Diana DeGette

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Diana L Degette

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth July 29, 1957 (Age: 68)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Diana DeGette holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Colorado College and a Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law. She began her career in public service by being elected to the Colorado House of Representatives in 1992, where she served until 1996. DeGette has since represented Colorado's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to legislative roles. Throughout her career, she has held significant leadership positions, including serving as chief deputy whip and the dean of Colorado's congressional delegation.

Political Ideas

Diana DeGette's political identity is marked by a blend of progressive stances with surprising alliances on specific issues. Her support for embryonic stem cell research and clean, renewable energy aligns her with a forward-thinking environmental agenda, yet her advocacy for regional industrial interests in environmental regulations reveals a calculated approach. DeGette's commitment to gun control is paired with an unusual coalition-building effort, as seen in her sit-in protest against Republican leadership. This juxtaposition of progressive ideals with strategic pragmatism invites deeper inquiry into her policy motivations.

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2026: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Election History

Colorado House of Representatives 1st District

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(Incumbent) Competing Candidates: Melat Kiros , Wanda James

2024: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Colorado 1st District, U.S.A. House of Representatives

264,606 votes (76.50%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Energy and Commerce
2022: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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2022 Colorado's 1st congressional district election

226,929 votes (80.30%)

Win
2020: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Colorado's 1st congressional district, 2020

331,621 votes (73.60%)

Win
2018: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Colorado's 1st congressional district results, 2018

272,886 votes (73.80%)

Win
2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Colorado's 1st congressional district, 2016

257,254 votes (67.90%)

Win
2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Colorado's 1st congressional district, 2014

183,281 votes (65.80%)

Win
2012: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Colorado's 1st congressional district, 2012

237,579 votes (68.20%)

Win
2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Colorado's 1st congressional district election, 2010

140,073 votes (67.42%)

Win
2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Colorado's 1st congressional district election, 2008

203,756 votes (71.94%)

Win
2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Colorado's 1st congressional district election, 2006

129,446 votes (79.77%)

Win
2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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2002 Colorado's 1st congressional district election

111,718 votes (66.28%)

Win
2000: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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2000 Colorado's 1st congressional district election

141,831 votes (68.70%)

Win