Michael Pierson (Colorado)
Michael Pierson (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Colorado House of Representatives to represent District 22. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on June 30, 2026.[source]
Pierson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Michael Pierson served in the U.S. Air Force from 1989 to 2009. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Cincinnati and a graduate degree from The Ohio State University. His career experience includes working as a public relations professional.[1]
Pierson has been affiliated with the following organizations:[2]
- Toastmasters International
- Air and Space Force Association
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
- Disabled American Veterans
Elections
2026
See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on June 30, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 22
Michael Pierson is running in the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 22 on June 30, 2026.
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2024
See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 22
Incumbent Kenneth DeGraaf defeated Michael Pierson and Daniel Campaña in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 22 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Kenneth DeGraaf (R) ![]() | 56.6 | 25,890 |
![]() | Michael Pierson (D) ![]() | 38.6 | 17,665 | |
Daniel Campaña (Unaffiliated) ![]() | 4.7 | 2,170 |
Total votes: 45,725 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Daniel Schinsky (L)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 22
Michael Pierson advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 22 on June 25, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Michael Pierson ![]() | 100.0 | 4,635 |
Total votes: 4,635 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 22
Incumbent Kenneth DeGraaf advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 22 on June 25, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Kenneth DeGraaf ![]() | 100.0 | 9,538 |
Total votes: 9,538 | ||||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Michael Pierson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Pierson's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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|My family and I have called this district home since 2005. My wife and I raised our kids here, and they attended Jenkins Middle School and Doherty High. Like so many of you, I understand the challenges families face—working hard to pay the mortgage or rent, keeping our neighborhoods safe, and making sure our children get the education they need to succeed.
Service has been the constant in my life. I served as an Air Force officer, then as a civil servant, and now as a volunteer with Care and Share Food Bank and the Space Foundation. Public service isn’t just a career for me—it’s who I am.
If elected, I’ll listen to your concerns, fight for our district’s priorities, and work every day to make you proud to have me as your representative in the Colorado Legislature.- Real Results, Not Just Speeches I’m committed to delivering for the people of House District 22. That means pushing CDOT to prioritize long-overdue improvements to Powers Boulevard, fully funding our public schools, and creating a citizen-led commission to cut red tape so our laws work for today’s Colorado.
- Service First I know how to get things done while keeping public service at the heart of every decision. From my years as an Air Force officer to my career as a civil servant and now as a volunteer with Care and Share Food Bank and the Space Foundation, I’ve built a lifetime of serving others.
- A Patient Progressive Approach I want Colorado to be a safer, cleaner, and more welcoming place. But we have to be smart—moving forward without piling more costs onto working families. I’ll fight for progress that strengthens our communities without making it harder to afford to live here.
Equally important is how that work gets done. Representatives should act with professionalism and help create a respectful, productive environment where the people’s business comes first.
My professional experience in the Federal Government put me in direct contact with State, County and Local officials. It was my job to facilitate cooperation between these levels of government and the Air Force.
This outdated rule gives corporations the upper hand. They can stall negotiations after the first vote, bring in teams of lawyers, and undercut workers’ efforts before a union even gets started. It’s a relic of old-fashioned union-busting tactics, and it doesn’t belong in a modern economy.
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2024
Michael Pierson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Pierson'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've lived in this district since 2005. My wife and I raised our children here; they attended Jenkins Middle School and Doherty High School. I know our district is full of hard-working individuals with families to support and mortgages or rent to pay. We want government that works for us; fixing the roads, keeping us safe from crime and educating our children to be productive citizens who care.
I've spent a lifetime in service to my country, first as an Air Force officer, then as a government civil servant and now as a volunteer for Care and Share Foodbank and the Space Foundation. I want to continue to serve you by representing you in the Colorado Legislature. I promise I'll listen to your concerns, I'll prioritize this district, and I'll make you proud that I'm speaking for you.- Elected officials are responsible for making government work for everyone, leaving their egos at the door.
- I've spent a lifetime in service to my country, first as an Air Force officer, then as a government civil servant and now as a volunteer for Care and Share Foodbank and the Space Foundation.
- I'll prioritize this district, and I'll make you proud that I'm speaking for you.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Candidate Colorado House of Representatives District 22 |
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