Mike Lynch (Colorado politician)

Mike Lynch is a state representative from Wellington, Colorado. A Republican, Lynch represents Colorado House of Representatives District 49, which includes portions of Larimer and Weld counties in northern Colorado.[2]

Mike Lynch
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives
from the 49th district
Assumed office
January 13, 2021
Preceded byPerry Buck
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Alex[1]
Childrendaughter Carly, son Spencer[1]
ResidenceWellington, Colorado
WebsiteCampaign website
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1993-2001

Background

At the time of his election to the Colorado House of Representatives, Lynch served as the president of The Western Heritage Company. Previously, he worked in leadership positions in SHL-Aspen Tree Software and Stryker Corporation. He serves on numerous boards, including the Larimer County Rural Land Use Board and the Project Smile Board of Directors.[3]

Prior to his election to the Colorado State House in 2020, Lynch ran unsuccessfully for the Colorado State Senate in 2009.[4]

Lynch holds a bachelor of science degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point (1993) and a Master of Science in Public Administration from the University of Colorado Boulder (1999).[1]

Election

Lynch was first elected to the Colorado House of Representatives in the 2020 general election. In the June 2020 primary election, he defeated Republican State Senator Vicki Marble, winning 67.02% of the total votes cast.[5]

In the 2020 general election, Lynch defeated his Democratic Party opponent, winning 61.05% of the total votes cast.[6]

References
  1. "Colorado House District 49: Mike Lynch". Loveland Reporter-Herald. 2020-10-11. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
  2. "Legislative District Information After 2011 Reapportionment House District 49" (PDF). Colorado Reapportionment Commission. 2011-12-22. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
  3. "About me, Hi, I'm Mike". Mike Lynch for House District 49. 2019. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
  4. "Candidate Information - Election Year 2009, Lynch, Michael". Tracer. Colorado Secretary of State. 2009-09-23. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
  5. "Colorado election results, June 30, 2020 Primary Election: State Representative - District 49 - Republican Party". Colorado Secretary of State. State of Colorado. 2020-10-27. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
  6. "Colorado election results, November 3, 2020 General Election: State Representative - District 49". Colorado Secretary of State. State of Colorado. 2020-11-25. Retrieved 2020-11-28.


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