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Joann Ginal
Why Running
“I’m running for Larimer County treasurer to continue my public service to the community I call home and love for over 35 years. I will bring my 12 years of experience and skills representing Fort Collins and Larimer County at the State Capitol to our local government. You have put your trust in me as your State Representative in the House District 52 for 6 years, and as your State Senator in Senate District 14 for 6 years. It has been my great honor to serve our beautiful community and now I am asking for your support in my new campaign for Larimer County Treasurer in November 2026.”
Education
Executive Course, Political Science and Government, Harvard Kennedy School, 2016
Ph.D., Neuroendocrinology/Reproductive Endo, Colorado State University, 1990 - 1997
MS, Biology/Histopathology/Electron Microscopy, Iowa State University, 1976 - 1978
BS, Animal Science/Microbiology, University of New Hampshire, 1972 - 1976
Professional Experience
State Senator, Colorado State Senate, January 2019 - January 2025 (served as Chair, Local Government Committee and Vice Chair, Health and Human Services Committee)
House of Representatives, Colorado State Legislature, January 2013 - January 2019
Medical Science Liaison, Bristol-Myers Squibb, 2003 - present
Medical Affairs, Bristol-Myers Squibb, 2003 - December 2010
Medical Affairs, Genetech, January 2010 - February 2011
Medical Science Liaison, Wyeth, August 1996 - January 2003
Policy Positions
Note: The county treasurer is an administrative position rather than policymaking, but it is still an elected position and candidates are supported by political parties.
Ginal states on her campaign website:
“I pledge to continue the excellent work the Larimer County’s Treasurers Office has done. I will do it with honesty, transparency and integrity.”