About Abel Tapia
Born 1949. Abel Tapia is an American politician.
Abel J. Tapia is an American politician who served as a member of the Colorado House of Representatives from 1999 to 2003 and the Colorado Senate from 2003 to 2010. Tapia left the Senate when he was appointed director of the Colorado Lottery. He was defeated by Republican incumbent Scott Tipton. However, he was defeated in the June 2020 primary election by incumbent Garrison Ortiz.
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Who is Abel Tapia?
American politician
When was Abel Tapia born?
Abel Tapia was born on 23 July 1949 in Pueblo.
What is Abel Tapia's occupation?
Abel Tapia is a politician.
What nationality is Abel Tapia?
Abel Tapia is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Abel Tapia. https://biography.guide/abel-tapia/
MLA: "Abel Tapia." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/abel-tapia/.
Chicago: "Abel Tapia." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/abel-tapia/.
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