Support Brittany Pettersen for Congress
RACE: Won the race to represent this district following the retirement of long time Representative Ed Perlmutter VOTING RECORD: Govtrack.us, Project Vote Smart |
BIOGRAPHY | POLITICAL CAREER |
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PARTY: Democrat DATE OF BIRTH: 12/6/1981
EDUCATION: Metropolitan State University of Denver, BA
FAMILY: Married, 1 child
OCCUPATION: Nonprofit Field Director |
CAREER:
Committees: ELECTED 2022 |
ISRAEL
- Supports a strong U.S.-Israel relationship
- Supports a two-state solution
- Supports the Memo of Understanding (MOU)
- Opposes BDS movement
CHOICE
- Supports women's rights to the full range of reproductive health services, without restrictions, including access to safe, legal, and affordable abortions.
- Supported by Planned Parenthood and NARAL
In Her Own Words
"I am proud to state with Israel, our key friend and ally, and will oppose efforts to delegitimize its existence such as the BDS movement."
"It's time to make sure that we protect choice and access to birth control for all Colorado women." 1
SOURCES: 1) 2022 Position Paper 2) votesmart.org
Interesting Facts
Prior to running for state representative, she worked for New Era Colorado, a nonprofit progressive political advocacy group aimed at increasing youth participation in politics and government process
Was married to her husband at the Colorado Governor's Mansion