Michael Pierson

Retired, US Air Force Maj.Gen, Civil Servant in Colorado Springs, CO

Michael Pierson is a candidate for Representative in the General Assembly District 22 in Colorado State House District 22, Colorado — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Kenneth Degraaf.

Michael Pierson is a Democratic candidate for the Colorado House of Representatives, District 22, in the 2026 election. A retired U.S. Air Force Major General and federal civilian official, he dedicated 32 years to national service, with deployments including Saudi Arabia and Iraq. He holds degrees from the University of Cincinnati and The Ohio State University, and previously worked in public relations. Pierson is running to offer his district a more reasonable representative focused on common-ground solutions. His priorities include Public Safety, Infrastructure, and Education, guided by values of equality, opportunity, and freedom for all Coloradans. He volunteers with several community organizations.