Raymond P. Kogovsek

Raymond Peter Kogovsek (; August 19, 1941 – April 30, 2017) was an American politician who served as a U.S. representative from Colorado for three terms from 1979 to 1985.

Early life and education Born in Pueblo, Colorado, Kogovsek graduated from Pueblo Catholic High School, 1959. He attended Pueblo Junior College, Pueblo, Colorado from 1960 to 1962. Kogovsek received his Bachelor of Science degree from Adams State College, Alamosa, Colorado, 1964. He then did graduate work, at University of Denver, 1965.

Political career He served in the Pueblo County Clerk office from 1964 to 1973. He worked as a paralegal aide from 1974 to 1978.

Kogovsek served in the Colorado House of Representatives from 1969 to 1971. He then served in the Colorado Senate from 1971 to 1978. He served as a delegate, Colorado State Democratic conventions from 1966 to 1979.

Congress Kogovsek was elected as a Democrat to the 96th and to the two succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1985). He did not seek reelection to the 99th Congress.

Retirement and death He was a resident of Pueblo, Colorado until his death on April 30, 2017 at the age of 75.

Electoral history