Jessie Danielson
| Jessie Danielson | |
|---|---|
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| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 7, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Sue Schafer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Greeley, CO |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Wheat Ridge, Colorado |
| Alma mater | University of Colorado Boulder |
| Website | jessiedanielson.com |
Jessie Danielson is an elected member of the Colorado House of Representatives from Wheat Ridge, Colorado. A Democrat, Danielson was first elected in the November 4, 2014 General Election. Danielson represents State House District 24, which encompasses Wheat Ridge, Golden, Edgewater, Applewood, Fairmount, Mountain View, and Lakeside. The district is entirely within Jefferson County.
Biography
Jessie Danielson is a resident of Wheat Ridge. She was born in Greeley and was raised on her family's farm near Ault, graduating from Highland High School. She is a graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder. Her work experience includes America Votes working on election strategy and public policy, NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado as Political Director, and an independent living center that assists the disabled in living independently.[1]
Danielson serves as chair of the board of directors for Emerge Colorado. She also sits on the board of NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado and is a former board member of ProgressNow Colorado.[1]
Election History
2014 Election
On January 12, 2014, incumbent State Representative Sue Schafer opted out of seeking a fourth term.[2] On January 21, 2014, Danielson announced her candidacy in a press release.[3]
Democratic Primary
On January 12, 2014, local Edgewater City Councilmember and Democrat Kristian Teegardin filed his candidacy for the seat.[4] Danielson's filing created a primary race for the Democratic nomination. To qualify for the primary ballot in Colorado, candidates are required to win at least 30% of the vote of seated delegates at nominating assemblies held by political parties. At the March 29, 2014 Democratic assembly, Danielson received 58 out of 99 votes cast (or 58.6%), with Teegardin winning the rest; meaning both candidates qualified for the Democratic primary ballot.[5] Danielson, with the most votes, won "top line" on the primary ballot.
The Democratic primary was held as an all mail-in ballot election ending at 7:00 P.M. on June 24, 2014. Danielson defeated Teegardin, thereby becoming the Democratic nominee for the November 4, 2014 General Election.[6]
| Colorado House District 24 Democratic Primary: June 24, 2014 | |||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Democratic | Jessie Danielson | 2,797 | 56.26% | +12.52 | |
| Democratic | Kristian Teegardin | 2,175 | 43.74% | -12.52 | |
General Election
Having won the Democratic Party primary, Danielson faced Republican Joe DeMott—who was unopposed in the Republican Party primary—on the general election ballot. Danielson went on to win this election, which ended on November 4, 2014.[7]
| Colorado House District 24 General Election: November 4, 2014 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Democratic | Jessie Danielson | 17,501 | 53.38% | +6.76 | |
| Republican | Joe DeMott | 15,286 | 46.62% | -6.76 | |
Legislative career
70th General Assembly
Colorado's 70th General Assembly convened on January 7, 2015, during which Danielson was sworn in. Speaker of the House Dickey Lee Hullinghorst appointed Danielson to the following committees:[8]
- Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources
- Public Health Care & Human Services
- Local Government
2015 Session
During the 2015 session, Danielson introduced and sponsored the following bills:[9]
- HB15-1018: Protecting Seniors from Elder Abuse
- HB15-1079: Funding for Teen Pregnancy and Dropout Prevention Program
- HB15-1133: Continue the Colorado Pay Equity Commission
- HB15-1220: Medical Care for Victims of Campus Sexual Assault
- HB15-1242: Patient Caregiver Designation Requirement of Hospitals
- HB15-1259: Permitting Residential Rain Barrels
- HB15-1324: Implementing Student Learning Objectives Processes
- SB15-132: Empowering Students In Higher Education Funding
- SB15-178: Continuing the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Commission
- HJR15-1012: Renaming a Section of Colorado HWY 93 in Memory of Jefferson County Sheriff's Sgt. David Baldwin
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Online Campaign Biography.
- ↑ Lynn Bartels, "Rep. Sue Schafer opts against seeking fourth term"; The Denver Post, 1/13/2014.
- ↑ "Jessie Danielson Announces Candidacy for House District 24", 1/21/2014.
- ↑ Hugh Johnson, "Teegardin announces candidacy for House seat"; Golden Transcript, 1/22/2014. Colorado Secretary of State, Candidate and Candidate Committee Detail.
- ↑ "Jessie Danielson Wins Democratic Assembly"; www.jessiedanielson.com, 3/29/2014.
- ↑ Jefferson County Clerk & Recorder, 2014 Primary Election Results.
- ↑ Jefferson County Clerk & Recorder, 2014 General Election Results.
- ↑ Colorado House Democrats, "Hullinghorst Makes Committee Assignments"; 12/12/2014.
- ↑ Colorado General Assembly Bill Sponsor Engine
External links
- Jessie Danielson Campaign Website
- Colorado General Assembly: Rep. Jessie Danielson
- facebook.com/jessiedanielsonforcolorado
- twitter.com/jessiedanielson