Jessie Danielson and Amanda Gonzalez vie for Democratic nomination for Colorado secretary of state
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Noelle Phillips
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Summary
Two Jefferson County women, state Sen. Jessie Danielson and Jefferson County Clerk Amanda Gonzalez, are competing in the Democratic primary for Colorado secretary of state. Both candidates have backgrounds in strengthening voting rights and pledge to protect Colorado's mail-in ballot system from attacks by Donald Trump and his allies. They are running to replace term-limited Democratic Secretary of State Jena Griswold. The Libertarian Party also has a contested primary between Alex Astley and Sean Vadney.
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The race pits state Sen. Jessie Danielson, 48, of Wheat Ridge, against Amanda Gonzalez, 41, the Jefferson County clerk and recorder.
They are seeking to replace Democratic Secretary of State Jena Griswold, who is term-limited.
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