Sue Schafer

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Sue Schafer
Member of the ColoradoHouseofRepresentatives
from the 24th district
In office
January 7, 2009 –January 7, 2015

2010 election

2011 legislative session

While discussing a bill to allow for government funding of male circumcision, Schafer wondered, "if there's a risk for more sexual activity, more male irresponsibility" for uncircumcised boys. She supported the bill to allow government funding for circumcision. [13]

2012 legislative session

2012 election

In the 2012 General Election, Representative Schafer faced Republican challenger E. V. Leyendecker. Schafer was reelected by a margin of 59% to 37%. [14] [15]

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