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Joann Ginal
Joann Ginal (Democratic Party) was a member of the Colorado State Senate, representing District 14. She assumed office in 2019. She left office on January 8, 2025.
Ginal (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Colorado State Senate to represent District 14. She won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Biography
Joann Ginal earned her B.S. in biology from University of New Hampshire, her M.S. in zoology from Iowa State University and her Ph.D. in reproductive endocrinology from Colorado State University in 1997.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Ginal was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Ginal was assigned to the following committees:
- Colorado Health Insurance Exchange Oversight Committee
- Senate Health and Human Services Committee, Vice chair
- Senate Local Government and Housing Committee, Chair
2019-2020
Ginal was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
- Senate Local Government and Housing Committee, 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 |
|---|
| • Health, Insurance and Environment, Chair |
| • Public Health Care and Human Services |
| • Transportation and Energy |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Ginal served on the following committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture, Livestock and Natural Resources |
| • Health, Insurance and Environment, Vice chair |
| • Public Health Care and Human Services |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ginal served on the following committees:
| Colorado committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Health, Insurance and Environment |
| • Local Government |
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
2024
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2024
Joann Ginal was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2020
See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Colorado State Senate District 14
Incumbent Joann Ginal defeated Hans Hochheimer in the general election for Colorado State Senate District 14 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Joann Ginal (D) | 66.7 | 63,409 |
 | Hans Hochheimer (R) | 33.3 | 31,724 | |
| Total votes: 95,133 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Colorado State Senate District 14
Incumbent Joann Ginal advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado State Senate District 14 on June 30, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joann Ginal | 100.0 | 29,452 |
| Total votes: 29,452 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Colorado State Senate District 14
Hans Hochheimer advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado State Senate District 14 on June 30, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Hans Hochheimer | 100.0 | 10,555 |
| Total votes: 10,555 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 52
Incumbent Joann Ginal defeated Donna Walter in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 52 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joann Ginal (D) | 64.1 | 29,708 |
 | Donna Walter (R) | 35.9 | 16,614 | |
| Total votes: 46,322 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 52
Incumbent Joann Ginal advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 52 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joann Ginal | 100.0 | 11,684 |
| Total votes: 11,684 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 52
Donna Walter advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 52 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Donna Walter | 100.0 | 5,497 |
| Total votes: 5,497 | |||
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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 Joann Ginal defeated Donna Walter in the Colorado House of Representatives District 52 general election.[2][3]
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 52 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Joann Ginal Incumbent |
54.70% | 25,876 | |
| Republican | Donna Walter | 45.30% | 21,428 | |
| Total Votes | 47,304 | |||
| Source: Colorado Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Joann Ginal ran unopposed in the Colorado House of Representatives District 52 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 52 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Joann Ginal Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Donna Walter ran unopposed in the Colorado House of Representatives District 52 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 52 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Donna Walter (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 Joann Ginal was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Donna Walter was unopposed in the Republican primary. Ginal defeated Walter in the general election.[6][7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joann Ginal Incumbent |
55.2% | 19,403 | |
| Republican | Donna Walter | 44.8% | 15,774 | |
| Total Votes | 35,177 | |||
2012
Ginal won election in the 2012 election for Colorado House of Representatives District 52. She ran unopposed in the June 26, 2012, Democratic primary after winning over 90% of the vote at the HD-52 Democratic nominating assembly, disqualifying Democratic opponent Tom Griggs from the primary ballot. She defeated Bob Morain (R) in the General Election on November 6, 2012.[10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joann Ginal |
56.1% | 24,841 | |
| Republican | Bob Morain | 43.9% | 19,442 | |
| Total Votes | 44,283 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2014
Ginal's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[11]
Jobs
- Excerpt: "As your State Representative, one of my top priorities is building and supporting a healthy economy and job market for all Coloradans. While the economic forecast for the first half of 2014 showed that Colorado’s recovery is gaining traction, there is still plenty of room to grow."
Health Care
- Excerpt: "I will not vote to deny your healthcare benefits whether you are a woman, child, man, single or married, young or old. Healthy people make our community a better place to live. We have better workers and attract businesses and new jobs to Fort Collins."
Education
- Excerpt: "I will continue to support advancing curriculum that prepares students for higher education and future careers. In order to do that we must invest in our schools and our teachers so we can ensure the best learning environment is available for all Colorado students."
Environment
- Excerpt: "I believe that by expanding opportunities for renewable energy we can expand economic opportunities, create more jobs, and decrease our states energy impact. I will continue to support legislation that continues to foster renewable sources and technology."
Seniors
- Excerpt: "As Fort Collins works to prepare for helping our seniors, seniors will also help to prepare Fort Collins to solve the community issues."
Campaign finance summary
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2024
In 2024, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 10 to May 8.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on issues relevant to the mission of the Centennial Institute and the strategic priorities of Colorado Christian University.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that the organizations supports or opposes.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that the organizations supports or opposes.
- Legislation is scored on its "reduction of taxes, regulation, and spending accountability."
- Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills about Colorado's climate, land, water, and communities.
- Legislators are scored on their votes related to public health issues.
- Legislators are scored on votes related to "the principles of individual rights, free markets and limited government."
- Legislators are scored on their votes related to mental health issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
2023
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In 2023, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 9 to May 8.
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2022
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In 2022, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 12 to May 11.
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2021
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In 2021, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 8.
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2020
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In 2020, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 8 to June 15.
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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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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Ginal's endorsements included the following:[12]
- Randy Fischer - State Rep. (D-Fort Collins)
- John Kefalas - State Senator (D-Fort Collins)
- Lisa Poppaw - Fort Collins City Councilmember
- Dr. Samuel Dyer - CEO/Founder of MSL WORLD
- Acupuncture Association of Colorado
- American Federation of Teachers
- American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees
- Blue Flower Colorado
- Colorado AFL-CIO
- Colorado Alliance for Retired Americans
- Colorado Association of Naturopathic Doctors
- Colorado Association of Realtors
- Colorado Association of Nurse Anesthetists
- Colorado Association of School Executives
- Colorado Bioscience Association
- Colorado Blue Flower Fund
- Colorado Brewers’ Guild
- Colorado Chiropractic Association
- Colorado Committee for the American Dream
- Colorado Dental Association
2012
In 2012, Ginal's endorsements included the following:[13]
- Randy Fischer: State representative
- Rhonda Fields: State representative
- John Kefalas: State representative
- Andy Kerr: State representative
- Angie Paccione: Former State representative
- Sue Schafer: State representative
- Bernie Strom: Former State representative
- Gina Janett: Former Fort Collins City Mayor Pro Tem
- Susan Kirkpatrick: Former Fort Collins Mayor
- Barbara Liebler: Former Fort Collins and Loveland City Councilmember
- Ben Manvel: Fort Collins City Councilmember
- Lisa Poppaw: Fort Collins City Councilmember
- Joan Shaffer: Loveland City Councilmember
- Tom Balchak: Poudre School District Director
- Doug Frisbie: Former Park School District Board Vice President
- Ross Cunniff: Former Poudre School District Director
- Cathy Kipp: Poudre School District Director
- Daryl Knoblock: Former Poudre School District Board President
- James Ross: Poudre School District Director
- John Stegner: Former Member of the CSU Board of Governors
See also
2020 Elections
External links
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Candidate Colorado State Senate District 14 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Joanne Ginal for Colorado Facebook Page, "Info," accessed October 19, 2012
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary election results," accessed April 14, 2014
- ↑ joannginal.com, "Issues," accessed October 3, 2014
- ↑ joannginal.com, "Endorsements," accessed October 3, 2014
- ↑ joannginal.com, "Endorsements," accessed October 19, 2012
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Colorado State Senate District 14 2019-2025 |
Succeeded by Cathy Kipp (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Colorado House of Representatives District 52 2013-2019 |
Succeeded by - |
