Angela Giron

Prior to elected office, Giron built a career in public service and nonprofit leadership. She worked as a congressional aide to U.S. Senators Ken Salazar and Michael Bennet, focusing on constituent services and regional outreach in southern Colorado.

Giron later joined the Boys & Girls Clubs of Pueblo County, where she advanced into executive leadership. In that role, she helped oversee youth programming, organizational growth, and expanded access to after-school services for children and families in the Pueblo area.^[1]

Giron was elected to the Colorado Senate in 2010, representing District 3, which includes Pueblo. During her time in office, she supported legislation related to education, economic development, and public safety.

In 2013, she voted in favor of a package of firearm-related legislation, including expanded background checks, following statewide debates on gun violence. Giron stated that her votes were intended to address public safety concerns and reflected her perspective on the needs of her constituents.^[2]

In 2013, Giron became one of the first sitting legislators in Colorado to face a recall election. The effort was largely driven by opposition to her support of gun legislation passed earlier that year.

The recall drew national attention as one of only a small number of such elections in the state's history. During the campaign, Giron emphasized voter participation and expressed concerns about election processes and access.

The recall election was held on September 10, 2013, and resulted in her removal from office.^[2]

Subsequent media analysis noted that at least one widely reported ethics complaint during the recall effort had not been formally accepted for review, highlighting the contentious nature of the campaign environment.^[3]

During her tenure in the Colorado Senate, Giron supported legislation and budget priorities focused on public safety, education, and economic stability for working families.

She was a supporter of firearm-related legislation passed in 2013, including expanded background checks. Giron stated that her support for these measures was based on concerns about public safety and community well-being in the aftermath of mass shootings in Colorado.^[2]

Giron also supported capital construction funding for higher education infrastructure in southern Colorado. This included state funding for the General Classroom Building at Colorado State University Pueblo, a project intended to expand academic capacity and modernize learning environments for students in the region.^[4]

In addition, Giron supported legislation to modernize and expand access to voting in Colorado. These efforts included measures to increase voter participation through mail-in voting systems, same-day voter registration, and expanded access to early voting. Supporters of the legislation characterized these changes as improving accessibility and civic participation across the state.^[5]

In addition to public safety and election policy, Giron's work in the Senate included advocacy for children, families, and underserved communities, reflecting her background in youth development and nonprofit leadership.^[1]

Giron was elected to the Colorado State Senate in 2010, representing District 3, which includes Pueblo, Colorado. She was re-elected in 2012.

In 2013, Giron faced a recall election, one of the first such elections involving a sitting state legislator in Colorado. The recall was held on September 10, 2013, and resulted in her removal from office.^[2]

In 2026, Giron announced her candidacy for Pueblo County Commissioner District 3, marking a return to electoral politics at the local level.^[6][7]