U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen, who represents Colorado’s 7th district in Congress, recently used her social media platform to address several key issues facing her constituents, including mental health awareness, wildfire preparedness, and election security.
On May 26, 2026, Pettersen shared a personal message about Mental Health Awareness Month: “May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this fight is deeply personal for me. I lost my brother Justin to suicide over 15 years ago, and I think about him every day. No family should have to experience a loss like that. That’s why I just introduced the Evidence-Based Youth”.
The following day, on May 27, she highlighted concerns about drought conditions in Colorado and their impact on wildfire risk: “As Colorado faces an unprecedented drought, we know all too well that these dry conditions mean more severe wildfires that can happen any time—making planning ahead absolutely crucial. Today, we are launching our new Wildfire Resource Hub to help you prepare for, track, and”.
On May 28, Pettersen addressed election security and mail-in voting: “I helped CO establish one of the safest & most secure election systems in the country. Now, Trump is trying to dismantle it. That’s why I’m supporting the Vote By Mail Protection Act to defend Coloradans’ right to vote by mail. Voting by mail is safe. It’s secure. It’s”.
Brittany Pettersen has represented Colorado’s 7th District in Congress since 2023 after succeeding Ed Perlmutter (source: FACT 1). She previously served in both chambers of the Colorado legislature between 2013 and 2023 (source: FACT 2). Born in Colorado in 1981 and currently residing in Lakewood (source: FACT 3), Pettersen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Metropolitan State University of Denver (source: FACT 4).
