Introduction
Joann Ginal is an American politician, currently serving as a member of the Colorado Senate from District 14. Ginal was first elected to the Colorado House of Representatives in 2012.
Education
Ginal earned her B.S. in Biology from University of New Hampshire, her Master's in Zoology from Iowa State University, and her Ph.D. in Reproductive Endocrinology from Colorado State University in 1997.
Career
Ginal worked in the biological and medical fields for more than 20 years as a scientist with a focus in pharmacology, in research and most recently as a medical science liaison in medical affairs. She is a Master Naturalist with the city of Fort Collins.
A member of the Colorado Democratic Party, she represented the 52nd District which encompasses the eastern part of Fort Collins, Colorado. In early 2019, a vacancy committee appointed her to fill the vacant senate seat created by the resignation of John Kefalas. She was sworn in as a state senator for Senate District 14along with the newly elected and reelected senators on January 4, 2019.
Elections
2014 election
General election
In the 2014 General Election, Ginal faced Republican Donna Walter. Ginal was elected with 55% of the vote.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joann Ginal | 19,403 | 55.16% | |
| Republican | Donna Walter | 15,774 | 44.84% | |
2012 Election
General election
In the 2012 General Election, Ginal faced Republican Bob Morain. Ginal was elected with 56% of the vote.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joann Ginal | 24,841 | 56.10% | |
| Republican | Bob Morain | 19,442 | 43.90% | |
Legislative career
70th Colorado General Assembly
Committee membership (2015–2016):
- Health, Insurance and Environment
- Public Health and Human Services
- Agriculture, Livestock, and Natural Resources
69th Colorado General Assembly
Committee membership (2013–2014):
- Health, Insurance & Environment
- Local Government
- Transportation and Energy