On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (CO) - District 2
Post Office Box 7142
Boulder, CO 80306
2503 Walnut Street
Suite 300
Boulder, CO 80302
1220 South College Avenue
Unit 100A
Fort Collins, CO 80524
1419 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Full Name:
Joseph 'Joe' Neguse
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Andrea; 2 Children: Natalie, Joshua
Birth Date:
05/13/1984
Birth Place:
Bakersfield, CA
Home City:
Boulder, CO
Religion:
Protestant
Juris Doctor, Law, University of Colorado, 2006-2009
Bachelor of Science, Political Science/Economics, University of Colorado Boulder, 2002-2005
Assistant Minority Leader, United States House of Representatives, House Democratic Caucus, 2024-present
Chair, Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, 2023-present
Representative, United States House of Representatives, Colorado, District 2, 2019-present
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Colorado, District 2, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024
Candidate, Colorado Secretary of State, 2014
Member, Committee on Rules
Member, Committee on the Judiciary
Member, Natural Resources Committee
Member, Select Committee on the Climate Crisis
Member, Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet
Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Federal Lands
Member, Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process
Vice Chair, Subcommittee on The Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust
Former Member, House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis
Former Member, Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife, United States House of Representatives
Former Employee, Administrative Law, Snell & Wilmer
Former Staff, Andrew Romanoff, Former Speaker of the House, Colorado General Assembly
Former Director, Colorado Consumer Protection Agency
Executive Director, Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, 2015-2017
Associate Attorney, Holland and Hart, Limited Liability Partnership, 2009-2015
Former Chair, Audit Committee, Board of Regents, University of Colorado
Appointed, Former Commissioner, Boulder Housing Authority, Boulder City Council
Former Vice-Chair, Budget and Finance Committee, Board of Regents, University of Colorado
Member, Board of Trustees, Colorado Symphony Orchestra, 2015-2018
Member, Board of Directors, Qualistar Colorado, 2015-2017
Member, Board of Directors, Statewide Internet Portal Authority (SIPA), 2015-2017
Regent, Board of Regents, University of Colorado, District 2, 2009-2015
Commissioner, Boulder Housing Partners, 2007-2009
Co-Founder/Former Board Chair, New Era Colorado, 2006-2008
Awards:
Rising Star Award, 2010, Colorado Democratic Party
Rising Star, 2012-2013, Colorado Super Lawyers
Consumer Protection Award, 2017, international Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation
Distinguished Recent Alumnus Award, Law School, University of Colorado
Pets (include names):
1 Dog: Teddy
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
My faith in democracy and the promise of the American Dream have been shaped by my family's journey to this country. As a first-generation American, I have been driven all my life to give back to our community, state and country because each has given my family and me so much. My parents fled a war-torn country in east-Africa over 30 years ago and eventually settled in Highlands Ranch, where my sister and I were raised. As hard-working naturalized citizens, they have never forgotten or taken for granted the freedom and opportunity this country gave them and their children. Their experience motivated me to be an active participant in our democracy at an early age, and to give back through public service. I've been honored to do just that as an attorney, public servant, and elected member of the CU Board of Regents, and it is why I am running for Secretary of State of Colorado.
All Colorado citizens have a stake in the direction of our state and each of our voices is important. As Secretary of State I will work to return integrity, transparency, and accountability to the office. Elections are the foundation of a representative government and are too important to be the victim of partisan games. I will work to ensure that all eligible voters can cast their vote and claim their stake in our state's prosperous future. As a business attorney, I also recognize the importance of having a vibrant and positive climate for businesses, small and large, and I pledge to work to ensure that all who want to create a start-up business in our state can. By streamlining and cutting the red tape, utilizing and implementing cutting edge technological tools, and adopting the best practices of our peers near and far, I know we can make Colorado one of the best states to start and run a business.