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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Yesterday marked the final day of my last legislative session.
As I reflect on this session and the last decade, I am incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished together for Colorado workers and communities. From protecting seniors and people with... more
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Yesterday marked the final day of my last legislative session.
As I reflect on this session & the last decade, I'm incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished together for CO workers and communities. Thank you to the people of SD 22 for your trust i... more
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I started my career organizing for reproductive justice at NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado. I remain as committed as ever to defending reproductive freedom for every Coloradan. Today we advanced HB1335 - a bill to ensure access to medication abortion on co... more
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"Southern Colorado knows the importance of leaders who show up, do the work, and put people first. Jessie Danielson has proven herself as a champion for voting rights and fair elections, and I know she’ll be a Secretary of State who protects every Co... more
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Had a great time celebrating Congressman Joe Neguse’s (early) birthday in Fort Collins today with lots of friends and supporters from Larimer County! 🎂
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Thank you for having me last night @denverdems 💙
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Today we passed Senate Bill 12! This legislation ensures Tribal members have access to traditional Native healing practices under the Crime Victims Compensation Act. Thank you @repelizabethvelasco and members of the Colorado Native community for your... more
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The Worker Protection Act (HB26-1005) has passed both the Senate and the House! Please join us in urging the Governor to sign this bill into law! #coleg #copolitics
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Thank you for your endorsement @lantzbrown!
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Today, Senator Kipp and I passed House Bill 1207. Proud to advance transparency and representation by identifying disparities and supporting more inclusive, equitable hiring processes. Thank you to everyone who made this possible. #coleg #copolitics ... more
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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Amanda Gonzalez
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David Seligman
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Phil Weiser
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Jessie Danielson
Running for Secretary of State
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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Michael Bennet
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John Hickenlooper
Running for US Senate
Julie Gonzales
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Karen Breslin
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Amanda Gonzalez
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Jena Griswold
Running for Attorney General
David Seligman
Running for Attorney General
Phil Weiser
Running for Governor
Michael Dougherty
Running for Attorney General
Jessie Danielson
Running for Secretary of State
Hetal Doshi
Running for Attorney General
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