Betsy Markey
Former U.S. Representative
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Democrats in Colorado were celebrating their big 2008 wins (Barack Obama put the state in the Democratic electoral column for only the second time since 1968), and the 4th House district was no exception.
Promising bipartisanship, Markey won her House seat by defeating outspoken social conservative Marilyn Musgrave (R-Colo.) who became famous nationally for her support of a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage. The contest turned vicious and was the most heated House race in the state that year, but Markey pulled off a decisive win. Her 12-point victory margin was even greater than Obama's over Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) in the state, suggesting her success was likely due to something more than the "coattails effect."
- Career History: Sen. Ken Salazar 's (D-Colo.) Northern Colorado Regional Director (2005 - 2007); Syscom Services Inc. CEO and CFO (1988 - 2005)
- Birthday: April 27, 1956
- Hometown: Creskill, N.J.
- Alma Mater: University of Florida, B.S. 1978; American University, M.P.A. 1983
- Spouse: Jim Kelly
- Religion: Christian
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