Edward Vigil is a legislator in the U.S. state of Colorado. Elected to the Colorado House of Representatives as a Democrat in 2008, Vigil represents House District 62, which encompasses a large portion of the San Luis Valley and portions of eastern Pueblo, Colorado.[2]
[edit] Biography
[edit] Early life and career
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[edit] Legislative career
[edit] 2008 election
Edward Vigil defeated Rocky White in the contested Democratic primary in August, taking 66 percent of votes cast.[3] Vigil faced Republican Randy Jackson in the November 2008 general election. Vigil's candidacy was endorsed by the Denver Post,[4] and he won with 58 percent of the popular vote.[5]
[edit] 2009 legislative session
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For the 2009 legislative session, Vigil was named to seats on the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee and the House Local Government Committee.[6]
[edit] 2010 legislative session
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[edit] 2010 election
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[edit] 2011 legislative session
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[edit] 2012 legislative session
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[edit] 2012 election
In the 2012 General Election, Representative Vigil faced Republican challenger Tim Walters. Vigil was elected by a wide margin of 61% to 39%.[7][8]
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