Steven Woodrow
2023 - Present
2027
2
Steven Woodrow (Democratic Party) is a member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 2. He assumed office on January 9, 2023. His current term ends on January 12, 2027.
Woodrow (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Colorado House of Representatives to represent District 2. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Steven Woodrow was born in Detroit, Michigan.[1] Woodrow earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor in 2002 and a juris doctor from the Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2005. His career experience includes working as an attorney, as an adjunct law professor with the Chicago-Kent College of Law, and for Judge Anne C. Williams on the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.[1][2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Woodrow was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Woodrow was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 2
Incumbent Steven Woodrow defeated Michael DiManna in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 2 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Steven Woodrow (D) | 74.2 | 38,829 | |
Michael DiManna (R) | 25.8 | 13,501 |
Total votes: 52,330 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- James Swanson (L)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 2
Incumbent Steven Woodrow advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 2 on June 25, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Steven Woodrow | 100.0 | 11,694 |
Total votes: 11,694 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 2
Michael DiManna advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 2 on June 25, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Michael DiManna | 100.0 | 2,015 |
Total votes: 2,015 | ||||
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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 2
Incumbent Steven Woodrow defeated Stephanie Wheeler and Justin Savoy in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 2 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Steven Woodrow (D) | 75.4 | 34,213 | |
Stephanie Wheeler (R) | 23.1 | 10,476 | ||
Justin Savoy (L) | 1.5 | 689 |
Total votes: 45,378 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 2
Incumbent Steven Woodrow advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 2 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Steven Woodrow | 100.0 | 14,067 |
Total votes: 14,067 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 2
Stephanie Wheeler advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 2 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Stephanie Wheeler | 100.0 | 3,953 |
Total votes: 3,953 | ||||
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2020
See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 6
Incumbent Steven Woodrow defeated William McAleb and Jeffrey Crowe in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 6 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Steven Woodrow (D) | 71.9 | 36,302 | |
William McAleb (R) | 25.2 | 12,711 | ||
Jeffrey Crowe (L) | 3.0 | 1,508 |
Total votes: 50,521 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 6
Incumbent Steven Woodrow defeated Steven Paletz and Dan Himelspach in the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 6 on June 30, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Steven Woodrow | 45.7 | 11,143 | |
Steven Paletz | 31.0 | 7,560 | ||
Dan Himelspach | 23.3 | 5,673 |
Total votes: 24,376 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Nathan Adams (D)
- Hazel Gibson (D)
- Robert Messman (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 6
William McAleb advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 6 on June 30, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | William McAleb | 100.0 | 3,944 |
Total votes: 3,944 | ||||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for Colorado House of Representatives District 6
Jeffrey Crowe advanced from the Libertarian convention for Colorado House of Representatives District 6 on April 13, 2020.
Candidate | ||
✔ | Jeffrey Crowe (L) |
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Steven Woodrow completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Woodrow's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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|- Housing is a human right. In my three Sessions down at the Capitol I have consistently fought for affordable housing, solutions to address homelessness, and tenants' rights. I've sponsored legislation that has allocated over $650 million in federal relief dollars to the construction and conversion of affordable housing units, the preservation of existing affordable housing, and a $105 million grant program for local governments and nonprofits to tackle homelessness in their areas--including money for shelter space, transitional housing, permanent housing, mental and physical health services, training and employment centers, and outreach. I will continue to support renter protections, zoning reform, public developer , and rent stabilization.
- As a Nation, gun violence has been a horrific policy failure. Since coming into the legislature I have sponsored and helped pass multiple gun violence prevention bills including safe storage of firearms, reporting lost and stolen guns, the repeal of state-level preemption of local gun laws, the creation of the Office of GVP, the closing of the so-called “Boyfriend Loophole” and my bill, which closed the “Charleston Loophole” and expanded Colorado’s background check system to include violent misdemeanors. And this past Session we fixed our possession of a weapon by a previous offender law and passed a law to ensure firearms aren’t present at polling locations.We also need to get serious about limiting access to AR-15s and similar weapons.
- Man made climate change is real and represents a threat to our national security. Clean air, water, and soil are essential for our economic survival and the well-being of our communities. We need to expand community recycling and composting programs and work to develop appropriate end markets. We must also fight to conserve our natural resources and resist the auctioning off of our public lands to the highest bidder. We respect scientists and support efforts to promote renewable energy, energy conservation, and the transition to a green energy grid. Sustainable growth and modernizing transportation systems should be done with an eye on reducing our reliance on fossil fuels, increasing density, conserving limited water resources, honoring in
In my first session, I was the prime sponsor in the House of SB20-080, which would have restored damages available under the Colorado Consumer Protection Act. Fast forward to 2022, we have passed HB22-1071 in both chambers and it has been signed by the Governor. We also passed HB22- 1089 a bill that closes a loophole that allowed Uber, Lyft, and other ride shares to deny coverage to passengers in the event of hit-and-run accidents.
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2020
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|- I'm the only candidate in the race who has a proven record of fighting for our values. I've fought for HD6 every day since being elected via vacancy back in February and have formed genuine relationships with my colleagues at the Statehouse so we can get real things done.
- We need leaders more interested in justice than special interests. I've taken no Corporate PAC money-I'm the only candidate fighting to get big money OUT of our politics-and have earned the endorsements of over 24 elected officials and numerous community organizations (CO AFL-CIO, CEA/DCTA, CO WFP, COBALT, CO Ceasefire & Designated Moms Guns Sense Candidate), SW Carpenters, CO Medical Society and more!)
- We need leaders who understand the American Dream-the idea that if you work hard and play by the rules you ought to be able to do better than your parents did. I'm here to expand that Dream-to make it a reality-for as many people as possible.
I support getting money out of our politics. My first week at the Capitol I started the process of drafting legislation for publicly financed State House and Senate races.
I care deeply about public education and educators. Even through this pandemic and attendant budget cuts we have been able to secure additional funding for our schools (and more can be saved through TABOR reform and via and repeal of the Gallagher Amendment).
I've also fought to preserve the senior homestead exemption. Now is not the time to ask our elderly residents-many of whom survive on fixed incomes-to shoulder the financial burden of this pandemic.
I also care deeply about facts and science. For this reason I support efforts to tackle man-made climate change. This session I was proud to introduce a bill to repeal the "ban on bans" our state law that prohibits local governments from taking action to address plastic waste and pollution. I also signed on as a co-sponsor to SB163, which is legislation designed to limit vaccination exemptions so that we can improve our State's low vaccination rates.
I also lost my dad when I was an infant. I understand what it means to struggle financially-the stress of living paycheck to paycheck, unable to make any mistakes lest my budget be completely blown. After my father died my mom went back to teach public school for 27 years. Watching her serve as the primary breadwinner for years taught me the value of persistence and hard work, especially in the face of adversity.
My favorite memory of that job was when I was selected by my store to represent us in the regional "baggers competition." The winner got to go on Dave Letterman. Despite my training, I didn't advance. But it was hilarious and humiliating and humbling and it's those types of moments that remind me-now having practiced law for over 15 years and having served in the State legislature-of where I come from.
SVMA is exciting. It is where exceptionally contentious and controversial bills are heard (and often killed if they are particularly bad). This year we heard bills that would have banned gay marriage and adoption, imprisoned doctors who treated trans youth, banned abortion after 22 weeks, allowed business owners to "stand their ground" at work, and turned CO into a "right to work" state.
Agriculture is the polar opposite. It is a model of bi-partisanship where both sides of the aisle come together to address issues like water rights, our fire preparedness, and other issues impacting rural Colorado.
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2024
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In 2024, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 10 to May 8.
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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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2020
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In 2020, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 8 to June 15.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Candidate Colorado House of Representatives District 2 |
Officeholder Colorado House of Representatives District 2 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 14, 2020
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Steven Woodrow," accessed May 6, 2023
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by Alec Garnett (D) |
Colorado House of Representatives District 2 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
Preceded by Chris Hansen (D) |
Colorado House of Representatives District 6 2020-2023 |
Succeeded by Elisabeth Epps (D) |