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  Tancredo, Tom
CANDIDATE DETAILS
AffiliationRepublican  
 
NameTom Tancredo
Address5901 S Middlefield Road Suite 100
Littleton, Colorado , United States
EmailNone
Website [Link]
Born December 20, 1945 (78 years)
ContributorBarack O-blame-a
Last ModifedRob Ritchie
Jan 11, 2018 12:44pm
Tags Christian - Presbyterian -
InfoThomas Gerald Tancredo

Tom Tancredo grew up in Denver, Colorado, and graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a degree in Political Science.

In 1976, while teaching civics at Drake Junior High, Tom was elected to the state legislature, and re-elected in 1978 and 1980. He was a leader in the conservative freshman class, which won legislative victories in abolishing the state's sales tax on food and utilities, in abolishing the state's inheritance tax, and in abolishing the auto safety inspection sticker tax.

In 1981, Tom resigned his seat in the legislature to accept an appointment in the Reagan administration. He served as the Secretary of Education's Regional Representative and was re-appointed by President Bush. Tom succeeded in downsizing the regional office from 220 employees to approximately 60, resulting in a 75 percent saving in the regional office budget.

In May 1993, Tom accepted the presidency of the Independence Institute, a conservative, public policy research organization in Golden, Colorado. During his tenure, the Institute experienced dramatic growth in both revenues and visibility. Tom has been a leading spokesman for initiatives ranging from term limits, to school choice and parents' rights.

Tom was elected to Congress in November 1998 to represent the Sixth Congressional District of Colorado, which includes parts of Jefferson and Arapahoe Counties, and was appointed to several commiteees. His committee assignments include the Education and the Workforce Committee, the Committee on International Relations and the Committee on Resources.

While a new member to Congress, Tom has wasted no time in making an impact in Washington by introducing fifteen pieces of legislation that benefit veterans, seniors, business owners, and every American taxpayer.

During his first year in Congress, Tom was honored by several groups including the United States Business and Industry Council where he was given the "Fighting Frosh" award, the United States Chamber of Commerce's "Spirit of Enterprise" award, the American Conservative Union's 'Best and Brightest" award, the Paralyzed Veterans of America's "Legislator of the Year" award, and the Colorado Chapter of the VFW awarded Tom for his work "as an outstanding advocate for military veterans." Tom was also recognized by the 60 Plus Association for his pledge to protect Social Security.

Tom and his wife Jackie have been married since 1977, and have raised two children and have two grandchildren whom they call "the light of our lives."



JOB APPROVAL POLLS

BOOKS
Title Purchase Contributor
In Mortal Danger: The Battle for America's Border and Security  Purchase Jason 

EVENTS
Start Date End Date Type Title Contributor

NEWS
Date Category Headline Article Contributor
Jul 31, 2010 05:00am Statement Tancredo says he wants Arizona law in Colorado  Article Jason 
Jul 26, 2010 05:00pm General GOP state chairman: Would Tom Tancredo bomb Mecca?   Article COSDem 
Jul 26, 2010 04:00pm General Open Letter to Tea Party Activists from Tom Tancredo  Article COSDem 
Jul 26, 2010 04:00pm General Colorado Tea Partyers say Tancredo betrayed them  Article COSDem 
Jul 08, 2010 06:00pm General Former Rep. Tancredo: Obama is country's greatest threat   Article COSDem 
Apr 20, 2010 02:00pm Idiocy Former Rep. Tancredo: Send Obama Back To Kenya!  Article Brandonius Maximus 

DISCUSSION
Importance? 6.33330 Average

FAMILY
Wife Jackie Tancredo 00, 0000-

INFORMATION LINKS
Team America PAC: Tom Tancredo's PAC  Discuss
Tom Tancredo for Governor  Discuss
RACES
  06/24/2014 CO Governor - R Primary Lost 26.73% (-3.51%)
  11/02/2010 CO Governor Lost 36.38% (-14.67%)
  08/31/2010 CO Governor - ACP Nomination Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  06/03/2008 US President - R Primaries Lost 0.04% (-46.45%)
  01/08/2008 NH US Vice President - D Primary Lost 0.00% (-46.93%)
  01/08/2008 NH US Vice President - R Primary Lost 0.23% (-62.20%)
  08/11/2007 Iowa GOP Presidential Straw Poll Lost 13.71% (-17.86%)
  11/07/2006 CO - District 06 Won 58.61% (+18.75%)
  08/08/2006 CO District 06 - R Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/02/2004 CO District 06 Won 59.48% (+20.38%)
  11/05/2002 CO District 6 Won 66.88% (+36.85%)
  11/07/2000 CO District 6 Won 53.88% (+11.75%)
  11/03/1998 CO District 06 Won 55.93% (+14.44%)
  08/11/1998 CO District 06 - R Primary Won 25.44% (+3.15%)
  11/04/1980 CO State House 27 Won 56.31% (+12.62%)
  11/07/1978 CO State House 27 Won 60.50% (+21.01%)
  11/02/1976 CO State House 27 Won 54.75% (+9.51%)
ENTERED, DROPPED OUT
  06/26/2018 CO Governor - R Primary Lost 0.00% (-47.67%)
SPECULATIVE, DID NOT RUN
  06/24/2014 CO US Senate - R Primary Lost 0.00% (-100.00%)
ENDORSEMENTS
CO District 04 - R Primary - Jun 25, 2024 R Trent Leisy
NV District 03 - R Primary - Jun 11, 2024 R Elizabeth Helgelien
CO US Senate - Nov 08, 2022 LBT Brian Peotter
CO US Senate - R Primary - Jun 28, 2022 R Erik Aadland
CO District 07 - R Primary - Jun 28, 2022 R Laurel Imer
CO District 08 - R Primary - Jun 28, 2022 R Lori Saine
CO US Senate - R Primary - Jun 28, 2022 R Gino D. Campana
CO District 05 - R Primary - Jun 28, 2022 R Dave Williams
CO District 03 - R Primary - Jun 30, 2020 R Lauren Boebert
CO Senate 23 - R Primary - Jun 30, 2020 R Rupert Parchment
NC District 07 - Nov 06, 2018 CST David W. Fallin
CO Governor - R Primary - Jun 26, 2018 R Walker Stapleton
CO State House 22 - R Primary - Jun 26, 2018 R Frank Francone
CO US Senate - R Primary - Jun 28, 2016 R Jon Keyser
CO US President - R Caucus - Apr 08, 2016 R Ted Cruz
CO Amendment 64 - Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act - Nov 06, 2012 YES Yes
TX District 36 - R Runoff - Jul 31, 2012 R Steve Stockman
TX District 36 - R Primary - May 29, 2012 R Steve Stockman
UT - District 02 - R Convention - Apr 21, 2012 R Cherilyn Eagar
CO US President - R Caucuses - Feb 07, 2012 R Herman Cain
CO US President - R Caucuses - Feb 07, 2012 R Rick Santorum
US President - R Primaries - Jun 26, 2012 R Rick Santorum
CA Governor - Nov 02, 2010 AIP Chelene Nightingale
CO Amendment 60 - Reduces Property Taxes - Nov 02, 2010 YES Yes
AZ District 03 - R Primary - Aug 24, 2010 R Sam Crump
FL District 24 - R Primary - Aug 24, 2010 R Karen Diebel
CO Governor - R Primary - Aug 10, 2010 R Scott McInnis
CO District 07 - R Primary - Aug 10, 2010 R Jimmy Lakey
CO District 07 - R Primary - Aug 10, 2010 R Lang Sias
CO US Senate - R Primary - Aug 10, 2010 R Ken Buck
KS US Senate - R Primary - Aug 03, 2010 R Todd Tiahrt
GA Governor - R Primary - Jul 20, 2010 R Nathan Deal
NC District 8 - R Runoff - Jun 22, 2010 R Tim D'Annunzio
IA District 02 - R Primary - Jun 08, 2010 R Christopher Reed
ID - District 1 - R Primary - May 25, 2010 R Vaughn Ward
WA - District 03 - Nov 04, 2008 R Michael Delavar
US President - R Primaries - Jun 03, 2008 R Mitt Romney
GA District 10 - Special Election - Jun 19, 2007 R Bill Greene
AZ District 8 - R Primary - Sep 12, 2006 R Randy Graf
CO District 05 - R Primary - Aug 08, 2006 R Jeff Crank
CA - District 48 Special - Oct 04, 2005 R Jim Gilchrist
NC District 5 - R Runoff - Aug 17, 2004 CST Vernon Robinson
GA District 06 - R Primary - Jul 20, 2004 R Tom Price
IL US Senate - R Primary - Mar 16, 2004 R Jim Oberweis
Mayor - Phoenix, AZ - Sep 09, 2003 R Randy Pullen