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. Wikipedia
Born: 1949 (age 74 years), Pueblo, CO
Education: Harvard Kennedy School (2002), Colorado State University (1970–1973), Colorado State University Pueblo (1968–1970), and more
Party: Democratic Party
Previous offices: Colorado State Senator (2003–2010) and Colorado State Representative (1999–2003)
Descendants: Sebastian Tapia, Sean Tapia, and Leandra Joy Tapia
Spouse: Connie Tapia