Rick Taggart is a state representative from

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. A Republican, Taggart represents

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District 55, which includes the communities of Grand Junction, Redlands, and Orchard Mesa in Mesa County.

Background

Taggart is a businessman and politician from

. His corporate experience includes senior positions in Marmot Mountain Works,

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, and Swiss Army Brands. He has also worked at

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in a management position and as a business teacher. He earned a

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from

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and an

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from the

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. Taggart served from 2015 to 2022 on the Grand Junction City Council. He served as mayor from 2017-2019.

Elections

2022

In the 2022 Colorado House of Representatives election, Taggart defeated his Democratic Party opponent, winning 63.61% of the total votes cast.

2024

Taggart ran for re-election in 2024. In the Republican primary election held June 25, 2024, he ran unopposed. In the general election held November 5, 2024, Taggart also ran unopposed.

References

External links

Legislative website

Campaign website
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