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  Burch, Palmer L.
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NamePalmer L. Burch
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Born March 07, 1907
DiedJune 28, 1990 (83 years)
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InfoPalmer Lyle Burch

Member of the Colorado House of Represntatives from 1947 to 1949, from 1951 to 1959, and from 1961 to 1971. He served as majority leader for two years and also as vice-chairman of the Joint Budget Committee (JBC). In 1956, Burch reorganized the JBC providing for a professional analytical staff and more explicit legal footing. During his tenure in the legislature, Burch gained recognition as an expert on the state budget and revenue sources. Palmer Burch also served as Colorado Treasurer from 1971 to 1975-defeated for re-election in 1974 by Democrat Sam Brown. Led a tax revolt initiative in 1978 which was defeated. Republican candidate for Governor, 1958-defeated by Stephen L. R. McNichols.

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  11/05/1974 CO Treasurer Lost 45.20% (-8.06%)
  11/03/1970 CO Treasurer Won 53.49% (+11.94%)
  11/05/1968 CO State House 17 Won 57.65% (+15.30%)
  11/08/1966 CO State House 01 Won 3.38% (+0.00%)
  06/30/1966 CO State House 01 - R Primary Won 6.38% (+0.00%)
  11/02/1964 CO State House 17 Won 53.62% (+7.24%)
  11/06/1962 CO State House - Denver Won 3.60% (+0.00%)
  11/08/1960 CO State House - Denver Won 3.51% (+0.00%)
  11/04/1958 CO Governor Lost 41.59% (-16.83%)
  09/09/1958 CO Governor - R Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/06/1956 CO State House - Denver Won 3.09% (-0.42%)
  11/02/1954 CO State House - Denver Won 2.96% (-0.62%)
  11/04/1952 CO State House - Denver Won 3.69% (-0.11%)
  11/07/1950 CO State House - Denver Won 3.51% (-0.32%)
  11/02/1948 CO State House - Denver Lost 2.79% (-1.35%)
  11/05/1946 CO State House - Denver Won 3.49% (-0.31%)
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