Brianna Buentello

Brianna Buentello (born September 21, 1989) is an American politician who is a former member of the Colorado House of Representatives. A Democrat, she represented the 47th district, which includes parts of Fremont and Pueblo counties and all of Otero County, for one term. She served on the Rural Affairs and Agriculture Committee, and was the vice-chair of the Education Committee.[2]

Bri Buentello
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives
from the 47th district
In office
January 4, 2019 – January 13, 2021
Preceded byJudy Reyher
Succeeded byStephanie Luck
Personal details
Born (1989-09-21) September 21, 1989
Political partyDemocratic
ResidencePueblo, Colorado
Alma materNorthern Michigan University[1]
OccupationTeacher

Political career

Election

Buentello was elected in the general election on November 6, 2018, winning 50.5 percent of the vote over 49.5 percent of Republican candidate Don Bendell.[3] She succeeded Judy Reyher, who was appointed to the position when Clarice Navarro, the previous incumbent, was appointed to serve in the Trump Administration.[4]

In the November 2020 general election, Buentello was defeated by Republican challenger Stephanie Luck. Luck garnered 54.15% of the vote to Buentello's 45.85%.[5]

References
  1. Zach Hillstrom (June 10, 2017). "Buentello announces candidacy for State House District 47". chieftain.com. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  2. Anna Staver and Nic Garcia (January 7, 2019). "State legislators get to work". lajuntatribunedemocrat.com. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  3. "Colorado Election Results - Official Certified Results - Colorado Secretary of State". sos.state.co.us. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  4. "Judy Reyher Appointed to HD47". lajuntatribunedemocrat.com. November 28, 2017. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  5. "State representative — District 47". Colorado election results, November 3, 2020 general election. Colorado Secretary of State. November 6, 2020. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
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