Jeanne Nicholson
American politician
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Jeanne Nicholson (born September 22, 1943) is a former Democratic member of the Colorado Senate who represented the 16th district from 2011 to 2015,[1] encompassing the city of Georgetown, Colorado.[2]
Jeanne Nicholson | |
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Nicholson in 2011 | |
| Member of the Colorado Senate from the 16th district | |
| In office January 2011 – January 7, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Dan Gibbs |
| Succeeded by | Tim Neville |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 22, 1943 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Profession | Public health nurse |
Political career
Nicholson ran for Colorado State Representative, District 62, in 2000, but was defeated by Republican Glenn Scott.[3]
In 2010, she ran for Colorado State Senate, District 16, defeating Republican Tim Leonard.[3]
In the 2011 session of the Colorado General Assembly, she vice-chaired the local government committee and was a member of its appropriations, education and judiciary committees.[4]
In 2014, she ran for reelection but was defeated by in Republican Tim Neville.[3]
Personal life
Nicolson is a retired public health nurse, having worked nearly 40 years in nursing.[5][6] She graduated from Denver East High School in 1961. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing in 1966, and a Master of Science degree in community health nursing from the University of Colorado College of Nursing in 1999. Her master's thesis was "Politicians' Perceptions of Public Health".[7]
