoming Member Events

  • November 14, 2014: CMA Membership Luncheon featuring Floyd Ciruli.  View invite/sign up to attend here.
  • December 10, 2014: St. Barbara's Day Celebration at the Four Seasons Hotel Downtown.
  • January 8, 2015: CMA Legislative Reception at the Brown Palace.
  • February 15-18, 2015: 2015 SME Annual Conference & EXPO and CMA 117th National Western Mining Conference."Mining: Navigating the Global Waters"  The show will be held at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO. Click here for more info.
  • March 1, 2015: CMA, Denver Gold Group, and SME Reception at PDAC in Toronto, Canada at the Fairmont Royal York.
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS - DUE DECEMBER 31, 2014
         

     If you are an individual member of CMA, it is time again to renew your membership.  We truly appreciate your support and look forward to a successful year ahead.  Dues for individual members are $100 per year ($60 if you are over 65).   Renewing your membership ensures that you will receive a $130 discount on Full Registration (a discount that more than pays for your membership!) at the CMA/SME Annual Conference to be held February 15-18, 2015,  ability to participate in CMA Committee meetings, as well as invitations to other industry events throughout the year.  

 

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2015 COLORADO REGIONAL
MINE RESCUE, FIRST AID & TEAM TECHNICIAN CONTEST

117TH NATIONAL WESTERN MINING CONFERENCE & 2015 SME ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO


February 15-18, 2015 at the Colorado Convention Center

REGISTRATION AND HOUSING ARE OPEN!

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We are expecting 900 exhibitors and over 9,000 attendees!

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Membership Luncheon Invitation
2014 Election Wrap-up
Featuring Floyd Ciruli  
Floyd Ciruli
Floyd Ciruli 
     

    For those who bet on Colorado becoming a solid "blue" or "red" state, noted political analyst Floyd Ciruli had this to tell readers of the Denver Post: Colorado is still a battleground state.  The fastest growing bloc of voters is unaffiliated and they will sway the elections next week.   His most recent column, which appeared in last Sunday's edition of the Denver Post Perspective section, warns voters to expect a long night on November 4 before the races are decided.      Click here to read article.  

      

     All eyes are on Colorado this election year, and all CMA members will have the opportunity to hear Ciruli's post-election recap at the CMA membership forum on Friday, November 14.    

 

Registration expires Tuesday, November 11th so reserve your place today!


Event Details:
When: Friday, November 14, 2014

Where: The Denver Athletic Club 

               1325 Glenarm Place               

               Denver, CO  80204

Time: 11:30 am - Registration/Networking

            12 pm - Lunch 

Cost: $40 per person.

- Reception Hosted by CMA -

Payment Options:

  • Call, fax, or email CMA to pay via credit card.   
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  • Mail a check to CMA or bring it with you to the luncheon. 
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Please RSVP by COB Tuesday, November 11, 2014 by calling 303-575-9199  
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