Lang Sias
Lang Sias (Republican Party) was a member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 27. He assumed office on February 4, 2015. He left office on January 4, 2019.
Sias (Republican Party) ran for election for Colorado Treasurer. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Sias completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Sias ran on a joint ticket with the gubernatorial nominee, Walker Stapleton (R) in 2018.[1][2]
Sias was first appointed to the Colorado House of Representatives by a vote of a vacancy committee on January 31, 2015, following the appointment of previous incumbent Libby Szabo (R) to a county board of commissioners.[3]
Biography
Sias earned his B.A. from Vassar College, his M.Sc. from the London School of Economics and his J.D. from the Michigan Law School.[4]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Business Affairs and Labor |
| • Education |
2015 legislative session
After being sworn in, Sias was assigned to the Public Health Care and Human Services Committee.
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2022
See also: Colorado Treasurer election, 2022
General election
General election for Colorado Treasurer
Incumbent Dave Young defeated Lang Sias and Anthony Delgado in the general election for Colorado Treasurer on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Dave Young (D) | 53.7 | 1,312,705 | |
| Lang Sias (R) | 43.0 | 1,052,337 | ||
 | Anthony Delgado (L) | 3.3 | 80,770 | |
| Total votes: 2,445,812 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Colorado Treasurer
Incumbent Dave Young advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado Treasurer on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Dave Young | 100.0 | 499,229 | |
| Total votes: 499,229 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Colorado Treasurer
Lang Sias advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado Treasurer on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Lang Sias | 100.0 | 502,175 | |
| Total votes: 502,175 | ||||
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2018
General election
General election for Governor of Colorado
Jared Polis defeated Walker Stapleton, Scott Helker, and Bill Hammons in the general election for Governor of Colorado on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jared Polis (D) | 53.4 | 1,348,888 | |
| Walker Stapleton (R) | 42.8 | 1,080,801 | ||
| Scott Helker (L) | 2.8 | 69,519 | |
| Bill Hammons (Unity Party) | 1.0 | 25,854 | ||
| Total votes: 2,525,062 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Korey Paul Starkey (Independent)
- Veronique Bellamy (G)
- George Allen Cantrell (Constitution Party)
- Michael Wilbourn (Independent)
- Kathleen Cunningham (Unaffiliated)
- Paul Willmon (Unaffiliated)
- Richard Osada (Independent)
- Matthew Wood (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Governor of Colorado
Jared Polis defeated Cary Kennedy, Michael Johnston, and Donna Lynne in the Democratic primary for Governor of Colorado on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jared Polis | 44.5 | 283,340 | |
| Cary Kennedy | 24.7 | 157,396 | ||
| Michael Johnston | 23.5 | 149,884 | ||
| Donna Lynne | 7.3 | 46,382 | ||
| Total votes: 637,002 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Noel Ginsburg (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Governor of Colorado
Walker Stapleton defeated Victor Mitchell, Greg Lopez, and Doug Robinson in the Republican primary for Governor of Colorado on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Walker Stapleton | 47.7 | 239,861 | |
| Victor Mitchell | 30.1 | 151,585 | |
| Greg Lopez | 13.2 | 66,432 | ||
| Doug Robinson | 9.0 | 45,327 | ||
| Total votes: 503,205 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Barry Farah (R)
2016
Elections for the Colorado House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 28, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was April 4, 2016.
Incumbent Lang Sias defeated Wade Michael Norris and Doug Miracle in the Colorado House of Representatives District 27 general election.[5][6]
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 27 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Lang Sias Incumbent |
53.52% | 26,554 | |
| Democratic | Wade Michael Norris | 40.51% | 20,098 | |
| Independent | Doug Miracle | 5.98% | 2,966 | |
| Total Votes | 49,618 | |||
| Source: Colorado Secretary of State | ||||
Wade Michael Norris ran unopposed in the Colorado House of Representatives District 27 Democratic primary.[7][8]
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 27 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Wade Michael Norris (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Lang Sias ran unopposed in the Colorado House of Representatives District 27 Republican primary.[7][8]
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 27 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Lang Sias Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Colorado State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 24, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 31, 2014. Incumbent Rachel Zenzinger was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Laura J. Woods defeated Lang Sias in the Republican primary. Woods defeated Zenzinger and Gregg Miller (L) in the general election.[9][10][11][12]
This race was picked by analysts as one of two that were important for the control of the Colorado State Senate. The Democrats held the smallest possible majority in the chamber at one seat following the successful 2013 recalls of Senate President John Morse (D) and Angela Giron (D) and later resignation of Evie Hudak (D) after recall petitions were turned in against her. When Zenzinger, Hudak's former campaign manager, was first appointed, some conservatives argued that she would simply continue with Hudak's policies. "Sen. Hudak’s constituents were hungry for change and liberal activists served up more of the same. Zenzinger may have a different name, but she’s been behind Hudak’s policies. Anyone who thinks Zenzinger is going to stand up to her own Democrat majority is fooling themselves," said Kelly Maher of the conservative group Compass Colorado.[13]
Jefferson County, where this seat is located, was considered by some to be "the epicenter of Colorado politics." Because of Zenzinger's relationship to Hudak, she was considered vulnerable to a Republican challenge.[14] According to Chalkbeat, Zenzinger holds a "substantial fundraising lead" over Woods.[15]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Laura J. Woods |
47.6% | 29,907 | |
| Democratic | Rachel Zenzinger Incumbent | 46.6% | 29,244 | |
| Libertarian | Gregg Miller | 5.8% | 3,664 | |
| Total Votes | 62,815 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Laura J. Woods |
55.4% | 6,813 |
| Lang Sias | 44.6% | 5,484 |
| Total Votes | 12,297 | |
2012
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2012
Sias ran in the 2012 election for Colorado State Senate District 19. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 26, 2012. He was defeated by incumbent Evie Hudak (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[16]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Evie Hudak Incumbent |
47% | 35,664 | |
| Republican | Lang Sias | 46.3% | 35,080 | |
| Libertarian | Lloyd A. Sweeny | 6.7% | 5,104 | |
| Total Votes | 75,848 | |||
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Lang Sias completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sias' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Lang Sias is a former Navy and Air National Guard fighter pilot and Top Gun instructor, attorney and Colorado State Representative. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan Law School, the London School of Economics and Vassar College. He and his wife Rene live in Arvada, with their three children, who attend JeffCo public schools.
- Colorado's cost of living is too high under single-party rule. I will help restore balance to statewide economic leadership, by: being a strong and independent Board member of our public employee retirement system (PERA); protecting and preserving PERA for members while treating taxpayers fairly.
- I will advocate for (i) cost-benefit analysis of economic regulations, and (ii) accountability for the actual results of spending.
- I will protect our right to vote on tax increases and tax refunds.
There are two main areas of public policy I am most personally passionate about. The first is the solvency and sustainability of the public pension system. The second is the tax and regulatory structure that facilitates growth, investment, and affordability for our state.
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2016
Sias' campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Education: As a parent of three children currently in JeffCo public schools, Lang understands first-hand how vital education is to the future of Colorado. He supports improving student achievement, standing behind our hardworking teachers, providing a range of choices so parents can determine what works for each child, and putting children before bureaucrats and special interests. He has been instrumental in getting legislation passed to improve equity and choice for our public schoolchildren, and has co-sponsored bi-partisan legislation to protect student data and privacy. Economy & Jobs: Having helped dozens of Colorado small businesses and entrepreneurs in the private sector, Lang has worked hard in the legislature to create an environment that enables businesses and families to thrive. This includes low taxes, reasonable regulations, and a smart and efficient energy policy. As a member of the House Business Committee and House Finance Committee, Lang has supported Colorado’s business community and the families who depend on it. Health Care: Lang believes that individuals should have control over their health care choices, including the doctors they use and the coverage they select. He is opposed to big government solutions, including ObamaCare and single payer health care. As a member of the House Public Health Committee and Health Exchange Legislative Oversight Committee, Lang has worked very hard to increase transparency and accountability for consumers and taxpayers. Energy Independence & Security: As a veteran of multiple deployments to the Middle East, Lang understands the vital role that America’s energy independence plays in our national security and our economic security. He supports an “all of the above” energy policy and recognizes the strong contribution that our energy industry makes to Colorado’s economy. Efficiency & Transparency in Government: Lang is working extremely hard to be a responsible steward of taxpayer dollars. Several of the successful bi-partisan bills that Lang has sponsored—and gotten passed—have improved government efficiency, and increased transparency and accountability for Colorado taxpayers.[17] |
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| —Lang Sias[18] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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2018
In 2018, the 72nd Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 10 through May 9.
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2017
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In 2017, the 71st Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 10. There was also a special session from October 2-3.
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2016
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In 2016, the second session of the 70th Colorado General Assembly was in session from January 13 through May 11.
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2015
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In 2015, the first session of the 70th Colorado General Assembly was in session from January 7 through May 6.
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Endorsements
2014
Sias was endorsed by the Colorado Second Amendment Association.[19]
See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Colorado Pols, "Lang Sias Move Could Change Top Senate Race," July 11, 2018
- ↑ Colorado Politics, "Stapleton picks Rep. Lang Sias as GOP running mate," July 11, 2018
- ↑ The Denver Post, "Lang Sias, former topgun pilot, picked to fill open state House seat," January 31, 2015
- ↑ Lang Sias, "About Lang" accessed October 16, 2012
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "General election candidates," accessed August 16, 2016
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "2016 General Election results," accessed December 14, 2016
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Colorado Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Candidate List," accessed May 3, 2016
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Colorado Secretary of State, "June 28, 2016 Primary Election," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official primary candidate list," accessed May 1, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 25, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed July 23, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ dailycaller.com, "Colorado Dems replace state senator with her former campaign manager," December 12, 2013
- ↑ Denver Post, "2 Jeffco GOP primary battles could dictate control of Colorado Senate," June 8, 2014
- ↑ Chalkbeat, "Democrats, unions pour money into key races," September 3, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary election results," accessed April 14, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Lang Sias, "Issues," accessed October 6, 2016
- ↑ Lang Sias campaign website, "Endorsements," accessed May 16, 2014
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Succeeded by Brianna Titone (D) |
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