Jane Norton | |
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| 46th Lieutenant Governor of Colorado | |
| In office January 13, 2003 – January 9, 2007 | |
| Governor | Bill Owens |
| Preceded by | Joe Rogers |
| Succeeded by | Barbara O'Brien |
| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives | |
| In office 1986–1987 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 12, 1954 Grand Junction, Colorado, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Michael J. Norton |
| Alma mater | Colorado State University, Fort Collins Regis University |
Jane Ellen Norton (born Jane Ellen Bergman, October 12, 1954) is an American politician who was the 46th Lieutenant Governor of Colorado and an unsuccessful candidate for the Republican nomination[1] to challenge U.S. Senator Michael Bennet in the 2010 election. She lost the nomination to Weld County District Attorney and Tea Party favorite Ken Buck. While in office, Norton was notable for leading a successful effort to outlaw gay marriage in Colorado.
Norton became the first executive director for the Denver Police Foundation on February 1, 2007,[2] an organization created to enhance public safety and law enforcement in the Denver community. In 2013, Norton filed a lawsuit against the state of Colorado alleging tax payer money being used to provide abortions. The Colorado Supreme Court ruled against Norton in January 2018.[3]
- ^ "The Big Line 2010". ColoradoPols.com. Archived from the original on November 2, 2009. Retrieved December 3, 2009.
- ^ "Executive Director Biography, Jane Norton". Denver Police Foundation. Archived from the original on January 6, 2009. Retrieved September 11, 2009.
- ^ "Colorado Supreme Court backs dismissal of abortion lawsuit". January 22, 2018.