Andrew Boesenecker
Andrew Boesenecker (Democratic Party) is a member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 53. He assumed office on April 28, 2021. His current term ends on January 12, 2027.
Boesenecker (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Colorado House of Representatives to represent District 53. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Education
Boesenecker earned a bachelor's degree in music performance from Western Michigan University in 2001, and a master's degree in religious studies from Iliff School of Theology in 2013.[1]
Career
At the time of his appointment, Boesenecker had served as the director for annual giving and stewardship at The Institute for Shipboard Education's Semester at Sea program since 2017. He previously served as the founding pastor and mission developer for Mustard Seed Church Houses from 2013 to 2017, the director of music for Cross Road Lutheran Church from 2003 to 2009, and a K-5th grade music teacher at the Volusia County School District from 2001 to 2003.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Boesenecker was assigned to the following committees:
- House Appropriations Committee
- State, Civic, Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee
- Transportation and Local Government Committee
- Legislative Audit Committee
2021-2022
Boesenecker was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 53
Incumbent Andrew Boesenecker is running in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 53 on November 3, 2026.
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2024
See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 53
Incumbent Andrew Boesenecker defeated Donna Walter in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 53 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Andrew Boesenecker (D) | 73.5 | 31,875 | |
| Donna Walter (R) | 26.5 | 11,479 | ||
| Total votes: 43,354 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 53
Incumbent Andrew Boesenecker advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 53 on June 25, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Andrew Boesenecker | 100.0 | 7,473 | |
| Total votes: 7,473 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 53
Donna Walter advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 53 on June 25, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Donna Walter | 100.0 | 2,429 | |
| Total votes: 2,429 | ||||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 53
Incumbent Andrew Boesenecker defeated Donna Walter in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 53 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Andrew Boesenecker (D) | 75.9 | 25,934 | |
| Donna Walter (R) | 24.1 | 8,224 | ||
| Total votes: 34,158 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Drew Haugen (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 53
Incumbent Andrew Boesenecker advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 53 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Andrew Boesenecker | 100.0 | 7,782 | |
| Total votes: 7,782 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 53
Donna Walter advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 53 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Donna Walter | 100.0 | 3,664 | |
| Total votes: 3,664 | ||||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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As a former educator, progressive clergy, and a member of our community, I believe in the goodness of people. Working hard, serving our community, listening and learning from the experiences of others, standing with those who are suffering, and being unafraid to do the right thing are values that I aspire to every single day. To borrow a phrase from Margaret Mead: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
My wife, Stacey, and I are proud to live in West Fort Collins with our three children, Liam (8th grade), Jude (6th grade) and Lila (3rd grade). All three children proudly attend school in the Poudre School District, and enjoy sports, biking, and hanging out with their cousins and friends. Stacey works for a software company located in Fort Collins. My favorite pastimes include boating and enjoying Horsetooth Reservoir, working on our next home renovation project, or enjoying a local microbrew on the back porch with friends and family.- Affordable Housing: I have been a champion for affordable housing while in office, having passed both SB22-160 and HB22-1287 in order to provide protections for mobile home park residents and to protect our state's largest source of unsubsidized affordable housing. I will continue to seek solutions that provide local governments with the tools they need in order to promote and protect affordable housing in our state.
- Health Care for Every Coloradan: I have long been a champion for Improved Medicare for All. Every Coloradan — regardless of age or income — should be covered by affordable comprehensive healthcare, including primary care, prescriptions, hospitalizations, reproductive health, mental and behavioral health (including inpatient treatment) services, dental, and specialty care. If re-elected, I will be bringing legislation in 2023 that seeks to provide health care coverage to every person in our state.
- Clean Air, Land, and Water: The realities of climate change are irrefutable. We must act now. I support measurable climate goals, protecting our rivers, and science-based policy which ensures that our water, air, and land will be preserved and protected for generations to come. I passed legislation in 2022 that will require an audit of oil and gas activity in our state - good policy comes from good data and I am committed to seeking solutions which mitigate the impacts of climate change.
These are the progressive values that I bring to the table – formed out of my years as a public school teacher and my work in the healthcare and non-profit sectors of our community.
I also serve on the State, Civic, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee. This committee has passed (and also voted down) several key measures related to our elections and gun violence prevention, among other areas of focus.
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2024
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2023
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In 2023, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 9 to May 8.
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2022
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In 2022, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 12 to May 11.
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2021
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In 2021, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 8.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Officeholder Colorado House of Representatives District 53 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Jennifer Arndt (D) |
Colorado House of Representatives District 53 2021-Present |
Succeeded by - |