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Amanda Pedrianes

City CouncilDemocrat

CO-Thornton Ward 4 City Council

Hispanic (Canarian Spanish descent)·Board Member, Businesses of Thornton Advisory Commission (BTAC) (8 years)

Why This Race Matters

Amanda Pedrianes ran to become the youngest woman ever elected to Thornton City Council in Ward 4. She placed third with 1,584 votes (14.6%) behind Drew Morris (4,424) and Jason Anaya-Ledeboer (4,415) in the November 2025 election. The race between the top two was decided by just 9 votes after a recount.

Lost November 4, 2025 election -- third place with 1,584 votes (14.6%). Drew Morris won with 4,424 votes over Jason Anaya-Ledeboer's 4,415 after an automatic recount triggered by the 9-vote margin. Pedrianes was endorsed by Run for Something and had donated to Democratic candidates and the Denver Democratic Central Committee. Her campaign website (amandaforthornton.com) now redirects to a personal motivational speaker site.

Key dates to watch: General Election on November 4, 2025.

About

Thornton-native running for City Council Ward 4 after serving 8 years on the Businesses of Thornton Advisory Commission (BTAC) and 2 years on the Thornton Arts, Sciences & Humanities Council (TASHCO). Former Miss Thornton and Miss Colorado who championed platforms focused on education, environment, and public health during national competitions. Her father's cancer diagnosis inspired her healthcare advocacy, partnering with American Cancer Society, Colorado Cancer Coalition, and Colorectal Cancer Alliance. Proposed converting grant funds into a business recovery program during COVID-19 pandemic that supported 490+ Thornton businesses faster than federal aid.

Family & Heritage

Lifelong Thornton resident who has spent nearly all of her 34 years in the city. Moved back to Colorado to support her father Rafael after his cancer diagnosis; he was given 1-2 years to live but has been fighting for over four years while continuing to work through chemotherapy. Has two younger half-sisters (ages 6 and 8) in Brighton, CO. Her father's battle with cancer inspired her 5-year journey as a healthcare advocate.

Political Career

Before Politics

Business Analyst helping companies recover from natural disasters through business continuity planning and supporting clients in long-term financial stability; worked across business spectrum from startups to major corporations; 5-year Healthcare Advocate collaborating with cancer prevention and public health organizations including American Cancer Society, Colorado Cancer Coalition, and Colorectal Cancer Alliance

Education

B.A. International Affairs, University of Colorado (focus on business, economics, and political science); Skyview Elementary School (Thornton)

Awards & Recognition

2024 Champion of Change (statewide recognition for advocacy work across Colorado); Presidential Volunteer Service Award

Key Issues & Priorities

*Economic development and small business support
*Public health and cancer prevention
*Arts and culture programming
*Education
*Environment and clean energy
*Empowering young leaders

Endorsements

Run for Something (August 2025)

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