Brianna Buentello Explained

Bri Buentello
State House:Colorado
State:Colorado
District:47th
Term Start:January 4, 2019
Term End:January 13, 2021
Preceded:Judy Reyher
Succeeded:Stephanie Luck
Party:Democratic
Birth Date:21 September 1989
Alma Mater:Northern Michigan University[1]
Occupation:Teacher
Residence:Pueblo, Colorado

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]

She is married to state legislator Nick Hinrichsen. In 2022, the couple were important supporters of Adam Frisch in his campaign for US House of Representatives.[3]

Political career

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.[4] She succeeded Judy Reyher, who was appointed to the position when Clarice Navarro, the previous incumbent, was appointed to serve in the Trump Administration.[5]

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%.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Buentello announces candidacy for State House District 47. Zach Hillstrom. June 10, 2017. chieftain.com. January 23, 2019.
  2. Web site: State legislators get to work. Anna Staver and Nic Garcia. January 7, 2019. lajuntatribunedemocrat.com. January 23, 2019.
  3. News: Garcia . Eric . The husband and wife duo who accidentally caused the midterms’ biggest upset . 12 November 2022 . . . 11 November 2022.
  4. Web site: Colorado Election Results - Official Certified Results - Colorado Secretary of State. sos.state.co.us. January 23, 2019.
  5. Web site: Judy Reyher Appointed to HD47. November 28, 2017. lajuntatribunedemocrat.com. January 23, 2019.
  6. Web site: State representative — District 47 . . 2020-11-06 . Colorado election results, November 3, 2020 general election . Colorado Secretary of State . 2020-11-09 .