Jessie Danielson

Jessie Danielson
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives
from the 24th district
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 American politician. She 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
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]

2015 Session

During the 2015 session, Danielson introduced and sponsored the following bills:[9]

References

  1. 1 2 Online Campaign Biography.
  2. ↑ Lynn Bartels, "Rep. Sue Schafer opts against seeking fourth term"; The Denver Post, 1/13/2014.
  3. ↑ "Jessie Danielson Announces Candidacy for House District 24", 1/21/2014.
  4. ↑ Hugh Johnson, "Teegardin announces candidacy for House seat"; Golden Transcript, 1/22/2014. Colorado Secretary of State, Candidate and Candidate Committee Detail.
  5. ↑ "Jessie Danielson Wins Democratic Assembly"; www.jessiedanielson.com, 3/29/2014.
  6. ↑ Jefferson County Clerk & Recorder, 2014 Primary Election Results.
  7. ↑ Jefferson County Clerk & Recorder, 2014 General Election Results.
  8. ↑ Colorado House Democrats, "Hullinghorst Makes Committee Assignments"; 12/12/2014.
  9. ↑ Colorado General Assembly Bill Sponsor Engine
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