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Sharron Pettiford

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Sharron Pettiford
Image of Sharron Pettiford
Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Bartlesville High School

Bachelor's

Northeastern State University, 2006

Personal
Religion
Apostolic
Profession
Social worker
Contact

Sharron Pettiford (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Colorado House of Representatives to represent District 8. She lost as a write-in in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Pettiford completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Sharron Pettiford graduated from Bartlesville High School. She earned a bachelor's degree from Northeastern State University in 2006 and graduated from the University of Tulsa in 2008. Her career experience includes working as a social worker.[1]

Pettiford has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]

  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc
  • NAACP
  • AFL-CIO
  • CWA
  • Teamsters
  • LWV
  • Democratic Party

Elections

2024

See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 8

Lindsay Gilchrist defeated Philip Borrelli, Jesse Parris, and Sharron Pettiford in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 8 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Lindsay Gilchrist
Lindsay Gilchrist (D) Candidate Connection
 
85.2
 
39,914
Philip Borrelli (R)
 
12.7
 
5,932
Image of Jesse Parris
Jesse Parris (Unity Party)
 
2.1
 
992
Image of Sharron Pettiford
Sharron Pettiford (D) (Write-in) Candidate Connection
 
0.1
 
33

Total votes: 46,871
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 8

Lindsay Gilchrist advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 8 on June 25, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Lindsay Gilchrist
Lindsay Gilchrist Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
12,244

Total votes: 12,244
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 8

Philip Borrelli advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 8 on June 25, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Philip Borrelli
 
100.0
 
742

Total votes: 742
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Sharron Pettiford completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Pettiford'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 experiences as a social caseworker, labor organizer and political activist have prepared me with the skills and experience needed to advocate for progressive wins in Colorado. I understand the challenges faced by the working class because I have lived and worked in these communities. My vision for a fair and prosperous society has been my driving factor my entire life.
These are my personal beliefs and values based on lived experience and practice. I am very involved in the community and have vast amount of experiences around the district. I have lobbied for these very issues for over two decades. I believe that these are the key issues we are facing.

Worker Justice
Restorative Justice
Reproductive Justice
Housing Justice
Climate Justice
Food Justice

Disability Justice
I bagged groceries in a Grocery Story. I had the job for a year..
Automatic clearance of non-violent criminal records that qualify.
Boiler makers; Run Sister Run; 20 elected officials; three coalitions.

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Campaign finance summary


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Sharron Pettiford campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Colorado House of Representatives District 8Lost general$5,266 $4,853
Grand total$5,266 $4,853
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Footnotes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 18, 2024


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