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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Today we celebrate Labor Day and the workers who run the state and our nation! It has been my honor to pass many laws strengthening our workforce and the rights of workers. I always have, and always will stand with Labor.
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Today we celebrate Labor Day and the workers who run the state and our nation! It has been my honor to pass many laws strengthening our workforce and the rights of workers. The Farmworker Bill of Rights, Equal Pay, the Worker Protection Act, raising ... more
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I passed a law to protect Older Coloradans from fraud that just went into effect this month! Now, banks and credit unions will have the tools to stop scams before they happen. It’s been an honor to work on issues facing Older Coloradans, and protecti... more
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Thank you for supporting me for Secretary of State! Return your ballot today by 7pm
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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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Make sure to turn in your ballot by June 30th!
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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