Braeden Miguel
Braeden Miguel (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Colorado State Senate to represent District 30. Miguel lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Miguel completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Braeden Miguel earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2015.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Colorado State Senate District 30
Incumbent Kevin Van Winkle defeated Braeden Miguel in the general election for Colorado State Senate District 30 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kevin Van Winkle (R) | 53.8 | 46,751 |
 | Braeden Miguel (D)  | 46.2 | 40,122 | |
| Total votes: 86,873 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Colorado State Senate District 30
Braeden Miguel advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado State Senate District 30 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Braeden Miguel | 100.0 | 13,350 |
| Total votes: 13,350 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Colorado State Senate District 30
Incumbent Kevin Van Winkle advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado State Senate District 30 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kevin Van Winkle | 100.0 | 19,982 |
| Total votes: 19,982 | |||
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Braeden Miguel completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Miguel's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I’m running for office because I believe that the every-day hard working people of Highlands Ranch deserve an equally hard working representative in the state Senate. One who not only believes that we the people have the power to bring about a better world — but one who actively fights to bring about a better world — for people today and for future generations.
It would not only be an honor to represent the area I grew up in as a State Senator but also believe that my voice and ideas are necessary. In a governing body of 36 what is more important than being a political insider is being a person with fresh perspectives and expertise in finding solutions over following the status quo. As a State Senator I will meet with community and bring our perspective, and the energy and creativity of a younger generation represented and active at our State Capitol.
- Environment, Clean and resilient water system - Clean air - Make polluters pay and Change
- People, Invest in Mental Healthcare, Education, Housing Supply, and Everyday Needs
- Prosperity, Smart Government Vision and Support of Change - Economic System Works for all People
For more details, visit my website: www.BraedenForColorado.com
There you will find links to video clips, details on upcoming events, and more about my policy platform. We call our platform our Rainbow paper's as it covers the Risks, Opportunities, Your Part, Growth, Beliefs, and Vision we have for our district in correlation with the ROYGBIV colors of the rainbow.
It is together that we have the best ideas and potential. I think a leader needs to be proactively working to bridge that conversation with all sides. This has been one of my favorite parts of running and seeing the similarities and differences we all bring and working to find areas of or inspire shared interest.
I mostly do this because one day I decided that I really want to have and raise kids one day and I wanted to show them the most beautiful and just world I could. I also learned how empowering and fun it was to work with people on meaningful change and persued a path that was authentic.
Someone else’s experience with politics might tell them to do otherwise. We see that some focus on party politics and creating incentives for the wealthy and powerful. Some like my opponent hold very little public engagement and even works closely with industries that are not even really in our district like dispensaries. When political experience leads to those situations I question if that experience is really pro-actively fighting for every day people, workers, and families.
I have an extensive background and ability to bring smart economic changes and development to our agriculture and natural resource sectors. Our most important natural resource to protect is our water. From long term security of district, to our crops/food, and to health, our water policy must be updated for the modern day. My background in science, modern day agriculture, and entrepreneurship can help secure a resilient future. This expertise would be particularly helpful as we get Inflation Reduction Act money that could be invested into energy infrastructure and investment for the everyday person, worker, and farmer. Investing in these ways now helps us improve our air quality and save on long term energy costs.
Jeni was one of the first state legislators I had met in my first year volunteering in politics. I got to see through our organization and a handful of in person meetings an amazing leader. Jeni has a curiosity and interest in making changes, even large ones, if she thought that it helped everyday people or was the right thing to do. Not only that but it was one of the first times in person that I saw an example of a local politician who was so heavily involved with and loved by so much of their local community. Recently winning the Mayoral race in Fort Collins by 63% also shows that a proven record and actions can overcome division and party politics.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 10, 2022
