Who Is Running in Colorado Congressional District 7th in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Brittany Pettersen
(Incumbent)Economy
HighBrittany Pettersen voted against the FY 2026 Energy and Water Development funding bill, arguing it would raise energy bills, gut jobs, and compromise national security. She also opposed a Republican budget proposal, citing increased costs for working families and a rise in the national deficit. Pettersen supports small business recovery, workforce training, and equal pay legislation. She also advocates for affordable childcare access and investment in infrastructure, research, and technology to foster economic growth.
Immigration
HighRepresentative Brittany Pettersen voted against the fiscal year 2026 Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill, citing concerns over ICE operations lacking guardrails and an escalating pattern of force. She also opposed over $45 billion in funding for immigration enforcement in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” Ms. Pettersen supports pathways to citizenship for Dreamers and advocates for increasing border security by investing in ports to improve cargo movement. She also opposes the expansion of ICE detention facilities.
Healthcare
HighBrittany Pettersen voted to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits for three years, aiming to ensure families can afford healthcare. She opposed President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" due to its healthcare cuts, particularly impacting Medicaid users, and criticized federal funding freezes as "political retaliation." Pettersen also supports the SUPPORT Act to reauthorize addiction treatment funding, stressing that accessible care pathways for substance use disorder prevent unnecessary loss of lives.
Republican Candidate
No Republican candidate has been confirmed for this race yet. Check back after the primary.
| Issue | Brittany Pettersen |
|---|---|
| Economy | Brittany Pettersen voted against the FY 2026 Energy and Water Development funding bill, arguing it would raise energy bills, gut jobs, and compromise national security. She also opposed a Republican budget proposal, citing increased costs for working families and a rise in the national deficit. Pettersen supports small business recovery, workforce training, and equal pay legislation. She also advocates for affordable childcare access and investment in infrastructure, research, and technology to foster economic growth. High |
| Immigration | Representative Brittany Pettersen voted against the fiscal year 2026 Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill, citing concerns over ICE operations lacking guardrails and an escalating pattern of force. She also opposed over $45 billion in funding for immigration enforcement in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” Ms. Pettersen supports pathways to citizenship for Dreamers and advocates for increasing border security by investing in ports to improve cargo movement. She also opposes the expansion of ICE detention facilities. High |
| Healthcare | Brittany Pettersen voted to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits for three years, aiming to ensure families can afford healthcare. She opposed President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" due to its healthcare cuts, particularly impacting Medicaid users, and criticized federal funding freezes as "political retaliation." Pettersen also supports the SUPPORT Act to reauthorize addiction treatment funding, stressing that accessible care pathways for substance use disorder prevent unnecessary loss of lives. High |
| Climate & Energy | Representative Brittany Pettersen voted against the Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies funding bill, citing concerns that it would increase energy costs and hinder climate crisis efforts. She advocates for a rapid transition to renewable energy, like wind and solar, and federal investment in grid infrastructure to achieve energy independence and mitigate climate change. The League of Conservation Voters Action Fund has endorsed her for the U.S. House of Representatives. High |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Brittany Pettersen strongly supports abortion and reproductive rights, having worked to codify these rights into Colorado state law and now advocating for them in Congress. She views decisions about family planning as deeply personal, emphasizing that politicians should not interfere. She voted against the FY 2026 Department of Defense funding bill due to provisions limiting servicemembers' access to abortion, and against measures like H.R.26, H.R.8070, and H.R.6914, which she viewed as restricting access or spreading disinformation. Pettersen is supported by Planned Parenthood and NARAL. High |
| Foreign Policy | Brittany Pettersen voted against the FY 2026 Department of Defense funding bill, citing concerns that it harms LGBTQ+ and women servicemembers, undermines troop readiness, and abandons US allies. She also voted against FY 2026 Department of Homeland Security appropriations and a related continuing resolution, arguing that funding without guardrails supports operations that violate the Constitution and terrorize communities. Pettersen also stated that war must be a last resort, commenting on US military action in Iran. High |
| Education | Brittany Pettersen emphasizes investment in early education. She advocates for high standards for early childhood education professionals, suggesting they should hold a degree and receive appropriate compensation. Additionally, she has endorsed nonpartisan candidates for the Jeffco Board of Education, indicating support for local education governance. High |
| Gun Policy | Research pending more substantial sources. Low |
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