Lindsey N. Daugherty is a Democratic member of the Colorado Senate representing District 19, which covers Denver's northwestern suburbs in Jefferson County, including most of Arvada and parts of Westminster, as well as portions of Adams County. First elected to the Colorado House of Representatives for District 24 in 2020, she assumed office on January 13, 2021, and served two terms before moving to the Senate. As an attorney specializing in juvenile law, she founded her own firm to advocate for children in crisis and has volunteered at free legal nights for underserved communities. She serves on committees including Health and Human Services and Judiciary.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Earned a BA in Political Science from the University of Northern Iowa on a soccer scholarship; JD from the University of Denver.
• Early Career: Clerked for former Congressman Bruce Braley, Senator Tom Harkin on the Health, Education, Labor, and Pension Committee , and the White House Domestic Policy Council under the Obama Administration; worked as a Guardian ad Litem in Wyoming and Prosecutor in Douglas, Wyoming.
• Political Experience: In the House, chaired Health & Human Services and served on Committee on Legal Services; sponsored key bills like HB21-1094 , HB22-1038 , supported HB22-1279 , and HB21-1299 . In the Senate, focuses on progressive values, public safety, workers' rights, and equitable justice.