CO-04 Democratic nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleClinical psychologist
PartyDemocratic
GenderFemale
LocationColorado
BackgroundClinical psychologist
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EducationSeton Hall University — BA Psychology; minor in Fine Arts (magna cum laude)
Notable personal detailsJenna Michalik Preston is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District (2026). She is a licensed clinical psychologist and board certified art therapist, and has worked as a clinical psychologist at Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora, Colorado since 2018. She earned an M.A. in Art Therapy from The George Washington University and a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from the American School of Professional Psychology.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports increasing taxes on billionaires and raising revenue to reduce the national debt while lowering taxes for middle- and low-income workers; favors protecting Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid and increasing federal investments in priorities such as health care, education, and support for small family businesses. Endorses campaign finance reform and wants fiscal accountability for elected officials.
Healthcare
Supports affordable, accessible health care for low-income and rural residents; seeks increased funding for mental/behavioral health, rural hospitals, NIH/NIMH/CDC/SAMHSA, and protection of Medicare and Medicaid. Prioritizes expanding access to behavioral health services and funding scientific research and eldercare support.
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Immigration & Border
Supports preventing illegal border crossings while creating legal pathways for migrant workers to fill vital agricultural and other jobs; emphasizes fixing the immigration system to allow vetted people to enter legally.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports and will protect a woman’s right to make autonomous decisions about her body and health care. Positions indicate backing for reproductive decision-making as part of her health-care priorities, without specifying limits or detailed federal policy prescriptions.
Climate & Energy
The candidate’s campaign materials mention protecting federal lands and supporting landowners’ rights regarding water, development, energy, and drilling, and supporting programs to address water shortages and land usage. There are no detailed policy proposals on emissions targets, carbon pricing, the Green New Deal, or explicit clean-energy transition commitments on the campaign site.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports strengthening firearm laws (including promoting red flag laws in every state) while defending the Second Amendment. Favors measures aimed at protecting citizens and funding mental-health access as part of addressing gun violence.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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