Robert E. Rankin (born 1942) is an American politician who served as a Republican member of the Colorado State Senate for the 8th district (and briefly the 5th) from 2019 until his resignation on January 10, 2023. He was initially appointed to the State Senate by a vacancy committee in January 2019 after the resignation of Randy Baumgardner.
Previously, Rankin served in the Colorado House of Representatives representing District 57 from January 9, 2013, to January 21, 2019.
On December 1, 2022, Rankin announced that he was resigning from the State Senate. The resignation took effect on the second day of the 2023 Colorado General Assembly session, January 10, 2023. A Republican vacancy committee selected former state representative Perry Will to complete Rankin's term.
Personal life Family
Wife: Joyce Rankin
Education
Graduated, Electrical Engineering, Mississippi State University
Professional Experience
Vice President/General Manager, Ford Aerospace Corporation Served as Officer, United States Army Chief Executive Officer/Founder, Interactive Outdoors, Incorporated, 2000-2005
Elections
References
External links Official page at the Colorado General Assembly
Biography at Ballotpedia Financial information (state office) at the National Institute for Money in State Politics