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Dafna Michaelson Jenet
Democratic Party
Prior offices:
Colorado State Senate District 21
Years in office: 2023 - 2026
Predecessor: Dominick Moreno (D)
Successor: Adrienne Benavidez (D)
Colorado House of Representatives District 32
Years in office: 2023 - 2023
Predecessor: Adrienne Benavidez (D)
Successor: Manny Rutinel (D)
Colorado House of Representatives District 30
Years in office: 2017 - 2023
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 5, 2024
Education
Bachelor's
Yeshiva University, 1995
Graduate
University of Denver, 2001
Personal
Profession
Nonprofit executive
Contact
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Dafna Michaelson Jenet (Democratic Party) was a member of the Colorado State Senate, representing District 21. She assumed office on September 19, 2023. She left office on February 13, 2026.

Jenet (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Colorado State Senate to represent District 21. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Jenet was appointed to the Senate to replace former Sen. Dominick Moreno (D).

Jenet resigned from the Colorado State Senate District 21 on February 13, 2026.[1]

Biography

Dafna Michaelson Jenet graduated from the School for the Creative and Performing Arts in 1991.[2] Jenet earned a B.A. in music and drama from Yeshiva University in 1995 and an M.B.A. from the University of Denver in 2001. Her career experience includes co-founding the Journey Institute and working as its president, the curator of TEDxCherryCreek, and a social media and community engagement coordinator with the National Parent Leadership Institute.[2][3] Jenet has served on the board of the Adams County Youth Initiative board and has been affiliated with The Commerce City Quality Community Foundation, The Carson J. Spencer suicide prevention foundation, and Playworks Colorado.[3]

Committee assignments

2025-2026

Jenet was assigned to the following committees:

2023-2024

Jenet was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Jenet was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Jenet 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
• Finance
• Public Health Care and Human Services

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

General election for Colorado State Senate District 21

Incumbent Dafna Michaelson Jenet defeated Frederick Alfred Jr. in the general election for Colorado State Senate District 21 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Dafna Michaelson Jenet
Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D)
 
51.1
 
33,438
Image of Frederick Alfred Jr.
Frederick Alfred Jr. (R) Candidate Connection
 
48.9
 
31,982

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 65,420
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Colorado State Senate District 21

Incumbent Dafna Michaelson Jenet advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado State Senate District 21 on June 25, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Dafna Michaelson Jenet
Dafna Michaelson Jenet
 
100.0
 
6,980

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 6,980
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Colorado State Senate District 21

Frederick Alfred Jr. advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado State Senate District 21 on June 25, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Frederick Alfred Jr.
Frederick Alfred Jr. Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
6,182

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 6,182
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Campaign finance

2022

See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 32

Incumbent Dafna Michaelson Jenet defeated Justin Brown in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 32 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Dafna Michaelson Jenet
Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D)
 
56.1
 
12,637
Image of Justin Brown
Justin Brown (R) Candidate Connection
 
43.9
 
9,897

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 22,534
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 32

Incumbent Dafna Michaelson Jenet advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 32 on June 28, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Dafna Michaelson Jenet
Dafna Michaelson Jenet
 
100.0
 
4,051

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 4,051
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 32

Justin Brown advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 32 on June 28, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Justin Brown
Justin Brown Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
3,157

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 3,157
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2020

See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 30

Incumbent Dafna Michaelson Jenet defeated Kerrie Gutierrez in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 30 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Dafna Michaelson Jenet
Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D)
 
56.9
 
22,445
Image of Kerrie Gutierrez
Kerrie Gutierrez (R)
 
43.1
 
17,036

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 39,481
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 30

Incumbent Dafna Michaelson Jenet advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 30 on June 30, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Dafna Michaelson Jenet
Dafna Michaelson Jenet
 
100.0
 
8,892

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 8,892
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 30

Kerrie Gutierrez defeated Cynthia Sarmiento in the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 30 on June 30, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Kerrie Gutierrez
Kerrie Gutierrez
 
53.2
 
2,643
Image of Cynthia Sarmiento
Cynthia Sarmiento
 
46.8
 
2,321

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 4,964
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2018

See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 30

Incumbent Dafna Michaelson Jenet defeated Susan Kochevar in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 30 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Dafna Michaelson Jenet
Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D)
 
58.1
 
16,239
Image of Susan Kochevar
Susan Kochevar (R)
 
41.9
 
11,729

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 27,968
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 30

Incumbent Dafna Michaelson Jenet advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 30 on June 26, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Dafna Michaelson Jenet
Dafna Michaelson Jenet
 
100.0
 
5,211

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 5,211
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 30

Susan Kochevar advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 30 on June 26, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Susan Kochevar
Susan Kochevar
 
100.0
 
3,369

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 3,369
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Endorsements

Michaelson Jenet was endorsed by the Aurora Sentinel.[4]

2016

Obama endorsement
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During the 2016 election cycle Jenet 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.

Dafna Michaelson Jenet defeated incumbent JoAnn Windholz in the Colorado House of Representatives District 30 general election.[5][6]

Colorado House of Representatives, District 30 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Dafna Michaelson Jenet 54.19% 15,844
     Republican JoAnn Windholz Incumbent 45.81% 13,395
Total Votes 29,239
Source: Colorado Secretary of State


Dafna Michaelson Jenet ran unopposed in the Colorado House of Representatives District 30 Democratic primary.[7][8]

Colorado House of Representatives, District 30 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Dafna Michaelson Jenet  (unopposed)


Incumbent JoAnn Windholz ran unopposed in the Colorado House of Representatives District 30 Republican primary.[7][8]

Colorado House of Representatives, District 30 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png JoAnn Windholz Incumbent (unopposed)

This district was included in the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee's list of "2016 Essential Races." Read more »

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Dafna Michaelson Jenet did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

2022

Dafna Michaelson Jenet did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Dafna Michaelson Jenet did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary

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Dafna Michaelson Jenet campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024Colorado State Senate District 21Won general$117,234 $64,954
2022Colorado House of Representatives District 32Won general$56,146 $56,267
2020Colorado House of Representatives District 30Won general$111,723 N/A**
2016Colorado House of Representatives, District 30Won $107,672 N/A**
Grand total$392,774 $121,221
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Election Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

See also: State legislative scorecards, State legislative scorecards in Colorado

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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Colorado General Assembly in 2023.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Colorado General Assembly in 2022.

  • 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.
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  • One Colorado — Legislators are scored based on their votes on LGBTQ+ issues.
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Colorado General Assembly in 2021.

  • 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.
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  • Colorado Education Association — Legislators are scored on their votes related to education reflection and on how well legislators worked with educators to advance the CEA's priorities.
  • 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 about Colorado's climate, land, water, and communities.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Colorado General Assembly in 2020.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Colorado General Assembly in 2019.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Colorado General Assembly in 2018.

  • 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 Consumer 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 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.
  • 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."
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Colorado General Assembly in 2017.

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ The Denver Gazette, "President Pro Tem Sen. Dafna Michaelson Jenet to resign from Colorado Senate," February 10, 2026
    2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 LinkedIn, "Dafna Michaelson Jenet," accessed May 8, 2023
    3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 DafnaforColorado.com, "About Dafna," accessed June 29, 2017
    4. ↑ Aurora Sentinel, "SENTINEL ENDORSEMENTS: Considering integrity, transparency, health care, gun safety and education, our state House picks for 2018," October 18, 2018
    5. ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "General election candidates," accessed August 16, 2016
    6. ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "2016 General Election results," accessed December 14, 2016
    7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Colorado Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Candidate List," accessed May 3, 2016
    8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Colorado Secretary of State, "June 28, 2016 Primary Election," accessed August 22, 2016

    Political offices
    Preceded by
    Dominick Moreno (D)     		Colorado State Senate District 21
    2023-2026    		 Succeeded by
    Adrienne Benavidez (D)
    Preceded by
    Adrienne Benavidez (D)     		Colorado House of Representatives District 32
    2023-2023    		 Succeeded by
    Manny Rutinel (D)
    Preceded by
    -     		Colorado House of Representatives District 30
    2017-2023    		 Succeeded by
    Christopher Louis Kennedy (D)


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