Jennifer Qualteri

Jennifer Qualteri (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Colorado's 1st Congressional District. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Qualteri completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Jennifer Qualteri was born in Denver, Colorado. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado in 1984 and a graduate degree from the University of Denver in 2002. Her career experience includes working in governmental accounting. Qualteri has been affiliated with the Associations of Governmental Accountants, the Regional Neighborhood Associations, and Urban Gardens.^[1]

Elections

2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Colorado District 1

Incumbent Diana DeGette defeated Jennifer Qualteri, John Kittleson, and Iris Boswell in the general election for U.S. House Colorado District 1 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Diana DeGette (D)	80.3	226,929
		Jennifer Qualteri (R)	17.5	49,529
	Submit photo	John Kittleson (L)	2.2	6,157
	Submit photo	Iris Boswell (G) (Write-in)	0.0	70

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 282,685
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Dom Waters (Unity Party)
Steven Childs (L)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 1

Incumbent Diana DeGette defeated Neal Walia in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 1 on June 28, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Diana DeGette	81.1	79,391
	Neal Walia	18.9	18,472

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 97,863
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Dom Waters (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 1

Jennifer Qualteri advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 1 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jennifer Qualteri	100.0	18,568

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 18,568
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

Jennifer Qualteri completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Qualteri'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.

Jennifer Qualteri has been part of this community for many years, working tirelessly to make it an inclusive, better place. She knows what our forefathers meant when they wrote in the Declaration of Independence ... "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that their Creator endows them with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness...."

Jennifer has belonged to both political parties in the end; she went with the one that strengthened alliances and friendships and has goals to keep you free and thriving now and in future generations. First known as the Lincoln Party, Republicans paved the way for civil rights, and their first task was to abolish slavery

Jennifer Qualteri knows the value of being connected. She is running to represent the 1st Congressional District of Colorado.

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?

Liberty
Security
Empowerment

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

National Security

Ownership
Eradicating Pollution
Freedom of Speech
A Market Economy where people thrive
Equal opportunities

Education

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to my parents the most. They formed a tight family unit, and I considered them to be part of a generation that saved the world.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

So much information on the internet these days #freedom

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

Honesty and forthrightness.

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

Fairness, Inclusiveness, Honesty, Integrity, Creativity, Openmindedness, Doing the Right Thing.

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

Ensuring liberty and freedom now and for future generations.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Freedom sustainability.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

JFK Assassination. I was 1 when this happened, but it impacted the country for many years afterward so it is my first memory of politics.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I was 12 years old when I first received a W2 form I worked at the Golden Recreation Center until I graduated from CU I had this seasonal job for ten years. Here is where I learned philanthropy matters.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Anything in business. I prefer non-fiction

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Marge Simpson

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Will Jay's "Lies"

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Discrimination.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Research and fact-finding to create laws and policies. Following the hearts of the people avoiding self-interests.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

No

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

National Security and the Economy

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Yes. I would eventually want to be part of the Appropriations committee

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

If there were term limits, four years would be better.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I think that there should be term limits.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

No

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Constituents in my district feel like they are not heard.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Is your refrigerator running?

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Yes, leaders should be able to work across the aisle.

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Colorado's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Michael Bennet (D)

John Hickenlooper (D)

Representatives

District 1

Diana DeGette (D)

District 2

Joe Neguse (D)

District 3

Jeff Hurd (R)

District 4

Lauren Boebert (R)

District 5

Jeff Crank (R)

District 6

Jason Crow (D)

District 7

Brittany Pettersen (D)

District 8

Gabe Evans (R)

Democratic Party (6)

Republican Party (4)

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Jennifer Qualteri

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Biography

Elections

2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Colorado District 1

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 1

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 1

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2022

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