Jessie Danielson
Colorado State Senator
Candidate for Secretary of State
Democrat
Next Election
Colorado 2026 Democrat Primary • June 30, 2026
About Jessie Danielson
Colorado State Senator Jessie Danielson represents Jefferson County’s District 22 in the Colorado State Senate. As a state legislator, Jessie has focused her work on economic security for working Coloradans, expanding voters’ access to the ballot, better protections for seniors and the at-risk, environmental preservation and equality for women.
Prior to serving in elected office, Jessie was the Colorado State Director for America Votes. Her leadership was instrumental in the passage of 2013’s groundbreaking Voter Access & Modernized Elections Act. She served as then-Gov. Hickenlooper’s appointee on both the Voter Access & Modernized Elections Commission and the Colorado Commission on Aging.
Prior to serving in elected office, Jessie was the Colorado State Director for America Votes. Her leadership was instrumental in the passage of 2013’s groundbreaking Voter Access & Modernized Elections Act. She served as then-Gov. Hickenlooper’s appointee on both the Voter Access & Modernized Elections Commission and the Colorado Commission on Aging.
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Happy Election Day! 💙 Make sure to return your ballots by 7pm and THANK YOU to everyone who’s joined Team Jessie
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It’s always a good time at the Jeffco Dems labor picnic! Grateful to spend time with friends, labor leaders, and volunteers
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Happy Pride! We had a blast today at the Vizzy Denver Pride Parade with lots of friends and supporters
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I am proud of the work I have done to shape Colorado’s gold standard elections and I am so excited to continue as your next Secretary of State
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From every corner of Colorado, this grassroots movement has come together with one shared goal: protecting our democracy and strengthening our elections. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey. This campaign wouldn’t be possible with... more
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Denver's elected leaders trust me to protect Colorado's elections and ensure every voice is heard. Join them and vote by June 30!
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We had a lovely time in Morrison kicking off Representative Tammy Story’s re-election campaign. It has been an honor to serve with her and get to partner with her on bills like wildlife crossings and dinosaur license plates!
Next's Marshall Zelinger sat down with Amanda Gonzalez, who is running against Jessie Danielson in the Democratic primary for Colorado Secretary of State.
The Colorado Sun entrevistó a las candidatas demócratas que buscan convertirse en secretaria de Estado para conocer sus posturas sobre la seguridad electoral, la posible interferencia de la administración Trump y otros temas importantes.
The long-term importance of the secretary of state is the driving reason I will participate in the Democratic primary
The Colorado Sun interviewed the Democrats running for secretary of state to get their views on election security, interference from the Trump administration and other issues
As Colorado Democrats prepare to designate candidates to the June primary ballot at the party’s state assembly in Pueblo on Saturday, three candidates appear poised to win top-line designation in downballot statewide races, according to data compiled by the state party. There isn’t much suspense abo...
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Colorado’s state campaign contribution limits, approved by voters in 2002, are among the lowest in the country
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet is playing an arrogant game of hide-and-seek with Colorado voters as he seeks to abandon his Senate seat to become governor. Bennet insists that if he is elected governor in November, he will wait until he is inaugurated in January 2027 before he resigns from the Senate so h...
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