Brittany Pettersen
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| Brittany Pettersen | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 28 district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Kerr |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Lakewood, Colorado |
| Alma mater | Metropolitan State University of Denver |
| Profession | Community Organizer |
| Website | BrittanyPettersen.com |
Brittany Pettersen is a member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing the 28th district. She is a member of the Democratic Party.
Personal life and education
Pettersen was born in Colorado, and has lived in Jefferson County, Colorado since she was six years old.[1] Pettersen graduated from the Metropolitan State University of Denver, after having to switch colleges due to issues with student loans.[2]
Career
Pettersen worked for New Era Colorado, an organization devoted to engaging young people in politics.[1] Pettersen won election to the Colorado General Assembly in 2012, defeating Republican Amy Attwood to win the open seat.[3]
In 2013, Pettersen opposed a repeal of the death penalty in Colorado.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Bartels, Lynn (9 February 2012). "Gay soldier, community organizer vie for open House seat in Lakewood". The Denver Post. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
- ↑ Sealover, Ed (21 September 2012). "Newcomers Attwood, Pettersen square off in Colorado's House District 28". Denver Business Journal. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
- ↑ Bartels, Lynn (15 July 2012). "Democrats gather at Ground Zero in Lakewood for potluck and politics". The Denver Post. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
- ↑ Stokols, Eli (26 March 2013). "Death penalty repeal effort blocked by two Democrats". Fox 31 Denver. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
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