Brittany Pettersen

Democrat Representative of Colorado's 7th district

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December 6, 1981 (43 years old)

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Served as a U.S. representative since 2023
Previously served in both the Colorado Senate and House of Representatives
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science
Worked for a nonprofit progressive political advocacy group focused on increasing youth participation in politics
Opposed the repeal of the death penalty in Colorado in 2013
Was the target of a recall effort in 2019, which was abandoned by its organizers
Ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2022 and was elected with over 56% of the vote
Holds committee assignments in the Committee on Financial Services, including the Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance and the Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions
Member of the New Democrat Coalition and the Problem Solvers Caucus
Married to Ian Silverii, the executive director of ProgressNow Colorado, and has one child