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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]
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]
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates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
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Pierson in this election.
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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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
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Candidate Colorado House of Representatives District 22 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 28, 2024
