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Jeff Bridges
Colorado State Senate District 26
Tenure
2019 - Present
Term ends
2025
Years in position
5
Prior offices
Colorado House of Representatives District 3
Compensation
Elections and appointments
Education
Contact
Jeff Bridges (Democratic Party) is a member of the Colorado State Senate, representing District 26. He assumed office in 2019. His current term ends on January 8, 2025.
Bridges (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Colorado State Senate to represent District 26. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Jeff Bridges attended Arapahoe High School. He received his Master's of Divinity degree from Harvard University. His professional experience includes working for U.S. Senator Ken Salazar (D). He has been on the board of the Colorado Conservation Voters and served as associate vice president at Union Theological Seminary.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Bridges was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Bridges was assigned to the following committees:
- Technology Committee, Chair
- Senate Education Committee
- Senate Finance Committee, Vice chair
2019-2020
Bridges was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Education |
| • Transportation and Energy |
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2024
See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2024
General election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kyle Furey (L)
Democratic primary election
Republican primary election
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Bridges in this election.
2020
See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2020
General election
Democratic primary election
Republican primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Libertarian convention
2018
See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
Democratic primary election
Republican primary election
2016
| Obama endorsement |
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| During the 2016 election cycle Bridges was one of the candidates endorsed by President Barack Obama |
| Full list of Obama's 2016 endorsements |
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 Daniel Kagan (D) did not seek re-election.
Jeff Bridges defeated Katy Brown in the Colorado House of Representatives District 3 general election.[2][3]
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 3 General Election, 2016 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Democratic |  Jeff Bridges |
52.53% | |
| Republican | Katy Brown | 47.47% | |
| Total Votes | 41,908 | ||
| Source: Colorado Secretary of State |
Jeff Bridges defeated Meg Froelich in the Colorado House of Representatives District 3 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 3 Democratic Primary, 2016 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Democratic | Jeff Bridges |
56.61% | |
| Democratic | Meg Froelich | 43.39% | |
| Total Votes | 5,614 |
Katy Brown defeated Rick Gillit in the Colorado House of Representatives District 3 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 3 Republican Primary, 2016 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Republican | Katy Brown |
73.73% | |
| Republican | Rick Gillit | 26.27% | |
| Total Votes | 4,667 |
This district was included in the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee's list of "2016 Essential Races." Read more »
This district was included in the Republican State Leadership Committee's list of "16 in '16: Races to Watch." Read more »
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
Jeff Bridges did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2016
Bridges' campaign website highlighted the following issues:
| “ | Jobs and the economy: Simplify the tax code for small businesses and create a fast track to start new businesses. Invest in Colorado's renewable energy economy to create new, good-paying jobs. Encourage retirement savings with a Colorado-wide, optional retirement plan. Expand access to higher education for responsible students without creating crippling loan debt. Increase financing and funding tools to develop more affordable housing. Education: Fully fund public education using tools like a simple accounting fix to the Hospital Provider Fee to free up funds under TABOR. Increase state funding to reduce the achievement gap between lower and higher income districts. Work with teachers to promote testing that doesn't distract from learning objectives and provides feedback that helps both students and teachers improve. Expand efforts to retain, recruit, train, and reward our most effective educators, because teachers are the key to a quality education. Gender equity: Require contractors doing business with the state to meet equal-pay standards, so that every individual earns what she or he deserves regardless of gender, race, or sexual orientation. Fully fund Colorado's long acting reversible contraception plan, a nationally recognized program that has dramatically reduced unplanned teen pregnancies. Continue to resist legislative attempts to roll back a woman's right to make personal reproductive health care decisions with her family and her doctor without government intrusion. Expand Family and Medical Leave Act protections so more Coloradans have access to paid sick and parental leave. Environment and renewable energy: Having worked in rural Colorado and for both John and Ken Salazar, I have a deep understanding of Colorado's limited water resources. Counties and major municipalities need to have regularly updated water plans that work alongside Governor John Hickenlooper's bipartisan Colorado Water Plan. We should also encourage counties and municipalities to include open space and parks so our families can enjoy the outdoors near their homes. And every State Representative and Senator should take an active role supporting their local governments in these processes. Healthcare: We've worked hard in Colorado to expand health care access and affordability. As someone with lifelong asthma, I'm especially thankful that the Affordable Care Act ended denials of coverage for those of us with preexisting conditions. That doesn't mean the system works perfectly and that there aren't improvements we can make. For example, one of the women I met while knocking on doors told me about a clerical error she fought for almost a year to finally get affordable health insurance. We can and we must do better.[6] | ” |
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| —Jeff Bridges[7] |
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2023
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| In 2023, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 9 to May 8. 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." Colorado Voters for Animals Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues. 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. The Arc of Colorado Legislators are scored on votes related to intellectual and developmental disability legislation. |
2022
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| 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
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| In 2021, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 8. 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. Colorado Health Initiative Legislators are usually 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: U.S. Congress and General Assembly 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." Colorado Education Association: Senate and House Legislators are scored on their votes related to education reflection and on how well legislators worked with educators to advance the CEA's priorities. 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. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. The Arc of Colorado Legislators are scored on votes related to intellectual and developmental disability legislation. Women's Lobby of Colorado Legislators are scored on their stances on women's issues. |
2020
| To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2020, click [show]. |
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| In 2020, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 8 to June 15. Colorado Health Initiative Legislators are usually scored on their votes on bills that the organizations supports or opposes. However, in 2020 the organization released this more detailed overview of the legislative session. Colorado Union of Taxpayers Legislation is scored on its "reduction of taxes, regulation, and spending accountability." Colorado Voters for Animals: U.S. Congress and General Assembly Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues. Healthier Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes related to public health issues. 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. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Women's Lobby of Colorado Legislators are scored on their stances on women's issues. |
2019
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| In 2019, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 4 through May 3. ACLU of Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes on bills the ACLU of Colorado "felt were the best representations of the civil liberties issues facing Colorado today." Colorado Health Initiative Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that are supported or opposed by the organization. Colorado Union of Taxpayers Legislation is scored on its "reduction of taxes, regulation, and spending accountability." Colorado Voters for Animals Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues. Conservation Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental conservation. Mental Health Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes related to mental health issues. One Colorado Legislators are scored based on their votes on LGBT issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Women's Lobby of Colorado Legislators are scored on their stances on women's issues. |
2018
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| In 2018, the 72nd Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 10 through May 9. ACLU of Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes on bills the ACLU of Colorado "felt were the best representations of the civil liberties issues facing Colorado today." Colorado Health Initiative Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that are supported or opposed by the organization. Colorado Senior Lobby, Inc. Legislators are scored on their votes related to senior issues. Colorado Union of Taxpayers Legislation is scored on its "reduction of taxes, regulation, and spending accountability." Colorado Voters for Animals Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues. Conservation Colorado: House and Senate Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental conservation. Mental Health Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes related to mental health issues. NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health issues. One Colorado Legislators are scored based on their votes on LGBT issues. Principles of Liberty Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to "core principles of liberty," which the organization defines as "Free People," "Free Markets," and "Good Government." The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. |
2017
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| In 2017, the 71st Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 10. There was also a special session from October 2-3. ACLU of Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes on bills the ACLU of Colorado "felt were the best representations of the civil liberties issues facing Colorado today." Colorado Senior Lobby, Inc. Legislators are scored on their votes related to senior issues. Colorado Union of Taxpayers Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to fiscal policy. Colorado Voters for Animals Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues. Conservation Colorado: House and Senate Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental conservation. Mental Health Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes related to mental health issues. NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health issues. One Colorado Legislators are scored based on their votes on LGBT issues. Principles of Liberty Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to "core principles of liberty," which the organization defines as "Free People," "Free Markets," and "Good Government." The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Women's Lobby of Colorado Legislators are scored on their stances on women's issues. |
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Jeff Bridges for Colorado, "Meet Jeff," accessed June 27, 2017
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "General election candidates," accessed August 16, 2016
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "2016 General Election results," accessed December 14, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Colorado Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Candidate List," accessed May 3, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Colorado Secretary of State, "June 28, 2016 Primary Election," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Jeff Bridges, "Issues," accessed June 20, 2016
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Majority Leader:Robert Rodriguez
Minority Leader:Paul Lundeen
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