Joel Hefley

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Joel Hefley

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth April 18, 1935 (Age: 91)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
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Personal Background

Joel Hefley has a background marked by significant legislative actions and political acumen. He introduced an amendment aimed at blocking federal funding for a policy that prohibited discrimination against gay and lesbian employees in the federal government. Later, Hefley supported his aide in a GOP primary, suspecting underhanded tactics by the opposing campaign, which led him to refuse endorsing the eventual winner.

Political Ideas

Joel Hefley's political identity is marked by a staunch opposition to federal gay rights protections, as evidenced by his 1998 amendment to block funding for Executive Order 13087. His 2006 primary endorsement battle further illustrates his combative approach to perceived ideological threats, where he accused his successor's campaign of underhanded tactics. Hefley's rhetoric is charged with a sense of moral certainty, revealing a deeply rooted ideological rigidity that clashes with progressive shifts in civil rights.

Campaigns
2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Election History

Colorado House of Representatives 5th District

70.60% of vote

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2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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2002 Colorado's 5th congressional district election

128,118 votes (69.37%)

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2000: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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2000 Colorado's 5th congressional district election

253,330 votes (82.70%)

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1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Election History

Colorado House of Representatives 5th District

72.70% of vote

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1996: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Colorado House of Representatives 5th District

71.94% of vote

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1994: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Colorado House of Representatives 5th District

Unopposed

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1992: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Election History

Colorado House of Representatives 5th District

71.10% of vote

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1990: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Colorado House of Representatives 5th District

66.40% of vote

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1988: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Colorado House of Representatives 5th District

75.10% of vote

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1986: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Election History

Colorado House of Representatives 5th District

69.80% of vote

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