Vote for Jillaire

for CO House District 19

I am a mom, community volunteer, small business owner, and leader in the fight for democracy nationwide. I was the Democratic nominee for House District 19 in 2024, stepping up when the incumbent dropped out at the last minute. With only 89 days to campaign and hundreds of thousands spent by far-right groups against me, I lost by just 110 votes.

Now I'm running again because we need a representative who cares about and will stand up for the issues our community values.

MEET JILLAIRE

Jillaire talking with voters in CO HD 19

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JILLAIRE ON THE ISSUES

Prioritizing Education

Public money belongs in public schools. Boulder Valley and St. Vrain Valley schools are among the best funded in the state, but given the risk to funding with each budget cycle, we need to seek more stable solutions. Funding education requires a variety of solutions and ongoing dialogue with everyone affected.

Access to
Health Care

Access to high quality health care and the privacy to make one’s own health care decisions are critical matters for our next state representative. I support policies that promote access to reproductive care, enhanced health care coverage, and investment in increasing health care providers.

Civic Engagement & Defending Democracy

Since 2017 I’ve been engaging in tough conversations about the controversial topics facing our nation with community members who don’t always see eye to eye. Earlier this year I gathered messages from concerned Coloradans in support of constitutional principles and traveled to Washington, DC, to deliver them to our Congressional leaders. By leading out with civility, I've opened pathways to communication that invite productive conversation and positive action.

Gun Violence Prevention

This is an issue that I really care about. I have four children who grew up in the post-Columbine world experiencing active shooter drills. I was in a kindergarten classroom many years ago during one of those drills. It was scary for me, and it’s scary for our kids. All of these reforms can be accomplished without infringing on the Second Amendment rights of the many law-abiding gun owners in HD19.

Accessible Communities: Housing & Transportation

The cost of housing and transportation plays a significant role in reducing the opportunities Colorado families have to thrive and build communities, including in our district. We must actively promote pathways to home ownership, protect the rights of renters, increase access to public transportation, and bring down costs through creative policymaking.

Showing Up

Our district spans both Boulder County and Weld County, with citizens of many viewpoints and backgrounds. We need to actively engage every community to ensure we can find productive solutions to difficult issues. I will actively show up, build relationships, and be an accessible legislator for EVERY resident.