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Angela Williams (Colorado)
Angela Williams (Democratic Party) was a member of the Colorado State Senate, representing District 33. She assumed office on January 11, 2017. She left office on January 13, 2021.
Williams (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Colorado. She did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on June 30, 2020.
Williams also ran for re-election to the Colorado State Senate to represent District 33. She did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on June 30, 2020.
In January 2020, Williams announced that she would not seek re-election in 2020.[1]
In a statement about her withdrawal from the U.S. Senate election on November 27, 2019, Williams said, "I remain committed to my fight to give Colorado’s women, people of color, and the underserved a voice. It is clear to me now that there is more work that needs to be done right here in Colorado."[2]
Williams previously served in the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 7. She served as state House majority caucus leader.
Biography
Williams earned her B.S. in criminal justice from Northeastern State University. Her professional experience includes working as human resources professional for YMCA of Greater Providence and YMCA of Metropolitan Denver, working in organizational management and operations for US West/Qwest Communications, and working in technology client services for Cisco Systems.[3] Williams served on the Executive Committee of the Democratic Party of Denver and on the District 7 precinct committee.[3]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Williams was assigned to the following committees:
- Legislative Council Committee
- Business, Labor, and Technology Committee, Chair
- Senate Local Government and Housing Committee, Vice chair
- Colorado Health Insurance Exchange Oversight Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Business, Labor and Technology |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Williams served on the following committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Business, Labor, Economic and Workforce Development, Chair |
| • Legislative Council |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Williams served on the following committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Business, Labor, Economic, and Workforce Development, Yes |
| • Legislative Audit, Chair |
| • State, Veterans, and Military Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Williams served on these committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Economic and Business Development |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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
2020
See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Colorado State Senate District 33
James Coleman defeated Jerry Burton in the general election for Colorado State Senate District 33 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | James Coleman (D) | 91.0 | 75,702 |
| Jerry Burton (Unity Party) | 9.0 | 7,482 | ||
| Total votes: 83,184 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Colorado State Senate District 33
James Coleman advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado State Senate District 33 on June 30, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Coleman | 100.0 | 40,537 |
| Total votes: 40,537 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jonathan Postal (D)
- Angela Williams (D)
Unity Party convention
Unity Party convention for Colorado State Senate District 33
Jerry Burton advanced from the Unity Party convention for Colorado State Senate District 33 on April 4, 2020.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Jerry Burton (Unity Party) | |
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2016
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Colorado State Senate 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.[4] Incumbent Michael Johnston (D) did not seek re-election.
Angela Williams defeated Raymon Doane in the Colorado State Senate District 33 general election.[5][6]
| Colorado State Senate, District 33 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Angela Williams |
81.95% | 57,049 | |
| Republican | Raymon Doane | 18.05% | 12,564 | |
| Total Votes | 69,613 | |||
| Source: Colorado Secretary of State | ||||
Angela Williams defeated Jon Biggerstaff in the Colorado State Senate District 33 Democratic primary.[7][8]
| Colorado State Senate, District 33 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Angela Williams |
82.05% | 12,837 | |
| Democratic | Jon Biggerstaff | 17.95% | 2,808 | |
| Total Votes | 15,645 | |||
Raymon Doane ran unopposed in the Colorado State Senate District 33 Republican primary.[7][8]
| Colorado State Senate, District 33 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Raymon Doane (unopposed) | |
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 Angela Williams was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Jason DeBerry was unopposed in the Republican primary. Williams defeated DeBerry and Elet Valentine (I) in the general election.[9][10][11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Angela Williams Incumbent |
77.1% | 16,953 | |
| Republican | Jason DeBerry | 17.9% | 3,931 | |
| Independent | Elet Valentine | 5.1% | 1,111 | |
| Total Votes | 21,995 | |||
Endorsements
In 2014, Williams' endorsements included the following:[13]
- AFL-CIO Colorado
- AFT Colorado
- Amalgamated Transit Union
- Blue Flower Fund
- Colorado Ceasefire
- Conservation Colorado – 100% Scorecard
- Colorado Contractors Association
- Colorado Society of Eye Physicians
- Colorado Dental Political Action Committee
- Colorado Women’s Lobby – 100% Scorecard
- Colorado Realtors Association
- Colorado Professional Firefighters
- Colorado Education Association
- Colorado Pipefitters
- Colorado Optometric Association
- Colorado Voters for Animals – 100% Scorecard
- Colorado Association of School Executives
- Emily’s List
- GreenCO
- Greater Metro Denver Ministerial Alliance
2012
Williams won re-election in the 2012 election for Colorado House of Representatives District 7. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 26, 2012. She defeated Travis French (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[14]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Angela Williams Incumbent |
83.1% | 23,430 | |
| Republican | Travis French | 16.9% | 4,755 | |
| Total Votes | 28,185 | |||
2010
Williams defeated Mark Mehringer and Jon Goldin-Dubois in the August 10 primary. She defeated Republican Pauline Olvera in the November 2 general election.
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 7 General election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Angela Williams (D)
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18,938 | |||
| Pauline Olvera (R) | 5,615 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Angela Williams did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2016
Williams' campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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| —Angela Williams[16] | ||
Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 8 to June 15.
- 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.
- 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.
- Legislators are scored on their votes related to public health issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes related to mental health issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- 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.
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2018
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In 2018, the 72nd Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 10 through May 9.
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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.
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2016
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In 2016, the second session of the 70th Colorado General Assembly was in session from January 13 through May 11.
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2015
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In 2015, the first session of the 70th Colorado General Assembly was in session from January 7 through May 6.
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2014
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In 2014, the 69th Colorado General Assembly was in session from January 8 to May 7.
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2013
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In 2013, the 69th Colorado General Assembly was in session from January 9 to May 9.
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Personal
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Williams has one child.[3]
See also
2020 Elections
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
- Twitter feed
- Facebook page
Footnotes
- ↑ Associated Press, "Colorado Sen. Williams says she won’t seek re-election," January 6, 2020
- ↑ The Colorado Sun, "Angela Williams exits U.S. Senate race, faces fractious primary challenge in reelection to her statehouse seat," November 27, 2019
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Project Vote Smart, "Angela Williams' Biography," accessed September 24, 2015
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Elections & Voting," accessed October 6, 2015
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "General election candidates," accessed August 16, 2016
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "2016 General Election results," accessed December 14, 2016
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Colorado Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Candidate List," accessed May 3, 2016
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Colorado Secretary of State, "June 28, 2016 Primary Election," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official primary candidate list," accessed May 1, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 25, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed July 23, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ angela4colo.com, "Endorsements," accessed September 30, 2014
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary election results," accessed April 14, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Angela Williams, "Why I am running," accessed June 20, 2016
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Mike Johnston (D) |
Colorado State Senate 33 2017–2021 |
Succeeded by James Coleman (D) |
