Dan Thurlow

Dan Thurlow (born 1947)^[2] is a Colorado politician and former member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 55th District, which encompassed the Mesa County communities of Clifton, Fruitvale, Grand Junction, Orchard Mesa, and Redlands.^[3]

Dan Thurlow
Thurlow in 2018.
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 55th district
In office January 7, 2015 – January 4, 2019
Preceded by	Ray Scott
Succeeded by	Janice Rich
Personal details
Nationality	American
Political party	Republican
Residence	Grand Junction, Colorado
Alma mater	Colorado State University[1]
Profession	Business Owner
Website	www.facebook.com/DanThurlow55/

Thurlow, a Republican, is from Grand Junction. Although his legislative website lists his occupation as "Business owner," at least one news report indicates Thurlow sold his business.^[4]

Elections

• In 2014, Thurlow won the Republican primary and then went on to defeat his Democratic opponent in the general election, winning 66.5% of the vote.^[5]
• In 2016, Thurlow did not face any opposition in the primary or in the general election and was re-elected.^[5]
• In 2018, Thurlow ran for State Senate but lost in the primary.^[6]