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Liz Rosenbaum
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 5, 2024
Education
Associates
Pikes Peak Community College, 2004
Bachelor's
Regis University, 2006
Personal
Birthplace
Waterloo, IA
Religion
Spiritual
Profession
Insurance Broker
Contact

Liz Rosenbaum (Democratic Party) ran for election to theColorado House of Representatives to representDistrict 21. She lost in the general election onNovember 5, 2024.

Biography

Liz Rosenbaum was born in Waterloo, Iowa. She received an associate degree from Pikes Peak Community College in 2004 and a bachelor's degree from Regis University in 2006. Rosenbaum's professional experience includes being an individual and family health insurance broker with Colorado Connect Four Health, a daycare provider, a small business owner, and a high school history teacher.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 21

IncumbentMary Bradfield defeatedLiz Rosenbaum in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 21 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Mary Bradfield
Mary Bradfield (R) Candidate Connection
 
58.2
 
17,631
Image of Liz Rosenbaum
Liz Rosenbaum (D)
 
41.8
 
12,646

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Total votes: 30,277
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 21

Liz Rosenbaum advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 21 on June 25, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Liz Rosenbaum
Liz Rosenbaum
 
100.0
 
2,884

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Total votes: 2,884
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 21

IncumbentMary Bradfield defeatedBill Garlington andJan Koester in the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 21 on June 25, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Mary Bradfield
Mary Bradfield Candidate Connection
 
47.2
 
2,749
Image of Bill Garlington
Bill Garlington Candidate Connection
 
32.9
 
1,919
Jan Koester
 
19.9
 
1,161

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Total votes: 5,829
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

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2020

See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 21

Mary Bradfield defeatedLiz Rosenbaum andMichael Seebeck in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 21 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Mary Bradfield
Mary Bradfield (R)
 
54.2
 
17,448
Image of Liz Rosenbaum
Liz Rosenbaum (D) Candidate Connection
 
40.4
 
12,999
Michael Seebeck (L)
 
5.4
 
1,743

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Total votes: 32,190
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 21

Liz Rosenbaum advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 21 on June 30, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Liz Rosenbaum
Liz Rosenbaum Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
5,345

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Total votes: 5,345
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 21

Mary Bradfield advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 21 on June 30, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Mary Bradfield
Mary Bradfield
 
100.0
 
6,690

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Total votes: 6,690
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Colorado House of Representatives District 21

Michael Seebeck advanced from the Libertarian convention for Colorado House of Representatives District 21 on April 13, 2020.

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Endorsements

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2018

See also:Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 21

IncumbentLois Landgraf defeatedLiz Rosenbaum in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 21 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Lois Landgraf
Lois Landgraf (R)
 
58.6
 
12,529
Image of Liz Rosenbaum
Liz Rosenbaum (D)
 
41.4
 
8,863

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Total votes: 21,392
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 21

Liz Rosenbaum advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 21 on June 26, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Liz Rosenbaum
 
100.0
 
3,023

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There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 3,023
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 21

IncumbentLois Landgraf defeatedRaymond Garcia in the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 21 on June 26, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Lois Landgraf
Lois Landgraf
 
65.5
 
3,999
Image of Raymond Garcia
Raymond Garcia
 
34.5
 
2,104

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Total votes: 6,103
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Campaign themes

2024

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2020

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Candidate Connection

Liz Rosenbaum completedBallotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Rosenbaum's responses.

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As a longtime resident of the Fountain Valley Community, former army wife, and former educator, I have been an advocate for the people here since day one.
  • I will be a voice for our military and working families.
  • Securing safety to our educators and supporting our staff and students.
  • Protecting our health and rights.
I am personally passionate about inclusivity and equity in our legislature. We cannot create legislation that excludes certain groups nor small businesses from being successful in our state.

True small businesses owned by one person or a family with only a few employees are often not included in relief packages and employee health benefits. As a former small business owner, I understand the struggles that small businesses face. We may have our successes, but we must have a safety net for failures.
Yes, "Iron Jawed Angel" highlights the story of Alice Paul and her struggle to get the 19th Amendment passed. The most poignant scene is when Ida B. Wells is asked to step aside (although she does not and continues fighting). We cannot ask people or groups of people to wait. We have to make our legislation inclusive.
I am skilled at organizing with large groups of people to work together for a common goal.
One of the first historical events I remember is not one that is necessarily significant to the country, but one that has served as a reflection point in my life.

While I was a senior in high school in 1994, I remember discovering that women were not allowed on submarines. Not for any other reason, merely because they were women. I remember feeling as though women are viewed as spigots. Their rights are turned on and off whenever someone in power feels it is okay to do so. This ended up becoming one of my research topics for my high school history class. I am still friends with my history teacher and he still sends me research topics to this day. 24 years later, my son serves in the Navy, but women are now allowed on the submarines.
My very first job was at Kabod's Cafe in Jesup, IA where I worked for 2.5 years. During my time there, I worked as a server, cook, and eventually manager. It was the only place to get a cup of coffee with the local farmers in Jesup!

At the same time, I worked for Keyser Construction for 2 years where I was a receptionist and file clerk.

I started both jobs while I was in high school!
Harry Potter series - excellent composition and amazing story line. I always notice more details when I reread any of the books.
I believe the legislative chambers in my state serve as a means of checks and balances as compared to Democrats vs. Republicans.
I do not believe it is beneficial because you can learn the ropes when you get there. What is important is why you are running, what you are passionate about, and that you vote for the person that has brought the community together compared to voting with party politics.
I perceive the greatest challenges will be funding public education and creating more equitable access to healthcare.
A relationship where they listen to each other. When the legislature is not in session, the governor should communicate with the elected officials for input over the rest of the year.
Absolutely! And the majority of the decisions we make in this state are bipartisan.
I favor the community's involvement more than by geographical location. It does not make sense to breakup a community.
Yes, I would like to be on the Education Committee and Health and Environment Committee. If I could pick three, I'd be on the States, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee.
Yes, I would like to model myself after Janet Buckner from CO HD-40. I truly believe she is one of the best Coloradans serving as an elected official. She is kind, passionate, and dedicated to the people who live here. Although she has dealt with many difficult life experiences, she talks about them in a way that empowers other people to do great things.
Yes, I hope to continue to earn the votes and trust of the people who live here in order to represent them in the State Senate.
I have a collection of stories of health issues that people in my area face who have been exposed to water contamination. It breaks my heart to hear the many stories of loved ones who have passed away because of our water issues.

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Campaign finance summary

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Liz Rosenbaum campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024Colorado House of Representatives District 21Lost general$23,421 $23,033
2020Colorado House of Representatives District 21Lost general$16,857 N/A**
2018Colorado House of Representatives District 21Lost general$13,008 N/A**
Grand total$53,286 $23,033
Sources:OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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    1. ↑Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 10, 2020


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