Douglas Lamborn

Doug Lamborn, a Republican, has represented the Fifth Congressional District of Colorado in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2007.

Environmental record
For more information on environmental legislation, see the Energy and Environment Policy Portal

Campaign Performance
Mr Lamborn became a hit on You Tube during the election of 2006 when he was caught during a public debate telling an audience member to shut up! 

Biography
Born in 1952, Lamborn earned both his Bachelor's degree in Journalism and his Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas. In 1994, he was elected to the Colorado State House of Representatives where he served until his election to the Colorado State Senate in 1998. He and his wife Jeanie have five children. 

2006 election
In 2006, Lamborn ran for the Congress in the district of retiring Rep. Joel Hefley (R). He defeated Democrat Jay Fawcett 59%-41% to take possession of the seat. 

Money in politics
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Committees and Affiliations

 * House Committee on Natural Resources
 * Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands
 * Subcommittee on Water & Power
 * House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
 * Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs

Resources

 * Lamborn for Congress, official campaign site.

Local blogs and discussion sites

 * Non-Prophet
 * Colorado Pols: Politics, News, and Inside Information