Brittany Pettersen

Brittany Pettersen (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Colorado's 7th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2023. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Pettersen (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Colorado's 7th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.^[source]

Biography

Brittany Pettersen earned a B.A. in political science from Metro State University. Her career experience includes working for New Era Colorado.^[1]

Committee assignments

2023-2024

Pettersen was assigned to the following committees:^[Source]

• Committee on Financial Services
• Housing and Insurance
• National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions

Key votes

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Key votes: 118th Congress, 2023

The 118th United States Congress began on January 3, 2023, at which point Republicans held the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives (222-212), and Democrats held the majority in the U.S. Senate (51-49). Joe Biden (D) was the president and Kamala Harris (D) was the vice president. We identified the key votes below using Congress' top-viewed bills list and through marquee coverage of certain votes on Ballotpedia.

Key votes: 118th Congress, 2023
Vote	Bill and description	Status
Yea	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024   The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (H.R. 2670) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 22, 2023, authorizing Department of Defense activities and programs for fiscal year 2024. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to pass the bill as amended by a Senate and House conference report.[2]	Passed (310-118)
Nay	To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.   H.R. 185 (To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to nullify a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) order restricting the entry of foreign citizens to the United States unless the individual was vaccinated against the coronavirus or attested they would take public health measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.[3]	Passed (227-201)
Nay	Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023   The Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 (H.R. 2811) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to raise the federal debt limit before a June 5, 2023, deadline. The bill also sought to repeal certain green energy tax credits, increase domestic natural gas and oil production, expand work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program, and nullify President Joe Biden's (D) proposed student loan debt cancellation program. This bill was not taken up in the Senate, and the debt limit was instead raised through the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House.[4]	Passed (217-215)
Yea	Denouncing the horrors of socialism.   H.Con.Res. 9 (Denouncing the horrors of socialism.) was a resolution approved by the House of Representatives denouncing socialism and opposing the implementation of socialist policies in the United States. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.[5]	Passed (328-86)
Nay	Lower Energy Costs Act   The Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to increase domestic energy production and exports by increasing the production of oil, natural gas, and coal, reducing permitting restrictions for pipelines, refineries, and other energy projects, and increase the production of minerals used in electronics, among other energy production-related policies. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.[6]	Passed (225-204)
Nay	Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".   H.J.Res. 30 (Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".) was a joint resolution of disapproval under the terms of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) passed by the 118th Congress and vetoed by President Joe Biden (D) on March 20, 2023. This was Biden's first veto of his presidency. The resolution sought to nullify a Department of Labor rule that amended the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to allow retirement plans to consider certain environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) factors in investment-related decisions. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.[7] Click here to read more.	Passed (219-200)
Nay	Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.   H.J.Res. 7 (Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.) was a joint resolution of disapproval under the terms of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on April 10, 2023. The resolution ended the national coronavirus state of emergency, which began on March 13, 2020. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.[8] Click here to read more.	Passed (229-197)
Yea	Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023   The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (H.R. 3746) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on June 3, 2023. The bill raised the federal debt limit until January 2025. The bill also capped non-defense spending in fiscal year 2024, rescinded unspent coronavirus relief funding, rescinded some Internal Revenue Service (IRS) funding, enhanced work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program (TANF), simplified environmental reviews for energy projects, and ended the student loan debt repayment pause in August 2023. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.[9] Click here to read more.	Passed (314-117)
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.)	Speaker of the House election (January 2023) - 15th vote   In January 2023, the House of Representatives held its regular election for Speaker of the House at the start of the 118th Congress. Voting began on January 3, and ended on January 7. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was elected speaker of the House in a 216-212 vote during the 15th round of voting. In order to elect a Speaker of the House, a majority of votes cast for a person by name was required.[10] Click here to read more.	Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) (216-212)
Yea	Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant.   H.Res. 757 (Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant.) was a resolution passed by the House of Representatives that removed Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) from his position as Speaker of the House. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.[11] Click here to read more.	Passed (216-210)
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.)	Speaker of the House election (October 2023) - 4th vote   In October 2023, following Rep. Kevin McCarthy's (R-Calif.) removal as Speaker of the House, the House of Representatives held another election for the position. Voting began on October 17 and ended on October 25. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) was elected Speaker of the House in a 220-209 vote in the fourth round of voting. In order to elect a Speaker of the House, a majority of votes cast for a person by name was required.[12] Click here to read more.	Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) (220-209)
Nay	Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.   H.Res. 918 (Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.) was a resolution passed by the House of Representatives that formally authorized an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden (D). The inquiry focused on allegations that Biden used his influence as vice president from 2009 to 2017 to improperly profit from his son Hunter Biden's business dealings. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.[13] Click here to read more.	Passed (221-212)
Yea	Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives.   H.Res. 878 (Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives.) was a resolution passed by the House of Representatives that removed Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) from office following a House Ethics Committee investigation that determined there was substantial evidence that Santos violated the law during his 2020 and 2022 campaigns. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.[14]	Passed (311-114)

Elections

2026

See also: Colorado's 7th Congressional District election, 2026

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

Endorsements

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2024

See also: Colorado's 7th Congressional District election, 2024

Colorado's 7th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Democratic primary)

Colorado's 7th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Republican primary)

General election

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Morgan Law (Unaffiliated)

Democratic primary election

Republican primary election

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• James Hemenway (R)

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Pettersen in this election.

2022

See also: Colorado's 7th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

Democratic primary election

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Kyle Faust (D)
• Julius Mopper (D)

Republican primary election

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Brad Dempsey (R)
• Carl Andersen (R)

2018

See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2018

General election

Democratic primary election

Republican primary election

2016

See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Colorado House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 28, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was April 4, 2016.

Incumbent Brittany Pettersen defeated Nancy Pallozzi and Matthew Hess in the Colorado House of Representatives District 28 general election.^[15][16]

Colorado House of Representatives, District 28 General Election, 2016
Party	Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Brittany Pettersen Incumbent	55.58%	22,431
	Republican	Nancy Pallozzi	35.99%	14,522
	Libertarian	Matthew Hess	8.43%	3,402
Total Votes	40,355
Source: Colorado Secretary of State

Incumbent Brittany Pettersen ran unopposed in the Colorado House of Representatives District 28 Democratic primary.^[17][18]

Colorado House of Representatives, District 28 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party	Candidate
	Democratic	Brittany Pettersen Incumbent (unopposed)

Nancy Pallozzi ran unopposed in the Colorado House of Representatives District 28 Republican primary.^[17][18]

Colorado House of Representatives, District 28 Republican Primary, 2016
Party	Candidate
	Republican	Nancy Pallozzi  (unopposed)

2014

See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Colorado House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 24, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 31, 2014. Incumbent Brittany Pettersen was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Stacia Kuhn was unopposed in the Republican primary. Pettersen defeated Kuhn in the general election.^{[19][20][21][22]}

Party	Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Brittany Pettersen Incumbent	55%	16,356
	Republican	Stacia Kuhn	45%	13,395
Total Votes	29,751

2012

See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2012

Pettersen won election in the 2012 election for Colorado House of Representatives District 28. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 26, 2012. She defeated Amy Attwood (R) and Niles Aronson (L) in the general election on November 6, 2012.^[23]

Party	Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Brittany Pettersen	52.7%	19,603
	Republican	Amy Attwood	42.9%	15,968
	Libertarian	Niles Aronson	4.4%	1,618
Total Votes	37,189

Endorsements

In 2012, Pettersen's endorsements included the following:^[24]

Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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2022

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2014

Pettersen's website highlighted the following campaign themes:^[25]

Improving Access to High Quality, Affordable Education

• Excerpt: "In the next session, I will continue to push for legislation that improves the quality of public schools, reduces class sizes, increases access to high quality early childhood education and provides tuition assistance to low- and middle-income college students."

Creating Jobs for Colorado Citizens

• Excerpt: "While the economy is Colorado is improving, our work is nowhere close to being done. In the legislature, I will focus on building a stronger and more secure middle class through advocating strongly for good-paying jobs, incentivizing job creation right here in Colorado and supporting Coloradan workers with the skills and education they need to secure employment."

Support for Seniors

• Excerpt: "I have seen first hand the struggles of my own grandmother and my senior neighbors in Lakewood. Through access to services such as transportation and housing I will continue to work to ensure that all senior citizens in our state can continue to age with dignity and enjoy a high quality of life right here in Colorado."

Ensuring a High Quality of Life For Coloradans

• Excerpt: "As a Colorado native, I grew up with a love for the outdoors. Like all Coloradans, I value our natural resources including clean air, beautiful rivers and the Rocky Mountains. In order to preserve these resources for the next generation, I will continue to support legislation that keeps our air and water clean, allows for the transition to sustainable energy, preserves green spaces in Colorado and reduces the risk of future wildfires."

Campaign finance summary

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Notable endorsements

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Noteworthy events

Said President Joe Biden (D) should withdraw as 2024 Democratic presidential nominee

See also: Democratic Party officials on Joe Biden's 2024 presidential election campaign

On July 12, 2024, U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D-Colo.) said President Joe Biden (D) should withdraw from the 2024 Democratic presidential race ahead of the Democratic National Convention on August 19-22, 2024.

Pettersen said, "President Biden is a good man who has served this country faithfully and admirably over his decades of service. I had the privilege of being an organizer on his 2008 campaign, and he is a big reason I went down the path of public service myself. I have deep admiration and love for Joe Biden and all he has done for our country, which is why this decision is so painful, but my son and my constituents can't suffer the consequences of inaction at this critical moment. Joe Biden saved our country once, and I'm joining the growing number of people in my district and across the country to ask him to do it again. Please pass the torch to one of our many capable Democratic leaders so we have the best chance to defeat Donald Trump, who is the greatest threat to the foundation of this country that we have ever faced."^[26]

Following the first 2024 presidential debate, Democratic elected officials commented publicly on President Joe Biden's (D) debate performance and his presidential candidacy. On July 2, 2024, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) became the first Democratic federal elected official to call on Biden to withdraw from the race in the wake of the debate.

State legislative tenure

Scorecards

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2022

In 2022, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 12 to May 11.

• Centennial Institute

Legislators are scored on their votes on issues relevant to the mission of the Centennial Institute and the strategic priorities of Colorado Christian University.

• Cobalt

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health issues.

• Colorado AFL-CIO

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that the organizations supports or opposes.

• Colorado Consumer Health Initiative

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that the organizations supports or opposes.

• Colorado Union of Taxpayers

Legislation is scored on its "reduction of taxes, regulation, and spending accountability."

• Conservation Colorado

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills about Colorado's climate, land, water, and communities.

• Colorado Voters for Animals

Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues.

• CoPIRG

Legislators are scored on their votes on "bills that will protect consumers, strengthen our democracy, and safeguard public health."

• Healthier Colorado

Legislators are scored on their votes related to public health issues.

• Liberty Scorecard

Legislators are scored on votes related to "the principles of individual rights, free markets and limited government."

• Mental Health Colorado

Legislators are scored on their votes related to mental health issues.

• National Federation of Independent Business

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.

• One Colorado

Legislators are scored based on their votes on LGBTQ+ issues.

• The Arc of Colorado

Legislators are scored on votes related to intellectual and developmental disability legislation.

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

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Committee assignments

2021-2022

Pettersen was assigned to the following committees:

• Colorado Health Insurance Exchange Oversight Committee, Chair
• Senate Finance Committee, Chair
• Transportation and Energy Committee, Vice chair

2019-2020

Pettersen was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Health and Human Services Committee, Vice chair
• Transportation and Energy Committee, Vice chair
• Colorado Health Insurance Exchange Oversight Committee, Chair

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Pettersen served on the following committees:

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Pettersen served on the following committees:

See also

External links

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