Jamie Jackson

Jackson is the chief operating officer of The Naloxone Project, an organization that works with hospitals to provide patients with Naloxone, a drug that reverses the effects of opiate overdoses. She has served as the vice president of Colorado Women for Political Action and the criminal justice chair for the Aurora, Colorado chapter of the NAACP.[1]

Jackson earned a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the University of Colorado Boulder, and a Master of Science in organizational leadership and HR management from Colorado State University Global.[2]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am the State Representative for Colorado House District 41, representing one of Colorado’s most diverse communities in Aurora. I was first elected in 2025 and serve on the House Transportation, Housing & Local Government Committee and the Energy & Environment Committee. I also chair the Interim Committee on the Treatment of Persons with Behavioral Health Disorders in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Systems.

Before serving in the legislature, I worked as a nonprofit and public health executive focused on improving systems that impact working families and vulnerable communities. My professional background includes leadership roles with The Naloxone Project, the Colorado Children’s Campaign, and criminal justice reentry programs focused on helping people successfully transition back into the community. While working in the criminal justice system, I helped create Colorado’s first jail-based voter education and voter registration program.

At the Capitol, my work has focused on affordability, behavioral health, healthcare access, workforce development, older adult services, and policies that strengthen opportunity and stability for families. I believe leadership is about delivering results, building strong partnerships, and ensuring government works for the people it serves.

I hold degrees in psychology and organizational leadership and remain committed to ensuring Aurora families have a strong voice at the Capitol.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I’m running to retain my seat because Aurora families deserve leadership that delivers results, not just promises. In my first term, I worked to lower costs, expand behavioral health access, strengthen protections for older adults and vulnerable communities, and improve opportunities for working families. I believe government should work for people, and I’ve focused on building practical solutions in partnership with community members, local leaders, labor, advocates, and small businesses.Experience and implementation matter. Before serving in the legislature, I spent years leading organizations focused on operational efficiency, healthcare access, and community support. At the Capitol, I’ve worked across sectors to move legislation that can be effectively implemented and produce real results for the people we represent. I approach public service with a focus on accountability, collaboration, and measurable impact.I’m committed to putting people first and protecting opportunity for every family in House District 41. Aurora is one of Colorado’s most diverse communities, and I believe our representation should reflect the voices and lived experiences of the people who call this district home. I’m focused on affordability, economic opportunity, behavioral health, transportation, housing stability, and ensuring communities have a real seat at the table in the policymaking process.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I’m especially passionate about affordability, behavioral health, healthcare access, economic opportunity, and policies that strengthen community stability. Much of my work has focused on improving systems that directly impact people’s daily lives, including housing, workforce development, reentry support, older adult services, transportation, public health, and supporting immigrant and refugee communities. Representing one of Colorado’s most diverse districts has reinforced my belief that every family deserves safety, opportunity, and a fair chance to succeed.

I’m also passionate about building policy in partnership with the community and ensuring legislation is practical, equitable, and capable of being successfully implemented.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

I have earned the support of a broad coalition of elected officials, labor organizations, advocacy groups, and community leaders across Colorado. Approximately 80% of my colleagues in the Colorado General Assembly, including House and Senate leadership, have endorsed my campaign, along with members of Colorado’s congressional delegation, former elected officials, and local community leaders.

I’m proud to have support from AFL-CIO, AFSCME, SEIU, Colorado WINS, Colorado Education Association, Aurora Education Association, CWA, SMART Local 9, Sierra Club, Conservation Colorado, Moms Demand Action, and the Working Families Party to name a few.