Sheila Lieder

Sheila Lieder

Democratic Party

Candidate, Colorado State Senate District 20

Colorado House of Representatives District 28

Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

2

Predecessor

Kerry Tipper

Compensation

Base salary

43,977/year for legislators whose terms began in 2023. $41,449/year for legislators whose terms began in 2021.

Per diem

For legislators residing within 50 miles of the capitol: $45/day. For legislators living more than 50 miles from the capitol: $237/day.

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Next election

June 30, 2026

Education

High school

Central High School

Other

University of Iowa, 2011

Personal

Profession

Telecommunications

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Sheila Lieder (Democratic Party) is a member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 28. She assumed office on January 9, 2023. Her current term ends on January 12, 2027.

Lieder (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Colorado State Senate to represent District 20. She declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on June 30, 2026.^[source]

Biography

Sheila Lieder earned a high school diploma from Central High School, a telecommunications engineering certificate from the University of Phoenix, and leadership training certificates from the University of Iowa. Her career includes experience in the telecom industry, serving as a regional director for voter activation in Colorado during Joe Biden's presidential campaign, working as a legislative director, and acting as the legislative and political director for the Communications Workers of America (CWA) in Colorado and Wyoming.

Lieder has been affiliated with the following organizations:

• Retirees Member Council of the Communications Workers of America
• National Alliance for Retired Americans, Executive Board—Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico
• Jefferson County Democratic Latino Initiative (JDLI), lifetime member
• Faith on Wheels
• Colorado Democratic Party Central Committee
• Jefferson County Labor Advisory Committee
• Colorado State Labor Initiative
• Colorado Democratic Party Senior Initiative
• Colorado Women’s Caucus
• Jefferson County Veterans Initiative
• Tri-County Workforce and Development Board, former board member

Sponsored legislation

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Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Lieder was assigned to the following committees:

• House Business Affairs and Labor Committee
• Health and Health Services Committee

Elections

2026

See also: Colorado State Senate 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 State Senate District 20

Sheila Lieder is running in the Democratic primary for Colorado State Senate District 20 on June 30, 2026.

		Candidate
		Sheila Lieder

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2024

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General election

General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 28

Incumbent Sheila Lieder defeated Peter Boddie in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 28 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sheila Lieder (D)	52.8	26,960
		Peter Boddie (R)	47.2	24,066

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 28

Incumbent Sheila Lieder advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 28 on June 25, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sheila Lieder	100.0	6,998

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 28

Peter Boddie advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 28 on June 25, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Peter Boddie	100.0	5,309

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Endorsements

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2022

See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 28

Sheila Lieder defeated Dan Montoya and Brian Bakkum in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 28 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sheila Lieder (D)	51.6	22,064
		Dan Montoya (R)	46.3	19,821
	Submit photo	Brian Bakkum (L)	2.1	898

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 42,783
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Leanne Emm (D)
• Amara Hildebrand (L)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 28

Leanne Emm advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 28 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Leanne Emm	100.0	7,951

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 28

Dan Montoya advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 28 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dan Montoya	100.0	8,740

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The Democratic Party selected Sheila Lieder to run in the 2022 general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 28, after Leanne Emm withdrew from the race.

Campaign themes

2026

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2024

Sheila Lieder completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lieder's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I’m a lifelong champion for working Coloradans. Coming from a working-class family with a history of military service, I have always believed that service to others is one of the most important things a person can do. At the state house, I have worked to uplift hardworking Jeffco families.

I’ve worked hard my whole life to put food on my family’s table while helping others do the same. Having spent four decades as a telecom worker, I am a longtime believer in organized labor. I’ve been an active advocate at the state Capitol for years, working on behalf of my fellow telecom workers and seniors

I have long been active in our community, including serving as the Labor Merit Badge Coordinator and Communications Merit Badge Coordinator for BSA Troop 498, where my son was an Eagle Scout. I am also a longtime volunteer with the Colorado Alliance for Retirees, as well as serving on their executive board and national board, and was a member of the Tri-County Workforce Development Board for 11 years. I am a lifetime member of the Jefferson County Democratic Latino Initiative (JDLI) and served on my Homeowner's Association as vice president and president for 14 years.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I’m a Jeffco mom, not a career politician. I ran for office for the first time in 2022 because HD28 needed someone from our community representing us, not a career politician. I’m running for reelection to continue putting the needs of our community first.
• I’m focused on the issues that matter. I have crossed the aisle and passed bipartisan bills that allow people to have a shot at the American Dream, safeguard public education, protect our workers and their rights, lower taxes on the middle class, seniors, military, and Gold Star families, and fund first responders. I look at the policy, not the party, whenever making decisions on legislation.
• I think building relationships with other legislators is a big part of the job. No one can legislate alone, and developing relationships with other policymakers is essential to being a representative that can pass bills, advance important causes, and make the voice of their district heard.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I’m passionate about healthcare reform, tax reform, education, community safety, and protecting the ability for our seniors to age in place and live with dignity. I’m constantly looking for ways to make Jeffco more affordable and supportive of hard-working families.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

The most important characteristics or principles for an elected official are integrity, transparency, compassion, a strong work ethic, and the ability to collaborate and reach across the aisle to get good policy passed.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

As a current officeholder, I have passed and worked on bills that fight for everyone to have a shot at the American Dream, safeguard public education, protect our workers and their rights, lower taxes for the middle class, our seniors, military, and Gold Star families, while still funding our first responders. Additionally, I’m working to ensure women aren’t treated as second-class citizens and have the right to control their own bodies, equal pay for equal work, and that the most vulnerable in our society have a chance to share in the success and bounty of this great state.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

I believe that elected officials must be accessible to their constituents, act with honesty, and stay focused on the issues that are most important to their community and not their personal political views.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to be remembered as someone who wasn’t afraid to shake things up in order to make my community a better place with equitable laws for everyone, livable wages, affordable healthcare, affordable housing, support for seniors, and reproductive freedoms.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

I think building relationships with other legislators is a big part of the job. No one can legislate alone, and developing relationships with other policymakers is essential to being a representative that can pass bills, advance important causes, and make the voice of their district heard.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

US Senator Michael Bennet

US Senator John Hickenlooper
Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen
Congressman Jason Crow
Congresswoman Diana DeGette
State Senator Jessie Danielson
State Representative Monica Duran
State Senator Tom Sullivan
Lesley Dahlkemper, Jeffco Commissioner
Andy Kerr, Jeffco Commissioner
Laborer's International Union of North America
COLOR Latina
Colorado Education Association
UFCW Local 7
AFSCME Council 18
Pipefitters Local 208
Colorado Nurses Association
Colorado Professional Firefighters
Retirees Member Council at CWA
Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado
NASW-CO PACE
American Federation of Teachers-Colorado
BlueFlower Fund
Secure PERA
COBALT
Care for CO
Conservation Colorado
One Colorado

SMART

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2022

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

https://www.liederforcolorado.com/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084889561705 https://twitter.com/Lieder4CO

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• https://www.liederforcolorado.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084889561705
• https://twitter.com/Lieder4CO

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

PUTTING JEFFCO FIRST!

1. Crack down on price-gouging corporations
2.Protect JEFFCO public schools from extremist agendas.
3.Save people money on health care.

4.Protect seniors

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Sheila Lieder campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Colorado House of Representatives District 28	Won general	$146,909	$122,757
2022	Colorado House of Representatives District 28	Won general	$105,229	$100,899
Grand total			$252,138	$223,656
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal 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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2024

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2023

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Political offices
Preceded by Kerry Tipper (D)	Colorado House of Representatives District 28 2023-Present	Succeeded by -

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Current members of the Colorado State Senate

Leadership

Senate President:James Coleman

Majority Leader:Robert Rodriguez

Minority Leader:Cleave Simpson

Senators

District 1

Byron Pelton (R)

District 2

Lisa Frizell (R)

District 3

Nick Hinrichsen (D)

District 4

Mark Baisley (R)

District 5

Marc Catlin (R)

District 6

Cleave Simpson (R)

District 7

Janice Rich (R)

District 8

Dylan Roberts (D)

District 9

Lynda Zamora Wilson (R)

District 10

Larry Liston (R)

District 11

Thomas Exum (D)

District 12

Marc Snyder (D)

District 13

Scott Bright (R)

District 14

Cathy Kipp (D)

District 15

Janice Marchman (D)

District 16

Chris Kolker (D)

District 17

Katie Wallace (D)

District 18

Judy Amabile (D)

District 19

Lindsey Daugherty (D)

District 20

Lisa Cutter (D)

District 21

Dafna Jenet (D)

District 22

Jessie Danielson (D)

District 23

Barbara Kirkmeyer (R)

District 24

Kyle Mullica (D)

District 25

Faith Winter (D)

District 26

Jeff Bridges (D)

District 27

Tom Sullivan (D)

District 28

Mike Weissman (D)

District 29

Iman Jodeh (D)

District 30

John Carson (R)

District 31

Matt Ball (D)

District 32

Robert Rodriguez (D)

District 33

James Coleman (D)

District 34

Julie Gonzales (D)

District 35

Rod Pelton (R)

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