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Former Sen. Mark Udall

D Colorado (2009-2015) Defeated

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Summary

UDALL, Mark, (son of Morris K. Udall; cousin of Thomas Udall; nephew of Stewart Lee Udall; cousin of Gordon H. Smith), a Representative and a Senator from Colorado; born in Tucson, Pima County, Ariz., July 18, 1950; graduated from Canyon del Oro High School, Tucson, Ariz., 1968; B.A., Williams College, Williamstown, Mass., 1972; field coordinator, Morris K. Udall for President, 1974; executive director, Colorado Outward Bound School, 1985-1995; member of the Colorado state house of representatives, 1996-1998; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Sixth and to the four succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1999-January 3, 2009); not a candidate for reelection to the House of Representatives but was elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate in 2008 for the term ending January 3, 2015.

Biographical

  • Full Name: Mark Emery Udall
  • Gender: Male Male
  • Pronunciation: mark YOO-dahl
  • Date of Birth: July 18, 1950 (age: 73)
  • Place of Birth: Tuscon, Ariz.
  • Religion: Christian
  • Hometown: Tuscon, Ariz.
  • Place of Residence: Eldorado Springs, Colo.
  • Previous Occupation: School administrator
Family:
Married: Maggie Louise Fox educator; nonprofit manager, Sept. 5, 1982 in Marble, Colo.

2 children: Jed, Tess

Relations with people in our database:

Education

Office History

Congressional Offices:
  • U.S. Senate (Jan. 3, 2009-Jan. 5, 2015) Defeated

    Member, U.S. Senator for Colorado

  • U.S. House of Representatives (Jan. 3, 1999-Jan. 2, 2009) Ran for Senate

    Member, 2nd Congressional District of Colorado

Election Results

  • 2015 (Nov. 4, 2014 election)
    U.S. Senate Seat for Colorado (Class 2)
    Cory Scott Gardner, 48.20%
    Republican
    Mark Emery Udall, 46.26%
    Democrat
    Gaylon Kent, 2.59%
    Libertarian
    Steve Shogan, 1.44%
    Non-designated
    Ra_L Acosta, 1.18%
    Non-designated
  • 2009 (Nov. 4, 2008 election)
    U.S. Senate Seat for Colorado (Class 2)
    Mark Emery Udall, 52.80%
    Democrat
    Robert Warren Schaffer (Bob), 42.49%
    Republican
    Doulgas Dayhorse Campbell, 2.56%
    Constitution
    Bob Kinsey, 2.14%
    Green
  • 2007 (Nov. 7, 2006 election)
    2nd Congressional District of Colorado
    Mark Emery Udall, 68.24%
    Democrat
    Rich Mancuso, 28.31%
    Republican
    Norm Olsen, 2.17%
    Libertarian
    J A Calhoun, 1.28%
    Green
  • 2005 (Nov. 2, 2004 election)
    2nd Congressional District of Colorado
    Mark Emery Udall, 67.20%
    Democrat
    Stephen M Hackman, 30.44%
    Republican
    Norm Olson, 2.36%
    Libertarian
  • 2003 (Nov. 5, 2002 election)
    2nd Congressional District of Colorado
    Mark Emery Udall, 60.09%
    Democrat
    Sandy Hume, 36.77%
    Republican
    Norm Olsen, 1.74%
    Libertarian
  • 2001 (Nov. 7, 2000 election)
    2nd Congressional District of Colorado
    Mark Emery Udall, 55.00%
    Democrat
    Carolyn Cox, 38.62%
    Republican
    Ronald N Forthofer, 4.38%
    Green
    David M Baker, 2.00%
    Libertarian
  • 1999 (Nov. 3, 1998 election)
    2nd Congressional District of Colorado
    Mark Emery Udall, 49.88%
    Democrat
    Bob Greenlee, 47.45%
    Republican
    Patrick C West, 2.68%
    Natural Law

Associated Organizations

Election campaign: Own leadership PAC:

Official Signature

Official signature

Foreign Gifts

  • 12/7/2012: Collection of silk Chinese paintings by Yun Shouping from China ($250.00)
  • 12/13/2012: Chivas Brothers scotch whiskey from Pakistan ($200.00)

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Congressional Staff

Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $64,954.97
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Staff Salaries Paid:

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