Mandy Lindsay is an American politician serving as a member of the

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from the 42nd district. She assumed office on January 18, 2022, succeeding Dominique Jackson.

Early life and education

Lindsay is a native of

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, and graduated from Chatfield High School. She studied political science at

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Career

Lindsay has worked as an independent political organizer in

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. She also served as State Representative Dominique Jackson's legislative aide and was employed at a rapid vaccination clinic. Lindsay was appointed to the

in January 2022 after Jackson took a position in the

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. In November 2022, Lindsay was selected to serve as the Democratic caucus chair in the House.

References

Living people Democratic Party members of the Colorado House of Representatives 21st-century members of the Colorado General Assembly Women state legislators in Colorado Politicians from Aurora, Colorado People from Littleton, Colorado Year of birth missing (living people) 21st-century American women politicians {{Colorado-politician-stub