Lindsey Daugherty

Lindsey Daugherty

Democratic Party

Colorado State Senate District 19

Tenure

2025 - Present

Term ends

2029

Years in position

0

Predecessor

Rachel Zenzinger

Prior offices

Colorado House of Representatives District 29

Successor: Shannon Bird

Predecessor: Tracy Kraft-Tharp

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Colorado House of Representatives District 24

Successor: Lisa Feret

Predecessor: Monica Duran

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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

Education

High school

Thompson Valley High School

Bachelor's

University of Northern Iowa, 2008

Law

University of Denver, 2012

Personal

Profession

Attorney

Contact

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Lindsey Daugherty (Democratic Party) is a member of the Colorado State Senate, representing District 19. She assumed office on January 8, 2025. Her current term ends on January 10, 2029.

Daugherty (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Colorado State Senate to represent District 19. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Lindsey Daugherty graduated from Thompson Valley High School in 2005. Daugherty earned a B.A. in political science from the University of Northern Iowa in 2008 and a J.D. from the University of Denver in 2012. Her career experience includes owning The Law Firm of Lindsey Daugherty, LLC and working as a guardian ad litem with the State of Wyoming, a prosecutor with the City of Douglas, Wyoming, and a law clerk with the White House Domestic Policy Counsel.

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Daugherty was assigned to the following committees:

• House Finance Committee
• Health and Insurance Committee, Chair
• House Judiciary Committee

2021-2022

Daugherty was assigned to the following committees:

• House Appropriations Committee
• House Finance Committee
• House Judiciary Committee

Sponsored legislation

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

Elections

2024

See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for Colorado State Senate District 19

Lindsey Daugherty defeated Sam Bandimere and Ryan Van Gundy in the general election for Colorado State Senate District 19 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lindsey Daugherty (D)	56.1	54,900
		Sam Bandimere (R)	41.5	40,596
		Ryan Van Gundy (L)	2.4	2,305

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 97,801
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Colorado State Senate District 19

Lindsey Daugherty defeated Obi Ezeadi in the Democratic primary for Colorado State Senate District 19 on June 25, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lindsey Daugherty	64.0	13,380
		Obi Ezeadi	36.0	7,537

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 20,917
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Colorado State Senate District 19

Sam Bandimere advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado State Senate District 19 on June 25, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sam Bandimere	100.0	9,995

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,995
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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 24

Incumbent Lindsey Daugherty defeated Bill Patterson in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 24 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lindsey Daugherty (D)	57.5	26,093
		Bill Patterson (R)	42.5	19,281

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 45,374
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 24

Incumbent Lindsey Daugherty advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 24 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lindsey Daugherty	100.0	9,711

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 24

Bill Patterson advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 24 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bill Patterson	100.0	9,396

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,396
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2020

See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 29

Lindsey Daugherty defeated Vanessa Warren-Demott and Ryan Van Gundy in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 29 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lindsey Daugherty (D)	56.1	26,226
		Vanessa Warren-Demott (R)	38.4	17,931
		Ryan Van Gundy (L)	5.5	2,590

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 46,747
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 29

Lindsey Daugherty advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 29 on June 30, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lindsey Daugherty	100.0	13,527

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 13,527
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Victoria Lopez (D)
• Amber Hott (D)
• Karen Kalavity (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 29

Vanessa Warren-Demott advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 29 on June 30, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Vanessa Warren-Demott	100.0	6,294

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 6,294
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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Colorado House of Representatives District 29

Ryan Van Gundy advanced from the Libertarian convention for Colorado House of Representatives District 29 on April 13, 2020.

		Candidate
✔		Ryan Van Gundy (L)

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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Lindsey Daugherty proudly grew up in Colorado. After high school, Lindsey attended the University of Northern Iowa on a soccer scholarship. There, she graduated with a political science degree. Lindsey interned for former Congressman Bruce Braley in the House of Representatives, participated in voter registration drives, and volunteered during the Iowa Caucuses for the 2008 presidential election. This experience taught Lindsey the vital role communities play in our political system and instilled in her the desire to protect our fragile and unique system.

Lindsey returned to Colorado to attend law school at the University of Denver. While there, Lindsey clerked for the White House under the Obama administration for the Domestic Policy Council. Lindsey solicited feedback from the education community, consumers, and trade groups and drafted policy promoting access to trade schools, lowering the cost of higher education, and enrolling more women in STEM programs. Lindsey also clerked for former Senator Tom Harkin, where she investigated for-profit colleges as part of his work on the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pension Committee.

After law school, Lindsey started her own law firm, specializing in family and juvenile law. Lindsey understands how rewarding - and challenging - being a small business owner can be.

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?

• Investing in public education
• Creating jobs and ensuring that Colorado is an affordable place for families to grow and thrive
• Reforming the criminal justice system, particularly in the area of juvenile law

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am very passionate in the areas of investing in public education, creating jobs to ensure Colorado is an affordable place for families to thrive, and reforming the juvenile criminal justice system.

I believe that a strong economy starts with strong public education. This means equipping students for the 21st century economy, having well-paid and well-trained teachers, and increasing access to affordable college. As someone who grew up with two generations of educators, I understand the importance of schools for our entire state.

I am lucky to have teachers, union members, and firefighters in my family. They were able to support a family with those professions. This isn’t always the case today - but it should be. Ensuring that every Coloradan is able to create a life here for their families is a top priority.

And I believe in reforming our criminal justice system, especially in the area of juvenile law, to eliminate unfair sentencing, while ensuring that those with addiction and mental health issues are being treated - not simply punished.

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2020

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

After high school, Lindsey attended the University of Northern Iowa on a soccer scholarship, where she graduated with a political science degree. Lindsey interned for former Congressman Bruce Braley in the House of Representatives, participated in voter registration drives, and volunteered during the Iowa Caucuses for the 2008 presidential election. Through this experience, Lindsey recognized the vital role our communities play in our political system, and seeing our democracy in action inspired her to help protect our fragile and unique system.

Lindsey returned to Colorado to attend law school at the University of Denver. While there, Lindsey clerked for the White House under the Obama Administration for the Domestic Policy Council. In that role, Lindsey solicited feedback from the education community, consumers, and trade groups and drafted policy promoting access to trade schools, lowering the cost of higher education, and enrolling more women in STEM programs. Lindsey also clerked for former Senator Tom Harkin, where she investigated for-profit colleges as part of his work on the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pension Committee.

After law school, Lindsey started her own law firm, specializing in family and juvenile law. Lindsey understands how rewarding - and challenging - being a small business owner can be.

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?

• Investing in public education
• Reforming the criminal justice system
• Creating jobs in the renewable energy sector

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am very passionate in the areas of investing in public education, reforming the criminal justice system, and creating jobs in the renewable energy sector.

I believe that a strong economy starts with strong public education. This means public schools that equip students for the 21st century economy, well-paid and well-trained teachers, and affordable college.

Furthermore, we need to ensure just transition for workers in order to create jobs in the renewable energy sector. A strong workforce means strong unions. When workers can't organize or have a voice in determining their rights and fair compensation, we all lose.

And I believe in reforming our criminal justice system to eliminate unfair sentencing, while ensuring that those with addiction and mental health issues are being treated - not simply punished.

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Campaign finance summary

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Lindsey Daugherty campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Colorado State Senate District 19	Won general	$220,374	$193,786
2022	Colorado House of Representatives District 24	Won general	$168,719	$172,174
2020	Colorado House of Representatives District 29	Won general	$152,470	N/A**
Grand total			$541,563	$365,960
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
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2024

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In 2024, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 10 to May 8. Centennial Institute Legislators are scored on their votes on issues relevant to the mission of the Centennial Institute and the strategic priorities of Colorado Christian University. Colorado AFL-CIO Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that the organizations supports or opposes. Colorado Consumer Health Initiative Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that the organizations supports or opposes. Colorado Union of Taxpayers Legislation is scored on its "reduction of taxes, regulation, and spending accountability." Colorado Voters for Animals Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues. Conservation Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes on bills about Colorado's climate, land, water, and communities. Healthier Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes related to public health issues. Liberty Scorecard Legislators are scored on votes related to "the principles of individual rights, free markets and limited government." Mental Health Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes related to mental health issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.

2023

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In 2023, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 9 to May 8. Colorado AFL-CIO Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that the organizations supports or opposes. Colorado Consumer Health Initiative Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that the organizations supports or opposes. Colorado Union of Taxpayers Legislation is scored on its "reduction of taxes, regulation, and spending accountability." Colorado Voters for Animals Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues. Healthier Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes related to public health issues. Liberty Scorecard Legislators are scored on votes related to "the principles of individual rights, free markets and limited government." Mental Health Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes related to mental health issues. The Arc of Colorado Legislators are scored on votes related to intellectual and developmental disability legislation. Women's Lobby of Colorado Legislators are scored on their stances on women's issues.

2022

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In 2022, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 12 to May 11. Centennial Institute Legislators are scored on their votes on issues relevant to the mission of the Centennial Institute and the strategic priorities of Colorado Christian University. Cobalt Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health issues. Colorado AFL-CIO Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that the organizations supports or opposes. Colorado Consumer Health Initiative Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that the organizations supports or opposes. Colorado Union of Taxpayers Legislation is scored on its "reduction of taxes, regulation, and spending accountability." Conservation Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes on bills about Colorado's climate, land, water, and communities. Colorado Voters for Animals Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues. CoPIRG Legislators are scored on their votes on "bills that will protect consumers, strengthen our democracy, and safeguard public health." Healthier Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes related to public health issues. Liberty Scorecard Legislators are scored on votes related to "the principles of individual rights, free markets and limited government." Mental Health Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes related to mental health issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. One Colorado Legislators are scored based on their votes on LGBTQ+ issues. The Arc of Colorado Legislators are scored on votes related to intellectual and developmental disability legislation.

2021

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In 2021, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 8. Centennial Institute Legislators are scored on their votes on issues relevant to the mission of the Centennial Institute and the strategic priorities of Colorado Christian University. Colorado Health Initiative Legislators are usually scored on their votes on bills that the organizations supports or opposes. Colorado Union of Taxpayers Legislation is scored on its "reduction of taxes, regulation, and spending accountability." Conservation Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes on bills about Colorado's climate, land, water, and communities. Colorado Voters for Animals: U.S. Congress and General Assembly Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues. CoPIRG Legislators are scored on their votes on "bills that will protect consumers, strengthen our democracy, and safeguard public health." Colorado Education Association: Senate and House Legislators are scored on their votes related to education reflection and on how well legislators worked with educators to advance the CEA's priorities. Healthier Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes related to public health issues. Liberty Scorecard Legislators are scored on votes related to "the principles of individual rights, free markets and limited government." Mental Health Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes related to mental health issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. The Arc of Colorado Legislators are scored on votes related to intellectual and developmental disability legislation. Women's Lobby of Colorado Legislators are scored on their stances on women's issues.

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Political offices
Preceded by Rachel Zenzinger (D)	Colorado State Senate District 19 2025-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by Monica Duran (D)	Colorado House of Representatives District 24 2023-2025	Succeeded by Lisa Feret (D)
Preceded by Tracy Kraft-Tharp (D)	Colorado House of Representatives District 29 2021-2023	Succeeded by Shannon Bird (D)

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Current members of the Colorado State Senate

Leadership

Senate President:James Coleman

Majority Leader:Robert Rodriguez

Minority Leader:Paul Lundeen

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

Paul Lundeen (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

Vacant

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)

Democratic Party (22)

Republican Party (12)

Vacancies (1)