PETTERSEN, BRITTANY LOUISE
D · house · currently seated · bioguide P000620
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- FEC candidate id
H8CO07045- Internal id
8f558db8-c003-4374-8a25-0b5472fde522- Status
- incumbent
Who this candidate represents
Who lives here — American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024), CO-07. Source.
| Category | Metric | Value |
|---|---|---|
| People | Population | 723,678 |
| People | Median age | 41 |
| Income | Median household income | $103,971 |
| Income | Per-capita income | $58,395 |
| Income | In poverty | 7.3% |
| Income | Unemployed | 3.9% |
| Income | Gini inequality index | 0.441 |
| Race | White alone | 79.6% |
| Race | Black alone | 1.4% |
| Race | Asian alone | 3.1% |
| Race | Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Race | Two or more races | 12.2% |
| Origin | Foreign-born | 6.3% |
| Language | Speaks English only at home | 90.2% |
| Language | Speaks Spanish at home | 5.6% |
| Education | High school or higher | 69.2% |
| Education | Bachelor's or higher | 49.6% |
| Education | Advanced degree | 18.7% |
| Household | Family households | 61.7% |
| Household | Avg household size | 2.31 |
| Household | Never married (15+) | 30.6% |
| Housing | Median home value | $613,800 |
| Housing | Median gross rent | $1,851 |
| Housing | Single-family detached | 66.4% |
| Housing | Built before 1940 | 1.9% |
| Housing | Overcrowded (>1 per room) | 1.4% |
| Housing | Vacant units | 8.2% |
| Service | Veterans (18+) | 7.1% |
| Health | With a disability | 11.5% |
| Connectivity | Households with broadband | 94.0% |
| Connectivity | Households with no internet | 4.2% |
| Commute | Drove alone | 63.8% |
| Commute | Public transit | 1.2% |
| Commute | Worked from home | 25.0% |
Cycle financials
Source: FEC weball bulk file (cycle summary). Numbers in USD; 0 = no activity reported.
| Cycle | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand | Debts | Indiv. contribs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,395,882 | $1,041,146 | $915,668 | $0 | $617,824 |
| 2024 | $2,487,377 | $1,934,845 | $560,932 | $0 | $1,174,245 |
| 2022 | $2,883,824 | $2,923,257 | $8,400 | $0 | $2,121,435 |
| 2020 | $0 | $7,224 | $47,833 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $207,826 | $152,769 | $55,057 | $0 | $199,221 |
Elections
- 2018 general house · CO-7 — won
- 2022 general house · CO-7 — won
- 2024 general house · CO-7 — won
- 2026 general house · CO-7 — running
Committees
- BRITTANY PETTERSEN FOR COLORADO — principal · type H
Recent votes
- 2026-05-15 · Cong. 119 · house roll 175
YEA on HR 8469 — Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes. - 2026-05-15 · Cong. 119 · house roll 174
NAY on HR 8469 — Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes. - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 173
NAY on HR 8365 — Monitor Accountability Act - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 172
YEA on HR 8365 — Monitor Accountability Act - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 171
NAY on HR 5625 — Cashless Bail Reporting Act - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 170
YEA on HCONRES 75 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 169
NAY on HR 6260 — Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025 - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 168
YEA on HR 6260 — Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025 - 2026-05-13 · Cong. 119 · house roll 167
YEA on HRES 1259 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by the People's Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping. - 2026-05-13 · Cong. 119 · house roll 166
YEA on HRES 1251 — Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish-American community.
Sponsored & cosponsored bills
- sponsor · 2026-05-15 — HR 8859 — Creating Early Childhood Leaders Act
- cosponsor · 2026-05-14 — HR 8666 — Vote by Mail Protection Act of 2026
- cosponsor · 2026-05-13 — HR 8802 — To provide compensation to law enforcement officers who defended the United States Capitol during the events that occurred at or near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, and for other purposes.
- cosponsor · 2026-03-03 — HR 5732 — Keep Air Travel Safe Act
- cosponsor · 2026-02-03 — HR 7335 — Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act
- cosponsor · 2026-02-02 — HR 5653 — Trust Through Transparency Act of 2025
- cosponsor · 2026-01-12 — HR 3184 — PFAS Alternatives Act
- cosponsor · 2025-09-15 — HR 2767 — BRAIN Act
- cosponsor · 2025-08-29 — HR 4606 — Ally’s Act
- cosponsor · 2025-08-15 — HR 2138 — Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025
Election prediction
Cycle 2026 · model baseline-v1 · base rate 15.1%
P(win) = 99.0%
| Feature | Δ P(win) |
|---|---|
| Base rate (historical) | 15.1% |
| incumbent | +78.0% |
| D (major party) | +10.0% |
Baseline model (incumbency × party × office). Calibration: backtest Brier score is the reference, see npm run db:ingest -- --source=predict-backtest-election. Future model versions must beat baseline Brier on the same held-out cohort or they don't ship.
Independent expenditures
Money spent by super PACs and other non-connected committees for or against this candidate. Source: FEC Schedule E (independent_expenditure CSV bulk).
| Cycle | Support | Oppose | IEs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $112,640 | $0 | 8 |
| 2022 | $345,037 | $354,583 | 45 |
Recent (latest 25)
| Date | Spender | For / against | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | oppose | $9,547 | Text Messages |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | oppose | $10,477 | Text Messages |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | oppose | $10,481 | Direct Mail |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | oppose | $18,382 | Direct Mail |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | oppose | $14,049 | Direct Mail |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | oppose | $13,209 | Direct Mail |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | oppose | $14,049 | Direct Mail |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | oppose | $20,751 | Direct Mail |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | oppose | $12,462 | Text Messages |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | oppose | $7,259 | Text Messages |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | oppose | $8,141 | Direct Mail |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | oppose | $7,880 | Direct Mail |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | oppose | $15,267 | Direct Mail |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | oppose | $7,880 | Direct Mail |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | oppose | $10,000 | Direct Mail |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | oppose | $8,141 | Direct Mail |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | oppose | $7,259 | Text Messaging |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | oppose | $6,856 | Text Messages |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | oppose | $23,147 | Direct Mail |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | oppose | $15,008 | Direct Mail |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | oppose | $23,736 | Direct Mail |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | oppose | $36,064 | Direct Mail |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | oppose | $13,762 | Text Messages |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | oppose | $15,267 | Direct Mail |
| — | FAIRSHAKE | support | $7,472 | IE - Pettersen - Media production |
Transfers from committees
Direct contributions from PACs and party committees. Source: FEC pas2 bulk (committee-to-candidate transactions).
| Date | From committee | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | 24A | $15,008 |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | 24A | $10,481 |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | 24A | $12,461 |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | 24A | $23,146 |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | 24A | $20,751 |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | 24A | $18,381 |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | 24A | $10,476 |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | 24A | $20,751 |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | 24A | $10,481 |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | 24A | $14,049 |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | 24A | $13,209 |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | 24A | $7,258 |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | 24A | $10,476 |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | 24A | $13,761 |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | 24A | $6,855 |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | 24A | $7,879 |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | 24A | $12,461 |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | 24A | $8,141 |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | 24A | $36,063 |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | 24A | $23,736 |
| — | FOR COLORADO'S FUTURE | 24A | $14,049 |
| 2026-03-31 | PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE | 24K | $2,500 |
| 2026-03-30 | FIGHT FOR FAIR LINES PAC | 24K | $1,000 |
| 2026-03-30 | ELI LILLY AND COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | 24K | $2,500 |
| 2026-03-30 | EXPERIAN NORTH AMERICA, INC POLITICAL ACTION CO… | 24K | $2,500 |
Top individual donors (2026 cycle)
Via this candidate's principal committee BRITTANY PETTERSEN FOR COLORADO.
Aggregated from FEC Schedule A by donor (name + city + state). Employer + occupation reflect the donor's most recent gift. Source: FEC indiv bulk.
| Donor | Employer / occupation | City, ST | Gifts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILLER, KENT | NOT EMPLOYED · NOT EMPLOYED | DENVER, CO | 1 | $3,500 |
| BLUE, ALLEN | LINKEDIN · CO-FOUNDER & VP, PRODUCT STRATEGY | WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA | 1 | $3,500 |
| GURAL, JEFFREY | GFP REAL ESTATE · CHAIRMAN | NEW YORK, NY | 1 | $3,500 |
| STANG, TROY | GOWEST CREDIT UNION ASSOCIATION · PRESIDENT & CEO | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | 1 | $1,500 |
| WAGNER, JENNIFER | GOWEST CREDIT UNION ASSOCIATION · EVP | LAKE OSWEGO, OR | 1 | $1,000 |
| BERMAN, ELAINE | NOT EMPLOYED · NOT EMPLOYED | DENVER, CO | 1 | $1,000 |
| AIELLO, WENDY | AIELLO COMMUNICATIONS · PUBLIC RELATIONS | BOCA RATON, FL | 1 | $1,000 |
| ROSENBERG, BARRY A | NOT EMPLOYED · NOT EMPLOYED | DENVER, CO | 1 | $1,000 |
| HANFLING, JOSHUA LAWRENCE | SEWALD HANFLING · LOBBYIST | DENVER, CO | 1 | $1,000 |
| TOUFF, MICHAEL | NOT EMPLOYED · NOT EMPLOYED | DENVER, CO | 1 | $1,000 |
| WALLER, JENIFER RENEE | COLORADO BANKERS ASSOCIATION · BANKER | DENVER, CO | 1 | $500 |
| GILBERT, JULIE | SELF EMPLOYED · REALTOR | HOOD RIVER, OR | 1 | $500 |
| BARNHART, RANDY | NOT EMPLOYED · NOT EMPLOYED | DENVER, CO | 1 | $500 |
| HOLST, BRIAN | ELEVATIONS CREDIT UNION · ATTORNEY | LONGMONT, CO | 1 | $500 |
| FITZGERALD, RYAN | GOWEST CREDIT UNION ASSOCIATION · SVP OF ADVOCACY | MERIDIAN, ID | 1 | $500 |
| FERRERO, STEPHEN | CANVAS CREDIT UNION · CHIEF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OFFICER | WESTMINSTER, CO | 1 | $500 |
| SMITH, PHIL | CREDIT UNION OF COLORADO · PRESIDENT & CEO | PARKER, CO | 1 | $250 |
| PAUL, DENNIS | ELEVATIONS CREDIT UNION · FINANCE | BOULDER, CO | 1 | $250 |
| FULTON, MICAEL KENNETH | SELF EMPLOYED · SALES | GOLDEN, CO | 1 | $250 |
| MURRAY, STEVEN | MURRAY LAW LLC · ATTORNEY | DENVER, CO | 1 | $250 |
| LASSWELL, LYNN | NOT EMPLOYED · NOT EMPLOYED | MORRISON, CO | 1 | $100 |
| FRIED, JONATHAN GEORGE | WESTERNGECO · GEOPHYSICIST | LAKEWOOD, CO | 1 | $100 |
| MARTIN, JOHN M | RETIRED · RETIRED | WHEAT RIDGE, CO | 2 | $100 |
| MCGAUGHEY, HEATHER | NOT EMPLOYED · NOT EMPLOYED | EVERGREEN, CO | 1 | $100 |
| ARBOGAST, CHRISTINE A | KOGOVSEK & ASSOCIATES · LOBBYIST | CENTENNIAL, CO | 1 | $50 |
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Outbound (25)
| date | type | to | amount | role | source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | principal_candidate_of | BRITTANY PETTERSEN FOR COLORADO | — | candidate_committees | |
| 2026-05-15 | sponsor_of_bill | HR 8859 — Creating Early Childhood Leaders Act | — | sponsor | sponsorship |
| 2026-05-14 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 8666 — Vote by Mail Protection Act of 2026 | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2026-05-13 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 8802 — To provide compensation to law enforcement officers who defended the United States Capitol | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2026-03-03 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 5732 — Keep Air Travel Safe Act | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2026-02-03 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 7335 — Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2026-02-02 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 5653 — Trust Through Transparency Act of 2025 | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2026-01-12 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 3184 — PFAS Alternatives Act | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2025-09-15 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 2767 — BRAIN Act | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2025-08-29 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 4606 — Ally’s Act | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2025-08-15 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 2138 — Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025 | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2025-07-29 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 4176 — No Secret Police Act of 2025 | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2025-03-31 | spoke_in_clip | 321cc4ab | — | clip | |
| 2025-03-31 | spoke_in_clip | 381cd2c7 | — | clip | |
| 2025-03-31 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 2512 — Hot Foods Act of 2025 | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2025-03-24 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 2094 — HELPER Act of 2025 | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2025-03-05 | spoke_in_clip | 6f155df7 | — | clip | |
| 2025-01-03 | member_of_committee | House Financial Services Committee | — | MEMBER | congress-committee |
| 2025-01-03 | member_of_committee | House Housing and Insurance Subcommittee | — | MEMBER | congress-committee |
| 2025-01-03 | member_of_committee | House Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence Subcommittee | — | MEMBER | congress-committee |
| 2024-06-26 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 7577 — CHEERS Act | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2023-10-24 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 6031 — Safe Schools Improvement Act | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2023-07-27 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 4988 — Modern Authentication of Pharmaceuticals Act of 2023 | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2023-07-06 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 3238 — Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2023-05-09 | cosponsor_of_bill | HR 953 — Child Care for Every Community Act | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
Clips (12)
Quotes, press releases, and Congressional Record fragments where this entity is the subject. Source: govinfo.gov BILLSTATUS + per-source ingest pipelines.