Ken Buck

Kenneth R. Buck is currently the Weld County District Attorney and is running for the United States Senate in 2010.
Buck earned his undergraduate degree from Princeton University in 1981, and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Wyoming School of Law in 1985. In 1986, he was hired by then-congressman Dick Cheney to work on the Iran-Contra Investigation. Following that assignment, he worked as a prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington D.C. In 1990, Buck joined the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado where he became Chief of the Criminal Division. In 2004, he was elected the District Attorney for Weld County, Colorado. Throughout his years in Colorado, Buck has served as an instructor at the University of Denver Law School and for the National Institute of Trial Advocacy.
Early life, family, and education
Ken Bucks grandfather first starting a shoe repair shop in Greeley, CO in the 1930's. His family has a long history in the state. The youngest of three boys, Ken moved around a lot as a child but his love for the West never changed leading him to ultimately settle in Colorado.
Ken attended Princeton University and earned his undergraduate degree in politics in 1981. He received his Juris Doctorate in 1985 from the University of Wyoming School of Law in 1985.
Career
In 2004, Ken was elected as the http://www.weldda.com/. Since that time, he has led a staff of more than sixty employees and built an impressive record of prosecuting criminals, supporting victims, and promoting crime prevention.
Ken is passionate about addressing the problems facing Colorado youth. As District Attorney, Ken brought together community leaders to create the [Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC)]http://www.weldjac.org/. To date, the JAC has helped more than 1,100 Weld County kids and their families get back on the right path in life.
Ken has also worked closely with community leaders and residents to develop crime prevention and intervention strategies to address other major criminal justice issues facing the community including crimes against the elderly, drunk driving, methamphetamine abuse and fraud.
Ken believes that the best strategies to solve community problems are to involve the community. He firmly believes that by partnering with the community, government resources can be maximized and chances for a successful resolution increase. Throughout his tenure in public office, Ken has put that belief into practice. He continues to actively collaborate with community leaders and residents to discuss not only problems, but also solutions.
In 1986, Ken was hired to work on the Iran-Contra Investigation and in 1987 he began working as a prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. He later joined the Colorado U.S. Attorney's Office where he was the Chief of the Criminal Division. Ken has also served as an instructor at the University of Denver Law School and the National Institute of Trial Advocacy.
2010 U.S. Senate Race
On Tuesday, April 28, County District Attorney Ken Buck announced his plans to challenge Colorado’s freshman Democrat Senator Michael Bennet.
Before facing Bennet, Buck will face Jane Norton and Tom Weins in the Republican primary election August 10, 2010.
Articles
*[http://coloradoindependent.com/46953/buck-campaign-%E2%80%98hes-the-underdog-and-proud-of-it%E2%80%99 Buck campaign: ‘He’s the underdog and proud of it’], February 3, 2010
*[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/03/31/ken-buck-medical-marijuan_n_520350.htmlKen Buck: Medical Marijuana In Colorado Is "None Of The Federal Government's Business"], March 31, 2010
*Senate hopeful Buck touts outsider status, March 31, 2010
*Jim DeMint Endorses Ken Buck In Colorado, April 12, 2010
*As You Wake Up This Morning You Need to Know Who Ken Buck Is, April 14, 2010
*, April 14, 2010
*[http://coloradoindependent.com/51448/buck-raised-219000-in-first-quarter-campaign-cash Buck raised $219,000 in first quarter campaign cash], April 15, 2010
*DeMint gives push to Buck's Senate race, April 15, 2010
* Ken Buck gets backing from key GOP senator DeMint, April 15, 2010
*[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/04/15/ken-buck-raises-218791-in_n_539501.html Ken Buck Raises $218,791 In First Quarter, Including $100,000 Loan ], April 15, 2010
*Long-shot Senate candidate Buck hits bull's-eye in Colo., April 15, 2010
*[http://www.greeleytribune.com/article/20100416/NEWS/100419757/1008&parentprofile=1001 Buck: $116K in donations in 1Q for Senate bid], April 16, 2010
*DeMint Endorsement in Indiana Race Translates as Fast Cash, April 21, 2010
Endorsements
*Dick Poole
*Jim DeMint

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