Junie Joseph

Junie Joseph

Democratic Party

Colorado House of Representatives District 10

Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

2

Predecessor

Edie Hooton

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

Associate

Valencia College, 2009

Bachelor's

University of Florida

Graduate

University of York

Law

University of Colorado

Personal

Profession

Lawyer

Contact

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Junie Joseph (Democratic Party) is a member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 10. She assumed office on January 9, 2023. Her current term ends on January 12, 2027.

Joseph (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Colorado House of Representatives to represent District 10. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Joseph completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Junie Joseph was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Joseph earned an associate degree from Valencia College in 2009, a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Florida, a master's degree in applied human rights from the University of York, and a law degree from the University of Colorado. Her career experience includes working as a lawyer and human rights officer.

Sponsored legislation

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Committee assignments

Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at:editor@ballotpedia.org.

2023-2024

Joseph was assigned to the following committees:

• House Finance Committee, Vice Chair

Elections

2024

See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 10

Incumbent Junie Joseph defeated William DeOreo in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 10 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Junie Joseph (D)	84.3	33,889
		William DeOreo (R)	15.7	6,290

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 40,179
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 10

Incumbent Junie Joseph defeated Tina Mueh in the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 10 on June 25, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Junie Joseph	59.0	7,896
		Tina Mueh	41.0	5,493

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 13,389
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 10

William DeOreo advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 10 on June 25, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		William DeOreo	100.0	915

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 915
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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 10

Junie Joseph defeated William DeOreo in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 10 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Junie Joseph (D)	88.1	30,894
		William DeOreo (R)	11.9	4,182

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 35,076
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Edie Hooton (D)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 10

Incumbent Edie Hooton advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 10 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Edie Hooton	100.0	12,451

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 12,451
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 10

William DeOreo advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 10 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		William DeOreo	100.0	1,361

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,361
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Junie Joseph completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Joseph'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.

As your current State Representative, I enthusiastically wake up every day to do this job because I understand and live the challenges that members of our community face. For example, I am a renter in Boulder and was a law student when I ran for Boulder city council. I balanced a challenging work load of both a law student and that of a council member in my first years representing the Boulder community. I have since obtained my degree, passed the Colorado Bar, and opened my own law practice providing family law services. Each of these responsibilities and commitments alone constitute a full time effort, yet I prioritized public service and balanced the work load successfully, just as I will do as the representative for House District 10.

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?

• As a proven advocate for economic security and affordability, I will continue to champion legislation that addresses these crucial issues. House District 10 residents can trust my track record and expect me to remain steadfast in my commitment to environmental sustainability, affordable/attainable housing, and social justice. My personal passion for promoting decarbonization and sustainable practices is a driving force behind my initiatives. I will prioritize actions to combat climate change and protect the environment, pushing for legislation that promotes sustainable and renewable energy, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and enhances our cities and state’s resilience to the impacts of climate change.
• As a proven advocate for economic security and affordability, I will continue to champion legislation that addresses these crucial issues. House District 10 residents can trust my track record and expect me to remain steadfast in my commitment to affordable/attainable housing. With housing costs continuing to be out of reach for many residents of HD10, affordability in Boulder and across the state is a top priority. I will continue to tackle both the symptoms and the underlying issues. I will advocate for policies focusing on rent stabilization and addressing the interconnected challenges of high cost housing. I will continue supporting initiatives that boost housing affordability both in Boulder and around Colorado.
• My goals for addressing homelessness in Boulder and the Denver Metro area involve more than emergency responses to people experiencing unsheltered homelessness. We need comprehensive programs that keep people housed via emergency rental and financial assistance, transitional housing options for people recovering from addiction or mental illness, and permanent supportive housing initiatives for those who need long-term support. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by vulnerable populations, such as foster youth aging out of the system, I will advocate for tailored behavioral health services and transition programs to facilitate stable housing and holistic well-being. I will continue to advocate for affordable healthcare and Childcare.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am personally passionate about renter's protection because I am a renter and I have seen first hand the impact of eviction on the individual and also on the rest of society- the taxpayers. I believe it is important to get to the root causes of eviction so that the rest of society doesn't have to pay so much in reaction to someone being homeless and living on the street.

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

I am inspired by people who overcome great challenges to achieve whatever that is meaningful in their lives.

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

I can't think of a specific book at this moment. If someone want to understand my political philosophy, they can look at my personal life, where I was born and the life I have lived thus far. I was very intentional about what I study at University from my BA in Political Science to my Master in Human rights to my law degree. I believe being elected is about service and service requires intention to improve the systems.

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

Consistency- as an elected official people should know what they can expect from you.

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

Great listener

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

Listening and engaging community members and reflecting the community's values in legislation, at the state capitol.

What legacy would you like to leave?

making the community better for at least one person.

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

I don't know how to respond to this question. Covid? 2022: that was pretty shocking: Stay in doors, social distance all things that are not natural.

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

8 years in the same job.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The tipping point- nothing happen by happenstance.

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

wonder woman?

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

I Was Here by Beyonce

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

I have really thought this through, and wrote some thing, then erased it and wrote another and erased it. And here is where I have landed: as a human I have many struggles, but none that I believe I should be sharing on a political platform without context and more than 2000 character.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

complimentary... we work for the people not each other. So it should be a balance.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Tabor, housing, climate- we are an oil producing state. We liberalized our housing laws a lot but I still believe that we will still have issues with housing affordability for working people. While some believe Tabor is about government accountability and transparency, it makes it hard for us to fund services.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes, a legislator with prior experience understand the political environment and legislative process. Further an experience legislator is more efficient and effective at the job.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes, it is extremely important to build relationship but within and across the legislature.

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

Off course there are some excellent past, present legislator that I find inspiring.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

At this time I am focused on being the best state representative for House District 10.

Both sitting legislators 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?

Community members have reached out to me and tell me about the impact of my legislations on their lives. I have had community members who reached out to me about House Bill 23-11, renters protection- these communities members have told me how their landlord try to bypass the legislative protection of the bill.

Tell us your favorite joke.

I can't think of one at this time...

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

No that is the power of the Governor. There is a check and balance process. Each branch should stay in their corner and do its own work and seek support from the other branches of government. But no more power should be granted to one branch of government.

Also it would be hard to get 65 to 100 legislators in a room to agree on emergency responses,

What is the first bill you would introduce if elected?

If re-elected I would work on a bill that I wanted to introduce this year and did not. I wanted to introduce a bill that give youths in the foster care system more access to parks

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

12 different organization: Conservation Colorado, Boulder Progressive, Boulder Area Labour Council

What committees interest you?

Finance, budget, taxes, environment

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

I believe in government accountability and transparency. As a former member of the City Council’s financial strategy committee I pushed for transparency, accountability and good governance through the implementation of OpenGov; I was also a member of the audit committee, supporting the Audit team, in looking at the city’s budget and departmental processes.

Do you support or oppose changes to the current state ballot initiative process? If so, what kind of changes would you consider?

I don't fully understand this question. Most ballot initiative requires way too many signatures. But I understand that getting community buy-in is an important part of the process.

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2022

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Junie is a family law attorney, current Boulder City Council Member, and Candidate for house district 10. Junie earned a B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Anthropology from the University of Florida. Additionally, she received a Master’s in Applied Human Rights from the University of York in England.

Junie is an avid learner, who devotes much of her time in learning about various cultures. She also enjoys traveling and has visited approximately 25 countries. On Council, Junie continues to advocate for socio-economic diversity and political inclusion for all Boulder community members. Junie is currently serving on various City, County, and State Boards and Commissions.

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?

• I will work to make Colorado more resilient to natural disasters and climate disasters.
• Funding abortion bans are unacceptable and racist barriers to care, and they disproportionately harm women, LGBTQ+ folks, and people of color.
• Free accessible education for all.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

government transparency

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Junie Joseph campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Colorado House of Representatives District 10	Won general	$148,035	$171,697
2022	Colorado House of Representatives District 10	Won general	$61,162	$25,471
Grand total			$209,197	$197,168
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

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2024

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2023

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by Edie Hooton (D)	Colorado House of Representatives District 10 2023-Present	Succeeded by -

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Current members of the Colorado House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Julie McCluskie

Majority Leader:Monica Duran

Representatives

District 1

Javier Mabrey (D)

District 2

Steven Woodrow (D)

District 3

Meg Froelich (D)

District 4

Cecelia Espenoza (D)

District 5

Alex Valdez (D)

District 6

Sean Camacho (D)

District 7

Jennifer Bacon (D)

District 8

Lindsay Gilchrist (D)

District 9

Emily Sirota (D)

District 10

Junie Joseph (D)

District 11

Karen McCormick (D)

District 12

Kyle Brown (D)

District 13

Julie McCluskie (D)

District 14

Rose Pugliese (R)

District 15

Scott Bottoms (R)

District 16

Rebecca Keltie (R)

District 17

Regina English (D)

District 18

Amy Paschal (D)

District 19

Dan Woog (R)

District 20

Jarvis Caldwell (R)

District 21

Mary Bradfield (R)

District 22

Kenneth DeGraaf (R)

District 23

Monica Duran (D)

District 24

Lisa Feret (D)

District 25

Tammy Story (D)

District 26

Meghan Lukens (D)

District 27

Brianna Titone (D)

District 28

Sheila Lieder (D)

District 29

Shannon Bird (D)

District 30

Rebekah Stewart (D)

District 31

Jacque Phillips (D)

District 32

Manny Rutinel (D)

District 33

William Lindstedt (D)

District 34

Jenny Willford (D)

District 35

Lorena Garcia (D)

District 36

Michael Carter (D)

District 37

Chad Clifford (D)

District 38

Gretchen Rydin (D)

District 39

Brandi Bradley (R)

District 40

Naquetta Ricks (D)

District 41

Jamie Jackson (D)

District 42

Mandy Lindsay (D)

District 43

Robert Marshall (D)

District 44

Anthony Hartsook (R)

District 45

Max Brooks (R)

District 46

Tisha Mauro (D)

District 47

Ty Winter (R)

District 48

Carlos Barron (R)

District 49

Lesley Smith (D)

District 50

Ryan Gonzalez (R)

District 51

Ron Weinberg (R)

District 52

Yara Zokaie (D)

District 53

Andrew Boesenecker (D)

District 54

Matt Soper (R)

District 55

Rick Taggart (R)

District 56

Chris Richardson (R)

District 57

Elizabeth Velasco (D)

District 58

Larry Suckla (R)

District 59

Katie Stewart (D)

District 60

Stephanie Luck (R)

District 61

Eliza Hamrick (D)

District 62

Matthew Martinez (D)

District 63

Dusty Johnson (R)

District 64

Ryan Armagost (R)

District 65

Lori Sander (R)

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Republican Party (22)