Larry Don Suckla
Larry Don Suckla | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 58th district | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Marc Catlin |
| Board of County Commissioners of Montezuma County | |
| In office January 11, 2013 – January 5, 2021 | |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Profession | Farmer Rancher |
| Website | Campaign website |
Larry Don Suckla is an American politician from Montezuma County, Colorado, U.S. A Republican, Suckla represents Colorado House of Representatives District 58, a geographically large district which includes all or part of the western Colorado counties of Delta, Dolores, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montezuma, Montrose, Ouray, and San Miguel.[1]
Background
Suckla is a farmer and rancher from Cortez, in the southwestern corner of Colorado. He has also worked as a volunteer firefighter/EMT in Lewis and Arriola, Colorado and has experience in logging, construction, and landscaping. He served as a Montezuma County commissioner for eight years, from 2013–2021, and in 2017 he was named Colorado County Commissioner of the Year by his fellow commissioners across the state.[2][3]
Political career
Suckla served two four-year terms as Montezuma County Commissioner from January 2013 to January 2021.
In 2024, he ran to represent District 58 in the 2024 Colorado House of Representatives election. In the primary election, he defeated Republican opponent J. Mark Roeber, winning 6,489 votes (50.01%) to Roeber's 6,486 (49.99%) votes. The narrow three-vote margin triggered an automatic recount of the votes, and the recount confirmed Suckla's three-vote victory.[4][5]
In the general election, Suckla defeated Democrat Kathleen Curry, winning 54.59% of the votes.[6]
Electoral history
Montezuma County Commissioner
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Don Suckla | 5,324 | 46.07% | |
| Dewayne Findley | 4,627 | 40.04% | |
| Greg Kemp | 1,606 | 13.90% | |
| Total votes | 11,554 | 100.00% | |
| Majority | 697 | 6.03% | |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Don Suckla (incumbent) | 7,764 | 100.00% | |
Colorado House of Representatives
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Larry Don Suckla | 6,489 | 50.01% | |
| Republican | J. Mark Roeber | 6,486 | 49.99% | |
| Total votes | 12,975 | 100.00% | ||
| Majority | 3 | 0.02% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Larry Don Suckla | 30,170 | 54.59% | |
| Democratic | Kathleen Curry | 25,100 | 45.41% | |
| Total votes | 55,270 | 100.00% | ||
| Majority | 5,070 | 9.17% | ||
References
- ↑ Colorado Independent Legislative Redistricting Commission (March 18, 2022). "Colorado House District 58 (2021)" (PDF). State of Colorado. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
- ↑ Duran, Bailey (October 22, 2024). "Suckla versus Curry: a look at the policies and priorities of the candidates". The Journal. Cortez, Colorado. Archived from the original on November 25, 2024. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
- ↑ Tuttle, Regan (August 28, 2024). "Larry Don Suckla runs for House Seat No. 58". San Miguel Basin Forum. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
- ↑ "Election recount in Colorado confirms Larry Don Suckla's victory; rural communities struggle with mental health access; Denver mayor touts homeless response". Colorado Politics. July 24, 2024. Archived from the original on July 26, 2024. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
- ↑ "June 25, 2024 primary election: State Representative District 58 Republican Primary". Colorado Secretary of State. October 15, 2024. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
- ↑ "November 5, 2024 general election State Representative District 58". Colorado Secretary of State. November 22, 2024. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
- ↑ "Suckla wins commission position; school measures all pass (web only)". Four Corners Free Press. 7 November 2012. Retrieved 15 May 2026.
- ↑ Alderton, Stephanie (9 November 2016). "County re-elects commissioners Ertel, Suckla and DA Furse". The Journal (Cortez/Mancos/Dolores). Retrieved 15 May 2026.
- ↑ "2024 June 25; Republican Primary; State Representative District 58". Historical Election Data at Coloradosos.gov. Colorado Secretary of State. Retrieved 15 May 2026.
- ↑ "2024 Nov 5; General; State Representative District 58". Historical Election Data at Coloradosos.gov. Colorado Secretary of State. Retrieved 15 May 2026.