Don Coram

Don Coram is an American politician serving as a member of the Colorado Senate. He represents District 6, comprising the counties of: Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma, Montrose, Ouray, San Juan, and San Miguel. Previously, he served in the Colorado House of Representatives representing District 58 from January 12, 2011 to January 11, 2017.

Coram was born and raised in Montrose, Colorado. His parents operated a ranch and stockyards in the surrounding area.

Coram has worked as a rancher and miner. Coram operates a hemp farm and coffee vendor.

Prior to his time in the Legislature, Coram served on board of the Montrose County School District. In the Colorado House of Representatives, Coram succeeded Scott Tipton, who was elected to the United States House of Representatives.

After former State Senator Ellen Roberts resigned at the end of 2016, a vacancy committee elected Coram to serve for the remainder of her term. He resigned as state representative and was sworn in as a state senator on January 11, 2017.

A supporter of marijuana legalization and LGBT rights, Coram has been characterized as a moderate Republican.

• 2012 Coram ran unopposed for the June 26, 2012 Republican Primary, winning with 6,757 votes, and won the three-way November 6, 2012 General election with 22,071 votes (62.1%) against Democratic nominee Tammy Theis and Libertarian candidate Jeff Downs.
• 2010 When District 58 Republican Representative Scott Tipton ran for the United States House of Representatives and left the District 58 seat open, Coram was unopposed for the August 10, 2010 Republican Primary, winning with 8,701 votes, and won the November 2, 2010 General election with 20,275 votes (64.4%) against Democratic nominee James Perrin.