Ray Kogovsek
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Ray Kogovsek | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado's 3rd district | |
| In office January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Evans |
| Succeeded by | Michael L. Strang |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Raymond Peter Kogovsek August 19, 1941 Pueblo, Colorado |
| Died | April 30, 2017 (aged 75) Pueblo, Colorado |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Adams State University |
Raymond Peter Kogovsek (/kəˈɡoʊsɪk/;[1] August 19, 1941 – April 30, 2017) was an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Colorado for three terms from 1979 to 1985.
Early life and education[edit]
Born in Pueblo, Colorado, Kogovsek graduated from Pueblo Catholic High School, 1959. He attended Pueblo Junior College, Pueblo, Colorado from 1960 to 1962. Kogovsek received his Bachelor of Science degree from Adams State College, Alamosa, Colorado, 1964. He then did graduate work, at University of Denver, 1965.
Political career[edit]
He served in the Pueblo County Clerk office from 1964 to 1973. He worked as a paralegal aide from 1974 to 1978.
Kogovsek served in the Colorado House of Representatives from 1969 to 1971. He then served in the Colorado Senate from 1971 to 1978.[2] He served as a delegate, Colorado State Democratic conventions from 1966 to 1979.
Congress[edit]
Kogovsek was elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-sixth and to the two succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1985). He did not seek reelection to the Ninety-ninth Congress.
Retirement and death[edit]
He was a resident of Pueblo, Colorado until his death on April 30, 2017.[3]
Electoral history[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Raymond P. Kogovsek | 69,669 | 49% | |
| Republican | Harold L. McCormick | 69,303 | 49% | |
| American Independent | Henry John Olshaw | 2,475 | 2% | |
| Total votes | 141,447 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Raymond P. Kogovsek (Incumbent) | 105,820 | 55% | |
| Republican | Harold L. McCormick | 84,292 | 44% | |
| Libertarian | James S. Glennie | 2,670 | 1% | |
| Total votes | 192,782 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Raymond P. Kogovsek (Incumbent) | 92,384 | 53% | |
| Republican | Tom Wiena | 77,409 | 45% | |
| Libertarian | Paul "Stormy" Mohn | 2,439 | 1% | |
| Independent | Henry John Olshaw | 656 | 1% | |
| Total votes | 172,888 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References[edit]
- ^ Ray Kogovsek interview
- ^ Colorado Legislators Past and Present
- ^ Henson, Steve (May 1, 2017). "Former U.S. congressman and proud Puebloan Ray Kogovsek dies at 75". The Pueblo Chieftain. Archived from the original on May 1, 2017. Retrieved 2022-04-19.
- ^ "1978 Election Results" (PDF).
- ^ "1980 Election Results" (PDF).
- ^ "1982 Election Results" (PDF).
External links[edit]
- United States Congress. "Ray Kogovsek (id: K000304)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Appearances on C-SPAN
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