Bob Rankin

Robert 'Bob' 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