With members in hundreds of professions — from human service workers to librarians, nurses to sanitation workers — AFSCME advocates for fairness in the workplace, excellence in public service and prosperity and opportunity for all working families.
AFSCME Council 18 Endorsements
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Joe Biden is one of the nation’s most experienced public servants, having served as a U.S. senator from Delaware for 36 years and the U.S. vice president for eight years. Biden is running on a comprehensive progressive platform.
Biden has championed individual rights throughout his career — from spearheading the Violence Against Women Act to passing laws that expanded the definition of hate crimes to include those based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability. Biden led the fight to pass the Brady Bill, which established the national firearms background check system, and helped secure a 10-year ban on assault weapons from 1994-2004. As vice president, Biden oversaw the implementation of one of the largest economic recovery plans in American history in 2009, saving the American automobile industry and millions of American jobs in all sectors of the economy. During the Obama/Biden administration, the United States made significant progress toward a clean energy economy and provided health coverage to millions of Americans via the passage of the Affordable Care Act — a law Biden has vowed to expand and improve.
If elected president, Biden has pledged to work to reverse the damage from the last four years of partisan obstruction and executive branch policies solely benefiting the wealthy and well-connected. Biden supports a $15-per-hour minimum wage and 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave for all workers. He also seeks to address the country's racial wealth disparity, equal opportunity, and jobs gaps by empowering small-business creation and expansion in economically disadvantaged areas. On the climate crisis, Biden proposes net-zero CO2 emissions in the U.S. by 2050 and rejoining the Paris climate accords. On the immediate front, Biden has proposed a national crisis response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Biden’s experience handling the economic recovery with Obama after the Great Recession of 2009 will inform his actions to help individuals, families, small businesses, and local and state governments that are struggling badly as a result of the botched response to the pandemic. Biden will restore the long-standing precedent that public health decisions are best made by public health professionals.
Biden has pledged to defend abortion rights, expand and protect union membership, bring together an equitable and diverse group of experts to handle the nation’s institutional racism crisis, and restore dignity to the office of president of the United States.
Biden is the clear presidential choice for progressive voters.
In this election, he faces Donald Trump — considered by progressives to be the most corrupt, incompetent, anti-progressive president in recent memory and perhaps in American history. Trump’s biggest achievement as president was forcing through a massive tax cut that overwhelmingly favored the wealthiest Americans, making the nation’s historic income-disparity problem even worse. Trump unilaterally withdrew from the Paris Climate Accords, making the U.S. one of very few countries that are not signatories. Trump’s administration has encouraged repeated unsuccessful attempts by Congress to repeal the Affordable Care Act, which has provided health coverage to millions of Americans, including a federal court challenge in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic to dismantle the law. Trump has supported racist immigration practices that contravene international law on the treatment of refugees.
Trump’s decisions have trickled into even the most mundane things, affecting Americans on a daily basis. Trump scrapped a bill requiring airlines to disclose bag fees, blocked consumers from suing banks, ignored the growing crisis over student loans, lifted bans on transferring military equipment to local law enforcement which has exacerbated police-citizen conflicts, particularly in relation to Black Lives Matter protests, and has set off a trade war with China that has done tremendous economic damage to American agricultural producers and manufacturers.
Controversies involving Trump’s presidency are too numerous to list here but include lying about mail voting to such a degree that social media platforms have been forced to remove his misinformation, racist, sexist, and defamatory statements against his political opponents, dispatching federal police to attack protesters in unmarked vehicles, installing corrupt and incompetent tools of special interest into every level of government, nominating federal judges and Supreme Court justices who seek to overturn Roe v. Wade, banning transgender Americans from military service, helping spread baseless conspiracy theories, defending the actions of overt white supremacists and racist nationalists, downplaying the severity of the coronavirus pandemic to the public despite detailed foreknowledge of the coming disaster, pursuing diplomacy with dictators while scorning traditional American allies, and changing federal guidelines to undermine racial equality. For a more comprehensive list, we encourage you to visit the Wikipedia page for Trump administration controversies.
Evidence abounds showing that Trump never disassociated himself from his businesses and has used his office for personal enrichment. And let’s not forget he was impeached over revelations he first blocked military aid to Ukraine and then pushed its president to dig up damaging info on his political opponent as a “favor.”
Trump must not only be defeated, but the margin of victory must be so resounding as to prevent him from calling the results of the election into question as he has already pledged to do.Joe Biden is one of the nation’s most experienced public servants, having served as a U.S. senator from Delaware for 36 years and the U.S. vice president for eight years. Biden is running on a comprehensive progressive platform.
Biden has championed individual rights throughout his career — from spearheading the Violence Against Women Act to passing laws that expanded the definition of hate crimes to include those based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability. Biden led the fight to pass the Brady Bill, which established the national firearms background check system, and helped secure a 10-year ban on assault weapons from 1994-2004. As vice president, Biden oversaw the implementation of one of the largest economic recovery plans in American history in 2009, saving the American automobile industry and millions of American jobs in all sectors of the economy. During the Obama/Biden administration, the United States made significant progress toward a clean energy economy and provided health coverage to millions of Americans via the passage of the Affordable Care Act — a law Biden has vowed to expand and improve.
Joe Biden is one of the nation’s most experienced public servants, having served as a U.S. senator from Delaware for 36 years and the U.S. vice president for eight years. Biden is running on a comprehensive progressive platform.
Biden has championed individual rights throughout his career — from spearheading the Violence Against Women Act to passing laws that expanded the definition of hate crimes to include those based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability. Biden led the fight to pass the Brady Bill, which established the national firearms background check system, and helped secure a 10-year ban on assault weapons from 1994-2004. As vice president, Biden oversaw the implementation of one of the largest economic recovery plans in American history in 2009, saving the American automobile industry and millions of American jobs in all sectors of the economy. During the Obama/Biden administration, the United States made significant progress toward a clean energy economy and provided health coverage to millions of Americans via the passage of the Affordable Care Act — a law Biden has vowed to expand and improve.
If elected president, Biden has pledged to work to reverse the damage from the last four years of partisan obstruction and executive branch policies solely benefiting the wealthy and well-connected. Biden supports a $15-per-hour minimum wage and 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave for all workers. He also seeks to address the country's racial wealth disparity, equal opportunity, and jobs gaps by empowering small-business creation and expansion in economically disadvantaged areas. On the climate crisis, Biden proposes net-zero CO2 emissions in the U.S. by 2050 and rejoining the Paris climate accords. On the immediate front, Biden has proposed a national crisis response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Biden’s experience handling the economic recovery with Obama after the Great Recession of 2009 will inform his actions to help individuals, families, small businesses, and local and state governments that are struggling badly as a result of the botched response to the pandemic. Biden will restore the long-standing precedent that public health decisions are best made by public health professionals.
Biden has pledged to defend abortion rights, expand and protect union membership, bring together an equitable and diverse group of experts to handle the nation’s institutional racism crisis, and restore dignity to the office of president of the United States.
Biden is the clear presidential choice for progressive voters.
In this election, he faces Donald Trump — considered by progressives to be the most corrupt, incompetent, anti-progressive president in recent memory and perhaps in American history. Trump’s biggest achievement as president was forcing through a massive tax cut that overwhelmingly favored the wealthiest Americans, making the nation’s historic income-disparity problem even worse. Trump unilaterally withdrew from the Paris Climate Accords, making the U.S. one of very few countries that are not signatories. Trump’s administration has encouraged repeated unsuccessful attempts by Congress to repeal the Affordable Care Act, which has provided health coverage to millions of Americans, including a federal court challenge in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic to dismantle the law. Trump has supported racist immigration practices that contravene international law on the treatment of refugees.
Trump’s decisions have trickled into even the most mundane things, affecting Americans on a daily basis. Trump scrapped a bill requiring airlines to disclose bag fees, blocked consumers from suing banks, ignored the growing crisis over student loans, lifted bans on transferring military equipment to local law enforcement which has exacerbated police-citizen conflicts, particularly in relation to Black Lives Matter protests, and has set off a trade war with China that has done tremendous economic damage to American agricultural producers and manufacturers.
Controversies involving Trump’s presidency are too numerous to list here but include lying about mail voting to such a degree that social media platforms have been forced to remove his misinformation, racist, sexist, and defamatory statements against his political opponents, dispatching federal police to attack protesters in unmarked vehicles, installing corrupt and incompetent tools of special interest into every level of government, nominating federal judges and Supreme Court justices who seek to overturn Roe v. Wade, banning transgender Americans from military service, helping spread baseless conspiracy theories, defending the actions of overt white supremacists and racist nationalists, downplaying the severity of the coronavirus pandemic to the public despite detailed foreknowledge of the coming disaster, pursuing diplomacy with dictators while scorning traditional American allies, and changing federal guidelines to undermine racial equality. For a more comprehensive list, we encourage you to visit the Wikipedia page for Trump administration controversies.
Evidence abounds showing that Trump never disassociated himself from his businesses and has used his office for personal enrichment. And let’s not forget he was impeached over revelations he first blocked military aid to Ukraine and then pushed its president to dig up damaging info on his political opponent as a “favor.”
Trump must not only be defeated, but the margin of victory must be so resounding as to prevent him from calling the results of the election into question as he has already pledged to do.Joe Biden is one of the nation’s most experienced public servants, having served as a U.S. senator from Delaware for 36 years and the U.S. vice president for eight years. Biden is running on a comprehensive progressive platform.
Biden has championed individual rights throughout his career — from spearheading the Violence Against Women Act to passing laws that expanded the definition of hate crimes to include those based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability. Biden led the fight to pass the Brady Bill, which established the national firearms background check system, and helped secure a 10-year ban on assault weapons from 1994-2004. As vice president, Biden oversaw the implementation of one of the largest economic recovery plans in American history in 2009, saving the American automobile industry and millions of American jobs in all sectors of the economy. During the Obama/Biden administration, the United States made significant progress toward a clean energy economy and provided health coverage to millions of Americans via the passage of the Affordable Care Act — a law Biden has vowed to expand and improve.
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Joe Biden is one of the nation’s most experienced public servants, having served as a U.S. senator from Delaware for 36 years and the U.S. vice president for eight years. Biden is running on a comprehensive progressive platform.
Biden has championed individual rights throughout his career — from spearheading the Violence Against Women Act to passing laws that expanded the definition of hate crimes to include those based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability. Biden led the fight to pass the Brady Bill, which established the national firearms background check system, and helped secure a 10-year ban on assault weapons from 1994-2004. As vice president, Biden oversaw the implementation of one of the largest economic recovery plans in American history in 2009, saving the American automobile industry and millions of American jobs in all sectors of the economy. During the Obama/Biden administration, the United States made significant progress toward a clean energy economy and provided health coverage to millions of Americans via the passage of the Affordable Care Act — a law Biden has vowed to expand and improve.
If elected president, Biden has pledged to work to reverse the damage from the last four years of partisan obstruction and executive branch policies solely benefiting the wealthy and well-connected. Biden supports a $15-per-hour minimum wage and 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave for all workers. He also seeks to address the country's racial wealth disparity, equal opportunity, and jobs gaps by empowering small-business creation and expansion in economically disadvantaged areas. On the climate crisis, Biden proposes net-zero CO2 emissions in the U.S. by 2050 and rejoining the Paris climate accords. On the immediate front, Biden has proposed a national crisis response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Biden’s experience handling the economic recovery with Obama after the Great Recession of 2009 will inform his actions to help individuals, families, small businesses, and local and state governments that are struggling badly as a result of the botched response to the pandemic. Biden will restore the long-standing precedent that public health decisions are best made by public health professionals.
Biden has pledged to defend abortion rights, expand and protect union membership, bring together an equitable and diverse group of experts to handle the nation’s institutional racism crisis, and restore dignity to the office of president of the United States.
Biden is the clear presidential choice for progressive voters.
In this election, he faces Donald Trump — considered by progressives to be the most corrupt, incompetent, anti-progressive president in recent memory and perhaps in American history. Trump’s biggest achievement as president was forcing through a massive tax cut that overwhelmingly favored the wealthiest Americans, making the nation’s historic income-disparity problem even worse. Trump unilaterally withdrew from the Paris Climate Accords, making the U.S. one of very few countries that are not signatories. Trump’s administration has encouraged repeated unsuccessful attempts by Congress to repeal the Affordable Care Act, which has provided health coverage to millions of Americans, including a federal court challenge in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic to dismantle the law. Trump has supported racist immigration practices that contravene international law on the treatment of refugees.
Trump’s decisions have trickled into even the most mundane things, affecting Americans on a daily basis. Trump scrapped a bill requiring airlines to disclose bag fees, blocked consumers from suing banks, ignored the growing crisis over student loans, lifted bans on transferring military equipment to local law enforcement which has exacerbated police-citizen conflicts, particularly in relation to Black Lives Matter protests, and has set off a trade war with China that has done tremendous economic damage to American agricultural producers and manufacturers.
Controversies involving Trump’s presidency are too numerous to list here but include lying about mail voting to such a degree that social media platforms have been forced to remove his misinformation, racist, sexist, and defamatory statements against his political opponents, dispatching federal police to attack protesters in unmarked vehicles, installing corrupt and incompetent tools of special interest into every level of government, nominating federal judges and Supreme Court justices who seek to overturn Roe v. Wade, banning transgender Americans from military service, helping spread baseless conspiracy theories, defending the actions of overt white supremacists and racist nationalists, downplaying the severity of the coronavirus pandemic to the public despite detailed foreknowledge of the coming disaster, pursuing diplomacy with dictators while scorning traditional American allies, and changing federal guidelines to undermine racial equality. For a more comprehensive list, we encourage you to visit the Wikipedia page for Trump administration controversies.
Evidence abounds showing that Trump never disassociated himself from his businesses and has used his office for personal enrichment. And let’s not forget he was impeached over revelations he first blocked military aid to Ukraine and then pushed its president to dig up damaging info on his political opponent as a “favor.”
Trump must not only be defeated, but the margin of victory must be so resounding as to prevent him from calling the results of the election into question as he has already pledged to do.
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Former Colorado Gov. and incumbent U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper did not take the usual path into public office. After being laid off from his job as a geologist, he opened a successful brewpub. But as a small-business owner, he became involved in his community, and he ran for office. He served two terms each as mayor of Denver and governor of Colorado, using his unique perspective to bring people together to get things done.
When Hickenlooper was sworn in as governor in 2010, Colorado ranked 40th among the states in job creation. By the time Hickenlooper left office eight years later, Colorado had the #1 economy in the nation. Under Hickenlooper, when he was governor, Colorado’s economy grew without leaving Coloradans behind. Hickenlooper expanded Medicaid to cover an additional 400,000 Coloradans and cut the uninsured rate by nearly two-thirds. He signed three landmark gun safety laws in 2013 that banned high-capacity magazines and required background checks for any firearm transfer. On the environment, Hickenlooper made Colorado the first state to limit methane pollution from oil and gas wells. Working with the General Assembly, Hickenlooper signed legislation to ensure every eligible registered voter in Colorado gets a mail-in ballot, made voter registration more accessible, and pushed for numerous other election reforms that have made Colorado a model for election innovation. He also signed historic legislation granting in-state tuition to DREAMers.
Hickenlooper has vowed to improve and build on the Affordable Care Act and supports a federally administered public health coverage option. Hickenlooper recognizes the existential threat of climate change and favors a bold, science-based approach. He supports commonsense policies on gun violence, including restoring an assault weapons ban. Hickenlooper was the first governor of Colorado to apologize for the Sand Creek Massacre and has committed to listening to the voices of marginalized communities and rooting out systemic racism where it lurks in our society, from police brutality to immigration laws to racial disparities in economic status to access to quality education.
Hickenlooper is the progressive voter’s best choice for U.S. senator.
He faces incumbent U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner in this election. While in the Senate, Gardner has been a reliable Republican vote on the overwhelming majority of issues. He has supported Donald Trump’s position on votes 89% of the time, and Politico notes that Gardner is “reliably conservative on most issues.” In 2014, Gardner promised in a campaign ad to speak out when his party is wrong and called on Donald Trump to pull out of the race for president in October of 2016. Since then, however, Gardner has fully embraced Trump and was one of the first senators to endorse Trump’s reelection.
From his earliest votes in Congress, Gardner has consistently sought to repeal the Affordable Care Act. He has voted to repeal the ACA and to replace it with a bill that would dramatically decrease health care coverage and increase the cost of coverage. He was quoted at a private luncheon that failing to repeal the ACA would result in fewer donations to Republicans, suggesting he is not motivated by the common good.
Gardner has rejected most gun safety legislation throughout his career and is a top recipient of donations from the National Rifle Association. He has voted against expanding background checks to include gun show sales, which has been the law in Colorado since just after the Columbine High School shooting in 1999. He even voted against banning gun sales to people on the terrorist watch list.
In a historic change of heart, The Denver Post editorial board declared in 2019 they made a mistake in their 2014 endorsement of Gardner, stating he “has been too busy walking a political tight rope to be a leader.”
This race also has a Libertarian candidate: Raymon Doane. Doane is a Denver native who currently works for the Colorado Department of Revenue as a property tax specialist and business analyst. He previously ran for the state senate in 2016 as a Republican, and in 2018, he first filed to run for state treasurer and then for Congress against Democrat Diana DeGette as a Libertarian.
Doane’s few public statements should give voters pause. While the country has been dealing with the coronavirus outbreak, Doane was quoted as saying, “The federal government should not have to intervene on behalf of local municipalities and states that make poor decisions during a pandemic.” He also has said he thinks public health mandates should be more like “suggestions.” Additionally, among the four policy positions Doane takes on his website, one statement endorsing an unregulated Second Amendment stands out: “The government should NEVER have a monopoly on force. The U.S. Senate must … refuse to vote for any legislation which limits an American’s right to self-defense.” These kinds of statements don’t represent Colorado progressives.
Former Colorado Gov. and incumbent U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper did not take the usual path into public office. After being laid off from his job as a geologist, he opened a successful brewpub. But as a small-business owner, he became involved in his community, and he ran for office. He served two terms each as mayor of Denver and governor of Colorado, using his unique perspective to bring people together to get things done.
When Hickenlooper was sworn in as governor in 2010, Colorado ranked 40th among the states in job creation. By the time Hickenlooper left office eight years later, Colorado had the #1 economy in the nation. Under Hickenlooper, when he was governor, Colorado’s economy grew without leaving Coloradans behind. Hickenlooper expanded Medicaid to cover an additional 400,000 Coloradans and cut the uninsured rate by nearly two-thirds. He signed three landmark gun safety laws in 2013 that banned high-capacity magazines and required background checks for any firearm transfer. On the environment, Hickenlooper made Colorado the first state to limit methane pollution from oil and gas wells. Working with the General Assembly, Hickenlooper signed legislation to ensure every eligible registered voter in Colorado gets a mail-in ballot, made voter registration more accessible, and pushed for numerous other election reforms that have made Colorado a model for election innovation. He also signed historic legislation granting in-state tuition to DREAMers.
Former Colorado Gov. and incumbent U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper did not take the usual path into public office. After being laid off from his job as a geologist, he opened a successful brewpub. But as a small-business owner, he became involved in his community, and he ran for office. He served two terms each as mayor of Denver and governor of Colorado, using his unique perspective to bring people together to get things done.
When Hickenlooper was sworn in as governor in 2010, Colorado ranked 40th among the states in job creation. By the time Hickenlooper left office eight years later, Colorado had the #1 economy in the nation. Under Hickenlooper, when he was governor, Colorado’s economy grew without leaving Coloradans behind. Hickenlooper expanded Medicaid to cover an additional 400,000 Coloradans and cut the uninsured rate by nearly two-thirds. He signed three landmark gun safety laws in 2013 that banned high-capacity magazines and required background checks for any firearm transfer. On the environment, Hickenlooper made Colorado the first state to limit methane pollution from oil and gas wells. Working with the General Assembly, Hickenlooper signed legislation to ensure every eligible registered voter in Colorado gets a mail-in ballot, made voter registration more accessible, and pushed for numerous other election reforms that have made Colorado a model for election innovation. He also signed historic legislation granting in-state tuition to DREAMers.
Hickenlooper has vowed to improve and build on the Affordable Care Act and supports a federally administered public health coverage option. Hickenlooper recognizes the existential threat of climate change and favors a bold, science-based approach. He supports commonsense policies on gun violence, including restoring an assault weapons ban. Hickenlooper was the first governor of Colorado to apologize for the Sand Creek Massacre and has committed to listening to the voices of marginalized communities and rooting out systemic racism where it lurks in our society, from police brutality to immigration laws to racial disparities in economic status to access to quality education.
Hickenlooper is the progressive voter’s best choice for U.S. senator.
He faces incumbent U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner in this election. While in the Senate, Gardner has been a reliable Republican vote on the overwhelming majority of issues. He has supported Donald Trump’s position on votes 89% of the time, and Politico notes that Gardner is “reliably conservative on most issues.” In 2014, Gardner promised in a campaign ad to speak out when his party is wrong and called on Donald Trump to pull out of the race for president in October of 2016. Since then, however, Gardner has fully embraced Trump and was one of the first senators to endorse Trump’s reelection.
From his earliest votes in Congress, Gardner has consistently sought to repeal the Affordable Care Act. He has voted to repeal the ACA and to replace it with a bill that would dramatically decrease health care coverage and increase the cost of coverage. He was quoted at a private luncheon that failing to repeal the ACA would result in fewer donations to Republicans, suggesting he is not motivated by the common good.
Gardner has rejected most gun safety legislation throughout his career and is a top recipient of donations from the National Rifle Association. He has voted against expanding background checks to include gun show sales, which has been the law in Colorado since just after the Columbine High School shooting in 1999. He even voted against banning gun sales to people on the terrorist watch list.
In a historic change of heart, The Denver Post editorial board declared in 2019 they made a mistake in their 2014 endorsement of Gardner, stating he “has been too busy walking a political tight rope to be a leader.”
This race also has a Libertarian candidate: Raymon Doane. Doane is a Denver native who currently works for the Colorado Department of Revenue as a property tax specialist and business analyst. He previously ran for the state senate in 2016 as a Republican, and in 2018, he first filed to run for state treasurer and then for Congress against Democrat Diana DeGette as a Libertarian.
Doane’s few public statements should give voters pause. While the country has been dealing with the coronavirus outbreak, Doane was quoted as saying, “The federal government should not have to intervene on behalf of local municipalities and states that make poor decisions during a pandemic.” He also has said he thinks public health mandates should be more like “suggestions.” Additionally, among the four policy positions Doane takes on his website, one statement endorsing an unregulated Second Amendment stands out: “The government should NEVER have a monopoly on force. The U.S. Senate must … refuse to vote for any legislation which limits an American’s right to self-defense.” These kinds of statements don’t represent Colorado progressives.
Former Colorado Gov. and incumbent U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper did not take the usual path into public office. After being laid off from his job as a geologist, he opened a successful brewpub. But as a small-business owner, he became involved in his community, and he ran for office. He served two terms each as mayor of Denver and governor of Colorado, using his unique perspective to bring people together to get things done.
When Hickenlooper was sworn in as governor in 2010, Colorado ranked 40th among the states in job creation. By the time Hickenlooper left office eight years later, Colorado had the #1 economy in the nation. Under Hickenlooper, when he was governor, Colorado’s economy grew without leaving Coloradans behind. Hickenlooper expanded Medicaid to cover an additional 400,000 Coloradans and cut the uninsured rate by nearly two-thirds. He signed three landmark gun safety laws in 2013 that banned high-capacity magazines and required background checks for any firearm transfer. On the environment, Hickenlooper made Colorado the first state to limit methane pollution from oil and gas wells. Working with the General Assembly, Hickenlooper signed legislation to ensure every eligible registered voter in Colorado gets a mail-in ballot, made voter registration more accessible, and pushed for numerous other election reforms that have made Colorado a model for election innovation. He also signed historic legislation granting in-state tuition to DREAMers.
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Former Colorado Gov. and incumbent U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper did not take the usual path into public office. After being laid off from his job as a geologist, he opened a successful brewpub. But as a small-business owner, he became involved in his community, and he ran for office. He served two terms each as mayor of Denver and governor of Colorado, using his unique perspective to bring people together to get things done.
When Hickenlooper was sworn in as governor in 2010, Colorado ranked 40th among the states in job creation. By the time Hickenlooper left office eight years later, Colorado had the #1 economy in the nation. Under Hickenlooper, when he was governor, Colorado’s economy grew without leaving Coloradans behind. Hickenlooper expanded Medicaid to cover an additional 400,000 Coloradans and cut the uninsured rate by nearly two-thirds. He signed three landmark gun safety laws in 2013 that banned high-capacity magazines and required background checks for any firearm transfer. On the environment, Hickenlooper made Colorado the first state to limit methane pollution from oil and gas wells. Working with the General Assembly, Hickenlooper signed legislation to ensure every eligible registered voter in Colorado gets a mail-in ballot, made voter registration more accessible, and pushed for numerous other election reforms that have made Colorado a model for election innovation. He also signed historic legislation granting in-state tuition to DREAMers.
Hickenlooper has vowed to improve and build on the Affordable Care Act and supports a federally administered public health coverage option. Hickenlooper recognizes the existential threat of climate change and favors a bold, science-based approach. He supports commonsense policies on gun violence, including restoring an assault weapons ban. Hickenlooper was the first governor of Colorado to apologize for the Sand Creek Massacre and has committed to listening to the voices of marginalized communities and rooting out systemic racism where it lurks in our society, from police brutality to immigration laws to racial disparities in economic status to access to quality education.
Hickenlooper is the progressive voter’s best choice for U.S. senator.
He faces incumbent U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner in this election. While in the Senate, Gardner has been a reliable Republican vote on the overwhelming majority of issues. He has supported Donald Trump’s position on votes 89% of the time, and Politico notes that Gardner is “reliably conservative on most issues.” In 2014, Gardner promised in a campaign ad to speak out when his party is wrong and called on Donald Trump to pull out of the race for president in October of 2016. Since then, however, Gardner has fully embraced Trump and was one of the first senators to endorse Trump’s reelection.
From his earliest votes in Congress, Gardner has consistently sought to repeal the Affordable Care Act. He has voted to repeal the ACA and to replace it with a bill that would dramatically decrease health care coverage and increase the cost of coverage. He was quoted at a private luncheon that failing to repeal the ACA would result in fewer donations to Republicans, suggesting he is not motivated by the common good.
Gardner has rejected most gun safety legislation throughout his career and is a top recipient of donations from the National Rifle Association. He has voted against expanding background checks to include gun show sales, which has been the law in Colorado since just after the Columbine High School shooting in 1999. He even voted against banning gun sales to people on the terrorist watch list.
In a historic change of heart, The Denver Post editorial board declared in 2019 they made a mistake in their 2014 endorsement of Gardner, stating he “has been too busy walking a political tight rope to be a leader.”
This race also has a Libertarian candidate: Raymon Doane. Doane is a Denver native who currently works for the Colorado Department of Revenue as a property tax specialist and business analyst. He previously ran for the state senate in 2016 as a Republican, and in 2018, he first filed to run for state treasurer and then for Congress against Democrat Diana DeGette as a Libertarian.
Doane’s few public statements should give voters pause. While the country has been dealing with the coronavirus outbreak, Doane was quoted as saying, “The federal government should not have to intervene on behalf of local municipalities and states that make poor decisions during a pandemic.” He also has said he thinks public health mandates should be more like “suggestions.” Additionally, among the four policy positions Doane takes on his website, one statement endorsing an unregulated Second Amendment stands out: “The government should NEVER have a monopoly on force. The U.S. Senate must … refuse to vote for any legislation which limits an American’s right to self-defense.” These kinds of statements don’t represent Colorado progressives.
Congress
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below congressional districts on your ballot.
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Incumbent U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette is seeking reelection for what would be her 13th term representing Colorado’s 1st Congressional District. DeGette, a lawyer, is Colorado’s most senior national legislator, the dean of its nine-member delegation, and the state’s only woman in Congress.
A lifelong Denverite, she has dedicated her career to protecting the environment, expanding access to health care, and fighting for reproductive justice. Before being elected to Congress, DeGette served two terms in the Colorado House of Representatives, where she authored an important law that protected access to abortion clinics. She continues this work in Congress as co-chair of the Pro-Choice Caucus.
DeGette has been recognized for her ability to work across party lines to deliver results. Some of her biggest achievements include playing an important role in the passage of the Affordable Care Act, co-authoring an influential law that modernized our medical research fields, and spearheading two key pieces of legislation that made big improvements in protecting the safety of our nation’s food supply. As chair of a key oversight panel, DeGette has led the effort to hold the Trump administration accountable for separating undocumented children from their families.
DeGette has also been an outspoken advocate for enacting commonsense gun safety measures, safeguarding Colorado’s public lands, and protecting American consumers. If reelected, DeGette will continue being the strong, progressive voice that Denver needs in Washington.
Her Republican opponent, Shane Bolling, is a management consultant working in energy. He is also a Denver resident and a first-time candidate for office. Bolling has not taken any issue positions except for his unabashed support for Donald Trump. He retweeted a Twitter account called “When Is Trump Gone?” with “Not so fast my friend, 4years plus.” He has also retweeted another account that claimed the recent Black Lives Matter protests are the perfect advertising for Trump, commenting, “It’s why Colorado turns back Red 11.03.20 simple Safety & Security.” Bolling also retweets and comments on coronavirus conspiracy theories. He seems to take no positions on anything else.Diana DeGette
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette is seeking reelection for what would be her 13th term representing Colorado’s 1st Congressional District. DeGette, a lawyer, is Colorado’s most senior national legislator, the dean of its nine-member delegation, and the state’s only woman in Congress.
A lifelong Denverite, she has dedicated her career to protecting the environment, expanding access to health care, and fighting for reproductive justice. Before being elected to Congress, DeGette served two terms in the Colorado House of Representatives, where she authored an important law that protected access to abortion clinics. She continues this work in Congress as co-chair of the Pro-Choice Caucus.
DeGette has been recognized for her ability to work across party lines to deliver results. Some of her biggest achievements include playing an important role in the passage of the Affordable Care Act, co-authoring an influential law that modernized our medical research fields, and spearheading two key pieces of legislation that made big improvements in protecting the safety of our nation’s food supply. As chair of a key oversight panel, DeGette has led the effort to hold the Trump administration accountable for separating undocumented children from their families.
DeGette has also been an outspoken advocate for enacting commonsense gun safety measures, safeguarding Colorado’s public lands, and protecting American consumers. If reelected, DeGette will continue being the strong, progressive voice that Denver needs in Washington.
Her Republican opponent, Shane Bolling, is a management consultant working in energy. He is also a Denver resident and a first-time candidate for office. Bolling has not taken any issue positions except for his unabashed support for Donald Trump. He retweeted a Twitter account called “When Is Trump Gone?” with “Not so fast my friend, 4years plus.” He has also retweeted another account that claimed the recent Black Lives Matter protests are the perfect advertising for Trump, commenting, “It’s why Colorado turns back Red 11.03.20 simple Safety & Security.” Bolling also retweets and comments on coronavirus conspiracy theories. He seems to take no positions on anything else.Incumbent U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette is seeking reelection for what would be her 13th term representing Colorado’s 1st Congressional District. DeGette, a lawyer, is Colorado’s most senior national legislator, the dean of its nine-member delegation, and the state’s only woman in Congress.
A lifelong Denverite, she has dedicated her career to protecting the environment, expanding access to health care, and fighting for reproductive justice. Before being elected to Congress, DeGette served two terms in the Colorado House of Representatives, where she authored an important law that protected access to abortion clinics. She continues this work in Congress as co-chair of the Pro-Choice Caucus.
DeGette has been recognized for her ability to work across party lines to deliver results. Some of her biggest achievements include playing an important role in the passage of the Affordable Care Act, co-authoring an influential law that modernized our medical research fields, and spearheading two key pieces of legislation that made big improvements in protecting the safety of our nation’s food supply. As chair of a key oversight panel, DeGette has led the effort to hold the Trump administration accountable for separating undocumented children from their families.
DeGette has also been an outspoken advocate for enacting commonsense gun safety measures, safeguarding Colorado’s public lands, and protecting American consumers. If reelected, DeGette will continue being the strong, progressive voice that Denver needs in Washington.
Her Republican opponent, Shane Bolling, is a management consultant working in energy. He is also a Denver resident and a first-time candidate for office. Bolling has not taken any issue positions except for his unabashed support for Donald Trump. He retweeted a Twitter account called “When Is Trump Gone?” with “Not so fast my friend, 4years plus.” He has also retweeted another account that claimed the recent Black Lives Matter protests are the perfect advertising for Trump, commenting, “It’s why Colorado turns back Red 11.03.20 simple Safety & Security.” Bolling also retweets and comments on coronavirus conspiracy theories. He seems to take no positions on anything else.Diana DeGette
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette is seeking reelection for what would be her 13th term representing Colorado’s 1st Congressional District. DeGette, a lawyer, is Colorado’s most senior national legislator, the dean of its nine-member delegation, and the state’s only woman in Congress.
A lifelong Denverite, she has dedicated her career to protecting the environment, expanding access to health care, and fighting for reproductive justice. Before being elected to Congress, DeGette served two terms in the Colorado House of Representatives, where she authored an important law that protected access to abortion clinics. She continues this work in Congress as co-chair of the Pro-Choice Caucus.
DeGette has been recognized for her ability to work across party lines to deliver results. Some of her biggest achievements include playing an important role in the passage of the Affordable Care Act, co-authoring an influential law that modernized our medical research fields, and spearheading two key pieces of legislation that made big improvements in protecting the safety of our nation’s food supply. As chair of a key oversight panel, DeGette has led the effort to hold the Trump administration accountable for separating undocumented children from their families.
DeGette has also been an outspoken advocate for enacting commonsense gun safety measures, safeguarding Colorado’s public lands, and protecting American consumers. If reelected, DeGette will continue being the strong, progressive voice that Denver needs in Washington.
Her Republican opponent, Shane Bolling, is a management consultant working in energy. He is also a Denver resident and a first-time candidate for office. Bolling has not taken any issue positions except for his unabashed support for Donald Trump. He retweeted a Twitter account called “When Is Trump Gone?” with “Not so fast my friend, 4years plus.” He has also retweeted another account that claimed the recent Black Lives Matter protests are the perfect advertising for Trump, commenting, “It’s why Colorado turns back Red 11.03.20 simple Safety & Security.” Bolling also retweets and comments on coronavirus conspiracy theories. He seems to take no positions on anything else.
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Incumbent U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette is seeking reelection for what would be her 13th term representing Colorado’s 1st Congressional District. DeGette, a lawyer, is Colorado’s most senior national legislator, the dean of its nine-member delegation, and the state’s only woman in Congress.
A lifelong Denverite, she has dedicated her career to protecting the environment, expanding access to health care, and fighting for reproductive justice. Before being elected to Congress, DeGette served two terms in the Colorado House of Representatives, where she authored an important law that protected access to abortion clinics. She continues this work in Congress as co-chair of the Pro-Choice Caucus.
DeGette has been recognized for her ability to work across party lines to deliver results. Some of her biggest achievements include playing an important role in the passage of the Affordable Care Act, co-authoring an influential law that modernized our medical research fields, and spearheading two key pieces of legislation that made big improvements in protecting the safety of our nation’s food supply. As chair of a key oversight panel, DeGette has led the effort to hold the Trump administration accountable for separating undocumented children from their families.
DeGette has also been an outspoken advocate for enacting commonsense gun safety measures, safeguarding Colorado’s public lands, and protecting American consumers. If reelected, DeGette will continue being the strong, progressive voice that Denver needs in Washington.
Her Republican opponent, Shane Bolling, is a management consultant working in energy. He is also a Denver resident and a first-time candidate for office. Bolling has not taken any issue positions except for his unabashed support for Donald Trump. He retweeted a Twitter account called “When Is Trump Gone?” with “Not so fast my friend, 4years plus.” He has also retweeted another account that claimed the recent Black Lives Matter protests are the perfect advertising for Trump, commenting, “It’s why Colorado turns back Red 11.03.20 simple Safety & Security.” Bolling also retweets and comments on coronavirus conspiracy theories. He seems to take no positions on anything else.
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Incumbent U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse is running for reelection in Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District. Neguse, a lawyer and the son of Eritrean refugees, is the first and so far only Black American to serve in Congress for Colorado.
As a vice chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Neguse advocates for bold progressive policies to address the most pressing issues facing our nation, such as Medicare for All and the Green New Deal. His priorities to date in Congress have included lowering prescription drug prices, raising workers’ wages, ensuring greater accountability in government, and protecting public lands, which make up over 50% of his district.
Although he was first elected just two years ago, he has introduced more legislation than any freshman lawmaker in the country and has had more legislation signed into law than any member of Colorado’s congressional delegation. Before Congress, Neguse fought to expand opportunities for families across Colorado in a variety of roles: as a co-founder of New Era Colorado, the state’s largest youth voter registration and mobilization nonprofit; as a six-term member of CU’s Board of Regents; and as leader of the state’s consumer protection agency for two years.
Neguse is a self-described eternal optimist who will continue to provide Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District with enthusiastic, diligent, and bold representation if reelected.Running against Neguse is Charles Winn, a radiologist and first-time candidate. Winn asserts that he’s running to change a “false narrative” about the Republican Party, but it’s a challenge to see how he will do that with his public statements on Donald Trump and the coronavirus.
When asked to assess the president’s response to the pandemic, Winn dodged the question and instead said it’s “tragic we need to point fingers.” He later tried to clarify that he thought Trump was “a good commanding officer.” Winn also tried to downplay the threat posed by COVID-19, blaming partisanship for the widespread virus and saying Americans “started politicizing [the pandemic].” Winn also claimed we should open the economy back up because “the risk is less than riding in a car.” He made comparisons to the 1968 flu pandemic to try to prove the U.S. can reopen its schools, but he wasn’t on-point about the facts; he said we should “do what we did in 1968: get on with our lives.”
This kind of thinking has helped get us into the health crisis we’re in today and cannot be elected to office.Joe Neguse
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse is running for reelection in Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District. Neguse, a lawyer and the son of Eritrean refugees, is the first and so far only Black American to serve in Congress for Colorado.
As a vice chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Neguse advocates for bold progressive policies to address the most pressing issues facing our nation, such as Medicare for All and the Green New Deal. His priorities to date in Congress have included lowering prescription drug prices, raising workers’ wages, ensuring greater accountability in government, and protecting public lands, which make up over 50% of his district.
Although he was first elected just two years ago, he has introduced more legislation than any freshman lawmaker in the country and has had more legislation signed into law than any member of Colorado’s congressional delegation. Before Congress, Neguse fought to expand opportunities for families across Colorado in a variety of roles: as a co-founder of New Era Colorado, the state’s largest youth voter registration and mobilization nonprofit; as a six-term member of CU’s Board of Regents; and as leader of the state’s consumer protection agency for two years.
Neguse is a self-described eternal optimist who will continue to provide Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District with enthusiastic, diligent, and bold representation if reelected.Running against Neguse is Charles Winn, a radiologist and first-time candidate. Winn asserts that he’s running to change a “false narrative” about the Republican Party, but it’s a challenge to see how he will do that with his public statements on Donald Trump and the coronavirus.
When asked to assess the president’s response to the pandemic, Winn dodged the question and instead said it’s “tragic we need to point fingers.” He later tried to clarify that he thought Trump was “a good commanding officer.” Winn also tried to downplay the threat posed by COVID-19, blaming partisanship for the widespread virus and saying Americans “started politicizing [the pandemic].” Winn also claimed we should open the economy back up because “the risk is less than riding in a car.” He made comparisons to the 1968 flu pandemic to try to prove the U.S. can reopen its schools, but he wasn’t on-point about the facts; he said we should “do what we did in 1968: get on with our lives.”
This kind of thinking has helped get us into the health crisis we’re in today and cannot be elected to office.Incumbent U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse is running for reelection in Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District. Neguse, a lawyer and the son of Eritrean refugees, is the first and so far only Black American to serve in Congress for Colorado.
As a vice chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Neguse advocates for bold progressive policies to address the most pressing issues facing our nation, such as Medicare for All and the Green New Deal. His priorities to date in Congress have included lowering prescription drug prices, raising workers’ wages, ensuring greater accountability in government, and protecting public lands, which make up over 50% of his district.
Although he was first elected just two years ago, he has introduced more legislation than any freshman lawmaker in the country and has had more legislation signed into law than any member of Colorado’s congressional delegation. Before Congress, Neguse fought to expand opportunities for families across Colorado in a variety of roles: as a co-founder of New Era Colorado, the state’s largest youth voter registration and mobilization nonprofit; as a six-term member of CU’s Board of Regents; and as leader of the state’s consumer protection agency for two years.
Neguse is a self-described eternal optimist who will continue to provide Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District with enthusiastic, diligent, and bold representation if reelected.Running against Neguse is Charles Winn, a radiologist and first-time candidate. Winn asserts that he’s running to change a “false narrative” about the Republican Party, but it’s a challenge to see how he will do that with his public statements on Donald Trump and the coronavirus.
When asked to assess the president’s response to the pandemic, Winn dodged the question and instead said it’s “tragic we need to point fingers.” He later tried to clarify that he thought Trump was “a good commanding officer.” Winn also tried to downplay the threat posed by COVID-19, blaming partisanship for the widespread virus and saying Americans “started politicizing [the pandemic].” Winn also claimed we should open the economy back up because “the risk is less than riding in a car.” He made comparisons to the 1968 flu pandemic to try to prove the U.S. can reopen its schools, but he wasn’t on-point about the facts; he said we should “do what we did in 1968: get on with our lives.”
This kind of thinking has helped get us into the health crisis we’re in today and cannot be elected to office.Joe Neguse
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse is running for reelection in Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District. Neguse, a lawyer and the son of Eritrean refugees, is the first and so far only Black American to serve in Congress for Colorado.
As a vice chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Neguse advocates for bold progressive policies to address the most pressing issues facing our nation, such as Medicare for All and the Green New Deal. His priorities to date in Congress have included lowering prescription drug prices, raising workers’ wages, ensuring greater accountability in government, and protecting public lands, which make up over 50% of his district.
Although he was first elected just two years ago, he has introduced more legislation than any freshman lawmaker in the country and has had more legislation signed into law than any member of Colorado’s congressional delegation. Before Congress, Neguse fought to expand opportunities for families across Colorado in a variety of roles: as a co-founder of New Era Colorado, the state’s largest youth voter registration and mobilization nonprofit; as a six-term member of CU’s Board of Regents; and as leader of the state’s consumer protection agency for two years.
Neguse is a self-described eternal optimist who will continue to provide Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District with enthusiastic, diligent, and bold representation if reelected.Running against Neguse is Charles Winn, a radiologist and first-time candidate. Winn asserts that he’s running to change a “false narrative” about the Republican Party, but it’s a challenge to see how he will do that with his public statements on Donald Trump and the coronavirus.
When asked to assess the president’s response to the pandemic, Winn dodged the question and instead said it’s “tragic we need to point fingers.” He later tried to clarify that he thought Trump was “a good commanding officer.” Winn also tried to downplay the threat posed by COVID-19, blaming partisanship for the widespread virus and saying Americans “started politicizing [the pandemic].” Winn also claimed we should open the economy back up because “the risk is less than riding in a car.” He made comparisons to the 1968 flu pandemic to try to prove the U.S. can reopen its schools, but he wasn’t on-point about the facts; he said we should “do what we did in 1968: get on with our lives.”
This kind of thinking has helped get us into the health crisis we’re in today and cannot be elected to office.
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Incumbent U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse is running for reelection in Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District. Neguse, a lawyer and the son of Eritrean refugees, is the first and so far only Black American to serve in Congress for Colorado.
As a vice chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Neguse advocates for bold progressive policies to address the most pressing issues facing our nation, such as Medicare for All and the Green New Deal. His priorities to date in Congress have included lowering prescription drug prices, raising workers’ wages, ensuring greater accountability in government, and protecting public lands, which make up over 50% of his district.
Although he was first elected just two years ago, he has introduced more legislation than any freshman lawmaker in the country and has had more legislation signed into law than any member of Colorado’s congressional delegation. Before Congress, Neguse fought to expand opportunities for families across Colorado in a variety of roles: as a co-founder of New Era Colorado, the state’s largest youth voter registration and mobilization nonprofit; as a six-term member of CU’s Board of Regents; and as leader of the state’s consumer protection agency for two years.
Neguse is a self-described eternal optimist who will continue to provide Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District with enthusiastic, diligent, and bold representation if reelected.Running against Neguse is Charles Winn, a radiologist and first-time candidate. Winn asserts that he’s running to change a “false narrative” about the Republican Party, but it’s a challenge to see how he will do that with his public statements on Donald Trump and the coronavirus.
When asked to assess the president’s response to the pandemic, Winn dodged the question and instead said it’s “tragic we need to point fingers.” He later tried to clarify that he thought Trump was “a good commanding officer.” Winn also tried to downplay the threat posed by COVID-19, blaming partisanship for the widespread virus and saying Americans “started politicizing [the pandemic].” Winn also claimed we should open the economy back up because “the risk is less than riding in a car.” He made comparisons to the 1968 flu pandemic to try to prove the U.S. can reopen its schools, but he wasn’t on-point about the facts; he said we should “do what we did in 1968: get on with our lives.”
This kind of thinking has helped get us into the health crisis we’re in today and cannot be elected to office.
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Diane Mitsch Bush, a former state representative, is now running for Congress. She is a retired sociology professor and previous Routt County commissioner who has lived in the Western Slope — a part of Colorado’s sprawling 3rd Congressional District — for over 43 years. She previously ran for this seat in 2018, when she came closer to winning than any Democrat had in the three prior elections.
Colleagues from her other tenures have commended Mitsch Bush’s extreme attention to detail, her pragmatism, and her willingness to work with all sides. She has shown an ability to lead calmly through disasters, including the Great Recession, wildfires, floods, drought, and the swine flu epidemic. While in the state legislature, Mitsch Bush was a leading advocate for family agriculture, sustainable water infrastructure, and small rural communities. She sponsored many critically important bills, including ones to protect the environment and hold polluters accountable, lower health care and health insurance costs, and increase funding for rural schools. Over 80% of her bills were co-prime sponsored with rural Republicans.
Mitsch Bush has said her family’s early struggles with financial insecurity taught her the importance of helping others through public service. Her goal is to have an America that provides opportunities for all, not just the wealthy and well-connected. She intends to fight to make health care affordable for everyone, to protect the environment for generations to come, and to bring more good-paying jobs to rural communities.Mitsch Bush is an experienced lawmaker and local leader who, if elected to Congress, will be ready on day one to get to work on policies that will benefit her district.
Running against her is Republican Lauren Boebert. Boebert is the owner of Shooters Grill in Rifle, Colorado — a restaurant known mainly for the fact that the wait staff openly carry guns on their person. Guns are one of the few things Boebert talks about regularly. She once drove across the state to go to a rally for Beto O’Rourke just to confront him about his gun safety position.
What voters really need to know, however, is that Boebert is a strong proponent of the QAnon conspiracy theory: the wild idea that Donald Trump is waging a secret war against Democrats and movie stars who are running an international child trafficking ring. She has been quoted as saying, “I hope that this is real. … It only means America is getting stronger and better, and people are returning to conservative values and that’s what I’m for.” She later added, “Everything that I have heard of this movement is only motivating and encouraging and bringing people together stronger ... it could be really great for our country.”
Boebert hasn’t explained more of her own positions beyond generic talking points, but it seems clear she is very far from being a progressive choice.Diane Mitsch Bush
Diane Mitsch Bush, a former state representative, is now running for Congress. She is a retired sociology professor and previous Routt County commissioner who has lived in the Western Slope — a part of Colorado’s sprawling 3rd Congressional District — for over 43 years. She previously ran for this seat in 2018, when she came closer to winning than any Democrat had in the three prior elections.
Colleagues from her other tenures have commended Mitsch Bush’s extreme attention to detail, her pragmatism, and her willingness to work with all sides. She has shown an ability to lead calmly through disasters, including the Great Recession, wildfires, floods, drought, and the swine flu epidemic. While in the state legislature, Mitsch Bush was a leading advocate for family agriculture, sustainable water infrastructure, and small rural communities. She sponsored many critically important bills, including ones to protect the environment and hold polluters accountable, lower health care and health insurance costs, and increase funding for rural schools. Over 80% of her bills were co-prime sponsored with rural Republicans.
Mitsch Bush has said her family’s early struggles with financial insecurity taught her the importance of helping others through public service. Her goal is to have an America that provides opportunities for all, not just the wealthy and well-connected. She intends to fight to make health care affordable for everyone, to protect the environment for generations to come, and to bring more good-paying jobs to rural communities.Mitsch Bush is an experienced lawmaker and local leader who, if elected to Congress, will be ready on day one to get to work on policies that will benefit her district.
Running against her is Republican Lauren Boebert. Boebert is the owner of Shooters Grill in Rifle, Colorado — a restaurant known mainly for the fact that the wait staff openly carry guns on their person. Guns are one of the few things Boebert talks about regularly. She once drove across the state to go to a rally for Beto O’Rourke just to confront him about his gun safety position.
What voters really need to know, however, is that Boebert is a strong proponent of the QAnon conspiracy theory: the wild idea that Donald Trump is waging a secret war against Democrats and movie stars who are running an international child trafficking ring. She has been quoted as saying, “I hope that this is real. … It only means America is getting stronger and better, and people are returning to conservative values and that’s what I’m for.” She later added, “Everything that I have heard of this movement is only motivating and encouraging and bringing people together stronger ... it could be really great for our country.”
Boebert hasn’t explained more of her own positions beyond generic talking points, but it seems clear she is very far from being a progressive choice.Diane Mitsch Bush, a former state representative, is now running for Congress. She is a retired sociology professor and previous Routt County commissioner who has lived in the Western Slope — a part of Colorado’s sprawling 3rd Congressional District — for over 43 years. She previously ran for this seat in 2018, when she came closer to winning than any Democrat had in the three prior elections.
Colleagues from her other tenures have commended Mitsch Bush’s extreme attention to detail, her pragmatism, and her willingness to work with all sides. She has shown an ability to lead calmly through disasters, including the Great Recession, wildfires, floods, drought, and the swine flu epidemic. While in the state legislature, Mitsch Bush was a leading advocate for family agriculture, sustainable water infrastructure, and small rural communities. She sponsored many critically important bills, including ones to protect the environment and hold polluters accountable, lower health care and health insurance costs, and increase funding for rural schools. Over 80% of her bills were co-prime sponsored with rural Republicans.
Mitsch Bush has said her family’s early struggles with financial insecurity taught her the importance of helping others through public service. Her goal is to have an America that provides opportunities for all, not just the wealthy and well-connected. She intends to fight to make health care affordable for everyone, to protect the environment for generations to come, and to bring more good-paying jobs to rural communities.Mitsch Bush is an experienced lawmaker and local leader who, if elected to Congress, will be ready on day one to get to work on policies that will benefit her district.
Running against her is Republican Lauren Boebert. Boebert is the owner of Shooters Grill in Rifle, Colorado — a restaurant known mainly for the fact that the wait staff openly carry guns on their person. Guns are one of the few things Boebert talks about regularly. She once drove across the state to go to a rally for Beto O’Rourke just to confront him about his gun safety position.
What voters really need to know, however, is that Boebert is a strong proponent of the QAnon conspiracy theory: the wild idea that Donald Trump is waging a secret war against Democrats and movie stars who are running an international child trafficking ring. She has been quoted as saying, “I hope that this is real. … It only means America is getting stronger and better, and people are returning to conservative values and that’s what I’m for.” She later added, “Everything that I have heard of this movement is only motivating and encouraging and bringing people together stronger ... it could be really great for our country.”
Boebert hasn’t explained more of her own positions beyond generic talking points, but it seems clear she is very far from being a progressive choice.Diane Mitsch Bush
Diane Mitsch Bush, a former state representative, is now running for Congress. She is a retired sociology professor and previous Routt County commissioner who has lived in the Western Slope — a part of Colorado’s sprawling 3rd Congressional District — for over 43 years. She previously ran for this seat in 2018, when she came closer to winning than any Democrat had in the three prior elections.
Colleagues from her other tenures have commended Mitsch Bush’s extreme attention to detail, her pragmatism, and her willingness to work with all sides. She has shown an ability to lead calmly through disasters, including the Great Recession, wildfires, floods, drought, and the swine flu epidemic. While in the state legislature, Mitsch Bush was a leading advocate for family agriculture, sustainable water infrastructure, and small rural communities. She sponsored many critically important bills, including ones to protect the environment and hold polluters accountable, lower health care and health insurance costs, and increase funding for rural schools. Over 80% of her bills were co-prime sponsored with rural Republicans.
Mitsch Bush has said her family’s early struggles with financial insecurity taught her the importance of helping others through public service. Her goal is to have an America that provides opportunities for all, not just the wealthy and well-connected. She intends to fight to make health care affordable for everyone, to protect the environment for generations to come, and to bring more good-paying jobs to rural communities.Mitsch Bush is an experienced lawmaker and local leader who, if elected to Congress, will be ready on day one to get to work on policies that will benefit her district.
Running against her is Republican Lauren Boebert. Boebert is the owner of Shooters Grill in Rifle, Colorado — a restaurant known mainly for the fact that the wait staff openly carry guns on their person. Guns are one of the few things Boebert talks about regularly. She once drove across the state to go to a rally for Beto O’Rourke just to confront him about his gun safety position.
What voters really need to know, however, is that Boebert is a strong proponent of the QAnon conspiracy theory: the wild idea that Donald Trump is waging a secret war against Democrats and movie stars who are running an international child trafficking ring. She has been quoted as saying, “I hope that this is real. … It only means America is getting stronger and better, and people are returning to conservative values and that’s what I’m for.” She later added, “Everything that I have heard of this movement is only motivating and encouraging and bringing people together stronger ... it could be really great for our country.”
Boebert hasn’t explained more of her own positions beyond generic talking points, but it seems clear she is very far from being a progressive choice.
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Diane Mitsch Bush, a former state representative, is now running for Congress. She is a retired sociology professor and previous Routt County commissioner who has lived in the Western Slope — a part of Colorado’s sprawling 3rd Congressional District — for over 43 years. She previously ran for this seat in 2018, when she came closer to winning than any Democrat had in the three prior elections.
Colleagues from her other tenures have commended Mitsch Bush’s extreme attention to detail, her pragmatism, and her willingness to work with all sides. She has shown an ability to lead calmly through disasters, including the Great Recession, wildfires, floods, drought, and the swine flu epidemic. While in the state legislature, Mitsch Bush was a leading advocate for family agriculture, sustainable water infrastructure, and small rural communities. She sponsored many critically important bills, including ones to protect the environment and hold polluters accountable, lower health care and health insurance costs, and increase funding for rural schools. Over 80% of her bills were co-prime sponsored with rural Republicans.
Mitsch Bush has said her family’s early struggles with financial insecurity taught her the importance of helping others through public service. Her goal is to have an America that provides opportunities for all, not just the wealthy and well-connected. She intends to fight to make health care affordable for everyone, to protect the environment for generations to come, and to bring more good-paying jobs to rural communities.Mitsch Bush is an experienced lawmaker and local leader who, if elected to Congress, will be ready on day one to get to work on policies that will benefit her district.
Running against her is Republican Lauren Boebert. Boebert is the owner of Shooters Grill in Rifle, Colorado — a restaurant known mainly for the fact that the wait staff openly carry guns on their person. Guns are one of the few things Boebert talks about regularly. She once drove across the state to go to a rally for Beto O’Rourke just to confront him about his gun safety position.
What voters really need to know, however, is that Boebert is a strong proponent of the QAnon conspiracy theory: the wild idea that Donald Trump is waging a secret war against Democrats and movie stars who are running an international child trafficking ring. She has been quoted as saying, “I hope that this is real. … It only means America is getting stronger and better, and people are returning to conservative values and that’s what I’m for.” She later added, “Everything that I have heard of this movement is only motivating and encouraging and bringing people together stronger ... it could be really great for our country.”
Boebert hasn’t explained more of her own positions beyond generic talking points, but it seems clear she is very far from being a progressive choice.
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Jillian Freeland, a retired midwife and entrepreneur, is challenging the Republican incumbent in Colorado’s 5th Congressional District. She describes herself as a millennial mom “fighting for the future I want for my kids and my fellow humans.”
Some of her top priorities are roundly accessible, complete health care coverage and a bigger shift to domestic energy. As a women’s health care provider, Freeland took on insurance companies to make them cover the services that people pay for. She understands what’s broken in the system and wants to work to fix it. On energy, she supports the federal government’s investment in domestic renewable resources as well as creating good-paying union jobs in the process. She also wants to see funding for the education and pensions of workers transitioning out of the fossil fuel industry to make sure they don't get left behind.In addition to being a fierce protector of reproductive rights, Freeland backs enacting gun safety regulations and eliminating loopholes in our tax code that allow corporations and the ultra-wealthy to avoid paying their fair share. She also thinks we must move away from a punitive criminal justice system to a rehabilitative one that doesn’t treat addiction and mental illness as crimes.
Freeland’s campaign lays her out as an everyday citizen who has struggled to make student loan payments, used the Medicaid and food stamps systems, and owned a small business but one who has also been highly involved in serving her community. She can bring a perspective to Congress that is not often reflected there, and she is a solid choice to support in this election.
Her opponent is incumbent U.S. Sen. Doug Lamborn, a career politician who has served the Colorado Springs area in various roles since his first election to the Colorado House in 1994. Since getting to Congress in 2006, Lamborn has laid low and had only three bills signed into law: a World War I commemorative coin, naming a road in Colorado Springs, and a procedural bill transferring land from the Department of Agriculture. Lamborn has toed the Republican Party line: He’s anti-choice, anti-LGBTQ, and anti-gun-regulation and thinks raising the minimum wage will force businesses to fire workers. A progressive vote would be wasted on Lamborn.Jillian Freeland
Jillian Freeland, a retired midwife and entrepreneur, is challenging the Republican incumbent in Colorado’s 5th Congressional District. She describes herself as a millennial mom “fighting for the future I want for my kids and my fellow humans.”
Some of her top priorities are roundly accessible, complete health care coverage and a bigger shift to domestic energy. As a women’s health care provider, Freeland took on insurance companies to make them cover the services that people pay for. She understands what’s broken in the system and wants to work to fix it. On energy, she supports the federal government’s investment in domestic renewable resources as well as creating good-paying union jobs in the process. She also wants to see funding for the education and pensions of workers transitioning out of the fossil fuel industry to make sure they don't get left behind.In addition to being a fierce protector of reproductive rights, Freeland backs enacting gun safety regulations and eliminating loopholes in our tax code that allow corporations and the ultra-wealthy to avoid paying their fair share. She also thinks we must move away from a punitive criminal justice system to a rehabilitative one that doesn’t treat addiction and mental illness as crimes.
Freeland’s campaign lays her out as an everyday citizen who has struggled to make student loan payments, used the Medicaid and food stamps systems, and owned a small business but one who has also been highly involved in serving her community. She can bring a perspective to Congress that is not often reflected there, and she is a solid choice to support in this election.
Her opponent is incumbent U.S. Sen. Doug Lamborn, a career politician who has served the Colorado Springs area in various roles since his first election to the Colorado House in 1994. Since getting to Congress in 2006, Lamborn has laid low and had only three bills signed into law: a World War I commemorative coin, naming a road in Colorado Springs, and a procedural bill transferring land from the Department of Agriculture. Lamborn has toed the Republican Party line: He’s anti-choice, anti-LGBTQ, and anti-gun-regulation and thinks raising the minimum wage will force businesses to fire workers. A progressive vote would be wasted on Lamborn.Jillian Freeland, a retired midwife and entrepreneur, is challenging the Republican incumbent in Colorado’s 5th Congressional District. She describes herself as a millennial mom “fighting for the future I want for my kids and my fellow humans.”
Some of her top priorities are roundly accessible, complete health care coverage and a bigger shift to domestic energy. As a women’s health care provider, Freeland took on insurance companies to make them cover the services that people pay for. She understands what’s broken in the system and wants to work to fix it. On energy, she supports the federal government’s investment in domestic renewable resources as well as creating good-paying union jobs in the process. She also wants to see funding for the education and pensions of workers transitioning out of the fossil fuel industry to make sure they don't get left behind.In addition to being a fierce protector of reproductive rights, Freeland backs enacting gun safety regulations and eliminating loopholes in our tax code that allow corporations and the ultra-wealthy to avoid paying their fair share. She also thinks we must move away from a punitive criminal justice system to a rehabilitative one that doesn’t treat addiction and mental illness as crimes.
Freeland’s campaign lays her out as an everyday citizen who has struggled to make student loan payments, used the Medicaid and food stamps systems, and owned a small business but one who has also been highly involved in serving her community. She can bring a perspective to Congress that is not often reflected there, and she is a solid choice to support in this election.
Her opponent is incumbent U.S. Sen. Doug Lamborn, a career politician who has served the Colorado Springs area in various roles since his first election to the Colorado House in 1994. Since getting to Congress in 2006, Lamborn has laid low and had only three bills signed into law: a World War I commemorative coin, naming a road in Colorado Springs, and a procedural bill transferring land from the Department of Agriculture. Lamborn has toed the Republican Party line: He’s anti-choice, anti-LGBTQ, and anti-gun-regulation and thinks raising the minimum wage will force businesses to fire workers. A progressive vote would be wasted on Lamborn.Jillian Freeland
Jillian Freeland, a retired midwife and entrepreneur, is challenging the Republican incumbent in Colorado’s 5th Congressional District. She describes herself as a millennial mom “fighting for the future I want for my kids and my fellow humans.”
Some of her top priorities are roundly accessible, complete health care coverage and a bigger shift to domestic energy. As a women’s health care provider, Freeland took on insurance companies to make them cover the services that people pay for. She understands what’s broken in the system and wants to work to fix it. On energy, she supports the federal government’s investment in domestic renewable resources as well as creating good-paying union jobs in the process. She also wants to see funding for the education and pensions of workers transitioning out of the fossil fuel industry to make sure they don't get left behind.In addition to being a fierce protector of reproductive rights, Freeland backs enacting gun safety regulations and eliminating loopholes in our tax code that allow corporations and the ultra-wealthy to avoid paying their fair share. She also thinks we must move away from a punitive criminal justice system to a rehabilitative one that doesn’t treat addiction and mental illness as crimes.
Freeland’s campaign lays her out as an everyday citizen who has struggled to make student loan payments, used the Medicaid and food stamps systems, and owned a small business but one who has also been highly involved in serving her community. She can bring a perspective to Congress that is not often reflected there, and she is a solid choice to support in this election.
Her opponent is incumbent U.S. Sen. Doug Lamborn, a career politician who has served the Colorado Springs area in various roles since his first election to the Colorado House in 1994. Since getting to Congress in 2006, Lamborn has laid low and had only three bills signed into law: a World War I commemorative coin, naming a road in Colorado Springs, and a procedural bill transferring land from the Department of Agriculture. Lamborn has toed the Republican Party line: He’s anti-choice, anti-LGBTQ, and anti-gun-regulation and thinks raising the minimum wage will force businesses to fire workers. A progressive vote would be wasted on Lamborn.
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Jillian Freeland, a retired midwife and entrepreneur, is challenging the Republican incumbent in Colorado’s 5th Congressional District. She describes herself as a millennial mom “fighting for the future I want for my kids and my fellow humans.”
Some of her top priorities are roundly accessible, complete health care coverage and a bigger shift to domestic energy. As a women’s health care provider, Freeland took on insurance companies to make them cover the services that people pay for. She understands what’s broken in the system and wants to work to fix it. On energy, she supports the federal government’s investment in domestic renewable resources as well as creating good-paying union jobs in the process. She also wants to see funding for the education and pensions of workers transitioning out of the fossil fuel industry to make sure they don't get left behind.In addition to being a fierce protector of reproductive rights, Freeland backs enacting gun safety regulations and eliminating loopholes in our tax code that allow corporations and the ultra-wealthy to avoid paying their fair share. She also thinks we must move away from a punitive criminal justice system to a rehabilitative one that doesn’t treat addiction and mental illness as crimes.
Freeland’s campaign lays her out as an everyday citizen who has struggled to make student loan payments, used the Medicaid and food stamps systems, and owned a small business but one who has also been highly involved in serving her community. She can bring a perspective to Congress that is not often reflected there, and she is a solid choice to support in this election.
Her opponent is incumbent U.S. Sen. Doug Lamborn, a career politician who has served the Colorado Springs area in various roles since his first election to the Colorado House in 1994. Since getting to Congress in 2006, Lamborn has laid low and had only three bills signed into law: a World War I commemorative coin, naming a road in Colorado Springs, and a procedural bill transferring land from the Department of Agriculture. Lamborn has toed the Republican Party line: He’s anti-choice, anti-LGBTQ, and anti-gun-regulation and thinks raising the minimum wage will force businesses to fire workers. A progressive vote would be wasted on Lamborn.
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Incumbent U.S. Rep. Jason Crow, a lawyer and former Army Ranger who completed three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, is running for reelection in Colorado's 6th Congressional District. In 2018, he defeated longtime Republican incumbent Mike Coffman to become the first Democrat ever to represent this district.
Before serving in Congress, Crow spent years helping veterans like himself who struggled to receive benefits, focusing his work on veteran homelessness and substance abuse issues. Then, during his first term, Crow stepped into the national spotlight as one of the seven impeachment managers who argued for Donald Trump’s removal from office during the Senate trial. Crow made the case that Trump put both Ukraine’s safety and the U.S.’s national security at risk by withholding military aid in exchange for political favors.
Crow’s district is the most diverse in Colorado, with 1 in 5 residents being born outside the United States; Crow has said this is what makes his community such a special place to live. He supports protecting DREAMers and passing comprehensive immigration reform and has called for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to end its contracts with private prison companies.
Crow has also focused on instituting campaign finance reform. The first bill he sponsored, the End Dark Money Act, would prevent mega-donors from being able to hide their political contributions. His other priorities include preventing gun violence, combatting the effects of climate change, ensuring small businesses are able to thrive, and fighting for a bold investment in America’s infrastructure.
Running against him is Steve House, the former chair of the Colorado Republican Party and a one-time gubernatorial candidate. He spent 35 years working in the health care industry, yet the biggest point House has made about problems in the health care system is that “we must face the facts and repeal Obamacare.” House apparently doesn’t realize that recent Republican efforts to repeal and replace what’s officially known as the Affordable Care Act—which has been a lifeline for many Americans struggling with health insurance coverage—have been cited as increasing the cost of health care coverage while also reducing coverage throughout the U.S. This kind of regressive thinking can’t be elected to office.Jason Crow
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Jason Crow, a lawyer and former Army Ranger who completed three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, is running for reelection in Colorado's 6th Congressional District. In 2018, he defeated longtime Republican incumbent Mike Coffman to become the first Democrat ever to represent this district.
Before serving in Congress, Crow spent years helping veterans like himself who struggled to receive benefits, focusing his work on veteran homelessness and substance abuse issues. Then, during his first term, Crow stepped into the national spotlight as one of the seven impeachment managers who argued for Donald Trump’s removal from office during the Senate trial. Crow made the case that Trump put both Ukraine’s safety and the U.S.’s national security at risk by withholding military aid in exchange for political favors.
Crow’s district is the most diverse in Colorado, with 1 in 5 residents being born outside the United States; Crow has said this is what makes his community such a special place to live. He supports protecting DREAMers and passing comprehensive immigration reform and has called for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to end its contracts with private prison companies.
Crow has also focused on instituting campaign finance reform. The first bill he sponsored, the End Dark Money Act, would prevent mega-donors from being able to hide their political contributions. His other priorities include preventing gun violence, combatting the effects of climate change, ensuring small businesses are able to thrive, and fighting for a bold investment in America’s infrastructure.
Running against him is Steve House, the former chair of the Colorado Republican Party and a one-time gubernatorial candidate. He spent 35 years working in the health care industry, yet the biggest point House has made about problems in the health care system is that “we must face the facts and repeal Obamacare.” House apparently doesn’t realize that recent Republican efforts to repeal and replace what’s officially known as the Affordable Care Act—which has been a lifeline for many Americans struggling with health insurance coverage—have been cited as increasing the cost of health care coverage while also reducing coverage throughout the U.S. This kind of regressive thinking can’t be elected to office.Incumbent U.S. Rep. Jason Crow, a lawyer and former Army Ranger who completed three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, is running for reelection in Colorado's 6th Congressional District. In 2018, he defeated longtime Republican incumbent Mike Coffman to become the first Democrat ever to represent this district.
Before serving in Congress, Crow spent years helping veterans like himself who struggled to receive benefits, focusing his work on veteran homelessness and substance abuse issues. Then, during his first term, Crow stepped into the national spotlight as one of the seven impeachment managers who argued for Donald Trump’s removal from office during the Senate trial. Crow made the case that Trump put both Ukraine’s safety and the U.S.’s national security at risk by withholding military aid in exchange for political favors.
Crow’s district is the most diverse in Colorado, with 1 in 5 residents being born outside the United States; Crow has said this is what makes his community such a special place to live. He supports protecting DREAMers and passing comprehensive immigration reform and has called for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to end its contracts with private prison companies.
Crow has also focused on instituting campaign finance reform. The first bill he sponsored, the End Dark Money Act, would prevent mega-donors from being able to hide their political contributions. His other priorities include preventing gun violence, combatting the effects of climate change, ensuring small businesses are able to thrive, and fighting for a bold investment in America’s infrastructure.
Running against him is Steve House, the former chair of the Colorado Republican Party and a one-time gubernatorial candidate. He spent 35 years working in the health care industry, yet the biggest point House has made about problems in the health care system is that “we must face the facts and repeal Obamacare.” House apparently doesn’t realize that recent Republican efforts to repeal and replace what’s officially known as the Affordable Care Act—which has been a lifeline for many Americans struggling with health insurance coverage—have been cited as increasing the cost of health care coverage while also reducing coverage throughout the U.S. This kind of regressive thinking can’t be elected to office.Jason Crow
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Jason Crow, a lawyer and former Army Ranger who completed three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, is running for reelection in Colorado's 6th Congressional District. In 2018, he defeated longtime Republican incumbent Mike Coffman to become the first Democrat ever to represent this district.
Before serving in Congress, Crow spent years helping veterans like himself who struggled to receive benefits, focusing his work on veteran homelessness and substance abuse issues. Then, during his first term, Crow stepped into the national spotlight as one of the seven impeachment managers who argued for Donald Trump’s removal from office during the Senate trial. Crow made the case that Trump put both Ukraine’s safety and the U.S.’s national security at risk by withholding military aid in exchange for political favors.
Crow’s district is the most diverse in Colorado, with 1 in 5 residents being born outside the United States; Crow has said this is what makes his community such a special place to live. He supports protecting DREAMers and passing comprehensive immigration reform and has called for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to end its contracts with private prison companies.
Crow has also focused on instituting campaign finance reform. The first bill he sponsored, the End Dark Money Act, would prevent mega-donors from being able to hide their political contributions. His other priorities include preventing gun violence, combatting the effects of climate change, ensuring small businesses are able to thrive, and fighting for a bold investment in America’s infrastructure.
Running against him is Steve House, the former chair of the Colorado Republican Party and a one-time gubernatorial candidate. He spent 35 years working in the health care industry, yet the biggest point House has made about problems in the health care system is that “we must face the facts and repeal Obamacare.” House apparently doesn’t realize that recent Republican efforts to repeal and replace what’s officially known as the Affordable Care Act—which has been a lifeline for many Americans struggling with health insurance coverage—have been cited as increasing the cost of health care coverage while also reducing coverage throughout the U.S. This kind of regressive thinking can’t be elected to office.
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Incumbent U.S. Rep. Jason Crow, a lawyer and former Army Ranger who completed three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, is running for reelection in Colorado's 6th Congressional District. In 2018, he defeated longtime Republican incumbent Mike Coffman to become the first Democrat ever to represent this district.
Before serving in Congress, Crow spent years helping veterans like himself who struggled to receive benefits, focusing his work on veteran homelessness and substance abuse issues. Then, during his first term, Crow stepped into the national spotlight as one of the seven impeachment managers who argued for Donald Trump’s removal from office during the Senate trial. Crow made the case that Trump put both Ukraine’s safety and the U.S.’s national security at risk by withholding military aid in exchange for political favors.
Crow’s district is the most diverse in Colorado, with 1 in 5 residents being born outside the United States; Crow has said this is what makes his community such a special place to live. He supports protecting DREAMers and passing comprehensive immigration reform and has called for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to end its contracts with private prison companies.
Crow has also focused on instituting campaign finance reform. The first bill he sponsored, the End Dark Money Act, would prevent mega-donors from being able to hide their political contributions. His other priorities include preventing gun violence, combatting the effects of climate change, ensuring small businesses are able to thrive, and fighting for a bold investment in America’s infrastructure.
Running against him is Steve House, the former chair of the Colorado Republican Party and a one-time gubernatorial candidate. He spent 35 years working in the health care industry, yet the biggest point House has made about problems in the health care system is that “we must face the facts and repeal Obamacare.” House apparently doesn’t realize that recent Republican efforts to repeal and replace what’s officially known as the Affordable Care Act—which has been a lifeline for many Americans struggling with health insurance coverage—have been cited as increasing the cost of health care coverage while also reducing coverage throughout the U.S. This kind of regressive thinking can’t be elected to office.
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Incumbent U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter is running for reelection in Colorado’s 7th Congressional District. The lifelong Jefferson County resident has been active in his representation of this district since 2006 and is well-known for his relentless brand of door-to-door retail politics. He’s held over 100 constituent meetings in local food markets — events that he calls “Government in the Grocery.”
His main priority since taking office has been improving opportunities for the area by way of fighting to make sure good jobs remain at the National Renewable Energy Lab in Golden and ensuring the completion of the VA Medical Center in Aurora for the benefit of veterans in the Rocky Mountain region.
Another focus of his has been gun safety. As vice chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, he has supported requiring universal background checks and reinstating the federal ban on assault weapons. He also introduced legislation to address the gaps in federal gun policy by clarifying and expanding existing federal prohibitons related to mental health and other common risk factors in gun violence tragedies.
Perlmutter worked to secure passage of the historic Dodd-Frank Act, which placed much-needed regulations on Wall Street and big banks and established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Other fights he has taken on include comprehensive immigration reform, a sweeping investment in America's infrastructure, and the preservation of Social Security and Medicare.
According to Georgetown University’s index, Perlmutter is one of the most bipartisan members of Congress. He is the preferred candidate in this race.
The Republican candidate he faces is Casper Stockham, who has previously run to represent the 1st and 6th Congressional Districts. His platform is that of the generic conservative Republican these days, which goes along with his parachute campaign style. He is “100% pro-life and supports President Trump’s effort to defund Planned Parenthood.” He is against “red flag” laws that keep guns away from domestic abusers and suspected violent criminals. He thinks Obamacare is “a disaster.” And he is a strong supporter of Trump, “loves his record and results,” and thinks that Trump is “winning for all of us.” These positions take us backward, not forward. We suggest voting for Perlmutter.Ed Perlmutter
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter is running for reelection in Colorado’s 7th Congressional District. The lifelong Jefferson County resident has been active in his representation of this district since 2006 and is well-known for his relentless brand of door-to-door retail politics. He’s held over 100 constituent meetings in local food markets — events that he calls “Government in the Grocery.”
His main priority since taking office has been improving opportunities for the area by way of fighting to make sure good jobs remain at the National Renewable Energy Lab in Golden and ensuring the completion of the VA Medical Center in Aurora for the benefit of veterans in the Rocky Mountain region.
Another focus of his has been gun safety. As vice chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, he has supported requiring universal background checks and reinstating the federal ban on assault weapons. He also introduced legislation to address the gaps in federal gun policy by clarifying and expanding existing federal prohibitons related to mental health and other common risk factors in gun violence tragedies.
Perlmutter worked to secure passage of the historic Dodd-Frank Act, which placed much-needed regulations on Wall Street and big banks and established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Other fights he has taken on include comprehensive immigration reform, a sweeping investment in America's infrastructure, and the preservation of Social Security and Medicare.
According to Georgetown University’s index, Perlmutter is one of the most bipartisan members of Congress. He is the preferred candidate in this race.
The Republican candidate he faces is Casper Stockham, who has previously run to represent the 1st and 6th Congressional Districts. His platform is that of the generic conservative Republican these days, which goes along with his parachute campaign style. He is “100% pro-life and supports President Trump’s effort to defund Planned Parenthood.” He is against “red flag” laws that keep guns away from domestic abusers and suspected violent criminals. He thinks Obamacare is “a disaster.” And he is a strong supporter of Trump, “loves his record and results,” and thinks that Trump is “winning for all of us.” These positions take us backward, not forward. We suggest voting for Perlmutter.Incumbent U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter is running for reelection in Colorado’s 7th Congressional District. The lifelong Jefferson County resident has been active in his representation of this district since 2006 and is well-known for his relentless brand of door-to-door retail politics. He’s held over 100 constituent meetings in local food markets — events that he calls “Government in the Grocery.”
His main priority since taking office has been improving opportunities for the area by way of fighting to make sure good jobs remain at the National Renewable Energy Lab in Golden and ensuring the completion of the VA Medical Center in Aurora for the benefit of veterans in the Rocky Mountain region.
Another focus of his has been gun safety. As vice chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, he has supported requiring universal background checks and reinstating the federal ban on assault weapons. He also introduced legislation to address the gaps in federal gun policy by clarifying and expanding existing federal prohibitons related to mental health and other common risk factors in gun violence tragedies.
Perlmutter worked to secure passage of the historic Dodd-Frank Act, which placed much-needed regulations on Wall Street and big banks and established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Other fights he has taken on include comprehensive immigration reform, a sweeping investment in America's infrastructure, and the preservation of Social Security and Medicare.
According to Georgetown University’s index, Perlmutter is one of the most bipartisan members of Congress. He is the preferred candidate in this race.
The Republican candidate he faces is Casper Stockham, who has previously run to represent the 1st and 6th Congressional Districts. His platform is that of the generic conservative Republican these days, which goes along with his parachute campaign style. He is “100% pro-life and supports President Trump’s effort to defund Planned Parenthood.” He is against “red flag” laws that keep guns away from domestic abusers and suspected violent criminals. He thinks Obamacare is “a disaster.” And he is a strong supporter of Trump, “loves his record and results,” and thinks that Trump is “winning for all of us.” These positions take us backward, not forward. We suggest voting for Perlmutter.Ed Perlmutter
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter is running for reelection in Colorado’s 7th Congressional District. The lifelong Jefferson County resident has been active in his representation of this district since 2006 and is well-known for his relentless brand of door-to-door retail politics. He’s held over 100 constituent meetings in local food markets — events that he calls “Government in the Grocery.”
His main priority since taking office has been improving opportunities for the area by way of fighting to make sure good jobs remain at the National Renewable Energy Lab in Golden and ensuring the completion of the VA Medical Center in Aurora for the benefit of veterans in the Rocky Mountain region.
Another focus of his has been gun safety. As vice chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, he has supported requiring universal background checks and reinstating the federal ban on assault weapons. He also introduced legislation to address the gaps in federal gun policy by clarifying and expanding existing federal prohibitons related to mental health and other common risk factors in gun violence tragedies.
Perlmutter worked to secure passage of the historic Dodd-Frank Act, which placed much-needed regulations on Wall Street and big banks and established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Other fights he has taken on include comprehensive immigration reform, a sweeping investment in America's infrastructure, and the preservation of Social Security and Medicare.
According to Georgetown University’s index, Perlmutter is one of the most bipartisan members of Congress. He is the preferred candidate in this race.
The Republican candidate he faces is Casper Stockham, who has previously run to represent the 1st and 6th Congressional Districts. His platform is that of the generic conservative Republican these days, which goes along with his parachute campaign style. He is “100% pro-life and supports President Trump’s effort to defund Planned Parenthood.” He is against “red flag” laws that keep guns away from domestic abusers and suspected violent criminals. He thinks Obamacare is “a disaster.” And he is a strong supporter of Trump, “loves his record and results,” and thinks that Trump is “winning for all of us.” These positions take us backward, not forward. We suggest voting for Perlmutter.
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Incumbent U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter is running for reelection in Colorado’s 7th Congressional District. The lifelong Jefferson County resident has been active in his representation of this district since 2006 and is well-known for his relentless brand of door-to-door retail politics. He’s held over 100 constituent meetings in local food markets — events that he calls “Government in the Grocery.”
His main priority since taking office has been improving opportunities for the area by way of fighting to make sure good jobs remain at the National Renewable Energy Lab in Golden and ensuring the completion of the VA Medical Center in Aurora for the benefit of veterans in the Rocky Mountain region.
Another focus of his has been gun safety. As vice chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, he has supported requiring universal background checks and reinstating the federal ban on assault weapons. He also introduced legislation to address the gaps in federal gun policy by clarifying and expanding existing federal prohibitons related to mental health and other common risk factors in gun violence tragedies.
Perlmutter worked to secure passage of the historic Dodd-Frank Act, which placed much-needed regulations on Wall Street and big banks and established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Other fights he has taken on include comprehensive immigration reform, a sweeping investment in America's infrastructure, and the preservation of Social Security and Medicare.
According to Georgetown University’s index, Perlmutter is one of the most bipartisan members of Congress. He is the preferred candidate in this race.
The Republican candidate he faces is Casper Stockham, who has previously run to represent the 1st and 6th Congressional Districts. His platform is that of the generic conservative Republican these days, which goes along with his parachute campaign style. He is “100% pro-life and supports President Trump’s effort to defund Planned Parenthood.” He is against “red flag” laws that keep guns away from domestic abusers and suspected violent criminals. He thinks Obamacare is “a disaster.” And he is a strong supporter of Trump, “loves his record and results,” and thinks that Trump is “winning for all of us.” These positions take us backward, not forward. We suggest voting for Perlmutter.
State Board of Education
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below board of education races on your ballot.
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Lisa Escárcega knows how important schools are for kids. Escárcega says her teachers kept her on track when she was a kid in the foster care system. That helped push her go to college on a scholarship and then encouraged her to get her master’s degree in school psychology and even continue on to a doctorate in school psychology. The schools helped her achieve her dreams, she says, and she wants to give back. We strongly recommend voting for Escárcega.
Running for the seat as a Republican is Sydnnia Wulff, an activist and attorney. Her only known public statement included her saying that a vote for her was a vote “to continue supporting the only qualified candidate, President Donald Trump.” The state board of education is more important than hurling political propaganda, so don’t vote for Wulff.Also on the ballot is Alan Hayman, a Libertarian Party officer in Denver. He has no publicly stated education policy positions to speak of, but his Facebook page has posts making light about watching conspiracy theory videos. If he has no policy ideas about the one thing involved in this job, he cannot be supported.
Lisa Escárcega
Lisa Escárcega knows how important schools are for kids. Escárcega says her teachers kept her on track when she was a kid in the foster care system.
Lisa Escárcega knows how important schools are for kids. Escárcega says her teachers kept her on track when she was a kid in the foster care system. That helped push her go to college on a scholarship and then encouraged her to get her master’s degree in school psychology and even continue on to a doctorate in school psychology. The schools helped her achieve her dreams, she says, and she wants to give back. We strongly recommend voting for Escárcega.
Running for the seat as a Republican is Sydnnia Wulff, an activist and attorney. Her only known public statement included her saying that a vote for her was a vote “to continue supporting the only qualified candidate, President Donald Trump.” The state board of education is more important than hurling political propaganda, so don’t vote for Wulff.Also on the ballot is Alan Hayman, a Libertarian Party officer in Denver. He has no publicly stated education policy positions to speak of, but his Facebook page has posts making light about watching conspiracy theory videos. If he has no policy ideas about the one thing involved in this job, he cannot be supported.
Lisa Escárcega
Lisa Escárcega knows how important schools are for kids. Escárcega says her teachers kept her on track when she was a kid in the foster care system.
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Lisa Escárcega knows how important schools are for kids. Escárcega says her teachers kept her on track when she was a kid in the foster care system. That helped push her go to college on a scholarship and then encouraged her to get her master’s degree in school psychology and even continue on to a doctorate in school psychology. The schools helped her achieve her dreams, she says, and she wants to give back. We strongly recommend voting for Escárcega.
Running for the seat as a Republican is Sydnnia Wulff, an activist and attorney. Her only known public statement included her saying that a vote for her was a vote “to continue supporting the only qualified candidate, President Donald Trump.” The state board of education is more important than hurling political propaganda, so don’t vote for Wulff.Also on the ballot is Alan Hayman, a Libertarian Party officer in Denver. He has no publicly stated education policy positions to speak of, but his Facebook page has posts making light about watching conspiracy theory videos. If he has no policy ideas about the one thing involved in this job, he cannot be supported.
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Mayling Simpson is a retired public and environmental health professional in Steamboat Springs. Simpson spent her career educating people on public health and helping set up health education in public schools across the world. Having been a teacher at both the high school and college levels, she has a lot of experience in and around education. Someone who knows directly how classrooms work is somebody who can really help on the state school board and is the progressive voter’s best choice in this race.
Republican candidate Joyce Rankin is a former teacher and small-business owner. She supports using public taxpayer funds for private school education, taking much-needed funds away from public schools that really need the money. We recommend giving support instead to Simpson.Mayling Simpson
Mayling Simpson is a retired public and environmental health professional in Steamboat Springs. Simpson spent her career educating people on public health and helping set up health education in public schools across the world.
Mayling Simpson is a retired public and environmental health professional in Steamboat Springs. Simpson spent her career educating people on public health and helping set up health education in public schools across the world. Having been a teacher at both the high school and college levels, she has a lot of experience in and around education. Someone who knows directly how classrooms work is somebody who can really help on the state school board and is the progressive voter’s best choice in this race.
Republican candidate Joyce Rankin is a former teacher and small-business owner. She supports using public taxpayer funds for private school education, taking much-needed funds away from public schools that really need the money. We recommend giving support instead to Simpson.Mayling Simpson
Mayling Simpson is a retired public and environmental health professional in Steamboat Springs. Simpson spent her career educating people on public health and helping set up health education in public schools across the world.
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Mayling Simpson is a retired public and environmental health professional in Steamboat Springs. Simpson spent her career educating people on public health and helping set up health education in public schools across the world. Having been a teacher at both the high school and college levels, she has a lot of experience in and around education. Someone who knows directly how classrooms work is somebody who can really help on the state school board and is the progressive voter’s best choice in this race.
Republican candidate Joyce Rankin is a former teacher and small-business owner. She supports using public taxpayer funds for private school education, taking much-needed funds away from public schools that really need the money. We recommend giving support instead to Simpson.
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Karla Esser is an educator through and through. Her career is a prime example of someone who has seen every aspect of the education system, having spent time as a teacher, college professor, school administrator, and assistant superintendent. Esser has seen it all when it comes to education, and we desperately need someone with her experience guiding those decisions in Colorado. She has a strong recommendation.
Her opponent, Nancy Pallozzi, is a small business owner in Lakewood and has no experience for the school board that compares with Esser’s. Neither Pallozzi’s social media nor her website say much if anything at all about education or ideas about what she’d do in office, although the one-time middle-school PTA president does have a lot of right-wing thoughts. She appears to be just another Republican candidate on the ballot.Karla Esser
Karla Esser is an educator through and through. Her career is a prime example of someone who has seen every aspect of the education system, having spent time as a teacher, college professor, school administrator, and assistant superintendent.
Karla Esser is an educator through and through. Her career is a prime example of someone who has seen every aspect of the education system, having spent time as a teacher, college professor, school administrator, and assistant superintendent. Esser has seen it all when it comes to education, and we desperately need someone with her experience guiding those decisions in Colorado. She has a strong recommendation.
Her opponent, Nancy Pallozzi, is a small business owner in Lakewood and has no experience for the school board that compares with Esser’s. Neither Pallozzi’s social media nor her website say much if anything at all about education or ideas about what she’d do in office, although the one-time middle-school PTA president does have a lot of right-wing thoughts. She appears to be just another Republican candidate on the ballot.Karla Esser
Karla Esser is an educator through and through. Her career is a prime example of someone who has seen every aspect of the education system, having spent time as a teacher, college professor, school administrator, and assistant superintendent.
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Karla Esser is an educator through and through. Her career is a prime example of someone who has seen every aspect of the education system, having spent time as a teacher, college professor, school administrator, and assistant superintendent. Esser has seen it all when it comes to education, and we desperately need someone with her experience guiding those decisions in Colorado. She has a strong recommendation.
Her opponent, Nancy Pallozzi, is a small business owner in Lakewood and has no experience for the school board that compares with Esser’s. Neither Pallozzi’s social media nor her website say much if anything at all about education or ideas about what she’d do in office, although the one-time middle-school PTA president does have a lot of right-wing thoughts. She appears to be just another Republican candidate on the ballot.
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Callie Rennison has been a strong progressive leader in higher education for many years. A first-generation college student, she worked as a statistician before becoming an instructor, professor, and prominent voice of change at universities in the Midwest and Colorado. Her work has focused on victimization and violence against women and people of color with a particular interest in victims’ interactions with the criminal justice system. Rennison has served the University of Colorado as the associate dean of faculty affairs, director of equity, and Title IX coordinator and has participated in numerous public panels and boards. In her leadership roles, she proved her ability to successfully navigate various institutional levels and bring people together in discussing contentious issues. Rennison is committed to making college more affordable and accessible to low-income students, ending sexual assault and discrimination on campuses, and striving to make diversity and inclusion a priority among students, faculty, and staff.
In the wake of recent changes to Title IX under Betsy DeVos, Rennison has pledged to work harder to ensure survivors are supported. Importantly, she champions accountability and transparency as key factors in combatting the businesslike model of CU’s institutions that centers around “returning investments” instead of prioritizing learning and a holistic higher education.
Running against her are Republican Dick Murphy and Libertarian Christian Vernaza. Murphy is a longtime financial consultant who served as a deputy state treasurer from 2003 to 2004. He has made few public statements on his own policy positions, and his campaign website serves as a personal resume detailing a career in investment banking and management rather than a true statement of platform.
Vernaza is a car sales associate in Fort Collins and a first-time Libertarian candidate for office. He has not made any public statements about his own positions on the issues, so it can only be assumed he supports the Libertarian Party of Colorado’s position to completely privatize education. For that reason, we cannot recommend voting for Vernaza.
Rennison is the clear progressive choice for regent in this district.Callie Rennison
Callie Rennison has been a strong progressive leader in higher education for many years. A first-generation college student, she worked as a statistician before becoming an instructor, professor, and prominent voice of change at universities in the Midwest and Colorado.
Callie Rennison has been a strong progressive leader in higher education for many years. A first-generation college student, she worked as a statistician before becoming an instructor, professor, and prominent voice of change at universities in the Midwest and Colorado. Her work has focused on victimization and violence against women and people of color with a particular interest in victims’ interactions with the criminal justice system. Rennison has served the University of Colorado as the associate dean of faculty affairs, director of equity, and Title IX coordinator and has participated in numerous public panels and boards. In her leadership roles, she proved her ability to successfully navigate various institutional levels and bring people together in discussing contentious issues. Rennison is committed to making college more affordable and accessible to low-income students, ending sexual assault and discrimination on campuses, and striving to make diversity and inclusion a priority among students, faculty, and staff.
In the wake of recent changes to Title IX under Betsy DeVos, Rennison has pledged to work harder to ensure survivors are supported. Importantly, she champions accountability and transparency as key factors in combatting the businesslike model of CU’s institutions that centers around “returning investments” instead of prioritizing learning and a holistic higher education.
Running against her are Republican Dick Murphy and Libertarian Christian Vernaza. Murphy is a longtime financial consultant who served as a deputy state treasurer from 2003 to 2004. He has made few public statements on his own policy positions, and his campaign website serves as a personal resume detailing a career in investment banking and management rather than a true statement of platform.
Vernaza is a car sales associate in Fort Collins and a first-time Libertarian candidate for office. He has not made any public statements about his own positions on the issues, so it can only be assumed he supports the Libertarian Party of Colorado’s position to completely privatize education. For that reason, we cannot recommend voting for Vernaza.
Rennison is the clear progressive choice for regent in this district.Callie Rennison
Callie Rennison has been a strong progressive leader in higher education for many years. A first-generation college student, she worked as a statistician before becoming an instructor, professor, and prominent voice of change at universities in the Midwest and Colorado.
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Callie Rennison has been a strong progressive leader in higher education for many years. A first-generation college student, she worked as a statistician before becoming an instructor, professor, and prominent voice of change at universities in the Midwest and Colorado. Her work has focused on victimization and violence against women and people of color with a particular interest in victims’ interactions with the criminal justice system. Rennison has served the University of Colorado as the associate dean of faculty affairs, director of equity, and Title IX coordinator and has participated in numerous public panels and boards. In her leadership roles, she proved her ability to successfully navigate various institutional levels and bring people together in discussing contentious issues. Rennison is committed to making college more affordable and accessible to low-income students, ending sexual assault and discrimination on campuses, and striving to make diversity and inclusion a priority among students, faculty, and staff.
In the wake of recent changes to Title IX under Betsy DeVos, Rennison has pledged to work harder to ensure survivors are supported. Importantly, she champions accountability and transparency as key factors in combatting the businesslike model of CU’s institutions that centers around “returning investments” instead of prioritizing learning and a holistic higher education.
Running against her are Republican Dick Murphy and Libertarian Christian Vernaza. Murphy is a longtime financial consultant who served as a deputy state treasurer from 2003 to 2004. He has made few public statements on his own policy positions, and his campaign website serves as a personal resume detailing a career in investment banking and management rather than a true statement of platform.
Vernaza is a car sales associate in Fort Collins and a first-time Libertarian candidate for office. He has not made any public statements about his own positions on the issues, so it can only be assumed he supports the Libertarian Party of Colorado’s position to completely privatize education. For that reason, we cannot recommend voting for Vernaza.
Rennison is the clear progressive choice for regent in this district.
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Ilana Spiegel is a highly experienced and well-respected grassroots organizer, columnist, and public education advocate. A mother and a former public school teacher, her platform emphasizes accessibility in higher education, opportunity, affordability, and inclusivity. Her history as a staff developer, coach, and consultant demonstrates that she will follow through on her promise to “fight for Colorado students and families.”
Spiegel’s organizing led to the creation of the Standards and Assessment Task Force, where she worked with stakeholders on legislation to improve standardized testing in Colorado. Spiegel also spearheaded groups such as Taxpayers for Public Education and SPEAK for Cherry Creek to oppose a conservative-majority school board in Douglas County that threatened the vitality of public education. Spiegel organized and spoke at a 2017 teach-in to educate the public about and protest an ALEC (American Legislative Exchange Council) conference where Betsy DeVos was a speaker.
Her fierce advocacy and organizing work proves she will stand for progressive values by fighting rising tuition, encouraging academic freedom, and making higher education more accessible and diverse.
She faces Republican Richard Murray and the Unity Party’s Robert Worthey. Murray is an attorney from Highlands Ranch and frequently refers to his desire to run for regent because of his “double buff” status. While he does say that he’s worried about the cost of college, he seems to have more ideas about how to make CU’s football team better than he does about the cost of higher education. We think voters should not vote for Murray.
Worthey is a music teacher and former Green Party candidate for the 6th Congressional District. He is now running with the independent Unity Party, whose platform mostly reflects a Republican or conservative agenda. He seems to have no published policy positions or public statements reflecting what he would do once he’s in office.
We recommend voting for Spiegel, a candidate whose agenda aligns with our values.Ilana Spiegel
Ilana Spiegel is a highly experienced and well-respected grassroots organizer, columnist, and public education advocate. A mother and a former public school teacher, her platform emphasizes accessibility in higher education, opportunity, affordability, and inclusivity.
Ilana Spiegel is a highly experienced and well-respected grassroots organizer, columnist, and public education advocate. A mother and a former public school teacher, her platform emphasizes accessibility in higher education, opportunity, affordability, and inclusivity. Her history as a staff developer, coach, and consultant demonstrates that she will follow through on her promise to “fight for Colorado students and families.”
Spiegel’s organizing led to the creation of the Standards and Assessment Task Force, where she worked with stakeholders on legislation to improve standardized testing in Colorado. Spiegel also spearheaded groups such as Taxpayers for Public Education and SPEAK for Cherry Creek to oppose a conservative-majority school board in Douglas County that threatened the vitality of public education. Spiegel organized and spoke at a 2017 teach-in to educate the public about and protest an ALEC (American Legislative Exchange Council) conference where Betsy DeVos was a speaker.
Her fierce advocacy and organizing work proves she will stand for progressive values by fighting rising tuition, encouraging academic freedom, and making higher education more accessible and diverse.
She faces Republican Richard Murray and the Unity Party’s Robert Worthey. Murray is an attorney from Highlands Ranch and frequently refers to his desire to run for regent because of his “double buff” status. While he does say that he’s worried about the cost of college, he seems to have more ideas about how to make CU’s football team better than he does about the cost of higher education. We think voters should not vote for Murray.
Worthey is a music teacher and former Green Party candidate for the 6th Congressional District. He is now running with the independent Unity Party, whose platform mostly reflects a Republican or conservative agenda. He seems to have no published policy positions or public statements reflecting what he would do once he’s in office.
We recommend voting for Spiegel, a candidate whose agenda aligns with our values.Ilana Spiegel
Ilana Spiegel is a highly experienced and well-respected grassroots organizer, columnist, and public education advocate. A mother and a former public school teacher, her platform emphasizes accessibility in higher education, opportunity, affordability, and inclusivity.
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Ilana Spiegel is a highly experienced and well-respected grassroots organizer, columnist, and public education advocate. A mother and a former public school teacher, her platform emphasizes accessibility in higher education, opportunity, affordability, and inclusivity. Her history as a staff developer, coach, and consultant demonstrates that she will follow through on her promise to “fight for Colorado students and families.”
Spiegel’s organizing led to the creation of the Standards and Assessment Task Force, where she worked with stakeholders on legislation to improve standardized testing in Colorado. Spiegel also spearheaded groups such as Taxpayers for Public Education and SPEAK for Cherry Creek to oppose a conservative-majority school board in Douglas County that threatened the vitality of public education. Spiegel organized and spoke at a 2017 teach-in to educate the public about and protest an ALEC (American Legislative Exchange Council) conference where Betsy DeVos was a speaker.
Her fierce advocacy and organizing work proves she will stand for progressive values by fighting rising tuition, encouraging academic freedom, and making higher education more accessible and diverse.
She faces Republican Richard Murray and the Unity Party’s Robert Worthey. Murray is an attorney from Highlands Ranch and frequently refers to his desire to run for regent because of his “double buff” status. While he does say that he’s worried about the cost of college, he seems to have more ideas about how to make CU’s football team better than he does about the cost of higher education. We think voters should not vote for Murray.
Worthey is a music teacher and former Green Party candidate for the 6th Congressional District. He is now running with the independent Unity Party, whose platform mostly reflects a Republican or conservative agenda. He seems to have no published policy positions or public statements reflecting what he would do once he’s in office.
We recommend voting for Spiegel, a candidate whose agenda aligns with our values.
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Nolbert Chavez is the only candidate registered to run in this race.
Nolbert Chavez
Nolbert Chavez is the only candidate registered to run in this race.
Nolbert Chavez is the only candidate registered to run in this race.
Nolbert Chavez
Nolbert Chavez is the only candidate registered to run in this race.
Endorsed By:
AFSCME Council 18, AFT Colorado
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Nolbert Chavez is the only candidate registered to run in this race.
Endorsed By:
AFSCME Council 18, AFT Colorado
State Senate
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below State Senate races on your ballot.
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Democratic candidate Elissa Flaumenhaft is a scientist and mom who lives in District 4. She’s just like a lot of other working parents in the area and wants a nice place for her children to grow up. Flaumenhaft works to spread her interest in science by mentoring students who are exploring STEM fields, and she spends a fair amount of her time volunteering for food pantries, Together Colorado, the Affordable Housing Committee, and more. She’s also not afraid to call out her own party when she thinks they’re wrong; this summer, she spent time pressuring the governor and state legislators to protect vulnerable tenants from being evicted during a pandemic. This is the kind of representation progressive voters need in District 4 — Flaumenhaft is the clear recommended candidate.
She is battling to unseat incumbent State Sen. Jim Smallwood. Smallwood, an insurance broker, supports dismantling the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) during a global pandemic, and he actively blocks legislation to try to bring down the cost of prescription drugs. Smallwood’s positions show he doesn’t care about the health and safety of families, and Flaumenhaft is giving voters a chance to boot him out.
Also running is Libertarian candidate Wayne Harlos, a local real estate broker. Harlos hasn’t made any public statements on his campaign, so voters can expect a typical Libertarian Party platform from him.Elissa Flaumenhaft
Democratic candidate Elissa Flaumenhaft is a scientist and mom who lives in District 4. She’s just like a lot of other working parents in the area and wants a nice place for her children to grow up. Flaumenhaft works to spread her interest in science by mentoring students who are exploring STEM fields, and she spends a fair amount of her time volunteering for food pantries, Together Colorado, the Affordable Housing Committee, and more. She’s also not afraid to call out her own party when she thinks they’re wrong; this summer, she spent time pressuring the governor and state legislators to protect vulnerable tenants from being evicted during a pandemic. This is the kind of representation progressive voters need in District 4 — Flaumenhaft is the clear recommended candidate.
She is battling to unseat incumbent State Sen. Jim Smallwood. Smallwood, an insurance broker, supports dismantling the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) during a global pandemic, and he actively blocks legislation to try to bring down the cost of prescription drugs. Smallwood’s positions show he doesn’t care about the health and safety of families, and Flaumenhaft is giving voters a chance to boot him out.
Also running is Libertarian candidate Wayne Harlos, a local real estate broker. Harlos hasn’t made any public statements on his campaign, so voters can expect a typical Libertarian Party platform from him.Democratic candidate Elissa Flaumenhaft is a scientist and mom who lives in District 4. She’s just like a lot of other working parents in the area and wants a nice place for her children to grow up. Flaumenhaft works to spread her interest in science by mentoring students who are exploring STEM fields, and she spends a fair amount of her time volunteering for food pantries, Together Colorado, the Affordable Housing Committee, and more. She’s also not afraid to call out her own party when she thinks they’re wrong; this summer, she spent time pressuring the governor and state legislators to protect vulnerable tenants from being evicted during a pandemic. This is the kind of representation progressive voters need in District 4 — Flaumenhaft is the clear recommended candidate.
She is battling to unseat incumbent State Sen. Jim Smallwood. Smallwood, an insurance broker, supports dismantling the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) during a global pandemic, and he actively blocks legislation to try to bring down the cost of prescription drugs. Smallwood’s positions show he doesn’t care about the health and safety of families, and Flaumenhaft is giving voters a chance to boot him out.
Also running is Libertarian candidate Wayne Harlos, a local real estate broker. Harlos hasn’t made any public statements on his campaign, so voters can expect a typical Libertarian Party platform from him.Elissa Flaumenhaft
Democratic candidate Elissa Flaumenhaft is a scientist and mom who lives in District 4. She’s just like a lot of other working parents in the area and wants a nice place for her children to grow up. Flaumenhaft works to spread her interest in science by mentoring students who are exploring STEM fields, and she spends a fair amount of her time volunteering for food pantries, Together Colorado, the Affordable Housing Committee, and more. She’s also not afraid to call out her own party when she thinks they’re wrong; this summer, she spent time pressuring the governor and state legislators to protect vulnerable tenants from being evicted during a pandemic. This is the kind of representation progressive voters need in District 4 — Flaumenhaft is the clear recommended candidate.
She is battling to unseat incumbent State Sen. Jim Smallwood. Smallwood, an insurance broker, supports dismantling the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) during a global pandemic, and he actively blocks legislation to try to bring down the cost of prescription drugs. Smallwood’s positions show he doesn’t care about the health and safety of families, and Flaumenhaft is giving voters a chance to boot him out.
Also running is Libertarian candidate Wayne Harlos, a local real estate broker. Harlos hasn’t made any public statements on his campaign, so voters can expect a typical Libertarian Party platform from him.
Endorsed By:
AFSCME Council 18, Colorado AFL-CIO
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Democratic candidate Elissa Flaumenhaft is a scientist and mom who lives in District 4. She’s just like a lot of other working parents in the area and wants a nice place for her children to grow up. Flaumenhaft works to spread her interest in science by mentoring students who are exploring STEM fields, and she spends a fair amount of her time volunteering for food pantries, Together Colorado, the Affordable Housing Committee, and more. She’s also not afraid to call out her own party when she thinks they’re wrong; this summer, she spent time pressuring the governor and state legislators to protect vulnerable tenants from being evicted during a pandemic. This is the kind of representation progressive voters need in District 4 — Flaumenhaft is the clear recommended candidate.
She is battling to unseat incumbent State Sen. Jim Smallwood. Smallwood, an insurance broker, supports dismantling the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) during a global pandemic, and he actively blocks legislation to try to bring down the cost of prescription drugs. Smallwood’s positions show he doesn’t care about the health and safety of families, and Flaumenhaft is giving voters a chance to boot him out.
Also running is Libertarian candidate Wayne Harlos, a local real estate broker. Harlos hasn’t made any public statements on his campaign, so voters can expect a typical Libertarian Party platform from him.
Endorsed By:
AFSCME Council 18, Colorado AFL-CIO
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Karl Hanlon is an attorney and the Democratic candidate to represent District 8. He is a bastion of the Western Slope community, having grown up on a ranch in Jackson County to parents who survived the Great Depression and World War II. He knows the struggles people have in this area and what life is like for regular folks. And with Hanlon’s experience working on water law and environmental issues, he knows that climate change really means something to working people. This is exactly why District 8 needs a change in representation — Hanlon will go to Denver prepared to fight for the people. He is the best choice in this race.
He hopes to unseat appointed State Sen. Bob Rankin. Rankin, who represented House District 57 before moving into the state senate, says he “share[s] extreme frustrations with our state government that’s controlled by one party with very progressive leadership” with conservatives. However, that progressive leadership was swept into office in 2018 and has already accomplished a lot for the state of Colorado. We don’t recommend keeping Rankin in office.
Karl Hanlon
Karl Hanlon is an attorney and the Democratic candidate to represent District 8. He is a bastion of the Western Slope community, having grown up on a ranch in Jackson County to parents who survived the Great Depression and World War II. He knows the struggles people have in this area and what life is like for regular folks. And with Hanlon’s experience working on water law and environmental issues, he knows that climate change really means something to working people. This is exactly why District 8 needs a change in representation — Hanlon will go to Denver prepared to fight for the people. He is the best choice in this race.
He hopes to unseat appointed State Sen. Bob Rankin. Rankin, who represented House District 57 before moving into the state senate, says he “share[s] extreme frustrations with our state government that’s controlled by one party with very progressive leadership” with conservatives. However, that progressive leadership was swept into office in 2018 and has already accomplished a lot for the state of Colorado. We don’t recommend keeping Rankin in office.
Karl Hanlon is an attorney and the Democratic candidate to represent District 8. He is a bastion of the Western Slope community, having grown up on a ranch in Jackson County to parents who survived the Great Depression and World War II. He knows the struggles people have in this area and what life is like for regular folks. And with Hanlon’s experience working on water law and environmental issues, he knows that climate change really means something to working people. This is exactly why District 8 needs a change in representation — Hanlon will go to Denver prepared to fight for the people. He is the best choice in this race.
He hopes to unseat appointed State Sen. Bob Rankin. Rankin, who represented House District 57 before moving into the state senate, says he “share[s] extreme frustrations with our state government that’s controlled by one party with very progressive leadership” with conservatives. However, that progressive leadership was swept into office in 2018 and has already accomplished a lot for the state of Colorado. We don’t recommend keeping Rankin in office.
Karl Hanlon
Karl Hanlon is an attorney and the Democratic candidate to represent District 8. He is a bastion of the Western Slope community, having grown up on a ranch in Jackson County to parents who survived the Great Depression and World War II. He knows the struggles people have in this area and what life is like for regular folks. And with Hanlon’s experience working on water law and environmental issues, he knows that climate change really means something to working people. This is exactly why District 8 needs a change in representation — Hanlon will go to Denver prepared to fight for the people. He is the best choice in this race.
He hopes to unseat appointed State Sen. Bob Rankin. Rankin, who represented House District 57 before moving into the state senate, says he “share[s] extreme frustrations with our state government that’s controlled by one party with very progressive leadership” with conservatives. However, that progressive leadership was swept into office in 2018 and has already accomplished a lot for the state of Colorado. We don’t recommend keeping Rankin in office.
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Karl Hanlon is an attorney and the Democratic candidate to represent District 8. He is a bastion of the Western Slope community, having grown up on a ranch in Jackson County to parents who survived the Great Depression and World War II. He knows the struggles people have in this area and what life is like for regular folks. And with Hanlon’s experience working on water law and environmental issues, he knows that climate change really means something to working people. This is exactly why District 8 needs a change in representation — Hanlon will go to Denver prepared to fight for the people. He is the best choice in this race.
He hopes to unseat appointed State Sen. Bob Rankin. Rankin, who represented House District 57 before moving into the state senate, says he “share[s] extreme frustrations with our state government that’s controlled by one party with very progressive leadership” with conservatives. However, that progressive leadership was swept into office in 2018 and has already accomplished a lot for the state of Colorado. We don’t recommend keeping Rankin in office.
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Randi McCallian, a public health professional in Colorado Springs, is the Democratic candidate seeking to break the long streak of Republican representation in District 10. McCallian believes in commonsense ideas that have evaded the party in power so far — mask mandates, low-cost health care, and red-flag laws. She herself said it best about her opponent: Larry Liston is a corporate banker and career politician who has spent over a decade fighting against improving families’ lives. McCallian is a candidate progressive voters can easily support to bring meaningful change.
Her opposition in this race is Larry Liston, who is currently serving as the state representative for House District 16. Liston supports leaving the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) as it is and blocks all reform attempts to help us more fully fund education and transportation in the state. Don’t send Liston to the state senate.Randi McCallian
Randi McCallian, a public health professional in Colorado Springs, is the Democratic candidate seeking to break the long streak of Republican representation in District 10. McCallian believes in commonsense ideas that have evaded the party in power so far — mask mandates, low-cost health care, and red-flag laws. She herself said it best about her opponent: Larry Liston is a corporate banker and career politician who has spent over a decade fighting against improving families’ lives. McCallian is a candidate progressive voters can easily support to bring meaningful change.
Her opposition in this race is Larry Liston, who is currently serving as the state representative for House District 16. Liston supports leaving the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) as it is and blocks all reform attempts to help us more fully fund education and transportation in the state. Don’t send Liston to the state senate.Randi McCallian, a public health professional in Colorado Springs, is the Democratic candidate seeking to break the long streak of Republican representation in District 10. McCallian believes in commonsense ideas that have evaded the party in power so far — mask mandates, low-cost health care, and red-flag laws. She herself said it best about her opponent: Larry Liston is a corporate banker and career politician who has spent over a decade fighting against improving families’ lives. McCallian is a candidate progressive voters can easily support to bring meaningful change.
Her opposition in this race is Larry Liston, who is currently serving as the state representative for House District 16. Liston supports leaving the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) as it is and blocks all reform attempts to help us more fully fund education and transportation in the state. Don’t send Liston to the state senate.Randi McCallian
Randi McCallian, a public health professional in Colorado Springs, is the Democratic candidate seeking to break the long streak of Republican representation in District 10. McCallian believes in commonsense ideas that have evaded the party in power so far — mask mandates, low-cost health care, and red-flag laws. She herself said it best about her opponent: Larry Liston is a corporate banker and career politician who has spent over a decade fighting against improving families’ lives. McCallian is a candidate progressive voters can easily support to bring meaningful change.
Her opposition in this race is Larry Liston, who is currently serving as the state representative for House District 16. Liston supports leaving the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) as it is and blocks all reform attempts to help us more fully fund education and transportation in the state. Don’t send Liston to the state senate.
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Randi McCallian, a public health professional in Colorado Springs, is the Democratic candidate seeking to break the long streak of Republican representation in District 10. McCallian believes in commonsense ideas that have evaded the party in power so far — mask mandates, low-cost health care, and red-flag laws. She herself said it best about her opponent: Larry Liston is a corporate banker and career politician who has spent over a decade fighting against improving families’ lives. McCallian is a candidate progressive voters can easily support to bring meaningful change.
Her opposition in this race is Larry Liston, who is currently serving as the state representative for House District 16. Liston supports leaving the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) as it is and blocks all reform attempts to help us more fully fund education and transportation in the state. Don’t send Liston to the state senate.
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Electra Johnson is a decorated architect in Colorado Springs and has worked on architectural projects all over the state and country. She is running to end the unbroken streak of failed Republican leadership in the district. Johnson stands for protecting Colorado businesses, fighting climate change, and equal and affordable education for all. She is the progressive voter’s clear choice for District 12.
Incumbent State Sen. Bob Gardner is a lawyer and longtime legislator in both the state senate and house. He believes in backward ideas like opposing red-flag laws to keep guns away from criminals and still opposes gay marriage, which the Supreme Court settled long ago. Voters should not reelect Gardner.Also running is Libertarian candidate Zechariah Harris. He has made no public statements about his positions, and it’s presumed his platform aligns with the party, which would be another backward step for the district.
Electra Johnson
Electra Johnson is a decorated architect in Colorado Springs and has worked on architectural projects all over the state and country. She is running to end the unbroken streak of failed Republican leadership in the district. Johnson stands for protecting Colorado businesses, fighting climate change, and equal and affordable education for all. She is the progressive voter’s clear choice for District 12.
Incumbent State Sen. Bob Gardner is a lawyer and longtime legislator in both the state senate and house. He believes in backward ideas like opposing red-flag laws to keep guns away from criminals and still opposes gay marriage, which the Supreme Court settled long ago. Voters should not reelect Gardner.Also running is Libertarian candidate Zechariah Harris. He has made no public statements about his positions, and it’s presumed his platform aligns with the party, which would be another backward step for the district.
Electra Johnson is a decorated architect in Colorado Springs and has worked on architectural projects all over the state and country. She is running to end the unbroken streak of failed Republican leadership in the district. Johnson stands for protecting Colorado businesses, fighting climate change, and equal and affordable education for all. She is the progressive voter’s clear choice for District 12.
Incumbent State Sen. Bob Gardner is a lawyer and longtime legislator in both the state senate and house. He believes in backward ideas like opposing red-flag laws to keep guns away from criminals and still opposes gay marriage, which the Supreme Court settled long ago. Voters should not reelect Gardner.Also running is Libertarian candidate Zechariah Harris. He has made no public statements about his positions, and it’s presumed his platform aligns with the party, which would be another backward step for the district.
Electra Johnson
Electra Johnson is a decorated architect in Colorado Springs and has worked on architectural projects all over the state and country. She is running to end the unbroken streak of failed Republican leadership in the district. Johnson stands for protecting Colorado businesses, fighting climate change, and equal and affordable education for all. She is the progressive voter’s clear choice for District 12.
Incumbent State Sen. Bob Gardner is a lawyer and longtime legislator in both the state senate and house. He believes in backward ideas like opposing red-flag laws to keep guns away from criminals and still opposes gay marriage, which the Supreme Court settled long ago. Voters should not reelect Gardner.Also running is Libertarian candidate Zechariah Harris. He has made no public statements about his positions, and it’s presumed his platform aligns with the party, which would be another backward step for the district.
Endorsed By:
AFSCME Council 18, Conservation Colorado
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Electra Johnson is a decorated architect in Colorado Springs and has worked on architectural projects all over the state and country. She is running to end the unbroken streak of failed Republican leadership in the district. Johnson stands for protecting Colorado businesses, fighting climate change, and equal and affordable education for all. She is the progressive voter’s clear choice for District 12.
Incumbent State Sen. Bob Gardner is a lawyer and longtime legislator in both the state senate and house. He believes in backward ideas like opposing red-flag laws to keep guns away from criminals and still opposes gay marriage, which the Supreme Court settled long ago. Voters should not reelect Gardner.Also running is Libertarian candidate Zechariah Harris. He has made no public statements about his positions, and it’s presumed his platform aligns with the party, which would be another backward step for the district.
Endorsed By:
AFSCME Council 18, Conservation Colorado
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Incumbent State Sen. Joann Ginal is a doctor and medical researcher who has served the people of Fort Collins in the state legislature since 2012. She was appointed to the state senate two years ago, where she has continued to fight for lowering the cost of prescription drugs, insurance premiums, and hospital care. We recommend reelecting Ginal.
Challenging her for the seat is Hans Hochheimer, a former professor at Colorado State University. His ideas run the conservative gamut, from opposing red-flag laws that would protect domestic violence victims to deregulating the oil and gas industry so they can put up operations right here in the district. He will not represent progressive values.Joann Ginal
Incumbent State Sen. Joann Ginal is a doctor and medical researcher who has served the people of Fort Collins in the state legislature since 2012. She was appointed to the state senate two years ago, where she has continued to fight for lowering the cost of prescription drugs, insurance premiums, and hospital care. We recommend reelecting Ginal.
Challenging her for the seat is Hans Hochheimer, a former professor at Colorado State University. His ideas run the conservative gamut, from opposing red-flag laws that would protect domestic violence victims to deregulating the oil and gas industry so they can put up operations right here in the district. He will not represent progressive values.Incumbent State Sen. Joann Ginal is a doctor and medical researcher who has served the people of Fort Collins in the state legislature since 2012. She was appointed to the state senate two years ago, where she has continued to fight for lowering the cost of prescription drugs, insurance premiums, and hospital care. We recommend reelecting Ginal.
Challenging her for the seat is Hans Hochheimer, a former professor at Colorado State University. His ideas run the conservative gamut, from opposing red-flag laws that would protect domestic violence victims to deregulating the oil and gas industry so they can put up operations right here in the district. He will not represent progressive values.Joann Ginal
Incumbent State Sen. Joann Ginal is a doctor and medical researcher who has served the people of Fort Collins in the state legislature since 2012. She was appointed to the state senate two years ago, where she has continued to fight for lowering the cost of prescription drugs, insurance premiums, and hospital care. We recommend reelecting Ginal.
Challenging her for the seat is Hans Hochheimer, a former professor at Colorado State University. His ideas run the conservative gamut, from opposing red-flag laws that would protect domestic violence victims to deregulating the oil and gas industry so they can put up operations right here in the district. He will not represent progressive values.
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Incumbent State Sen. Joann Ginal is a doctor and medical researcher who has served the people of Fort Collins in the state legislature since 2012. She was appointed to the state senate two years ago, where she has continued to fight for lowering the cost of prescription drugs, insurance premiums, and hospital care. We recommend reelecting Ginal.
Challenging her for the seat is Hans Hochheimer, a former professor at Colorado State University. His ideas run the conservative gamut, from opposing red-flag laws that would protect domestic violence victims to deregulating the oil and gas industry so they can put up operations right here in the district. He will not represent progressive values.
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Sonya Jaquez Lewis is a pharmacist living outside of Longmont and is the current state representative for House District 12. Jaquez Lewis has an extensive amount of experience dealing with the health care system at large, especially the Child Health Plan Plus, where she helped to establish a plan to get health care access for thousands of children across the state. Other priority issues for this one-time president of Boulder Pride are affordable housing and doing whatever it takes to keep fracking out of the community. Jaquez Lewis is the kind of official that progressive voters need in the state senate.
Battling her for the office is Republican Matthew Menza, a Navy veteran and engineer. His campaign leans heavily on promises of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” He wants to end the “over-regulation” of small businesses during COVID-19. Outside of fueling criticism and outrage about “broken systems” and funding, he doesn’t have many actionable policy ideas.
We suggest going with the experience and action-taking that Democratic candidate Jaquez Lewis brings to the table.Sonya Jaquez Lewis
Sonya Jaquez Lewis is a pharmacist living outside of Longmont and is the current state representative for House District 12. Jaquez Lewis has an extensive amount of experience dealing with the health care system at large, especially the Child Health Plan Plus, where she helped to establish a plan to get health care access for thousands of children across the state. Other priority issues for this one-time president of Boulder Pride are affordable housing and doing whatever it takes to keep fracking out of the community. Jaquez Lewis is the kind of official that progressive voters need in the state senate.
Battling her for the office is Republican Matthew Menza, a Navy veteran and engineer. His campaign leans heavily on promises of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” He wants to end the “over-regulation” of small businesses during COVID-19. Outside of fueling criticism and outrage about “broken systems” and funding, he doesn’t have many actionable policy ideas.
We suggest going with the experience and action-taking that Democratic candidate Jaquez Lewis brings to the table.Sonya Jaquez Lewis is a pharmacist living outside of Longmont and is the current state representative for House District 12. Jaquez Lewis has an extensive amount of experience dealing with the health care system at large, especially the Child Health Plan Plus, where she helped to establish a plan to get health care access for thousands of children across the state. Other priority issues for this one-time president of Boulder Pride are affordable housing and doing whatever it takes to keep fracking out of the community. Jaquez Lewis is the kind of official that progressive voters need in the state senate.
Battling her for the office is Republican Matthew Menza, a Navy veteran and engineer. His campaign leans heavily on promises of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” He wants to end the “over-regulation” of small businesses during COVID-19. Outside of fueling criticism and outrage about “broken systems” and funding, he doesn’t have many actionable policy ideas.
We suggest going with the experience and action-taking that Democratic candidate Jaquez Lewis brings to the table.Sonya Jaquez Lewis
Sonya Jaquez Lewis is a pharmacist living outside of Longmont and is the current state representative for House District 12. Jaquez Lewis has an extensive amount of experience dealing with the health care system at large, especially the Child Health Plan Plus, where she helped to establish a plan to get health care access for thousands of children across the state. Other priority issues for this one-time president of Boulder Pride are affordable housing and doing whatever it takes to keep fracking out of the community. Jaquez Lewis is the kind of official that progressive voters need in the state senate.
Battling her for the office is Republican Matthew Menza, a Navy veteran and engineer. His campaign leans heavily on promises of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” He wants to end the “over-regulation” of small businesses during COVID-19. Outside of fueling criticism and outrage about “broken systems” and funding, he doesn’t have many actionable policy ideas.
We suggest going with the experience and action-taking that Democratic candidate Jaquez Lewis brings to the table.
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Sonya Jaquez Lewis is a pharmacist living outside of Longmont and is the current state representative for House District 12. Jaquez Lewis has an extensive amount of experience dealing with the health care system at large, especially the Child Health Plan Plus, where she helped to establish a plan to get health care access for thousands of children across the state. Other priority issues for this one-time president of Boulder Pride are affordable housing and doing whatever it takes to keep fracking out of the community. Jaquez Lewis is the kind of official that progressive voters need in the state senate.
Battling her for the office is Republican Matthew Menza, a Navy veteran and engineer. His campaign leans heavily on promises of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” He wants to end the “over-regulation” of small businesses during COVID-19. Outside of fueling criticism and outrage about “broken systems” and funding, he doesn’t have many actionable policy ideas.
We suggest going with the experience and action-taking that Democratic candidate Jaquez Lewis brings to the table.
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Incumbent State Sen. Steve Fenberg is a small-business owner in Boulder and has represented District 18 for four years. He has submitted bills to help alleviate student loan debt, protect people from the harmful effects of oil and gas operations, allow all Colorado workers to earn paid sick leave, and ensure our democracy through automatic voter registration. While others are talking politics, Fenberg speaks to and acts on the issues of the day. This is what we want from our elected officials, and progressive voters should reward Fenberg with a second term.
Seeking to unseat him is Peg Cage, who is the chair of the Boulder County Republican Party. Her platform is solidly along old-school party lines with a big emphasis that “citizens should control government.” But a strikingly distressing bit about Cage is from 2019: The day before the county’s GOP annual dinner, its featured speaker made a statement supporting Hitler’s brand of nationalism, and Cage’s response, published by the Colorado Times Reporter, was only to say that speaker was “pretty bold” and “is her own person.” Someone who’s fine to stand by for that is a clear no all around.Steve Fenberg
Incumbent State Sen. Steve Fenberg is a small-business owner in Boulder and has represented District 18 for four years. He has submitted bills to help alleviate student loan debt, protect people from the harmful effects of oil and gas operations, allow all Colorado workers to earn paid sick leave, and ensure our democracy through automatic voter registration. While others are talking politics, Fenberg speaks to and acts on the issues of the day. This is what we want from our elected officials, and progressive voters should reward Fenberg with a second term.
Seeking to unseat him is Peg Cage, who is the chair of the Boulder County Republican Party. Her platform is solidly along old-school party lines with a big emphasis that “citizens should control government.” But a strikingly distressing bit about Cage is from 2019: The day before the county’s GOP annual dinner, its featured speaker made a statement supporting Hitler’s brand of nationalism, and Cage’s response, published by the Colorado Times Reporter, was only to say that speaker was “pretty bold” and “is her own person.” Someone who’s fine to stand by for that is a clear no all around.Incumbent State Sen. Steve Fenberg is a small-business owner in Boulder and has represented District 18 for four years. He has submitted bills to help alleviate student loan debt, protect people from the harmful effects of oil and gas operations, allow all Colorado workers to earn paid sick leave, and ensure our democracy through automatic voter registration. While others are talking politics, Fenberg speaks to and acts on the issues of the day. This is what we want from our elected officials, and progressive voters should reward Fenberg with a second term.
Seeking to unseat him is Peg Cage, who is the chair of the Boulder County Republican Party. Her platform is solidly along old-school party lines with a big emphasis that “citizens should control government.” But a strikingly distressing bit about Cage is from 2019: The day before the county’s GOP annual dinner, its featured speaker made a statement supporting Hitler’s brand of nationalism, and Cage’s response, published by the Colorado Times Reporter, was only to say that speaker was “pretty bold” and “is her own person.” Someone who’s fine to stand by for that is a clear no all around.Steve Fenberg
Incumbent State Sen. Steve Fenberg is a small-business owner in Boulder and has represented District 18 for four years. He has submitted bills to help alleviate student loan debt, protect people from the harmful effects of oil and gas operations, allow all Colorado workers to earn paid sick leave, and ensure our democracy through automatic voter registration. While others are talking politics, Fenberg speaks to and acts on the issues of the day. This is what we want from our elected officials, and progressive voters should reward Fenberg with a second term.
Seeking to unseat him is Peg Cage, who is the chair of the Boulder County Republican Party. Her platform is solidly along old-school party lines with a big emphasis that “citizens should control government.” But a strikingly distressing bit about Cage is from 2019: The day before the county’s GOP annual dinner, its featured speaker made a statement supporting Hitler’s brand of nationalism, and Cage’s response, published by the Colorado Times Reporter, was only to say that speaker was “pretty bold” and “is her own person.” Someone who’s fine to stand by for that is a clear no all around.
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Incumbent State Sen. Steve Fenberg is a small-business owner in Boulder and has represented District 18 for four years. He has submitted bills to help alleviate student loan debt, protect people from the harmful effects of oil and gas operations, allow all Colorado workers to earn paid sick leave, and ensure our democracy through automatic voter registration. While others are talking politics, Fenberg speaks to and acts on the issues of the day. This is what we want from our elected officials, and progressive voters should reward Fenberg with a second term.
Seeking to unseat him is Peg Cage, who is the chair of the Boulder County Republican Party. Her platform is solidly along old-school party lines with a big emphasis that “citizens should control government.” But a strikingly distressing bit about Cage is from 2019: The day before the county’s GOP annual dinner, its featured speaker made a statement supporting Hitler’s brand of nationalism, and Cage’s response, published by the Colorado Times Reporter, was only to say that speaker was “pretty bold” and “is her own person.” Someone who’s fine to stand by for that is a clear no all around.
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Incumbent State Sen. Rachel Zenzinger was first appointed to the District 19 seat in 2013, lost in 2014, and then returned for the win in 2016. Her original background is as an educator, but she has much experience in government and policy. She served as a council member and mayor pro tempore on the local level in Arvada and knows what kind of problems her constituents face every day. One of her main dedications is to finding bipartisan solutions — a focus that’s led to significant legislation.
That she’s naturally concerned about education is clear: Last session, she championed a bill to expand adult education and literacy programs. But her priorities are expansive, including investment in public transportation and infrastructure; securing tax credits and grants for affordable housing, particularly for low-income seniors; working to raise the minimum wage as well as delivering relief for businesses struggling during COVID-19; and finding affordable, accessible health care solutions. Groups as various as unions, the state chamber of commerce, environmental organizations, and professional associations endorse her re-election campaign.
Zenzinger is an all-around solid candidate for progressives to continue to support.
Challenging her for the seat is Republican Lynn Gerber, who worked for a long time in Adams County public schools and is a small-business owner. But while she might boast an interest in things like access to quality health care and boosting funding for teachers, progressives need to know that Gerber doesn’t want “socialized medicine” and is an adamant supporter of school choice and the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR). She says she wants to divert budget money to roads, but she wants that money for fixing “inefficient traffic lights” to come from “liberal politicians’ spending.” It’s a lot of conflicting talk without solutions. Meanwhile, Zenzinger has experience acting on the issues and getting successful results.
Rachel Zenzinger
Incumbent State Sen. Rachel Zenzinger was first appointed to the District 19 seat in 2013, lost in 2014, and then returned for the win in 2016. Her original background is as an educator, but she has much experience in government and policy. She served as a council member and mayor pro tempore on the local level in Arvada and knows what kind of problems her constituents face every day. One of her main dedications is to finding bipartisan solutions — a focus that’s led to significant legislation.
That she’s naturally concerned about education is clear: Last session, she championed a bill to expand adult education and literacy programs. But her priorities are expansive, including investment in public transportation and infrastructure; securing tax credits and grants for affordable housing, particularly for low-income seniors; working to raise the minimum wage as well as delivering relief for businesses struggling during COVID-19; and finding affordable, accessible health care solutions. Groups as various as unions, the state chamber of commerce, environmental organizations, and professional associations endorse her re-election campaign.
Zenzinger is an all-around solid candidate for progressives to continue to support.
Challenging her for the seat is Republican Lynn Gerber, who worked for a long time in Adams County public schools and is a small-business owner. But while she might boast an interest in things like access to quality health care and boosting funding for teachers, progressives need to know that Gerber doesn’t want “socialized medicine” and is an adamant supporter of school choice and the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR). She says she wants to divert budget money to roads, but she wants that money for fixing “inefficient traffic lights” to come from “liberal politicians’ spending.” It’s a lot of conflicting talk without solutions. Meanwhile, Zenzinger has experience acting on the issues and getting successful results.
Incumbent State Sen. Rachel Zenzinger was first appointed to the District 19 seat in 2013, lost in 2014, and then returned for the win in 2016. Her original background is as an educator, but she has much experience in government and policy. She served as a council member and mayor pro tempore on the local level in Arvada and knows what kind of problems her constituents face every day. One of her main dedications is to finding bipartisan solutions — a focus that’s led to significant legislation.
That she’s naturally concerned about education is clear: Last session, she championed a bill to expand adult education and literacy programs. But her priorities are expansive, including investment in public transportation and infrastructure; securing tax credits and grants for affordable housing, particularly for low-income seniors; working to raise the minimum wage as well as delivering relief for businesses struggling during COVID-19; and finding affordable, accessible health care solutions. Groups as various as unions, the state chamber of commerce, environmental organizations, and professional associations endorse her re-election campaign.
Zenzinger is an all-around solid candidate for progressives to continue to support.
Challenging her for the seat is Republican Lynn Gerber, who worked for a long time in Adams County public schools and is a small-business owner. But while she might boast an interest in things like access to quality health care and boosting funding for teachers, progressives need to know that Gerber doesn’t want “socialized medicine” and is an adamant supporter of school choice and the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR). She says she wants to divert budget money to roads, but she wants that money for fixing “inefficient traffic lights” to come from “liberal politicians’ spending.” It’s a lot of conflicting talk without solutions. Meanwhile, Zenzinger has experience acting on the issues and getting successful results.
Rachel Zenzinger
Incumbent State Sen. Rachel Zenzinger was first appointed to the District 19 seat in 2013, lost in 2014, and then returned for the win in 2016. Her original background is as an educator, but she has much experience in government and policy. She served as a council member and mayor pro tempore on the local level in Arvada and knows what kind of problems her constituents face every day. One of her main dedications is to finding bipartisan solutions — a focus that’s led to significant legislation.
That she’s naturally concerned about education is clear: Last session, she championed a bill to expand adult education and literacy programs. But her priorities are expansive, including investment in public transportation and infrastructure; securing tax credits and grants for affordable housing, particularly for low-income seniors; working to raise the minimum wage as well as delivering relief for businesses struggling during COVID-19; and finding affordable, accessible health care solutions. Groups as various as unions, the state chamber of commerce, environmental organizations, and professional associations endorse her re-election campaign.
Zenzinger is an all-around solid candidate for progressives to continue to support.
Challenging her for the seat is Republican Lynn Gerber, who worked for a long time in Adams County public schools and is a small-business owner. But while she might boast an interest in things like access to quality health care and boosting funding for teachers, progressives need to know that Gerber doesn’t want “socialized medicine” and is an adamant supporter of school choice and the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR). She says she wants to divert budget money to roads, but she wants that money for fixing “inefficient traffic lights” to come from “liberal politicians’ spending.” It’s a lot of conflicting talk without solutions. Meanwhile, Zenzinger has experience acting on the issues and getting successful results.
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Incumbent State Sen. Rachel Zenzinger was first appointed to the District 19 seat in 2013, lost in 2014, and then returned for the win in 2016. Her original background is as an educator, but she has much experience in government and policy. She served as a council member and mayor pro tempore on the local level in Arvada and knows what kind of problems her constituents face every day. One of her main dedications is to finding bipartisan solutions — a focus that’s led to significant legislation.
That she’s naturally concerned about education is clear: Last session, she championed a bill to expand adult education and literacy programs. But her priorities are expansive, including investment in public transportation and infrastructure; securing tax credits and grants for affordable housing, particularly for low-income seniors; working to raise the minimum wage as well as delivering relief for businesses struggling during COVID-19; and finding affordable, accessible health care solutions. Groups as various as unions, the state chamber of commerce, environmental organizations, and professional associations endorse her re-election campaign.
Zenzinger is an all-around solid candidate for progressives to continue to support.
Challenging her for the seat is Republican Lynn Gerber, who worked for a long time in Adams County public schools and is a small-business owner. But while she might boast an interest in things like access to quality health care and boosting funding for teachers, progressives need to know that Gerber doesn’t want “socialized medicine” and is an adamant supporter of school choice and the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR). She says she wants to divert budget money to roads, but she wants that money for fixing “inefficient traffic lights” to come from “liberal politicians’ spending.” It’s a lot of conflicting talk without solutions. Meanwhile, Zenzinger has experience acting on the issues and getting successful results.
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Incumbent State Sen. Dominick Moreno is has been a public servant for the area practically since the moment he graduated from Georgetown University. He has worked for the people first on the city council, at the statehouse, and now in the state senate. One of the first things he accomplished in office was instituting a universal breakfast for low-income students, and among his top priorities is fighting for working families. He’s the vice chair of the appropriations, budget, and capitol building advisory committees and worked last session on passing laws ranging from LGBTQ issues to foster care services to health insurance affordability. This is the kind of work constituents like to see, and progressive voters should feel comfortable keeping Moreno in office to do it.
Also vying for the seat is Martín Mendez, an Adams County Republican activist. His only full-fledged position on his website is being against vaccinations. Mendez seems to have no other ideas, which is all the more reason to reelect Moreno.Dominick Moreno
Incumbent State Sen. Dominick Moreno is has been a public servant for the area practically since the moment he graduated from Georgetown University. He has worked for the people first on the city council, at the statehouse, and now in the state senate. One of the first things he accomplished in office was instituting a universal breakfast for low-income students, and among his top priorities is fighting for working families. He’s the vice chair of the appropriations, budget, and capitol building advisory committees and worked last session on passing laws ranging from LGBTQ issues to foster care services to health insurance affordability. This is the kind of work constituents like to see, and progressive voters should feel comfortable keeping Moreno in office to do it.
Also vying for the seat is Martín Mendez, an Adams County Republican activist. His only full-fledged position on his website is being against vaccinations. Mendez seems to have no other ideas, which is all the more reason to reelect Moreno.Incumbent State Sen. Dominick Moreno is has been a public servant for the area practically since the moment he graduated from Georgetown University. He has worked for the people first on the city council, at the statehouse, and now in the state senate. One of the first things he accomplished in office was instituting a universal breakfast for low-income students, and among his top priorities is fighting for working families. He’s the vice chair of the appropriations, budget, and capitol building advisory committees and worked last session on passing laws ranging from LGBTQ issues to foster care services to health insurance affordability. This is the kind of work constituents like to see, and progressive voters should feel comfortable keeping Moreno in office to do it.
Also vying for the seat is Martín Mendez, an Adams County Republican activist. His only full-fledged position on his website is being against vaccinations. Mendez seems to have no other ideas, which is all the more reason to reelect Moreno.Dominick Moreno
Incumbent State Sen. Dominick Moreno is has been a public servant for the area practically since the moment he graduated from Georgetown University. He has worked for the people first on the city council, at the statehouse, and now in the state senate. One of the first things he accomplished in office was instituting a universal breakfast for low-income students, and among his top priorities is fighting for working families. He’s the vice chair of the appropriations, budget, and capitol building advisory committees and worked last session on passing laws ranging from LGBTQ issues to foster care services to health insurance affordability. This is the kind of work constituents like to see, and progressive voters should feel comfortable keeping Moreno in office to do it.
Also vying for the seat is Martín Mendez, an Adams County Republican activist. His only full-fledged position on his website is being against vaccinations. Mendez seems to have no other ideas, which is all the more reason to reelect Moreno.
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Incumbent State Sen. Dominick Moreno is has been a public servant for the area practically since the moment he graduated from Georgetown University. He has worked for the people first on the city council, at the statehouse, and now in the state senate. One of the first things he accomplished in office was instituting a universal breakfast for low-income students, and among his top priorities is fighting for working families. He’s the vice chair of the appropriations, budget, and capitol building advisory committees and worked last session on passing laws ranging from LGBTQ issues to foster care services to health insurance affordability. This is the kind of work constituents like to see, and progressive voters should feel comfortable keeping Moreno in office to do it.
Also vying for the seat is Martín Mendez, an Adams County Republican activist. His only full-fledged position on his website is being against vaccinations. Mendez seems to have no other ideas, which is all the more reason to reelect Moreno.
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Sally Boccella hopes to break a long, unbroken streak of Republican representation in District 23 because Republicans aren’t representing it well on behalf of working families. Boccella wants to go to the state senate to create more economic opportunities for everyone, help equalize broadband access for rural areas, and take action on climate change and conservation. Among all the proactive ideas she supports — from a right to affordable housing to equal pay and Medicare for All — she maintains that watching out for the little guy makes everybody more successful. Boccella is the progressive voter’s clear choice.
Running against her is Barbara Kirkmeyer. Kirkmeyer is a Weld County commissioner and the former director of the Colorado Department of Local Affairs. During all that time, she has never tried to moderate her extreme right-wing positions. She is outspoken in opposing Colorado’s red-flag law to keep guns away from domestic abusers and vows to eliminate “taxpayer funding of abortions.” Plus, a top motto for her lately concerning businesses and schools amid COVID-19 is a hard line of “no more lockdowns.” These kinds of policies aren’t looking out for the people of District 23.Sally Boccella
Sally Boccella hopes to break a long, unbroken streak of Republican representation in District 23 because Republicans aren’t representing it well on behalf of working families. Boccella wants to go to the state senate to create more economic opportunities for everyone, help equalize broadband access for rural areas, and take action on climate change and conservation. Among all the proactive ideas she supports — from a right to affordable housing to equal pay and Medicare for All — she maintains that watching out for the little guy makes everybody more successful. Boccella is the progressive voter’s clear choice.
Running against her is Barbara Kirkmeyer. Kirkmeyer is a Weld County commissioner and the former director of the Colorado Department of Local Affairs. During all that time, she has never tried to moderate her extreme right-wing positions. She is outspoken in opposing Colorado’s red-flag law to keep guns away from domestic abusers and vows to eliminate “taxpayer funding of abortions.” Plus, a top motto for her lately concerning businesses and schools amid COVID-19 is a hard line of “no more lockdowns.” These kinds of policies aren’t looking out for the people of District 23.Sally Boccella hopes to break a long, unbroken streak of Republican representation in District 23 because Republicans aren’t representing it well on behalf of working families. Boccella wants to go to the state senate to create more economic opportunities for everyone, help equalize broadband access for rural areas, and take action on climate change and conservation. Among all the proactive ideas she supports — from a right to affordable housing to equal pay and Medicare for All — she maintains that watching out for the little guy makes everybody more successful. Boccella is the progressive voter’s clear choice.
Running against her is Barbara Kirkmeyer. Kirkmeyer is a Weld County commissioner and the former director of the Colorado Department of Local Affairs. During all that time, she has never tried to moderate her extreme right-wing positions. She is outspoken in opposing Colorado’s red-flag law to keep guns away from domestic abusers and vows to eliminate “taxpayer funding of abortions.” Plus, a top motto for her lately concerning businesses and schools amid COVID-19 is a hard line of “no more lockdowns.” These kinds of policies aren’t looking out for the people of District 23.Sally Boccella
Sally Boccella hopes to break a long, unbroken streak of Republican representation in District 23 because Republicans aren’t representing it well on behalf of working families. Boccella wants to go to the state senate to create more economic opportunities for everyone, help equalize broadband access for rural areas, and take action on climate change and conservation. Among all the proactive ideas she supports — from a right to affordable housing to equal pay and Medicare for All — she maintains that watching out for the little guy makes everybody more successful. Boccella is the progressive voter’s clear choice.
Running against her is Barbara Kirkmeyer. Kirkmeyer is a Weld County commissioner and the former director of the Colorado Department of Local Affairs. During all that time, she has never tried to moderate her extreme right-wing positions. She is outspoken in opposing Colorado’s red-flag law to keep guns away from domestic abusers and vows to eliminate “taxpayer funding of abortions.” Plus, a top motto for her lately concerning businesses and schools amid COVID-19 is a hard line of “no more lockdowns.” These kinds of policies aren’t looking out for the people of District 23.
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Sally Boccella hopes to break a long, unbroken streak of Republican representation in District 23 because Republicans aren’t representing it well on behalf of working families. Boccella wants to go to the state senate to create more economic opportunities for everyone, help equalize broadband access for rural areas, and take action on climate change and conservation. Among all the proactive ideas she supports — from a right to affordable housing to equal pay and Medicare for All — she maintains that watching out for the little guy makes everybody more successful. Boccella is the progressive voter’s clear choice.
Running against her is Barbara Kirkmeyer. Kirkmeyer is a Weld County commissioner and the former director of the Colorado Department of Local Affairs. During all that time, she has never tried to moderate her extreme right-wing positions. She is outspoken in opposing Colorado’s red-flag law to keep guns away from domestic abusers and vows to eliminate “taxpayer funding of abortions.” Plus, a top motto for her lately concerning businesses and schools amid COVID-19 is a hard line of “no more lockdowns.” These kinds of policies aren’t looking out for the people of District 23.
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Democratic candidate Paula Dickerson is a teacher in Adams County with over three decades of firsthand experience not just with the educational system and its policies but interacting with working families on a daily basis. As she puts it, “Caring about children means caring about their families.”
Dickerson’s mission in seeking the seat, she has said, is to take back the district and make the state reprioritize. A livable wage and paid family leave are absolutely necessary. Particularly as everyone is making adjustments to COVID-19 guidelines and the economy is sliding, she recognizes that working-class women — particularly Black and Brown women — are taking big hits and cannot be left behind. She flatly says the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) must be fixed in favor of a fair tax system. She wants to find a way to provide health care for all, something that’s imperative for everyday families.
With an approach that’s at the ready to make the changes necessary for a more equitable system all around now and in the future, Dickerson is the clear choice for progressive voters to support.
She is taking on incumbent State Sen. Kevin Priola. Priola is a longtime state politician in Adams County, having previously served as the state representative for District 56 before being elected to the state senate in 2016. Like several other Republicans this fall, he has the reputation of being a bipartisan legislator except on certain issues that really matter when it comes down to daily life. Priola is a strong supporter of TABOR and is committed to protecting human life “beginning at conception and ending at natural death.” While Priola may hold the experience card, a fresh voice like Dickerson’s that’s ready to speak up for fairer systems and rights for everyone would be a welcome change for progress.Paula Dickerson
Democratic candidate Paula Dickerson is a teacher in Adams County with over three decades of firsthand experience not just with the educational system and its policies but interacting with working families on a daily basis. As she puts it, “Caring about children means caring about their families.”
Dickerson’s mission in seeking the seat, she has said, is to take back the district and make the state reprioritize. A livable wage and paid family leave are absolutely necessary. Particularly as everyone is making adjustments to COVID-19 guidelines and the economy is sliding, she recognizes that working-class women — particularly Black and Brown women — are taking big hits and cannot be left behind. She flatly says the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) must be fixed in favor of a fair tax system. She wants to find a way to provide health care for all, something that’s imperative for everyday families.
With an approach that’s at the ready to make the changes necessary for a more equitable system all around now and in the future, Dickerson is the clear choice for progressive voters to support.
She is taking on incumbent State Sen. Kevin Priola. Priola is a longtime state politician in Adams County, having previously served as the state representative for District 56 before being elected to the state senate in 2016. Like several other Republicans this fall, he has the reputation of being a bipartisan legislator except on certain issues that really matter when it comes down to daily life. Priola is a strong supporter of TABOR and is committed to protecting human life “beginning at conception and ending at natural death.” While Priola may hold the experience card, a fresh voice like Dickerson’s that’s ready to speak up for fairer systems and rights for everyone would be a welcome change for progress.Democratic candidate Paula Dickerson is a teacher in Adams County with over three decades of firsthand experience not just with the educational system and its policies but interacting with working families on a daily basis. As she puts it, “Caring about children means caring about their families.”
Dickerson’s mission in seeking the seat, she has said, is to take back the district and make the state reprioritize. A livable wage and paid family leave are absolutely necessary. Particularly as everyone is making adjustments to COVID-19 guidelines and the economy is sliding, she recognizes that working-class women — particularly Black and Brown women — are taking big hits and cannot be left behind. She flatly says the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) must be fixed in favor of a fair tax system. She wants to find a way to provide health care for all, something that’s imperative for everyday families.
With an approach that’s at the ready to make the changes necessary for a more equitable system all around now and in the future, Dickerson is the clear choice for progressive voters to support.
She is taking on incumbent State Sen. Kevin Priola. Priola is a longtime state politician in Adams County, having previously served as the state representative for District 56 before being elected to the state senate in 2016. Like several other Republicans this fall, he has the reputation of being a bipartisan legislator except on certain issues that really matter when it comes down to daily life. Priola is a strong supporter of TABOR and is committed to protecting human life “beginning at conception and ending at natural death.” While Priola may hold the experience card, a fresh voice like Dickerson’s that’s ready to speak up for fairer systems and rights for everyone would be a welcome change for progress.Paula Dickerson
Democratic candidate Paula Dickerson is a teacher in Adams County with over three decades of firsthand experience not just with the educational system and its policies but interacting with working families on a daily basis. As she puts it, “Caring about children means caring about their families.”
Dickerson’s mission in seeking the seat, she has said, is to take back the district and make the state reprioritize. A livable wage and paid family leave are absolutely necessary. Particularly as everyone is making adjustments to COVID-19 guidelines and the economy is sliding, she recognizes that working-class women — particularly Black and Brown women — are taking big hits and cannot be left behind. She flatly says the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) must be fixed in favor of a fair tax system. She wants to find a way to provide health care for all, something that’s imperative for everyday families.
With an approach that’s at the ready to make the changes necessary for a more equitable system all around now and in the future, Dickerson is the clear choice for progressive voters to support.
She is taking on incumbent State Sen. Kevin Priola. Priola is a longtime state politician in Adams County, having previously served as the state representative for District 56 before being elected to the state senate in 2016. Like several other Republicans this fall, he has the reputation of being a bipartisan legislator except on certain issues that really matter when it comes down to daily life. Priola is a strong supporter of TABOR and is committed to protecting human life “beginning at conception and ending at natural death.” While Priola may hold the experience card, a fresh voice like Dickerson’s that’s ready to speak up for fairer systems and rights for everyone would be a welcome change for progress.
Endorsed By:
AFSCME Council 18, AFT Colorado, Cobalt, Colorado AFL-CIO, Colorado Education Association (CEA), Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC) Action Fund, Colorado WINS, Colorado Working Families Party, Conservation Colorado, One Colorado, Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado, SEIU Local 105
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Democratic candidate Paula Dickerson is a teacher in Adams County with over three decades of firsthand experience not just with the educational system and its policies but interacting with working families on a daily basis. As she puts it, “Caring about children means caring about their families.”
Dickerson’s mission in seeking the seat, she has said, is to take back the district and make the state reprioritize. A livable wage and paid family leave are absolutely necessary. Particularly as everyone is making adjustments to COVID-19 guidelines and the economy is sliding, she recognizes that working-class women — particularly Black and Brown women — are taking big hits and cannot be left behind. She flatly says the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) must be fixed in favor of a fair tax system. She wants to find a way to provide health care for all, something that’s imperative for everyday families.
With an approach that’s at the ready to make the changes necessary for a more equitable system all around now and in the future, Dickerson is the clear choice for progressive voters to support.
She is taking on incumbent State Sen. Kevin Priola. Priola is a longtime state politician in Adams County, having previously served as the state representative for District 56 before being elected to the state senate in 2016. Like several other Republicans this fall, he has the reputation of being a bipartisan legislator except on certain issues that really matter when it comes down to daily life. Priola is a strong supporter of TABOR and is committed to protecting human life “beginning at conception and ending at natural death.” While Priola may hold the experience card, a fresh voice like Dickerson’s that’s ready to speak up for fairer systems and rights for everyone would be a welcome change for progress.
Endorsed By:
AFSCME Council 18, AFT Colorado, Cobalt, Colorado AFL-CIO, Colorado Education Association (CEA), Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC) Action Fund, Colorado WINS, Colorado Working Families Party, Conservation Colorado, One Colorado, Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado, SEIU Local 105
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Since his appointment to the seat, State Sen. Jeff Bridges has been a legislator that District 26 — and progressives — can be proud of. His ideals are strongly rooted in boosting hard-working families, achieving health care for all, taking responsibility for climate change, and believing that “women’s issues are everyone’s issues.” But Bridges is also keenly aware that you have to reach across the aisle in order to get things done. That’s why he’s so proud of the fact that every bill he’s passed in the legislature has had bipartisan support.
In his short time in office, Bridges has helped pass legislation to support full-day kindergarten, lower the cost of health care in the state, allow all Colorado employees to earn paid sick leave, and reinvest money in transportation without raising taxes. His accomplishments on working with fellow legislators and in several key committees are numerous, and he’s already looking ahead to what’s next. He plans to seek out things like expanded vocation and continuing education programs and funding and simplifying the tax code so that small businesses can thrive. A fully funded Colorado Water Plan is in his sights as well as increased recognition of reproductive rights.
Bridges is ambitious but also is getting things done. Progressives should be very comfortable giving him all their support to continue doing good work.
Taking him on is Bob Roth, a former Aurora city council member who is very active with various nonprofit organizations. His official public policy statements deal largely in generalities on fiscal responsibility, infrastructure, and education reform. But voters should be concerned about his opinions on the coronavirus and law enforcement. He has been very critical about school and business restrictions, saying everything should open back up in favor of easier logistics and economic relief. On police reform, he criticized proposed bans on Aurora police officers using chemical agents, long rifles, and armored vehicles — aimed at curbing police-protester violence — saying the move “handicapped” officers. Moreover, in an August post on his campaign’s social media, he suggests he wouldn’t have supported comprehensive sexuality education in schools, wouldn’t have prohibited conversion therapy, and wouldn’t have passed the red-flag law. This kind of candidate would derail progressive values if in office.
Also on the ballot is Marc Solomon for the Libertarian Party. He has not made any policy statements widely known.Jeff Bridges
Since his appointment to the seat, State Sen. Jeff Bridges has been a legislator that District 26 — and progressives — can be proud of. His ideals are strongly rooted in boosting hard-working families, achieving health care for all, taking responsibility for climate change, and believing that “women’s issues are everyone’s issues.” But Bridges is also keenly aware that you have to reach across the aisle in order to get things done. That’s why he’s so proud of the fact that every bill he’s passed in the legislature has had bipartisan support.
In his short time in office, Bridges has helped pass legislation to support full-day kindergarten, lower the cost of health care in the state, allow all Colorado employees to earn paid sick leave, and reinvest money in transportation without raising taxes. His accomplishments on working with fellow legislators and in several key committees are numerous, and he’s already looking ahead to what’s next. He plans to seek out things like expanded vocation and continuing education programs and funding and simplifying the tax code so that small businesses can thrive. A fully funded Colorado Water Plan is in his sights as well as increased recognition of reproductive rights.
Bridges is ambitious but also is getting things done. Progressives should be very comfortable giving him all their support to continue doing good work.
Taking him on is Bob Roth, a former Aurora city council member who is very active with various nonprofit organizations. His official public policy statements deal largely in generalities on fiscal responsibility, infrastructure, and education reform. But voters should be concerned about his opinions on the coronavirus and law enforcement. He has been very critical about school and business restrictions, saying everything should open back up in favor of easier logistics and economic relief. On police reform, he criticized proposed bans on Aurora police officers using chemical agents, long rifles, and armored vehicles — aimed at curbing police-protester violence — saying the move “handicapped” officers. Moreover, in an August post on his campaign’s social media, he suggests he wouldn’t have supported comprehensive sexuality education in schools, wouldn’t have prohibited conversion therapy, and wouldn’t have passed the red-flag law. This kind of candidate would derail progressive values if in office.
Also on the ballot is Marc Solomon for the Libertarian Party. He has not made any policy statements widely known.Since his appointment to the seat, State Sen. Jeff Bridges has been a legislator that District 26 — and progressives — can be proud of. His ideals are strongly rooted in boosting hard-working families, achieving health care for all, taking responsibility for climate change, and believing that “women’s issues are everyone’s issues.” But Bridges is also keenly aware that you have to reach across the aisle in order to get things done. That’s why he’s so proud of the fact that every bill he’s passed in the legislature has had bipartisan support.
In his short time in office, Bridges has helped pass legislation to support full-day kindergarten, lower the cost of health care in the state, allow all Colorado employees to earn paid sick leave, and reinvest money in transportation without raising taxes. His accomplishments on working with fellow legislators and in several key committees are numerous, and he’s already looking ahead to what’s next. He plans to seek out things like expanded vocation and continuing education programs and funding and simplifying the tax code so that small businesses can thrive. A fully funded Colorado Water Plan is in his sights as well as increased recognition of reproductive rights.
Bridges is ambitious but also is getting things done. Progressives should be very comfortable giving him all their support to continue doing good work.
Taking him on is Bob Roth, a former Aurora city council member who is very active with various nonprofit organizations. His official public policy statements deal largely in generalities on fiscal responsibility, infrastructure, and education reform. But voters should be concerned about his opinions on the coronavirus and law enforcement. He has been very critical about school and business restrictions, saying everything should open back up in favor of easier logistics and economic relief. On police reform, he criticized proposed bans on Aurora police officers using chemical agents, long rifles, and armored vehicles — aimed at curbing police-protester violence — saying the move “handicapped” officers. Moreover, in an August post on his campaign’s social media, he suggests he wouldn’t have supported comprehensive sexuality education in schools, wouldn’t have prohibited conversion therapy, and wouldn’t have passed the red-flag law. This kind of candidate would derail progressive values if in office.
Also on the ballot is Marc Solomon for the Libertarian Party. He has not made any policy statements widely known.Jeff Bridges
Since his appointment to the seat, State Sen. Jeff Bridges has been a legislator that District 26 — and progressives — can be proud of. His ideals are strongly rooted in boosting hard-working families, achieving health care for all, taking responsibility for climate change, and believing that “women’s issues are everyone’s issues.” But Bridges is also keenly aware that you have to reach across the aisle in order to get things done. That’s why he’s so proud of the fact that every bill he’s passed in the legislature has had bipartisan support.
In his short time in office, Bridges has helped pass legislation to support full-day kindergarten, lower the cost of health care in the state, allow all Colorado employees to earn paid sick leave, and reinvest money in transportation without raising taxes. His accomplishments on working with fellow legislators and in several key committees are numerous, and he’s already looking ahead to what’s next. He plans to seek out things like expanded vocation and continuing education programs and funding and simplifying the tax code so that small businesses can thrive. A fully funded Colorado Water Plan is in his sights as well as increased recognition of reproductive rights.
Bridges is ambitious but also is getting things done. Progressives should be very comfortable giving him all their support to continue doing good work.
Taking him on is Bob Roth, a former Aurora city council member who is very active with various nonprofit organizations. His official public policy statements deal largely in generalities on fiscal responsibility, infrastructure, and education reform. But voters should be concerned about his opinions on the coronavirus and law enforcement. He has been very critical about school and business restrictions, saying everything should open back up in favor of easier logistics and economic relief. On police reform, he criticized proposed bans on Aurora police officers using chemical agents, long rifles, and armored vehicles — aimed at curbing police-protester violence — saying the move “handicapped” officers. Moreover, in an August post on his campaign’s social media, he suggests he wouldn’t have supported comprehensive sexuality education in schools, wouldn’t have prohibited conversion therapy, and wouldn’t have passed the red-flag law. This kind of candidate would derail progressive values if in office.
Also on the ballot is Marc Solomon for the Libertarian Party. He has not made any policy statements widely known.
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Since his appointment to the seat, State Sen. Jeff Bridges has been a legislator that District 26 — and progressives — can be proud of. His ideals are strongly rooted in boosting hard-working families, achieving health care for all, taking responsibility for climate change, and believing that “women’s issues are everyone’s issues.” But Bridges is also keenly aware that you have to reach across the aisle in order to get things done. That’s why he’s so proud of the fact that every bill he’s passed in the legislature has had bipartisan support.
In his short time in office, Bridges has helped pass legislation to support full-day kindergarten, lower the cost of health care in the state, allow all Colorado employees to earn paid sick leave, and reinvest money in transportation without raising taxes. His accomplishments on working with fellow legislators and in several key committees are numerous, and he’s already looking ahead to what’s next. He plans to seek out things like expanded vocation and continuing education programs and funding and simplifying the tax code so that small businesses can thrive. A fully funded Colorado Water Plan is in his sights as well as increased recognition of reproductive rights.
Bridges is ambitious but also is getting things done. Progressives should be very comfortable giving him all their support to continue doing good work.
Taking him on is Bob Roth, a former Aurora city council member who is very active with various nonprofit organizations. His official public policy statements deal largely in generalities on fiscal responsibility, infrastructure, and education reform. But voters should be concerned about his opinions on the coronavirus and law enforcement. He has been very critical about school and business restrictions, saying everything should open back up in favor of easier logistics and economic relief. On police reform, he criticized proposed bans on Aurora police officers using chemical agents, long rifles, and armored vehicles — aimed at curbing police-protester violence — saying the move “handicapped” officers. Moreover, in an August post on his campaign’s social media, he suggests he wouldn’t have supported comprehensive sexuality education in schools, wouldn’t have prohibited conversion therapy, and wouldn’t have passed the red-flag law. This kind of candidate would derail progressive values if in office.
Also on the ballot is Marc Solomon for the Libertarian Party. He has not made any policy statements widely known.
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Chris Kolker is a former teacher and a current financial planner and small-business owner. He previously ran in 2018 for state representative in District 38 and came very close — under 400 votes — to flipping the seat. Kolker has called Arapahoe County home since 1999 and appears to be the kind of person who knows the struggles of everyday life for working families and how the increasing cost of living is making it worse.
Among Kolker’s top priorities: funding for Colorado schools, instituting more gun-safety laws, improving transportation quality, and taking action on human-caused climate change. He also is a strong proponent of social justice reform, particularly as to the legislature’s recent sweeping changes to law enforcement accountability, and said it’s “long past time for us to … dismantle systemic racism.” His platform and actions already have endorsers like the Human Rights Campaign, Planned Parenthood, the Sierra Club, and several unions excited to see him in office, and quite frankly, we are too.
Kolker is the one progressives should give their support to in this race.
Vying for the seat on the Republican side is Suzanne Staiert. Staiert has some impressive experience: She is a former city prosecutor for Aurora, the former city attorney for Littleton, and a former deputy Secretary of State. And on issues like education and political integrity, she seems straightforward, if not practically moderate. Staiert wants to say she’s “practical, not political,” but scratch the surface a little, and you’ll find her partisanship coming through. She’s outspoken against reforming our national electoral system, which is clearly broken. She also is a strong supporter of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), which is the primary cause for a number of our budget shortfalls and one of the reasons Colorado is falling behind on education. She definitely doesn’t hit the singingly progressive notes that Kolker does, and he could do more in the office.
Chris Kolker
Chris Kolker is a former teacher and a current financial planner and small-business owner. He previously ran in 2018 for state representative in District 38 and came very close — under 400 votes — to flipping the seat. Kolker has called Arapahoe County home since 1999 and appears to be the kind of person who knows the struggles of everyday life for working families and how the increasing cost of living is making it worse.
Among Kolker’s top priorities: funding for Colorado schools, instituting more gun-safety laws, improving transportation quality, and taking action on human-caused climate change. He also is a strong proponent of social justice reform, particularly as to the legislature’s recent sweeping changes to law enforcement accountability, and said it’s “long past time for us to … dismantle systemic racism.” His platform and actions already have endorsers like the Human Rights Campaign, Planned Parenthood, the Sierra Club, and several unions excited to see him in office, and quite frankly, we are too.
Kolker is the one progressives should give their support to in this race.
Vying for the seat on the Republican side is Suzanne Staiert. Staiert has some impressive experience: She is a former city prosecutor for Aurora, the former city attorney for Littleton, and a former deputy Secretary of State. And on issues like education and political integrity, she seems straightforward, if not practically moderate. Staiert wants to say she’s “practical, not political,” but scratch the surface a little, and you’ll find her partisanship coming through. She’s outspoken against reforming our national electoral system, which is clearly broken. She also is a strong supporter of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), which is the primary cause for a number of our budget shortfalls and one of the reasons Colorado is falling behind on education. She definitely doesn’t hit the singingly progressive notes that Kolker does, and he could do more in the office.
Chris Kolker is a former teacher and a current financial planner and small-business owner. He previously ran in 2018 for state representative in District 38 and came very close — under 400 votes — to flipping the seat. Kolker has called Arapahoe County home since 1999 and appears to be the kind of person who knows the struggles of everyday life for working families and how the increasing cost of living is making it worse.
Among Kolker’s top priorities: funding for Colorado schools, instituting more gun-safety laws, improving transportation quality, and taking action on human-caused climate change. He also is a strong proponent of social justice reform, particularly as to the legislature’s recent sweeping changes to law enforcement accountability, and said it’s “long past time for us to … dismantle systemic racism.” His platform and actions already have endorsers like the Human Rights Campaign, Planned Parenthood, the Sierra Club, and several unions excited to see him in office, and quite frankly, we are too.
Kolker is the one progressives should give their support to in this race.
Vying for the seat on the Republican side is Suzanne Staiert. Staiert has some impressive experience: She is a former city prosecutor for Aurora, the former city attorney for Littleton, and a former deputy Secretary of State. And on issues like education and political integrity, she seems straightforward, if not practically moderate. Staiert wants to say she’s “practical, not political,” but scratch the surface a little, and you’ll find her partisanship coming through. She’s outspoken against reforming our national electoral system, which is clearly broken. She also is a strong supporter of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), which is the primary cause for a number of our budget shortfalls and one of the reasons Colorado is falling behind on education. She definitely doesn’t hit the singingly progressive notes that Kolker does, and he could do more in the office.
Chris Kolker
Chris Kolker is a former teacher and a current financial planner and small-business owner. He previously ran in 2018 for state representative in District 38 and came very close — under 400 votes — to flipping the seat. Kolker has called Arapahoe County home since 1999 and appears to be the kind of person who knows the struggles of everyday life for working families and how the increasing cost of living is making it worse.
Among Kolker’s top priorities: funding for Colorado schools, instituting more gun-safety laws, improving transportation quality, and taking action on human-caused climate change. He also is a strong proponent of social justice reform, particularly as to the legislature’s recent sweeping changes to law enforcement accountability, and said it’s “long past time for us to … dismantle systemic racism.” His platform and actions already have endorsers like the Human Rights Campaign, Planned Parenthood, the Sierra Club, and several unions excited to see him in office, and quite frankly, we are too.
Kolker is the one progressives should give their support to in this race.
Vying for the seat on the Republican side is Suzanne Staiert. Staiert has some impressive experience: She is a former city prosecutor for Aurora, the former city attorney for Littleton, and a former deputy Secretary of State. And on issues like education and political integrity, she seems straightforward, if not practically moderate. Staiert wants to say she’s “practical, not political,” but scratch the surface a little, and you’ll find her partisanship coming through. She’s outspoken against reforming our national electoral system, which is clearly broken. She also is a strong supporter of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), which is the primary cause for a number of our budget shortfalls and one of the reasons Colorado is falling behind on education. She definitely doesn’t hit the singingly progressive notes that Kolker does, and he could do more in the office.
Endorsed By:
AFSCME Council 18, AFT Colorado, Cobalt, COLOR Action Fund, Colorado AFL-CIO, Colorado Education Association (CEA), Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC) Action Fund, Colorado WINS, Colorado Working Families Party, Conservation Colorado, One Colorado, Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado, SEIU Local 105
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Chris Kolker is a former teacher and a current financial planner and small-business owner. He previously ran in 2018 for state representative in District 38 and came very close — under 400 votes — to flipping the seat. Kolker has called Arapahoe County home since 1999 and appears to be the kind of person who knows the struggles of everyday life for working families and how the increasing cost of living is making it worse.
Among Kolker’s top priorities: funding for Colorado schools, instituting more gun-safety laws, improving transportation quality, and taking action on human-caused climate change. He also is a strong proponent of social justice reform, particularly as to the legislature’s recent sweeping changes to law enforcement accountability, and said it’s “long past time for us to … dismantle systemic racism.” His platform and actions already have endorsers like the Human Rights Campaign, Planned Parenthood, the Sierra Club, and several unions excited to see him in office, and quite frankly, we are too.
Kolker is the one progressives should give their support to in this race.
Vying for the seat on the Republican side is Suzanne Staiert. Staiert has some impressive experience: She is a former city prosecutor for Aurora, the former city attorney for Littleton, and a former deputy Secretary of State. And on issues like education and political integrity, she seems straightforward, if not practically moderate. Staiert wants to say she’s “practical, not political,” but scratch the surface a little, and you’ll find her partisanship coming through. She’s outspoken against reforming our national electoral system, which is clearly broken. She also is a strong supporter of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), which is the primary cause for a number of our budget shortfalls and one of the reasons Colorado is falling behind on education. She definitely doesn’t hit the singingly progressive notes that Kolker does, and he could do more in the office.
Endorsed By:
AFSCME Council 18, AFT Colorado, Cobalt, COLOR Action Fund, Colorado AFL-CIO, Colorado Education Association (CEA), Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC) Action Fund, Colorado WINS, Colorado Working Families Party, Conservation Colorado, One Colorado, Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado, SEIU Local 105
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Janet Buckner, a current state representative, has long served the people of Aurora and the surrounding area — and now there's a good opportunity to send her to the state senate. Buckner knows what it’s like to have a working family just trying to get by, which is exactly why she sponsored bills in the legislature to help working women get paid what they are owed. She works hard to help keep insurance companies honest, and, as a former educator, she advocates for educators to be paid what they're worth and for students to be set up for success. Buckner has already shown us that she knows who sent her to the legislature, and progressive voters should support her to keep up the good work.
Karl Stecher is a retired neurosurgeon running for District 28. He only recently espoused any policy positions — one of which is a common Republican preoccupation these days of simply reelecting Donald Trump. Among his other very short statements of interest are helping home-based businesses, backing free choice for schools, and keeping “law and order.” Voters can’t get behind a short-sighted campaign like this.Janet Buckner
Janet Buckner, a current state representative, has long served the people of Aurora and the surrounding area — and now there's a good opportunity to send her to the state senate. Buckner knows what it’s like to have a working family just trying to get by, which is exactly why she sponsored bills in the legislature to help working women get paid what they are owed. She works hard to help keep insurance companies honest, and, as a former educator, she advocates for educators to be paid what they're worth and for students to be set up for success. Buckner has already shown us that she knows who sent her to the legislature, and progressive voters should support her to keep up the good work.
Karl Stecher is a retired neurosurgeon running for District 28. He only recently espoused any policy positions — one of which is a common Republican preoccupation these days of simply reelecting Donald Trump. Among his other very short statements of interest are helping home-based businesses, backing free choice for schools, and keeping “law and order.” Voters can’t get behind a short-sighted campaign like this.Janet Buckner, a current state representative, has long served the people of Aurora and the surrounding area — and now there's a good opportunity to send her to the state senate. Buckner knows what it’s like to have a working family just trying to get by, which is exactly why she sponsored bills in the legislature to help working women get paid what they are owed. She works hard to help keep insurance companies honest, and, as a former educator, she advocates for educators to be paid what they're worth and for students to be set up for success. Buckner has already shown us that she knows who sent her to the legislature, and progressive voters should support her to keep up the good work.
Karl Stecher is a retired neurosurgeon running for District 28. He only recently espoused any policy positions — one of which is a common Republican preoccupation these days of simply reelecting Donald Trump. Among his other very short statements of interest are helping home-based businesses, backing free choice for schools, and keeping “law and order.” Voters can’t get behind a short-sighted campaign like this.Janet Buckner
Janet Buckner, a current state representative, has long served the people of Aurora and the surrounding area — and now there's a good opportunity to send her to the state senate. Buckner knows what it’s like to have a working family just trying to get by, which is exactly why she sponsored bills in the legislature to help working women get paid what they are owed. She works hard to help keep insurance companies honest, and, as a former educator, she advocates for educators to be paid what they're worth and for students to be set up for success. Buckner has already shown us that she knows who sent her to the legislature, and progressive voters should support her to keep up the good work.
Karl Stecher is a retired neurosurgeon running for District 28. He only recently espoused any policy positions — one of which is a common Republican preoccupation these days of simply reelecting Donald Trump. Among his other very short statements of interest are helping home-based businesses, backing free choice for schools, and keeping “law and order.” Voters can’t get behind a short-sighted campaign like this.
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Janet Buckner, a current state representative, has long served the people of Aurora and the surrounding area — and now there's a good opportunity to send her to the state senate. Buckner knows what it’s like to have a working family just trying to get by, which is exactly why she sponsored bills in the legislature to help working women get paid what they are owed. She works hard to help keep insurance companies honest, and, as a former educator, she advocates for educators to be paid what they're worth and for students to be set up for success. Buckner has already shown us that she knows who sent her to the legislature, and progressive voters should support her to keep up the good work.
Karl Stecher is a retired neurosurgeon running for District 28. He only recently espoused any policy positions — one of which is a common Republican preoccupation these days of simply reelecting Donald Trump. Among his other very short statements of interest are helping home-based businesses, backing free choice for schools, and keeping “law and order.” Voters can’t get behind a short-sighted campaign like this.
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Longtime legislator and incumbent State Sen. Rhonda Fields is practically a force of nature with her fierceness in taking on controversial issues on behalf of “the voiceless and vulnerable.” The current assistant majority leader of the state senate has a number of wins under her belt in education (public school funding, reducing truancy, and expanding early childhood education), criminal justice reform (the recent law enforcement accountability bill, peace officer standards, and victims’ rights), conservation, youth protection, health care, women’s rights, veteran issues, homelessness, and more.
If it’s not obvious by now, we strongly recommend reelecting Fields.
Making an attempt to challenge her for the seat is perennial Libertarian candidate Michele Poague. She brags about creating “the original Tea Party” and accuses Democrats of wanting “special treatment” of minority groups. This kind of political philosophy basically speaks for itself.Rhonda Fields
Longtime legislator and incumbent State Sen. Rhonda Fields is practically a force of nature with her fierceness in taking on controversial issues on behalf of “the voiceless and vulnerable.” The current assistant majority leader of the state senate has a number of wins under her belt in education (public school funding, reducing truancy, and expanding early childhood education), criminal justice reform (the recent law enforcement accountability bill, peace officer standards, and victims’ rights), conservation, youth protection, health care, women’s rights, veteran issues, homelessness, and more.
If it’s not obvious by now, we strongly recommend reelecting Fields.
Making an attempt to challenge her for the seat is perennial Libertarian candidate Michele Poague. She brags about creating “the original Tea Party” and accuses Democrats of wanting “special treatment” of minority groups. This kind of political philosophy basically speaks for itself.Longtime legislator and incumbent State Sen. Rhonda Fields is practically a force of nature with her fierceness in taking on controversial issues on behalf of “the voiceless and vulnerable.” The current assistant majority leader of the state senate has a number of wins under her belt in education (public school funding, reducing truancy, and expanding early childhood education), criminal justice reform (the recent law enforcement accountability bill, peace officer standards, and victims’ rights), conservation, youth protection, health care, women’s rights, veteran issues, homelessness, and more.
If it’s not obvious by now, we strongly recommend reelecting Fields.
Making an attempt to challenge her for the seat is perennial Libertarian candidate Michele Poague. She brags about creating “the original Tea Party” and accuses Democrats of wanting “special treatment” of minority groups. This kind of political philosophy basically speaks for itself.Rhonda Fields
Longtime legislator and incumbent State Sen. Rhonda Fields is practically a force of nature with her fierceness in taking on controversial issues on behalf of “the voiceless and vulnerable.” The current assistant majority leader of the state senate has a number of wins under her belt in education (public school funding, reducing truancy, and expanding early childhood education), criminal justice reform (the recent law enforcement accountability bill, peace officer standards, and victims’ rights), conservation, youth protection, health care, women’s rights, veteran issues, homelessness, and more.
If it’s not obvious by now, we strongly recommend reelecting Fields.
Making an attempt to challenge her for the seat is perennial Libertarian candidate Michele Poague. She brags about creating “the original Tea Party” and accuses Democrats of wanting “special treatment” of minority groups. This kind of political philosophy basically speaks for itself.
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Longtime legislator and incumbent State Sen. Rhonda Fields is practically a force of nature with her fierceness in taking on controversial issues on behalf of “the voiceless and vulnerable.” The current assistant majority leader of the state senate has a number of wins under her belt in education (public school funding, reducing truancy, and expanding early childhood education), criminal justice reform (the recent law enforcement accountability bill, peace officer standards, and victims’ rights), conservation, youth protection, health care, women’s rights, veteran issues, homelessness, and more.
If it’s not obvious by now, we strongly recommend reelecting Fields.
Making an attempt to challenge her for the seat is perennial Libertarian candidate Michele Poague. She brags about creating “the original Tea Party” and accuses Democrats of wanting “special treatment” of minority groups. This kind of political philosophy basically speaks for itself.
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Incumbent State Sen. Chris Hansen is an environmental engineer with a stunning resume working on environmental issues all over the world. Those experiences have given him the motivation to work hard on behalf of District 31. And not only does he work to fight climate change, but he’s also doing things for average working families, like ending the stranglehold of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), fighting against the NRA to keep guns out of dangerous people’s hands, and reinvesting in our public education system. Voters can easily applaud Hansen’s efforts, and reelecting him is a plain yes for progressives.
On the Republican side for this seat is Doug Townsend. Townsend, an accountant, seems to have one answer for every issue: Let’s ignore it. From the environment (“If the U.S. can’t [reduce emissions], then the State of Colorado certainly cannot do so by itself”) to gun safety regulations (“If you want to protect yourself with a gun, that is your decision”) to civil rights (“Is a government response required or are … cultural forces sufficient to address the needs on their own?”), Townsend just hopes somebody else fixes it themselves. This line of thinking absolutely cannot ever be put into office.Chris Hansen
Incumbent State Sen. Chris Hansen is an environmental engineer with a stunning resume working on environmental issues all over the world. Those experiences have given him the motivation to work hard on behalf of District 31. And not only does he work to fight climate change, but he’s also doing things for average working families, like ending the stranglehold of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), fighting against the NRA to keep guns out of dangerous people’s hands, and reinvesting in our public education system. Voters can easily applaud Hansen’s efforts, and reelecting him is a plain yes for progressives.
On the Republican side for this seat is Doug Townsend. Townsend, an accountant, seems to have one answer for every issue: Let’s ignore it. From the environment (“If the U.S. can’t [reduce emissions], then the State of Colorado certainly cannot do so by itself”) to gun safety regulations (“If you want to protect yourself with a gun, that is your decision”) to civil rights (“Is a government response required or are … cultural forces sufficient to address the needs on their own?”), Townsend just hopes somebody else fixes it themselves. This line of thinking absolutely cannot ever be put into office.Incumbent State Sen. Chris Hansen is an environmental engineer with a stunning resume working on environmental issues all over the world. Those experiences have given him the motivation to work hard on behalf of District 31. And not only does he work to fight climate change, but he’s also doing things for average working families, like ending the stranglehold of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), fighting against the NRA to keep guns out of dangerous people’s hands, and reinvesting in our public education system. Voters can easily applaud Hansen’s efforts, and reelecting him is a plain yes for progressives.
On the Republican side for this seat is Doug Townsend. Townsend, an accountant, seems to have one answer for every issue: Let’s ignore it. From the environment (“If the U.S. can’t [reduce emissions], then the State of Colorado certainly cannot do so by itself”) to gun safety regulations (“If you want to protect yourself with a gun, that is your decision”) to civil rights (“Is a government response required or are … cultural forces sufficient to address the needs on their own?”), Townsend just hopes somebody else fixes it themselves. This line of thinking absolutely cannot ever be put into office.Chris Hansen
Incumbent State Sen. Chris Hansen is an environmental engineer with a stunning resume working on environmental issues all over the world. Those experiences have given him the motivation to work hard on behalf of District 31. And not only does he work to fight climate change, but he’s also doing things for average working families, like ending the stranglehold of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), fighting against the NRA to keep guns out of dangerous people’s hands, and reinvesting in our public education system. Voters can easily applaud Hansen’s efforts, and reelecting him is a plain yes for progressives.
On the Republican side for this seat is Doug Townsend. Townsend, an accountant, seems to have one answer for every issue: Let’s ignore it. From the environment (“If the U.S. can’t [reduce emissions], then the State of Colorado certainly cannot do so by itself”) to gun safety regulations (“If you want to protect yourself with a gun, that is your decision”) to civil rights (“Is a government response required or are … cultural forces sufficient to address the needs on their own?”), Townsend just hopes somebody else fixes it themselves. This line of thinking absolutely cannot ever be put into office.
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Incumbent State Sen. Chris Hansen is an environmental engineer with a stunning resume working on environmental issues all over the world. Those experiences have given him the motivation to work hard on behalf of District 31. And not only does he work to fight climate change, but he’s also doing things for average working families, like ending the stranglehold of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), fighting against the NRA to keep guns out of dangerous people’s hands, and reinvesting in our public education system. Voters can easily applaud Hansen’s efforts, and reelecting him is a plain yes for progressives.
On the Republican side for this seat is Doug Townsend. Townsend, an accountant, seems to have one answer for every issue: Let’s ignore it. From the environment (“If the U.S. can’t [reduce emissions], then the State of Colorado certainly cannot do so by itself”) to gun safety regulations (“If you want to protect yourself with a gun, that is your decision”) to civil rights (“Is a government response required or are … cultural forces sufficient to address the needs on their own?”), Townsend just hopes somebody else fixes it themselves. This line of thinking absolutely cannot ever be put into office.
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James Coleman, who has served as District 7’s state representative since 2017 and is majority co-whip, is a Denverite through and through who says that from childhood, he was instilled with a responsibility to look out for the most vulnerable. He’s running for the senate seat as a way of expanding his service.
Working families have long been his top priority. He’s been fighting hard against the rising cost of living in Colorado, an economy that doesn’t work for everyone, and jobs that don’t pay a livable wage. He believes schools need to be better equipped for kids to succeed and that our criminal justice system is fracturing the community. His commitment and loyalty to the people make him the clear choice for voters.
On the ballot for the Unity Party is Jerry Burton. To date, his campaign platform says it’s summed up in three words — “equality for all” — and that’s pretty much it. There’s no reason not to vote for Coleman.James Coleman
James Coleman, who has served as District 7’s state representative since 2017 and is majority co-whip, is a Denverite through and through who says that from childhood, he was instilled with a responsibility to look out for the most vulnerable. He’s running for the senate seat as a way of expanding his service.
Working families have long been his top priority. He’s been fighting hard against the rising cost of living in Colorado, an economy that doesn’t work for everyone, and jobs that don’t pay a livable wage. He believes schools need to be better equipped for kids to succeed and that our criminal justice system is fracturing the community. His commitment and loyalty to the people make him the clear choice for voters.
On the ballot for the Unity Party is Jerry Burton. To date, his campaign platform says it’s summed up in three words — “equality for all” — and that’s pretty much it. There’s no reason not to vote for Coleman.James Coleman, who has served as District 7’s state representative since 2017 and is majority co-whip, is a Denverite through and through who says that from childhood, he was instilled with a responsibility to look out for the most vulnerable. He’s running for the senate seat as a way of expanding his service.
Working families have long been his top priority. He’s been fighting hard against the rising cost of living in Colorado, an economy that doesn’t work for everyone, and jobs that don’t pay a livable wage. He believes schools need to be better equipped for kids to succeed and that our criminal justice system is fracturing the community. His commitment and loyalty to the people make him the clear choice for voters.
On the ballot for the Unity Party is Jerry Burton. To date, his campaign platform says it’s summed up in three words — “equality for all” — and that’s pretty much it. There’s no reason not to vote for Coleman.James Coleman
James Coleman, who has served as District 7’s state representative since 2017 and is majority co-whip, is a Denverite through and through who says that from childhood, he was instilled with a responsibility to look out for the most vulnerable. He’s running for the senate seat as a way of expanding his service.
Working families have long been his top priority. He’s been fighting hard against the rising cost of living in Colorado, an economy that doesn’t work for everyone, and jobs that don’t pay a livable wage. He believes schools need to be better equipped for kids to succeed and that our criminal justice system is fracturing the community. His commitment and loyalty to the people make him the clear choice for voters.
On the ballot for the Unity Party is Jerry Burton. To date, his campaign platform says it’s summed up in three words — “equality for all” — and that’s pretty much it. There’s no reason not to vote for Coleman.
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James Coleman, who has served as District 7’s state representative since 2017 and is majority co-whip, is a Denverite through and through who says that from childhood, he was instilled with a responsibility to look out for the most vulnerable. He’s running for the senate seat as a way of expanding his service.
Working families have long been his top priority. He’s been fighting hard against the rising cost of living in Colorado, an economy that doesn’t work for everyone, and jobs that don’t pay a livable wage. He believes schools need to be better equipped for kids to succeed and that our criminal justice system is fracturing the community. His commitment and loyalty to the people make him the clear choice for voters.
On the ballot for the Unity Party is Jerry Burton. To date, his campaign platform says it’s summed up in three words — “equality for all” — and that’s pretty much it. There’s no reason not to vote for Coleman.
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Carlos López is someone who knows southern Colorado well. He was born and raised in Trinidad, started his college education at Trinidad State Junior College, and has served Trinidad on its city council. He knows what this community wants and needs. He’s not interested in playing politics as he’s more interested in the specifics about education funding in the state and the decrease in rural education funding. López is here to help out working folks in southern Colorado, and we recommend electing him to the state senate.
Cleave Simpson is on the Republican side of this race. He’s a rancher and engineer from Alamosa, and his campaign statements cast a wide net of generalities, mostly on agriculture and land management and a call for rural and urban areas to “unite.” But he hasn’t made any other opinions on issues that affect daily life widely known. It’s hard to support a one-note candidate.Carlos López
Carlos López is someone who knows southern Colorado well. He was born and raised in Trinidad, started his college education at Trinidad State Junior College, and has served Trinidad on its city council. He knows what this community wants and needs. He’s not interested in playing politics as he’s more interested in the specifics about education funding in the state and the decrease in rural education funding. López is here to help out working folks in southern Colorado, and we recommend electing him to the state senate.
Cleave Simpson is on the Republican side of this race. He’s a rancher and engineer from Alamosa, and his campaign statements cast a wide net of generalities, mostly on agriculture and land management and a call for rural and urban areas to “unite.” But he hasn’t made any other opinions on issues that affect daily life widely known. It’s hard to support a one-note candidate.Carlos López is someone who knows southern Colorado well. He was born and raised in Trinidad, started his college education at Trinidad State Junior College, and has served Trinidad on its city council. He knows what this community wants and needs. He’s not interested in playing politics as he’s more interested in the specifics about education funding in the state and the decrease in rural education funding. López is here to help out working folks in southern Colorado, and we recommend electing him to the state senate.
Cleave Simpson is on the Republican side of this race. He’s a rancher and engineer from Alamosa, and his campaign statements cast a wide net of generalities, mostly on agriculture and land management and a call for rural and urban areas to “unite.” But he hasn’t made any other opinions on issues that affect daily life widely known. It’s hard to support a one-note candidate.Carlos López
Carlos López is someone who knows southern Colorado well. He was born and raised in Trinidad, started his college education at Trinidad State Junior College, and has served Trinidad on its city council. He knows what this community wants and needs. He’s not interested in playing politics as he’s more interested in the specifics about education funding in the state and the decrease in rural education funding. López is here to help out working folks in southern Colorado, and we recommend electing him to the state senate.
Cleave Simpson is on the Republican side of this race. He’s a rancher and engineer from Alamosa, and his campaign statements cast a wide net of generalities, mostly on agriculture and land management and a call for rural and urban areas to “unite.” But he hasn’t made any other opinions on issues that affect daily life widely known. It’s hard to support a one-note candidate.
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Carlos López is someone who knows southern Colorado well. He was born and raised in Trinidad, started his college education at Trinidad State Junior College, and has served Trinidad on its city council. He knows what this community wants and needs. He’s not interested in playing politics as he’s more interested in the specifics about education funding in the state and the decrease in rural education funding. López is here to help out working folks in southern Colorado, and we recommend electing him to the state senate.
Cleave Simpson is on the Republican side of this race. He’s a rancher and engineer from Alamosa, and his campaign statements cast a wide net of generalities, mostly on agriculture and land management and a call for rural and urban areas to “unite.” But he hasn’t made any other opinions on issues that affect daily life widely known. It’s hard to support a one-note candidate.
State House
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below State House races on your ballot.
Welcome to the 1st House District Progressive Voters Guide!
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Incumbent State Rep. Susan Lontine, who has served southwest Denver in the Statehouse since 2015, is an enthusiastic and tireless advocate for progressive values. Her priorities include increasing access to affordable health care, fighting to defend women’s reproductive health, advocating for more funding for public schools, and protecting Colorado’s environment.
As the chair of the House Health and Insurance Committee, Lontine has spent a lot of time working on issues related to health care access, affordability, and patient safety. Some of her legislation that has been signed into law include bills to increase hospital transparency and accountability, to remove barriers on telehealth access, and to expand dental coverage for pregnant patients.Perhaps her biggest legislative achievements are passing a bill that prohibited Colorado law enforcement from holding undocumented immigrants solely on the basis of a request from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as well one that requires school districts that teach sex education to teach about consent and what it means to be in a healthy relationship.
Progressives clearly can and should support Lontine.
She is being challenged by Republican candidate and avid conspiracy-theory enthusiast Samantha Koch. Koch regularly espouses coronavirus conspiracy theories including implying that Bill Gates is plotting to use a vaccine to implant tracking devices and that COVID-19 has been overblown by Democrats and public health experts to exert control over people’s lives and defeat President Donald Trump in the election. She also embraces anti-mask views and believes that hydroxychloroquine is a known cure for COVID-19.
Koch’s theories aren’t limited to coronavirus: She has promoted numerous QAnon-linked theories, the debunked theory that Wayfair is literally selling children, and the urban myth that “antifa and professional anarchists” leave pallets of bricks for protesters to throw during marches. Koch also helps run a Facebook group supporting a driver who struck a Denver protester with her car. Progressive voters should avoid Koch on the ballot and probably in the community as well.Susan Lontine
Incumbent State Rep. Susan Lontine, who has served southwest Denver in the Statehouse since 2015, is an enthusiastic and tireless advocate for progressive values.
Incumbent State Rep. Susan Lontine, who has served southwest Denver in the Statehouse since 2015, is an enthusiastic and tireless advocate for progressive values. Her priorities include increasing access to affordable health care, fighting to defend women’s reproductive health, advocating for more funding for public schools, and protecting Colorado’s environment.
As the chair of the House Health and Insurance Committee, Lontine has spent a lot of time working on issues related to health care access, affordability, and patient safety. Some of her legislation that has been signed into law include bills to increase hospital transparency and accountability, to remove barriers on telehealth access, and to expand dental coverage for pregnant patients.Perhaps her biggest legislative achievements are passing a bill that prohibited Colorado law enforcement from holding undocumented immigrants solely on the basis of a request from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as well one that requires school districts that teach sex education to teach about consent and what it means to be in a healthy relationship.
Progressives clearly can and should support Lontine.
She is being challenged by Republican candidate and avid conspiracy-theory enthusiast Samantha Koch. Koch regularly espouses coronavirus conspiracy theories including implying that Bill Gates is plotting to use a vaccine to implant tracking devices and that COVID-19 has been overblown by Democrats and public health experts to exert control over people’s lives and defeat President Donald Trump in the election. She also embraces anti-mask views and believes that hydroxychloroquine is a known cure for COVID-19.
Koch’s theories aren’t limited to coronavirus: She has promoted numerous QAnon-linked theories, the debunked theory that Wayfair is literally selling children, and the urban myth that “antifa and professional anarchists” leave pallets of bricks for protesters to throw during marches. Koch also helps run a Facebook group supporting a driver who struck a Denver protester with her car. Progressive voters should avoid Koch on the ballot and probably in the community as well.Susan Lontine
Incumbent State Rep. Susan Lontine, who has served southwest Denver in the Statehouse since 2015, is an enthusiastic and tireless advocate for progressive values.
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Incumbent State Rep. Susan Lontine, who has served southwest Denver in the Statehouse since 2015, is an enthusiastic and tireless advocate for progressive values. Her priorities include increasing access to affordable health care, fighting to defend women’s reproductive health, advocating for more funding for public schools, and protecting Colorado’s environment.
As the chair of the House Health and Insurance Committee, Lontine has spent a lot of time working on issues related to health care access, affordability, and patient safety. Some of her legislation that has been signed into law include bills to increase hospital transparency and accountability, to remove barriers on telehealth access, and to expand dental coverage for pregnant patients.Perhaps her biggest legislative achievements are passing a bill that prohibited Colorado law enforcement from holding undocumented immigrants solely on the basis of a request from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as well one that requires school districts that teach sex education to teach about consent and what it means to be in a healthy relationship.
Progressives clearly can and should support Lontine.
She is being challenged by Republican candidate and avid conspiracy-theory enthusiast Samantha Koch. Koch regularly espouses coronavirus conspiracy theories including implying that Bill Gates is plotting to use a vaccine to implant tracking devices and that COVID-19 has been overblown by Democrats and public health experts to exert control over people’s lives and defeat President Donald Trump in the election. She also embraces anti-mask views and believes that hydroxychloroquine is a known cure for COVID-19.
Koch’s theories aren’t limited to coronavirus: She has promoted numerous QAnon-linked theories, the debunked theory that Wayfair is literally selling children, and the urban myth that “antifa and professional anarchists” leave pallets of bricks for protesters to throw during marches. Koch also helps run a Facebook group supporting a driver who struck a Denver protester with her car. Progressive voters should avoid Koch on the ballot and probably in the community as well.
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Incumbent State Rep. Alec Garnett has represented central Denver’s District 2 since 2015 and is running for reelection. Serving as the House majority leader since 2019, Garnett has played a large role in decision-making and setting priorities during the last two extremely productive legislative sessions. Under his leadership, the legislature enacted the most sweeping reforms to oil and gas laws in the last 60 years, put Colorado on a path to reduce carbon emissions by 90% by 2050, established universal free full-day kindergarten for all Colorado families, created paid sick leave for all Colorado workers, repealed the state’s death penalty, and much more.
Garnett has focused specifically on working with his colleagues to improve the lives of middle-class families across Colorado, help more high school and college graduates find stable employment, and provide the best education possible for Colorado’s kids.A strong advocate for stricter gun laws, Garnett co-sponsored the 2019 Extreme Risk Protection Order Bill, otherwise known as the Red Flag bill, that gave law enforcement an important tool to keep our community safe, but Garnett understands there is more work that needs to be done on this issue.
Garnett believes accessible government is one of the most important things in a democracy and always strives to make it as easy as possible for his constituents to get in touch with him. He also holds town hall meetings constantly and is a regular presence at every in-district event you can think of. Garnett is a hard-working representative and an effective leader who is passionate about making Colorado a better place to live, work, and raise a family. He is definitely the progressive voter’s best choice in this race.
Running against Garnett is Republican Victoria Partridge. Partridge, who has worked as a flight attendant for 16 years, is a proud supporter of Donald Trump. She has asserted one-party Democrat rule has not worked out for Colorado and that we need to have more Republicans in elected offices throughout the state. Her platform says that she promotes using the free market to bring down the cost of housing and making sure Coloradans have a choice when it comes to health care — clearly issues that most Coloradans care a lot about — but on The Steffan Tubbs Show, Partridge lamented that under Democrat rule “homeless people have more of a say” than she does. Keeping Garnett in office over this point of view is a must for Denver voters.Alec Garnett
Incumbent State Rep. Alec Garnett has represented central Denver’s District 2 since 2015 and is running for reelection.
Incumbent State Rep. Alec Garnett has represented central Denver’s District 2 since 2015 and is running for reelection. Serving as the House majority leader since 2019, Garnett has played a large role in decision-making and setting priorities during the last two extremely productive legislative sessions. Under his leadership, the legislature enacted the most sweeping reforms to oil and gas laws in the last 60 years, put Colorado on a path to reduce carbon emissions by 90% by 2050, established universal free full-day kindergarten for all Colorado families, created paid sick leave for all Colorado workers, repealed the state’s death penalty, and much more.
Garnett has focused specifically on working with his colleagues to improve the lives of middle-class families across Colorado, help more high school and college graduates find stable employment, and provide the best education possible for Colorado’s kids.A strong advocate for stricter gun laws, Garnett co-sponsored the 2019 Extreme Risk Protection Order Bill, otherwise known as the Red Flag bill, that gave law enforcement an important tool to keep our community safe, but Garnett understands there is more work that needs to be done on this issue.
Garnett believes accessible government is one of the most important things in a democracy and always strives to make it as easy as possible for his constituents to get in touch with him. He also holds town hall meetings constantly and is a regular presence at every in-district event you can think of. Garnett is a hard-working representative and an effective leader who is passionate about making Colorado a better place to live, work, and raise a family. He is definitely the progressive voter’s best choice in this race.
Running against Garnett is Republican Victoria Partridge. Partridge, who has worked as a flight attendant for 16 years, is a proud supporter of Donald Trump. She has asserted one-party Democrat rule has not worked out for Colorado and that we need to have more Republicans in elected offices throughout the state. Her platform says that she promotes using the free market to bring down the cost of housing and making sure Coloradans have a choice when it comes to health care — clearly issues that most Coloradans care a lot about — but on The Steffan Tubbs Show, Partridge lamented that under Democrat rule “homeless people have more of a say” than she does. Keeping Garnett in office over this point of view is a must for Denver voters.Alec Garnett
Incumbent State Rep. Alec Garnett has represented central Denver’s District 2 since 2015 and is running for reelection.
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Incumbent State Rep. Alec Garnett has represented central Denver’s District 2 since 2015 and is running for reelection. Serving as the House majority leader since 2019, Garnett has played a large role in decision-making and setting priorities during the last two extremely productive legislative sessions. Under his leadership, the legislature enacted the most sweeping reforms to oil and gas laws in the last 60 years, put Colorado on a path to reduce carbon emissions by 90% by 2050, established universal free full-day kindergarten for all Colorado families, created paid sick leave for all Colorado workers, repealed the state’s death penalty, and much more.
Garnett has focused specifically on working with his colleagues to improve the lives of middle-class families across Colorado, help more high school and college graduates find stable employment, and provide the best education possible for Colorado’s kids.A strong advocate for stricter gun laws, Garnett co-sponsored the 2019 Extreme Risk Protection Order Bill, otherwise known as the Red Flag bill, that gave law enforcement an important tool to keep our community safe, but Garnett understands there is more work that needs to be done on this issue.
Garnett believes accessible government is one of the most important things in a democracy and always strives to make it as easy as possible for his constituents to get in touch with him. He also holds town hall meetings constantly and is a regular presence at every in-district event you can think of. Garnett is a hard-working representative and an effective leader who is passionate about making Colorado a better place to live, work, and raise a family. He is definitely the progressive voter’s best choice in this race.
Running against Garnett is Republican Victoria Partridge. Partridge, who has worked as a flight attendant for 16 years, is a proud supporter of Donald Trump. She has asserted one-party Democrat rule has not worked out for Colorado and that we need to have more Republicans in elected offices throughout the state. Her platform says that she promotes using the free market to bring down the cost of housing and making sure Coloradans have a choice when it comes to health care — clearly issues that most Coloradans care a lot about — but on The Steffan Tubbs Show, Partridge lamented that under Democrat rule “homeless people have more of a say” than she does. Keeping Garnett in office over this point of view is a must for Denver voters.
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Incumbent State Rep. Meg Froelich has a long history of activism for women’s rights, children’s welfare, education, community leadership, and environmental protection. Since being appointed to the District 3 seat in 2019, she has co-sponsored and passed bills on issues ranging from public-sector collective bargaining to accountability in law enforcement to expanding Medicaid. She used her position on the Energy and Environment Committee to introduce legislation that efficiently manages Colorado’s natural resources, and she has supported the economic balance of development that complements open spaces. In an interview with the Englewood Herald last year, Froelich said she commended the legislature’s work to ban anti-LGBTQ “conversion therapy” and helping create true ID documents for transgender folks and that she would continue to work on issues like paid family leave and protecting the new full-day kindergarten program.
Froelich’s experience as a successful legislator, dedication to the people of Colorado, and progressive policy platform make her the preferred candidate in this race.
Taking her on in this race is Republican Dean Titterington. Titterington is the owner and president of a property management company and a longtime charter school advocate. He recently replaced Bill Klocek as the Republican on the ballot, but Titterington has made no public statements on what he would do if elected to the state legislature. He seems to have no campaign social media presence or even a website. Progressive voters should reelect Froelich to a full term in the Colorado House.Meg Froelich
Incumbent State Rep. Meg Froelich has a long history of activism for women’s rights, children’s welfare, education, community leadership, and environmental protection.
Incumbent State Rep. Meg Froelich has a long history of activism for women’s rights, children’s welfare, education, community leadership, and environmental protection. Since being appointed to the District 3 seat in 2019, she has co-sponsored and passed bills on issues ranging from public-sector collective bargaining to accountability in law enforcement to expanding Medicaid. She used her position on the Energy and Environment Committee to introduce legislation that efficiently manages Colorado’s natural resources, and she has supported the economic balance of development that complements open spaces. In an interview with the Englewood Herald last year, Froelich said she commended the legislature’s work to ban anti-LGBTQ “conversion therapy” and helping create true ID documents for transgender folks and that she would continue to work on issues like paid family leave and protecting the new full-day kindergarten program.
Froelich’s experience as a successful legislator, dedication to the people of Colorado, and progressive policy platform make her the preferred candidate in this race.
Taking her on in this race is Republican Dean Titterington. Titterington is the owner and president of a property management company and a longtime charter school advocate. He recently replaced Bill Klocek as the Republican on the ballot, but Titterington has made no public statements on what he would do if elected to the state legislature. He seems to have no campaign social media presence or even a website. Progressive voters should reelect Froelich to a full term in the Colorado House.Meg Froelich
Incumbent State Rep. Meg Froelich has a long history of activism for women’s rights, children’s welfare, education, community leadership, and environmental protection.
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Incumbent State Rep. Meg Froelich has a long history of activism for women’s rights, children’s welfare, education, community leadership, and environmental protection. Since being appointed to the District 3 seat in 2019, she has co-sponsored and passed bills on issues ranging from public-sector collective bargaining to accountability in law enforcement to expanding Medicaid. She used her position on the Energy and Environment Committee to introduce legislation that efficiently manages Colorado’s natural resources, and she has supported the economic balance of development that complements open spaces. In an interview with the Englewood Herald last year, Froelich said she commended the legislature’s work to ban anti-LGBTQ “conversion therapy” and helping create true ID documents for transgender folks and that she would continue to work on issues like paid family leave and protecting the new full-day kindergarten program.
Froelich’s experience as a successful legislator, dedication to the people of Colorado, and progressive policy platform make her the preferred candidate in this race.
Taking her on in this race is Republican Dean Titterington. Titterington is the owner and president of a property management company and a longtime charter school advocate. He recently replaced Bill Klocek as the Republican on the ballot, but Titterington has made no public statements on what he would do if elected to the state legislature. He seems to have no campaign social media presence or even a website. Progressive voters should reelect Froelich to a full term in the Colorado House.
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Born and raised in the community she now represents, incumbent State Rep. Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez is running for her second term in the Colorado House. Her experience serving her community includes time as an advocate for domestic violence survivors, a youth counselor, and a caseworker. In addition to serving as a state representative, she is the director for the Denver Collaborative Partnership, where she works with youth who have had contact with the juvenile justice system and their families to make sure their needs are met.
Gonzales-Guiterrez believes quality education is the most effective path to equity and opportunity and must be accessible and affordable from early childhood through college. She has passed legislation that will make sure kids are taught the history of American minorities in public schools as well as legislation to increase student loan regulation.
Some of the other bills that Gonzales-Gutierrez played a critical role in passing include the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, prohibiting employer discrimination on the basis of gender; a bill to make sure defendants’ cases are handled expediently, cutting down the wait time for those who cannot afford bail; and the sweeping police reform bill signed into law this June that enhances accountability, integrity, and transparency in law enforcement.
Gonzales-Gutierrez’s pursuits have also included advocating for affordable housing by pushing to develop housing trusts and expand tax credits, championing legislation that combats climate change by holding polluters accountable, and working to ensure health care is accessible to those who need it most. She is the clear progressive choice and deserves reelection to the Colorado House.On the ballot also is Republican Grant Price. Price appears to be a Denver resident and an estimator at a pipe company. His campaign website as of early September featured only a contact form and zero personal information, much less any policy stances. He has no profile completed on the state’s GOP website and no discoverable social media presence.
Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez
Born and raised in the community she now represents, incumbent State Rep. Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez is running for her second term in the Colorado House.
Born and raised in the community she now represents, incumbent State Rep. Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez is running for her second term in the Colorado House. Her experience serving her community includes time as an advocate for domestic violence survivors, a youth counselor, and a caseworker. In addition to serving as a state representative, she is the director for the Denver Collaborative Partnership, where she works with youth who have had contact with the juvenile justice system and their families to make sure their needs are met.
Gonzales-Guiterrez believes quality education is the most effective path to equity and opportunity and must be accessible and affordable from early childhood through college. She has passed legislation that will make sure kids are taught the history of American minorities in public schools as well as legislation to increase student loan regulation.
Some of the other bills that Gonzales-Gutierrez played a critical role in passing include the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, prohibiting employer discrimination on the basis of gender; a bill to make sure defendants’ cases are handled expediently, cutting down the wait time for those who cannot afford bail; and the sweeping police reform bill signed into law this June that enhances accountability, integrity, and transparency in law enforcement.
Gonzales-Gutierrez’s pursuits have also included advocating for affordable housing by pushing to develop housing trusts and expand tax credits, championing legislation that combats climate change by holding polluters accountable, and working to ensure health care is accessible to those who need it most. She is the clear progressive choice and deserves reelection to the Colorado House.On the ballot also is Republican Grant Price. Price appears to be a Denver resident and an estimator at a pipe company. His campaign website as of early September featured only a contact form and zero personal information, much less any policy stances. He has no profile completed on the state’s GOP website and no discoverable social media presence.
Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez
Born and raised in the community she now represents, incumbent State Rep. Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez is running for her second term in the Colorado House.
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Born and raised in the community she now represents, incumbent State Rep. Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez is running for her second term in the Colorado House. Her experience serving her community includes time as an advocate for domestic violence survivors, a youth counselor, and a caseworker. In addition to serving as a state representative, she is the director for the Denver Collaborative Partnership, where she works with youth who have had contact with the juvenile justice system and their families to make sure their needs are met.
Gonzales-Guiterrez believes quality education is the most effective path to equity and opportunity and must be accessible and affordable from early childhood through college. She has passed legislation that will make sure kids are taught the history of American minorities in public schools as well as legislation to increase student loan regulation.
Some of the other bills that Gonzales-Gutierrez played a critical role in passing include the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, prohibiting employer discrimination on the basis of gender; a bill to make sure defendants’ cases are handled expediently, cutting down the wait time for those who cannot afford bail; and the sweeping police reform bill signed into law this June that enhances accountability, integrity, and transparency in law enforcement.
Gonzales-Gutierrez’s pursuits have also included advocating for affordable housing by pushing to develop housing trusts and expand tax credits, championing legislation that combats climate change by holding polluters accountable, and working to ensure health care is accessible to those who need it most. She is the clear progressive choice and deserves reelection to the Colorado House.On the ballot also is Republican Grant Price. Price appears to be a Denver resident and an estimator at a pipe company. His campaign website as of early September featured only a contact form and zero personal information, much less any policy stances. He has no profile completed on the state’s GOP website and no discoverable social media presence.
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Incumbent State Rep. Alex Valdez is running for what would be his second term representing District 5. He is a self-described “environmental warrior” who started a grassroots residential solar company several years ago that is now one of Colorado’s largest. In his first term, Valdez has already passed legislation focused on boosting renewable energy use, establishing more public protections from toxic air emissions, and increasing the number of electric vehicle charging stations in Colorado.
The environment is not the only issue Valdez champions. He’s committed to an inclusive Colorado and currently serves as the chair of the LGBTQ Caucus. He was instrumental in passing a bill for easier, prescription-free access to life-saving HIV prevention medications. Valdez also carried a bill that prohibits people convicted of animal cruelty from owning an animal. His other top priorities include universal access to affordable health care, housing affordability, and an education system that prepares students for the jobs of tomorrow and pays teachers a fair wage.
Valdez is clearly the candidate for progressive voters.
He faces Republican Jonathan Woodley, a sergeant in the Colorado Army National Guard who ran unsuccessfully for the Denver City Council in 2019. He has a typical pro-Trump platform — evident on his campaign website with pledges for the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), school choice, the Second Amendment, to ban abortion, and “law and order.” Woodley’s social media posts have downplayed the threat of COVID-19, and he opposes mask mandates. Also on his campaign Facebook page, he posted support for counter-boycotting the NBA — which skipped games recently in protest of continued police violence against Black Americans. It is imperative Woodley not be elected to office.
Also running for this seat is Unity Party candidate Joe Richardson, who runs a mail-order business and served for two years as a Downtown Denver Ambassador for the Business Improvement District. He does not have a campaign website or a social media presence.Alex Valdez
Incumbent State Rep. Alex Valdez is running for what would be his second term representing District 5. He is a self-described “environmental warrior” who started a grassroots residential solar company several years ago that is now one of Colorado’s largest.
Incumbent State Rep. Alex Valdez is running for what would be his second term representing District 5. He is a self-described “environmental warrior” who started a grassroots residential solar company several years ago that is now one of Colorado’s largest. In his first term, Valdez has already passed legislation focused on boosting renewable energy use, establishing more public protections from toxic air emissions, and increasing the number of electric vehicle charging stations in Colorado.
The environment is not the only issue Valdez champions. He’s committed to an inclusive Colorado and currently serves as the chair of the LGBTQ Caucus. He was instrumental in passing a bill for easier, prescription-free access to life-saving HIV prevention medications. Valdez also carried a bill that prohibits people convicted of animal cruelty from owning an animal. His other top priorities include universal access to affordable health care, housing affordability, and an education system that prepares students for the jobs of tomorrow and pays teachers a fair wage.
Valdez is clearly the candidate for progressive voters.
He faces Republican Jonathan Woodley, a sergeant in the Colorado Army National Guard who ran unsuccessfully for the Denver City Council in 2019. He has a typical pro-Trump platform — evident on his campaign website with pledges for the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), school choice, the Second Amendment, to ban abortion, and “law and order.” Woodley’s social media posts have downplayed the threat of COVID-19, and he opposes mask mandates. Also on his campaign Facebook page, he posted support for counter-boycotting the NBA — which skipped games recently in protest of continued police violence against Black Americans. It is imperative Woodley not be elected to office.
Also running for this seat is Unity Party candidate Joe Richardson, who runs a mail-order business and served for two years as a Downtown Denver Ambassador for the Business Improvement District. He does not have a campaign website or a social media presence.Alex Valdez
Incumbent State Rep. Alex Valdez is running for what would be his second term representing District 5. He is a self-described “environmental warrior” who started a grassroots residential solar company several years ago that is now one of Colorado’s largest.
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Incumbent State Rep. Alex Valdez is running for what would be his second term representing District 5. He is a self-described “environmental warrior” who started a grassroots residential solar company several years ago that is now one of Colorado’s largest. In his first term, Valdez has already passed legislation focused on boosting renewable energy use, establishing more public protections from toxic air emissions, and increasing the number of electric vehicle charging stations in Colorado.
The environment is not the only issue Valdez champions. He’s committed to an inclusive Colorado and currently serves as the chair of the LGBTQ Caucus. He was instrumental in passing a bill for easier, prescription-free access to life-saving HIV prevention medications. Valdez also carried a bill that prohibits people convicted of animal cruelty from owning an animal. His other top priorities include universal access to affordable health care, housing affordability, and an education system that prepares students for the jobs of tomorrow and pays teachers a fair wage.
Valdez is clearly the candidate for progressive voters.
He faces Republican Jonathan Woodley, a sergeant in the Colorado Army National Guard who ran unsuccessfully for the Denver City Council in 2019. He has a typical pro-Trump platform — evident on his campaign website with pledges for the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), school choice, the Second Amendment, to ban abortion, and “law and order.” Woodley’s social media posts have downplayed the threat of COVID-19, and he opposes mask mandates. Also on his campaign Facebook page, he posted support for counter-boycotting the NBA — which skipped games recently in protest of continued police violence against Black Americans. It is imperative Woodley not be elected to office.
Also running for this seat is Unity Party candidate Joe Richardson, who runs a mail-order business and served for two years as a Downtown Denver Ambassador for the Business Improvement District. He does not have a campaign website or a social media presence.
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Incumbent State Rep. Steven Woodrow, who was appointed to the District 6 seat earlier this year after a vacancy, is a strong progressive who has been described by fellow legislators as a “fierce advocate for the voiceless” and a “tireless public servant.” He’s familiar with going toe-to-toe against powerful interests with a career as a consumer protection attorney. Already in his first few months in office, he has co-sponsored highly relevant bills on repealing Colorado’s death penalty, allowing state employees to collectively bargain, and kick-starting comprehensive police reform.
The Democrat has said he will prioritize expanding economic opportunity by pushing for universal access to health care, equal pay, paid family leave, fair taxation, and affordable housing. He is working to gain support in the legislature to make publicly funded state House and Senate races a reality to get special-interest money out of politics, and he is passionate about ensuring a high-quality education is accessible to all children and increasing teacher pay. His campaign motto is to leave Colorado “better than we found it,” which he applies to many different issues but especially the environment.
Woodrow is a clear choice in this race.
He is running against Bill McCaleb, an engineer with over 38 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. McCaleb’s public stances indicate he’s a more moderate Republican. However, his positions in favor of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), against additional gun safety measures, and against moving to a national popular vote reveal why he’s not who progressives want in office.
Also on the ballot is Jeffrey Kennedy Crowe for the Libertarian Party. He does not appear to have a widely known platform.Steven Woodrow
Incumbent State Rep.
Incumbent State Rep. Steven Woodrow, who was appointed to the District 6 seat earlier this year after a vacancy, is a strong progressive who has been described by fellow legislators as a “fierce advocate for the voiceless” and a “tireless public servant.” He’s familiar with going toe-to-toe against powerful interests with a career as a consumer protection attorney. Already in his first few months in office, he has co-sponsored highly relevant bills on repealing Colorado’s death penalty, allowing state employees to collectively bargain, and kick-starting comprehensive police reform.
The Democrat has said he will prioritize expanding economic opportunity by pushing for universal access to health care, equal pay, paid family leave, fair taxation, and affordable housing. He is working to gain support in the legislature to make publicly funded state House and Senate races a reality to get special-interest money out of politics, and he is passionate about ensuring a high-quality education is accessible to all children and increasing teacher pay. His campaign motto is to leave Colorado “better than we found it,” which he applies to many different issues but especially the environment.
Woodrow is a clear choice in this race.
He is running against Bill McCaleb, an engineer with over 38 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. McCaleb’s public stances indicate he’s a more moderate Republican. However, his positions in favor of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), against additional gun safety measures, and against moving to a national popular vote reveal why he’s not who progressives want in office.
Also on the ballot is Jeffrey Kennedy Crowe for the Libertarian Party. He does not appear to have a widely known platform.Steven Woodrow
Incumbent State Rep.
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Incumbent State Rep. Steven Woodrow, who was appointed to the District 6 seat earlier this year after a vacancy, is a strong progressive who has been described by fellow legislators as a “fierce advocate for the voiceless” and a “tireless public servant.” He’s familiar with going toe-to-toe against powerful interests with a career as a consumer protection attorney. Already in his first few months in office, he has co-sponsored highly relevant bills on repealing Colorado’s death penalty, allowing state employees to collectively bargain, and kick-starting comprehensive police reform.
The Democrat has said he will prioritize expanding economic opportunity by pushing for universal access to health care, equal pay, paid family leave, fair taxation, and affordable housing. He is working to gain support in the legislature to make publicly funded state House and Senate races a reality to get special-interest money out of politics, and he is passionate about ensuring a high-quality education is accessible to all children and increasing teacher pay. His campaign motto is to leave Colorado “better than we found it,” which he applies to many different issues but especially the environment.
Woodrow is a clear choice in this race.
He is running against Bill McCaleb, an engineer with over 38 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. McCaleb’s public stances indicate he’s a more moderate Republican. However, his positions in favor of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), against additional gun safety measures, and against moving to a national popular vote reveal why he’s not who progressives want in office.
Also on the ballot is Jeffrey Kennedy Crowe for the Libertarian Party. He does not appear to have a widely known platform.
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Democratic candidate Jennifer Bacon is facing no registered challengers in her run for District 7 representative. She’s a longtime educator and civil rights lawyer and has served on the Denver Public Schools Board of Education since 2017. In addition to a commitment to leadership on school funding, Bacon aims to use the legislative seat to help working families and tackle housing affordability as well as boost social justice reforms. We’re looking forward to seeing all she can do.
Jennifer Bacon
Democratic candidate Jennifer Bacon is facing no registered challengers in her run for District 7 representative. She’s a longtime educator and civil rights lawyer and has served on the Denver Public Schools Board of Education since 2017.
Democratic candidate Jennifer Bacon is facing no registered challengers in her run for District 7 representative. She’s a longtime educator and civil rights lawyer and has served on the Denver Public Schools Board of Education since 2017. In addition to a commitment to leadership on school funding, Bacon aims to use the legislative seat to help working families and tackle housing affordability as well as boost social justice reforms. We’re looking forward to seeing all she can do.
Jennifer Bacon
Democratic candidate Jennifer Bacon is facing no registered challengers in her run for District 7 representative. She’s a longtime educator and civil rights lawyer and has served on the Denver Public Schools Board of Education since 2017.
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Democratic candidate Jennifer Bacon is facing no registered challengers in her run for District 7 representative. She’s a longtime educator and civil rights lawyer and has served on the Denver Public Schools Board of Education since 2017. In addition to a commitment to leadership on school funding, Bacon aims to use the legislative seat to help working families and tackle housing affordability as well as boost social justice reforms. We’re looking forward to seeing all she can do.
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State Rep. Leslie Herod is the incumbent for District 8 and faces no opposition. She has been very busy since her election in 2016 with numerous bills to her credit on criminal justice reform, civil rights protections, clean energy, and more. She will continue to be a champion on progressive issues.
Leslie Herod
State Rep. Leslie Herod is the incumbent for District 8 and faces no opposition. She has been very busy since her election in 2016 with numerous bills to her credit on criminal justice reform, civil rights protections, clean energy, and more.
State Rep. Leslie Herod is the incumbent for District 8 and faces no opposition. She has been very busy since her election in 2016 with numerous bills to her credit on criminal justice reform, civil rights protections, clean energy, and more. She will continue to be a champion on progressive issues.
Leslie Herod
State Rep. Leslie Herod is the incumbent for District 8 and faces no opposition. She has been very busy since her election in 2016 with numerous bills to her credit on criminal justice reform, civil rights protections, clean energy, and more.
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State Rep. Leslie Herod is the incumbent for District 8 and faces no opposition. She has been very busy since her election in 2016 with numerous bills to her credit on criminal justice reform, civil rights protections, clean energy, and more. She will continue to be a champion on progressive issues.
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Incumbent State Rep. Emily Sirota, who was first elected to the statehouse in 2018, has been described by former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb as a “progressive with strong roots in her community and deep experience in government, social work, and education.” Before joining the legislature, she helped run an early learning center; worked for the Colorado Progressive Coalition, where she organized support for paid sick leave policy; and has been an aide to a U.S. senator, a congressman, and a governor.
In her first term, Sirota passed critical legislation to end tax breaks for special interests to help fund K-12 education and give relief to working families, enact sweeping reforms to early childhood programs as well as mandating the teaching of the Holocaust and genocide in public schools, place contribution limits on campaigns for county elections, and have Colorado join the National Popular Vote Compact. Sirota also carried a bill for a task force to analyze how much money Colorado could save by going to a health-care-for-all system.
Sirota is the clear progressive choice.
Challenging her for the seat is Republican Larry Braig, a retired Denver firefighter who is running on a typical conservative platform. He fully supports the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) and protecting the Electoral College instead of moving to a national popular vote. Most disconcerting, however, is a July post Braig shared on his campaign Facebook page saying that the Black Lives Matter movement “supports black genocide” because it favors abortion rights and “supports white supremacy” because “it only addresses when a white man kills a black man” and not “black on black crime.” With this racist line of thinking, we strongly recommend against voting for Braig.
Also on the ballot is Libertarian Wes Pinchot. His platform is widely unknown.Emily Sirota
Incumbent State Rep.
Incumbent State Rep. Emily Sirota, who was first elected to the statehouse in 2018, has been described by former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb as a “progressive with strong roots in her community and deep experience in government, social work, and education.” Before joining the legislature, she helped run an early learning center; worked for the Colorado Progressive Coalition, where she organized support for paid sick leave policy; and has been an aide to a U.S. senator, a congressman, and a governor.
In her first term, Sirota passed critical legislation to end tax breaks for special interests to help fund K-12 education and give relief to working families, enact sweeping reforms to early childhood programs as well as mandating the teaching of the Holocaust and genocide in public schools, place contribution limits on campaigns for county elections, and have Colorado join the National Popular Vote Compact. Sirota also carried a bill for a task force to analyze how much money Colorado could save by going to a health-care-for-all system.
Sirota is the clear progressive choice.
Challenging her for the seat is Republican Larry Braig, a retired Denver firefighter who is running on a typical conservative platform. He fully supports the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) and protecting the Electoral College instead of moving to a national popular vote. Most disconcerting, however, is a July post Braig shared on his campaign Facebook page saying that the Black Lives Matter movement “supports black genocide” because it favors abortion rights and “supports white supremacy” because “it only addresses when a white man kills a black man” and not “black on black crime.” With this racist line of thinking, we strongly recommend against voting for Braig.
Also on the ballot is Libertarian Wes Pinchot. His platform is widely unknown.Emily Sirota
Incumbent State Rep.
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Incumbent State Rep. Emily Sirota, who was first elected to the statehouse in 2018, has been described by former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb as a “progressive with strong roots in her community and deep experience in government, social work, and education.” Before joining the legislature, she helped run an early learning center; worked for the Colorado Progressive Coalition, where she organized support for paid sick leave policy; and has been an aide to a U.S. senator, a congressman, and a governor.
In her first term, Sirota passed critical legislation to end tax breaks for special interests to help fund K-12 education and give relief to working families, enact sweeping reforms to early childhood programs as well as mandating the teaching of the Holocaust and genocide in public schools, place contribution limits on campaigns for county elections, and have Colorado join the National Popular Vote Compact. Sirota also carried a bill for a task force to analyze how much money Colorado could save by going to a health-care-for-all system.
Sirota is the clear progressive choice.
Challenging her for the seat is Republican Larry Braig, a retired Denver firefighter who is running on a typical conservative platform. He fully supports the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) and protecting the Electoral College instead of moving to a national popular vote. Most disconcerting, however, is a July post Braig shared on his campaign Facebook page saying that the Black Lives Matter movement “supports black genocide” because it favors abortion rights and “supports white supremacy” because “it only addresses when a white man kills a black man” and not “black on black crime.” With this racist line of thinking, we strongly recommend against voting for Braig.
Also on the ballot is Libertarian Wes Pinchot. His platform is widely unknown.
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Incumbent State Rep. Edie Hooton has been an effective progressive leader since she was first elected in 2016. The longtime Democratic activist has focused much of her efforts on reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and growing the renewable energy sector, ensuring equal access to a quality education, and finding commonsense ways to create good-paying jobs.
Hooton, who is the majority caucus chair and vice chair of the Energy and Environment Committee, was instrumental in several bills last session aimed at serving those in need, including adding information about safe haven laws — which allow parents to relinquish a newborn at a fire station or hospital within 72 hours without legal consequences — to the health education curriculum in public schools. She also backed increased protections for mobile home park residents, making medical marijuana legal for children on the autism spectrum, and a consumer protection bill that limited document fees for elderly and new homeowners.
With her views and a strong track record of getting things done, Hooton is the progressive voter’s clear choice.
Taking her on is Republican Ken Stickney. Stickney supports vouchers for private schools, is against gun safety legislation because “restrictions on law-abiding citizens do not prevent [tragedies],” and staunchly defends the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR). He also has been vocal with his skepticism of the state and local governmental COVID-19 public health measures, calling them “an overreaction.” In an August 15 column for The Boulder Daily Camera, he insisted that all primary-age students go “back to school now.” We discourage electing someone with these kinds of views.Edie Hooton
Incumbent State Rep. Edie Hooton has been an effective progressive leader since she was first elected in 2016.
Incumbent State Rep. Edie Hooton has been an effective progressive leader since she was first elected in 2016. The longtime Democratic activist has focused much of her efforts on reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and growing the renewable energy sector, ensuring equal access to a quality education, and finding commonsense ways to create good-paying jobs.
Hooton, who is the majority caucus chair and vice chair of the Energy and Environment Committee, was instrumental in several bills last session aimed at serving those in need, including adding information about safe haven laws — which allow parents to relinquish a newborn at a fire station or hospital within 72 hours without legal consequences — to the health education curriculum in public schools. She also backed increased protections for mobile home park residents, making medical marijuana legal for children on the autism spectrum, and a consumer protection bill that limited document fees for elderly and new homeowners.
With her views and a strong track record of getting things done, Hooton is the progressive voter’s clear choice.
Taking her on is Republican Ken Stickney. Stickney supports vouchers for private schools, is against gun safety legislation because “restrictions on law-abiding citizens do not prevent [tragedies],” and staunchly defends the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR). He also has been vocal with his skepticism of the state and local governmental COVID-19 public health measures, calling them “an overreaction.” In an August 15 column for The Boulder Daily Camera, he insisted that all primary-age students go “back to school now.” We discourage electing someone with these kinds of views.Edie Hooton
Incumbent State Rep. Edie Hooton has been an effective progressive leader since she was first elected in 2016.
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Incumbent State Rep. Edie Hooton has been an effective progressive leader since she was first elected in 2016. The longtime Democratic activist has focused much of her efforts on reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and growing the renewable energy sector, ensuring equal access to a quality education, and finding commonsense ways to create good-paying jobs.
Hooton, who is the majority caucus chair and vice chair of the Energy and Environment Committee, was instrumental in several bills last session aimed at serving those in need, including adding information about safe haven laws — which allow parents to relinquish a newborn at a fire station or hospital within 72 hours without legal consequences — to the health education curriculum in public schools. She also backed increased protections for mobile home park residents, making medical marijuana legal for children on the autism spectrum, and a consumer protection bill that limited document fees for elderly and new homeowners.
With her views and a strong track record of getting things done, Hooton is the progressive voter’s clear choice.
Taking her on is Republican Ken Stickney. Stickney supports vouchers for private schools, is against gun safety legislation because “restrictions on law-abiding citizens do not prevent [tragedies],” and staunchly defends the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR). He also has been vocal with his skepticism of the state and local governmental COVID-19 public health measures, calling them “an overreaction.” In an August 15 column for The Boulder Daily Camera, he insisted that all primary-age students go “back to school now.” We discourage electing someone with these kinds of views.
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Karen McCormick is a longtime Boulder County veterinarian who ran against Republican Ken Buck for Congress in 2018 and won over 65% of the local vote. In the community, she has volunteered as an English teacher for the immigrant community, served on nonprofit boards, and is a member of Citizens’ Climate Lobby.
McCormick has said she is running to advocate for Colorado families by fighting to increase access to affordable health care, expand economic opportunity, and take action to mitigate the effect of climate change. She plans to pursue placing a price on carbon-based fuels at the source of production to accelerate the move to a renewable energy economy and to work to hold industries accountable for polluting our air and water. She also intends to promote LGBTQ rights, reproductive rights, commonsense gun safety legislation, and increased investment in our education system.
McCormick is the progressive voter’s best choice in this race.
Vying for this seat on the Republican side is Mark Milliman, and his Trump-like political ideas cross into dangerous territory. He has repeatedly asserted that COVID-19 is a hoax, claims 99.97% of people recover from the virus, and is suing Gov. Jared Polis over mandatory mask-wearing — which he says “will make you sick.” He denies anthropomorphic climate change exists and has shared conspiracy theories on social media questioning the validity of Colorado’s election system. Milliman has dubbed Black Lives Matter a “racist hate group” and leans into the idea that “criminal propagandists run the media.” He must not be elected to this or any office now or ever.Karen McCormick
Karen McCormick is a longtime Boulder County veterinarian who ran against Republican Ken Buck for Congress in 2018 and won over 65% of the local vote.
Karen McCormick is a longtime Boulder County veterinarian who ran against Republican Ken Buck for Congress in 2018 and won over 65% of the local vote. In the community, she has volunteered as an English teacher for the immigrant community, served on nonprofit boards, and is a member of Citizens’ Climate Lobby.
McCormick has said she is running to advocate for Colorado families by fighting to increase access to affordable health care, expand economic opportunity, and take action to mitigate the effect of climate change. She plans to pursue placing a price on carbon-based fuels at the source of production to accelerate the move to a renewable energy economy and to work to hold industries accountable for polluting our air and water. She also intends to promote LGBTQ rights, reproductive rights, commonsense gun safety legislation, and increased investment in our education system.
McCormick is the progressive voter’s best choice in this race.
Vying for this seat on the Republican side is Mark Milliman, and his Trump-like political ideas cross into dangerous territory. He has repeatedly asserted that COVID-19 is a hoax, claims 99.97% of people recover from the virus, and is suing Gov. Jared Polis over mandatory mask-wearing — which he says “will make you sick.” He denies anthropomorphic climate change exists and has shared conspiracy theories on social media questioning the validity of Colorado’s election system. Milliman has dubbed Black Lives Matter a “racist hate group” and leans into the idea that “criminal propagandists run the media.” He must not be elected to this or any office now or ever.Karen McCormick
Karen McCormick is a longtime Boulder County veterinarian who ran against Republican Ken Buck for Congress in 2018 and won over 65% of the local vote.
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Karen McCormick is a longtime Boulder County veterinarian who ran against Republican Ken Buck for Congress in 2018 and won over 65% of the local vote. In the community, she has volunteered as an English teacher for the immigrant community, served on nonprofit boards, and is a member of Citizens’ Climate Lobby.
McCormick has said she is running to advocate for Colorado families by fighting to increase access to affordable health care, expand economic opportunity, and take action to mitigate the effect of climate change. She plans to pursue placing a price on carbon-based fuels at the source of production to accelerate the move to a renewable energy economy and to work to hold industries accountable for polluting our air and water. She also intends to promote LGBTQ rights, reproductive rights, commonsense gun safety legislation, and increased investment in our education system.
McCormick is the progressive voter’s best choice in this race.
Vying for this seat on the Republican side is Mark Milliman, and his Trump-like political ideas cross into dangerous territory. He has repeatedly asserted that COVID-19 is a hoax, claims 99.97% of people recover from the virus, and is suing Gov. Jared Polis over mandatory mask-wearing — which he says “will make you sick.” He denies anthropomorphic climate change exists and has shared conspiracy theories on social media questioning the validity of Colorado’s election system. Milliman has dubbed Black Lives Matter a “racist hate group” and leans into the idea that “criminal propagandists run the media.” He must not be elected to this or any office now or ever.
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Tracey Bernett, a staunch progressive and longtime community leader and volunteer, says she seeks to represent District 12 with three guiding passions she calls the “Three Es”: equity, environment, and education. Her recent work has been to help analyze policy for State Sens. Faith Winter and Mike Foote, who has called her “smart, diligent, and knowledgeable.”
Bernett, who served as president of the homelessness prevention nonprofit Outreach United Resource Center, wants to be “a voice for people who don’t have a voice” at the Capitol. Her priorities are to create a public health care option, expand worker protections and access to affordable housing, and unweave systems of racial injustice with meaningful criminal justice reform. For combating climate change, she supports a carbon fee and dividend proposal, incentivizing affordable electric vehicles, and holding oil and gas companies accountable for the environmental damage they cause. She would work to get rid of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) and invest in teachers.
Bernett’s passion for addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time makes her a candidate progressives can easily support.
She is running against Republican Eric Davila. As of mid-September, Davila did not have any personal information or policy stances on his under-construction campaign website, and he does not have a discoverable social media presence.Tracey Bernett
Tracey Bernett, a staunch progressive and longtime community leader and volunteer, says she seeks to represent District 12 with three guiding passions she calls the “Three Es”: equity, environment, and education. Her recent work has been to help analyze policy for State Sens.
Tracey Bernett, a staunch progressive and longtime community leader and volunteer, says she seeks to represent District 12 with three guiding passions she calls the “Three Es”: equity, environment, and education. Her recent work has been to help analyze policy for State Sens. Faith Winter and Mike Foote, who has called her “smart, diligent, and knowledgeable.”
Bernett, who served as president of the homelessness prevention nonprofit Outreach United Resource Center, wants to be “a voice for people who don’t have a voice” at the Capitol. Her priorities are to create a public health care option, expand worker protections and access to affordable housing, and unweave systems of racial injustice with meaningful criminal justice reform. For combating climate change, she supports a carbon fee and dividend proposal, incentivizing affordable electric vehicles, and holding oil and gas companies accountable for the environmental damage they cause. She would work to get rid of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) and invest in teachers.
Bernett’s passion for addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time makes her a candidate progressives can easily support.
She is running against Republican Eric Davila. As of mid-September, Davila did not have any personal information or policy stances on his under-construction campaign website, and he does not have a discoverable social media presence.Tracey Bernett
Tracey Bernett, a staunch progressive and longtime community leader and volunteer, says she seeks to represent District 12 with three guiding passions she calls the “Three Es”: equity, environment, and education. Her recent work has been to help analyze policy for State Sens.
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Tracey Bernett, a staunch progressive and longtime community leader and volunteer, says she seeks to represent District 12 with three guiding passions she calls the “Three Es”: equity, environment, and education. Her recent work has been to help analyze policy for State Sens. Faith Winter and Mike Foote, who has called her “smart, diligent, and knowledgeable.”
Bernett, who served as president of the homelessness prevention nonprofit Outreach United Resource Center, wants to be “a voice for people who don’t have a voice” at the Capitol. Her priorities are to create a public health care option, expand worker protections and access to affordable housing, and unweave systems of racial injustice with meaningful criminal justice reform. For combating climate change, she supports a carbon fee and dividend proposal, incentivizing affordable electric vehicles, and holding oil and gas companies accountable for the environmental damage they cause. She would work to get rid of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) and invest in teachers.
Bernett’s passion for addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time makes her a candidate progressives can easily support.
She is running against Republican Eric Davila. As of mid-September, Davila did not have any personal information or policy stances on his under-construction campaign website, and he does not have a discoverable social media presence.
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Judy Amabile, a businessperson and committed progressive activist, is running to succeed term-limited Speaker of the House K.C. Becker as the District 13 representative.
Amabile wants to bring the voice of “the progressive business owner” to the legislature and “foundational change” to a system that for too long has been fixed in favor of the wealthy. Her platform focuses on three main issues: acting boldly on climate change, improving the lives of working people “at the bottom of the economic ladder,” and increasing access to mental health resources to address the rise in homelessness, substance use disorders, incarceration, and suicide. She has ambitious policy ideas like putting a price on carbon emissions to incentivize businesses to cut them, raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour, transitioning to a single-payer health care system, equalizing internet access, fairness in banking, instituting balanced executive pay, and more.
Electing Amabile will definitely advance the progressive causes in Colorado.
On the Republican side for this seat is Kevin Sipple, a co-founder of Eldorado Natural Spring Water. He has a long history of public service and leans on a traditional party platform — he supports right-to-work laws that make it harder for people to form unions, defends the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), and is against abortion rights from “conception to natural death.” Sipple has concerning stances on gun policy and COVID-19. He has advocated for arming school staff, and on the virus, he has strongly criticized health measures and calls on people to “stand up” to the “tyrants.”
Libertarian Jed Gilman is also on the ballot. He gained attention in May for his own “tyranny” commentary on Tri-County Health Department COVID-19 restrictions where he praised a restaurant for defying public health orders and staying open. His stances on other issues, outlined in a July video interview on Facebook, are as expected for the Libertarian Party.Judy Amabile
Judy Amabile, a businessperson and committed progressive activist, is running to succeed term-limited Speaker of the House K.C. Becker as the District 13 representative.
Judy Amabile, a businessperson and committed progressive activist, is running to succeed term-limited Speaker of the House K.C. Becker as the District 13 representative.
Amabile wants to bring the voice of “the progressive business owner” to the legislature and “foundational change” to a system that for too long has been fixed in favor of the wealthy. Her platform focuses on three main issues: acting boldly on climate change, improving the lives of working people “at the bottom of the economic ladder,” and increasing access to mental health resources to address the rise in homelessness, substance use disorders, incarceration, and suicide. She has ambitious policy ideas like putting a price on carbon emissions to incentivize businesses to cut them, raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour, transitioning to a single-payer health care system, equalizing internet access, fairness in banking, instituting balanced executive pay, and more.
Electing Amabile will definitely advance the progressive causes in Colorado.
On the Republican side for this seat is Kevin Sipple, a co-founder of Eldorado Natural Spring Water. He has a long history of public service and leans on a traditional party platform — he supports right-to-work laws that make it harder for people to form unions, defends the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), and is against abortion rights from “conception to natural death.” Sipple has concerning stances on gun policy and COVID-19. He has advocated for arming school staff, and on the virus, he has strongly criticized health measures and calls on people to “stand up” to the “tyrants.”
Libertarian Jed Gilman is also on the ballot. He gained attention in May for his own “tyranny” commentary on Tri-County Health Department COVID-19 restrictions where he praised a restaurant for defying public health orders and staying open. His stances on other issues, outlined in a July video interview on Facebook, are as expected for the Libertarian Party.Judy Amabile
Judy Amabile, a businessperson and committed progressive activist, is running to succeed term-limited Speaker of the House K.C. Becker as the District 13 representative.
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Judy Amabile, a businessperson and committed progressive activist, is running to succeed term-limited Speaker of the House K.C. Becker as the District 13 representative.
Amabile wants to bring the voice of “the progressive business owner” to the legislature and “foundational change” to a system that for too long has been fixed in favor of the wealthy. Her platform focuses on three main issues: acting boldly on climate change, improving the lives of working people “at the bottom of the economic ladder,” and increasing access to mental health resources to address the rise in homelessness, substance use disorders, incarceration, and suicide. She has ambitious policy ideas like putting a price on carbon emissions to incentivize businesses to cut them, raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour, transitioning to a single-payer health care system, equalizing internet access, fairness in banking, instituting balanced executive pay, and more.
Electing Amabile will definitely advance the progressive causes in Colorado.
On the Republican side for this seat is Kevin Sipple, a co-founder of Eldorado Natural Spring Water. He has a long history of public service and leans on a traditional party platform — he supports right-to-work laws that make it harder for people to form unions, defends the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), and is against abortion rights from “conception to natural death.” Sipple has concerning stances on gun policy and COVID-19. He has advocated for arming school staff, and on the virus, he has strongly criticized health measures and calls on people to “stand up” to the “tyrants.”
Libertarian Jed Gilman is also on the ballot. He gained attention in May for his own “tyranny” commentary on Tri-County Health Department COVID-19 restrictions where he praised a restaurant for defying public health orders and staying open. His stances on other issues, outlined in a July video interview on Facebook, are as expected for the Libertarian Party.
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John Foley, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, is running on a platform of protecting and caring for Colorado’s communities and improving our economy.
Foley has been outspoken about the rise of white supremacists and hate groups in Colorado and seeks to continue to take them on as a legislator. He wants to pursue commonsense gun safety laws, health care that’s more affordable, increased vaccination rates, criminal justice system reform, and strengthening schools’ STEM programs. Of particular concern is how the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) has held back the state’s economy, even hindering the response to the COVID-19 crisis, and he vows to roll back its effects.
Progressive voters don’t need to look hard for reasons to support Foley’s ambitious goals and elect him as their next District 14 representative.
He is challenging incumbent Republican extremist State Rep. Shane Sandridge. During the 2020 legislative session, Sandridge sponsored a slew of anti-LGBTQ legislation that would have allowed bans and refusal of services based on sexual orientation or gender identity and criminalized doctors who treat transgender minors. He also sought to prohibit abortions from the moment of conception without exceptions and opposed a law aimed at boosting vaccination rates. It’s no surprise his anti-science agenda extends to the COVID-19 pandemic as he has asserted the public health orders to wear masks violate “the Constitution and our liberties.” These stances combined with a history of telling law enforcement not to bother with risk protection at a rally with Three Percenters and Proud Boys are simply outright dangerous. Sandridge has to go.
Also in the race is Libertarian David Thompson. Thompson as of mid-September had no campaign website and no discoverable social media presence.John Foley
John Foley, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, is running on a platform of protecting and caring for Colorado’s communities and improving our economy.
John Foley, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, is running on a platform of protecting and caring for Colorado’s communities and improving our economy.
Foley has been outspoken about the rise of white supremacists and hate groups in Colorado and seeks to continue to take them on as a legislator. He wants to pursue commonsense gun safety laws, health care that’s more affordable, increased vaccination rates, criminal justice system reform, and strengthening schools’ STEM programs. Of particular concern is how the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) has held back the state’s economy, even hindering the response to the COVID-19 crisis, and he vows to roll back its effects.
Progressive voters don’t need to look hard for reasons to support Foley’s ambitious goals and elect him as their next District 14 representative.
He is challenging incumbent Republican extremist State Rep. Shane Sandridge. During the 2020 legislative session, Sandridge sponsored a slew of anti-LGBTQ legislation that would have allowed bans and refusal of services based on sexual orientation or gender identity and criminalized doctors who treat transgender minors. He also sought to prohibit abortions from the moment of conception without exceptions and opposed a law aimed at boosting vaccination rates. It’s no surprise his anti-science agenda extends to the COVID-19 pandemic as he has asserted the public health orders to wear masks violate “the Constitution and our liberties.” These stances combined with a history of telling law enforcement not to bother with risk protection at a rally with Three Percenters and Proud Boys are simply outright dangerous. Sandridge has to go.
Also in the race is Libertarian David Thompson. Thompson as of mid-September had no campaign website and no discoverable social media presence.John Foley
John Foley, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, is running on a platform of protecting and caring for Colorado’s communities and improving our economy.
Endorsed By:
AFSCME Council 18, Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado
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John Foley, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, is running on a platform of protecting and caring for Colorado’s communities and improving our economy.
Foley has been outspoken about the rise of white supremacists and hate groups in Colorado and seeks to continue to take them on as a legislator. He wants to pursue commonsense gun safety laws, health care that’s more affordable, increased vaccination rates, criminal justice system reform, and strengthening schools’ STEM programs. Of particular concern is how the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) has held back the state’s economy, even hindering the response to the COVID-19 crisis, and he vows to roll back its effects.
Progressive voters don’t need to look hard for reasons to support Foley’s ambitious goals and elect him as their next District 14 representative.
He is challenging incumbent Republican extremist State Rep. Shane Sandridge. During the 2020 legislative session, Sandridge sponsored a slew of anti-LGBTQ legislation that would have allowed bans and refusal of services based on sexual orientation or gender identity and criminalized doctors who treat transgender minors. He also sought to prohibit abortions from the moment of conception without exceptions and opposed a law aimed at boosting vaccination rates. It’s no surprise his anti-science agenda extends to the COVID-19 pandemic as he has asserted the public health orders to wear masks violate “the Constitution and our liberties.” These stances combined with a history of telling law enforcement not to bother with risk protection at a rally with Three Percenters and Proud Boys are simply outright dangerous. Sandridge has to go.
Also in the race is Libertarian David Thompson. Thompson as of mid-September had no campaign website and no discoverable social media presence.
Endorsed By:
AFSCME Council 18, Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado
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John Pyne is a Democratic Socialist running for Colorado’s House District 15 to build a system based on the people’s needs, not corporate needs. He will fight for universal access to the basic necessities of a healthy environment, secure housing, a job that pays a living wage, and health care.
One of Pyne’s most ambitious goals is a Green New Deal for the state — a comprehensive plan to reach a 100% renewable energy economy by 2035, stopping all fossil-fuel subsidies, banning new oil and gas drilling, and raising severance taxes on existing oil and gas developments to fund job training for workers. On top of that, he backs the creation of a sustainable and affordable commuter rail along the Front Range, making state public universities and community colleges tuition-free, and amending the tax code for a more equitable system. Additional priorities are stricter gun safety laws and public banking on state and local levels.
Pyne is a strong advocate for bold ideas and is absolutely the progressive voter’s best choice in this race.
He is looking to unseat incumbent State Rep. Dave Williams, who has made a reputation for himself as a divisive and combative far-right firebrand. Williams promotes an extreme anti-choice, anti-LGBTQ, anti-vaccine, and anti-immigrant agenda. He has a history of echoing Donald Trump’s fear-mongering rhetoric and doing his own Democratic name-calling. In addition to circulating social media hoaxes that aim to mischaracterize Democrats, he wrote to Trump around the time of Portland, Oregon, protests to request federal forces to come to Colorado to stop “antifa thugs” saying, “the people of Colorado have been left to fend for themselves.” Get Williams and his ideas out of power now.
Also running is Libertarian Mike McRedmond, who hasn’t made his ideas well known this election. He did run for Congress in 2016 on a typical party platform of decreasing government and support for constitutional carry and ending Social Security.John Pyne
John Pyne is a Democratic Socialist running for Colorado’s House District 15 to build a system based on the people’s needs, not corporate needs.
John Pyne is a Democratic Socialist running for Colorado’s House District 15 to build a system based on the people’s needs, not corporate needs. He will fight for universal access to the basic necessities of a healthy environment, secure housing, a job that pays a living wage, and health care.
One of Pyne’s most ambitious goals is a Green New Deal for the state — a comprehensive plan to reach a 100% renewable energy economy by 2035, stopping all fossil-fuel subsidies, banning new oil and gas drilling, and raising severance taxes on existing oil and gas developments to fund job training for workers. On top of that, he backs the creation of a sustainable and affordable commuter rail along the Front Range, making state public universities and community colleges tuition-free, and amending the tax code for a more equitable system. Additional priorities are stricter gun safety laws and public banking on state and local levels.
Pyne is a strong advocate for bold ideas and is absolutely the progressive voter’s best choice in this race.
He is looking to unseat incumbent State Rep. Dave Williams, who has made a reputation for himself as a divisive and combative far-right firebrand. Williams promotes an extreme anti-choice, anti-LGBTQ, anti-vaccine, and anti-immigrant agenda. He has a history of echoing Donald Trump’s fear-mongering rhetoric and doing his own Democratic name-calling. In addition to circulating social media hoaxes that aim to mischaracterize Democrats, he wrote to Trump around the time of Portland, Oregon, protests to request federal forces to come to Colorado to stop “antifa thugs” saying, “the people of Colorado have been left to fend for themselves.” Get Williams and his ideas out of power now.
Also running is Libertarian Mike McRedmond, who hasn’t made his ideas well known this election. He did run for Congress in 2016 on a typical party platform of decreasing government and support for constitutional carry and ending Social Security.John Pyne
John Pyne is a Democratic Socialist running for Colorado’s House District 15 to build a system based on the people’s needs, not corporate needs.
Endorsed By:
AFSCME Council 18
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John Pyne is a Democratic Socialist running for Colorado’s House District 15 to build a system based on the people’s needs, not corporate needs. He will fight for universal access to the basic necessities of a healthy environment, secure housing, a job that pays a living wage, and health care.
One of Pyne’s most ambitious goals is a Green New Deal for the state — a comprehensive plan to reach a 100% renewable energy economy by 2035, stopping all fossil-fuel subsidies, banning new oil and gas drilling, and raising severance taxes on existing oil and gas developments to fund job training for workers. On top of that, he backs the creation of a sustainable and affordable commuter rail along the Front Range, making state public universities and community colleges tuition-free, and amending the tax code for a more equitable system. Additional priorities are stricter gun safety laws and public banking on state and local levels.
Pyne is a strong advocate for bold ideas and is absolutely the progressive voter’s best choice in this race.
He is looking to unseat incumbent State Rep. Dave Williams, who has made a reputation for himself as a divisive and combative far-right firebrand. Williams promotes an extreme anti-choice, anti-LGBTQ, anti-vaccine, and anti-immigrant agenda. He has a history of echoing Donald Trump’s fear-mongering rhetoric and doing his own Democratic name-calling. In addition to circulating social media hoaxes that aim to mischaracterize Democrats, he wrote to Trump around the time of Portland, Oregon, protests to request federal forces to come to Colorado to stop “antifa thugs” saying, “the people of Colorado have been left to fend for themselves.” Get Williams and his ideas out of power now.
Also running is Libertarian Mike McRedmond, who hasn’t made his ideas well known this election. He did run for Congress in 2016 on a typical party platform of decreasing government and support for constitutional carry and ending Social Security.
Endorsed By:
AFSCME Council 18
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Stephanie Vigil is running for District 16 representative to “fight for a solid foundation on which all Coloradans can thrive,” saying there’s no reason the state, with one of the strongest economies in the country, cannot ensure every individual and family has a roof over their heads, access to essential utilities, necessary medical care, and a livable wage.
Vigil strongly supports building a multimodal, fully integrated transit infrastructure system to allow Coloradans enough choices to get where they need to go with or without a privately owned vehicle. She believes establishing a Front Range passenger rail system that connects the state’s urban centers would help get cars off the road, reduce pollution, and go a long way in building up the rest of our economy and improving our quality of life. Other priorities include restorative and rehabilitative criminal justice reform and fully funding our public schools. She vows to fight for full reproductive freedom and leveling the power imbalance between property owners and tenants.
If elected, Vigil would bring a necessary perspective to the Capitol that is too often not present when our laws are being made. She is clearly the top candidate to support in this race.
Running against her is Andres Pico, a current city council and utilities board member in Colorado Springs. Pico is a staunch pro-Trump Republican who is opposed to abortion rights, skeptical of climate change, and is “a life member of the NRA and a defender of the Second Amendment.” Pico has fought for years against the closure of the Martin Drake Power Plant, the last coal-fired plant in a downtown urban area in Colorado, even though it releases over a million tons of toxic air pollution per year, on the basis that it’s “cost-effective.” He has tried to ban refugees from Middle Eastern countries from moving to Colorado Springs, and he is well known to promote disinformation on social media, particularly accusing Democrats of “gun running,” “sex trafficking,” and “spying on political opponents.” He must not be elected to a state office lest Colorado policies actually move backward.
Libertarian John Hjersman is also on the ballot for a third time, having run for this seat in 2016 and 2018. He has served on the party’s state board of directors and has a classic Libertarian platform. He thinks the government’s COVID-19 response is a violation of freedoms and questions the scientific consensus on climate change.Stephanie Vigil
Stephanie Vigil is running for District 16 representative to “fight for a solid foundation on which all Coloradans can thrive,” saying there’s no reason the state, with one of the strongest economies in the country, cannot ensure every individual and family has a roof over their
Stephanie Vigil is running for District 16 representative to “fight for a solid foundation on which all Coloradans can thrive,” saying there’s no reason the state, with one of the strongest economies in the country, cannot ensure every individual and family has a roof over their heads, access to essential utilities, necessary medical care, and a livable wage.
Vigil strongly supports building a multimodal, fully integrated transit infrastructure system to allow Coloradans enough choices to get where they need to go with or without a privately owned vehicle. She believes establishing a Front Range passenger rail system that connects the state’s urban centers would help get cars off the road, reduce pollution, and go a long way in building up the rest of our economy and improving our quality of life. Other priorities include restorative and rehabilitative criminal justice reform and fully funding our public schools. She vows to fight for full reproductive freedom and leveling the power imbalance between property owners and tenants.
If elected, Vigil would bring a necessary perspective to the Capitol that is too often not present when our laws are being made. She is clearly the top candidate to support in this race.
Running against her is Andres Pico, a current city council and utilities board member in Colorado Springs. Pico is a staunch pro-Trump Republican who is opposed to abortion rights, skeptical of climate change, and is “a life member of the NRA and a defender of the Second Amendment.” Pico has fought for years against the closure of the Martin Drake Power Plant, the last coal-fired plant in a downtown urban area in Colorado, even though it releases over a million tons of toxic air pollution per year, on the basis that it’s “cost-effective.” He has tried to ban refugees from Middle Eastern countries from moving to Colorado Springs, and he is well known to promote disinformation on social media, particularly accusing Democrats of “gun running,” “sex trafficking,” and “spying on political opponents.” He must not be elected to a state office lest Colorado policies actually move backward.
Libertarian John Hjersman is also on the ballot for a third time, having run for this seat in 2016 and 2018. He has served on the party’s state board of directors and has a classic Libertarian platform. He thinks the government’s COVID-19 response is a violation of freedoms and questions the scientific consensus on climate change.Stephanie Vigil
Stephanie Vigil is running for District 16 representative to “fight for a solid foundation on which all Coloradans can thrive,” saying there’s no reason the state, with one of the strongest economies in the country, cannot ensure every individual and family has a roof over their
Endorsed By:
AFSCME Council 18, Cobalt, Colorado AFL-CIO, Colorado WINS, Colorado Working Families Party
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Stephanie Vigil is running for District 16 representative to “fight for a solid foundation on which all Coloradans can thrive,” saying there’s no reason the state, with one of the strongest economies in the country, cannot ensure every individual and family has a roof over their heads, access to essential utilities, necessary medical care, and a livable wage.
Vigil strongly supports building a multimodal, fully integrated transit infrastructure system to allow Coloradans enough choices to get where they need to go with or without a privately owned vehicle. She believes establishing a Front Range passenger rail system that connects the state’s urban centers would help get cars off the road, reduce pollution, and go a long way in building up the rest of our economy and improving our quality of life. Other priorities include restorative and rehabilitative criminal justice reform and fully funding our public schools. She vows to fight for full reproductive freedom and leveling the power imbalance between property owners and tenants.
If elected, Vigil would bring a necessary perspective to the Capitol that is too often not present when our laws are being made. She is clearly the top candidate to support in this race.
Running against her is Andres Pico, a current city council and utilities board member in Colorado Springs. Pico is a staunch pro-Trump Republican who is opposed to abortion rights, skeptical of climate change, and is “a life member of the NRA and a defender of the Second Amendment.” Pico has fought for years against the closure of the Martin Drake Power Plant, the last coal-fired plant in a downtown urban area in Colorado, even though it releases over a million tons of toxic air pollution per year, on the basis that it’s “cost-effective.” He has tried to ban refugees from Middle Eastern countries from moving to Colorado Springs, and he is well known to promote disinformation on social media, particularly accusing Democrats of “gun running,” “sex trafficking,” and “spying on political opponents.” He must not be elected to a state office lest Colorado policies actually move backward.
Libertarian John Hjersman is also on the ballot for a third time, having run for this seat in 2016 and 2018. He has served on the party’s state board of directors and has a classic Libertarian platform. He thinks the government’s COVID-19 response is a violation of freedoms and questions the scientific consensus on climate change.
Endorsed By:
AFSCME Council 18, Cobalt, Colorado AFL-CIO, Colorado WINS, Colorado Working Families Party
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Incumbent State Rep. Tony Exum, who was first elected to the seat in 2012 after a 35-year career as a firefighter, has been a champion of Colorado working families. As the coronavirus has wreaked havoc on communities, Exum introduced and passed a housing assistance bill that bridged using federal CARES Act funds for eviction defense and development grants.
Exum believes in high-quality, affordable health care for all and stands ready to take on ways to make health care dollars go further. Another of his priorities has been education. He was part of the sponsoring group behind Breakfast After the Bell, which provides access to nutritional meals for students in schools. This session, he worked on bills to provide emergency assistance to students in state universities and help children in foster care obtain their driver’s licenses. Exum has also focused on investment in renewable energy and protecting public lands, earning him a 100% lifetime score from Conservation Colorado.
Exum is the clear choice in the upcoming election.
Two challengers also have eyes on the seat: Rob Blancken and Susan Quilleash-Nelson. Blancken is a retired water treatment specialist with Colorado Springs Utilities. On his campaign website are the usual Republican positions, but what’s overtly missing is his far-right-wing extremist philosophy. In 2016, Blancken was photographed at the Republican state convention running for national delegate wearing a sign describing himself as a Tea Party member. Blancken has also protested gun violence vigils with other gun rights activists, once even trying to get near the lectern of a vigil with a protest sign. Despite a long history of conservative activism, Blancken suddenly stopped talking about his previously held extreme anti-immigration and anti-gun-safety views. Progressive voters beware.
Libertarian candidate Quilleash-Nelson is a substitute teacher in Colorado Springs. She has previously run for District 17 and ran for the state senate as well. But in all those campaigns and all that time, Quilleash-Nelson has seemingly made no policy statements, public positions on the issues, or even had a website or social media profile to inform people on her candidacy. In a 2012 candidate survey, however, she failed to address a question on the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) while publicly endorsing forcing undocumented graduates of Colorado schools to pay out-of-state tuition for Colorado universities. This is not the kind of representation progressives want in the Statehouse.Tony Exum
Incumbent State Rep. Tony Exum, who was first elected to the seat in 2012 after a 35-year career as a firefighter, has been a champion of Colorado working families.
Incumbent State Rep. Tony Exum, who was first elected to the seat in 2012 after a 35-year career as a firefighter, has been a champion of Colorado working families. As the coronavirus has wreaked havoc on communities, Exum introduced and passed a housing assistance bill that bridged using federal CARES Act funds for eviction defense and development grants.
Exum believes in high-quality, affordable health care for all and stands ready to take on ways to make health care dollars go further. Another of his priorities has been education. He was part of the sponsoring group behind Breakfast After the Bell, which provides access to nutritional meals for students in schools. This session, he worked on bills to provide emergency assistance to students in state universities and help children in foster care obtain their driver’s licenses. Exum has also focused on investment in renewable energy and protecting public lands, earning him a 100% lifetime score from Conservation Colorado.
Exum is the clear choice in the upcoming election.
Two challengers also have eyes on the seat: Rob Blancken and Susan Quilleash-Nelson. Blancken is a retired water treatment specialist with Colorado Springs Utilities. On his campaign website are the usual Republican positions, but what’s overtly missing is his far-right-wing extremist philosophy. In 2016, Blancken was photographed at the Republican state convention running for national delegate wearing a sign describing himself as a Tea Party member. Blancken has also protested gun violence vigils with other gun rights activists, once even trying to get near the lectern of a vigil with a protest sign. Despite a long history of conservative activism, Blancken suddenly stopped talking about his previously held extreme anti-immigration and anti-gun-safety views. Progressive voters beware.
Libertarian candidate Quilleash-Nelson is a substitute teacher in Colorado Springs. She has previously run for District 17 and ran for the state senate as well. But in all those campaigns and all that time, Quilleash-Nelson has seemingly made no policy statements, public positions on the issues, or even had a website or social media profile to inform people on her candidacy. In a 2012 candidate survey, however, she failed to address a question on the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) while publicly endorsing forcing undocumented graduates of Colorado schools to pay out-of-state tuition for Colorado universities. This is not the kind of representation progressives want in the Statehouse.Tony Exum
Incumbent State Rep. Tony Exum, who was first elected to the seat in 2012 after a 35-year career as a firefighter, has been a champion of Colorado working families.
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Incumbent State Rep. Tony Exum, who was first elected to the seat in 2012 after a 35-year career as a firefighter, has been a champion of Colorado working families. As the coronavirus has wreaked havoc on communities, Exum introduced and passed a housing assistance bill that bridged using federal CARES Act funds for eviction defense and development grants.
Exum believes in high-quality, affordable health care for all and stands ready to take on ways to make health care dollars go further. Another of his priorities has been education. He was part of the sponsoring group behind Breakfast After the Bell, which provides access to nutritional meals for students in schools. This session, he worked on bills to provide emergency assistance to students in state universities and help children in foster care obtain their driver’s licenses. Exum has also focused on investment in renewable energy and protecting public lands, earning him a 100% lifetime score from Conservation Colorado.
Exum is the clear choice in the upcoming election.
Two challengers also have eyes on the seat: Rob Blancken and Susan Quilleash-Nelson. Blancken is a retired water treatment specialist with Colorado Springs Utilities. On his campaign website are the usual Republican positions, but what’s overtly missing is his far-right-wing extremist philosophy. In 2016, Blancken was photographed at the Republican state convention running for national delegate wearing a sign describing himself as a Tea Party member. Blancken has also protested gun violence vigils with other gun rights activists, once even trying to get near the lectern of a vigil with a protest sign. Despite a long history of conservative activism, Blancken suddenly stopped talking about his previously held extreme anti-immigration and anti-gun-safety views. Progressive voters beware.
Libertarian candidate Quilleash-Nelson is a substitute teacher in Colorado Springs. She has previously run for District 17 and ran for the state senate as well. But in all those campaigns and all that time, Quilleash-Nelson has seemingly made no policy statements, public positions on the issues, or even had a website or social media profile to inform people on her candidacy. In a 2012 candidate survey, however, she failed to address a question on the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) while publicly endorsing forcing undocumented graduates of Colorado schools to pay out-of-state tuition for Colorado universities. This is not the kind of representation progressives want in the Statehouse.
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Incumbent State Rep. Marc Snyder has served District 18 since 2019, having come to the seat after a 12-year tenure as mayor of Manitou Springs. He also has a legal practice in estate law, primarily helping adults and children with disabilities.
In addition to an interest in legislation aimed at protecting vulnerable citizens, Snyder has supported environmental protections, including sponsoring a bill for the legislature to detail the net impact that future legislation would have on greenhouse gas emissions. He has boosted efforts to connect Coloradans with vital housing, health, and education resources via 211 and the Department of Local Affairs as well as those aimed at bolstering small businesses with Energize Colorado grants. Among his other aims are to help the state better manage its natural resources and increasing transparency costs for health care services to reduce cost as a barrier to access to care.
Synder is the most qualified candidate and should get the progressive vote in this race.
He faces challengers Republican George Rapko and Libertarian Nathan Foutch. Rapko is a veteran living in Colorado Springs. In the numerous opportunities he has had to campaign and tell people about what he wants to do if elected, his almost singular position is that he wants to get more Republicans into office. And that’s when he even feels like speaking up; he ignores the majority of requests to expand on his single idea. Rapko offers no unique positions and seems only to be seeking office to be in power.
Foutch is a Colorado Springs resident and has been connected to right-wing militia and vigilante groups. He has said the government has no business making public health decisions to protect people from the coronavirus. Voters should avoid both Rapko and Foutch at all costs and reelect Snyder to another term in the Colorado House.Marc Snyder
Incumbent State Rep. Marc Snyder has served District 18 since 2019, having come to the seat after a 12-year tenure as mayor of Manitou Springs. He also has a legal practice in estate law, primarily helping adults and children with disabilities.
Incumbent State Rep. Marc Snyder has served District 18 since 2019, having come to the seat after a 12-year tenure as mayor of Manitou Springs. He also has a legal practice in estate law, primarily helping adults and children with disabilities.
In addition to an interest in legislation aimed at protecting vulnerable citizens, Snyder has supported environmental protections, including sponsoring a bill for the legislature to detail the net impact that future legislation would have on greenhouse gas emissions. He has boosted efforts to connect Coloradans with vital housing, health, and education resources via 211 and the Department of Local Affairs as well as those aimed at bolstering small businesses with Energize Colorado grants. Among his other aims are to help the state better manage its natural resources and increasing transparency costs for health care services to reduce cost as a barrier to access to care.
Synder is the most qualified candidate and should get the progressive vote in this race.
He faces challengers Republican George Rapko and Libertarian Nathan Foutch. Rapko is a veteran living in Colorado Springs. In the numerous opportunities he has had to campaign and tell people about what he wants to do if elected, his almost singular position is that he wants to get more Republicans into office. And that’s when he even feels like speaking up; he ignores the majority of requests to expand on his single idea. Rapko offers no unique positions and seems only to be seeking office to be in power.
Foutch is a Colorado Springs resident and has been connected to right-wing militia and vigilante groups. He has said the government has no business making public health decisions to protect people from the coronavirus. Voters should avoid both Rapko and Foutch at all costs and reelect Snyder to another term in the Colorado House.Marc Snyder
Incumbent State Rep. Marc Snyder has served District 18 since 2019, having come to the seat after a 12-year tenure as mayor of Manitou Springs. He also has a legal practice in estate law, primarily helping adults and children with disabilities.
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Incumbent State Rep. Marc Snyder has served District 18 since 2019, having come to the seat after a 12-year tenure as mayor of Manitou Springs. He also has a legal practice in estate law, primarily helping adults and children with disabilities.
In addition to an interest in legislation aimed at protecting vulnerable citizens, Snyder has supported environmental protections, including sponsoring a bill for the legislature to detail the net impact that future legislation would have on greenhouse gas emissions. He has boosted efforts to connect Coloradans with vital housing, health, and education resources via 211 and the Department of Local Affairs as well as those aimed at bolstering small businesses with Energize Colorado grants. Among his other aims are to help the state better manage its natural resources and increasing transparency costs for health care services to reduce cost as a barrier to access to care.
Synder is the most qualified candidate and should get the progressive vote in this race.
He faces challengers Republican George Rapko and Libertarian Nathan Foutch. Rapko is a veteran living in Colorado Springs. In the numerous opportunities he has had to campaign and tell people about what he wants to do if elected, his almost singular position is that he wants to get more Republicans into office. And that’s when he even feels like speaking up; he ignores the majority of requests to expand on his single idea. Rapko offers no unique positions and seems only to be seeking office to be in power.
Foutch is a Colorado Springs resident and has been connected to right-wing militia and vigilante groups. He has said the government has no business making public health decisions to protect people from the coronavirus. Voters should avoid both Rapko and Foutch at all costs and reelect Snyder to another term in the Colorado House.
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Joe Thompson is running to represent District 19 “to give back to the county that has given [him] so much.” Thompson, a disabled veteran, served 35 years working for the Department of Defense, where he managed budgets and structures for large Army organizations. His top priorities are improving Colorado’s education system, with a focus on STEM fields and affordable colleges; investing in sustainable energy sources and helping fossil-fuel workers transition to new jobs; and moving toward a universal health care system. If elected, Thompson will also fight for livable wages, lower housing costs, and making the wealthy pay their fair share in taxes.
Thompson is the progressive voter’s best choice in this race.
He is challenging incumbent Republican State Rep. Tim Geitner. Geitner, a military reserve officer and small-business owner, was first elected to the statehouse in 2018 and has already proven himself to be a consistent vote for far-right policies in that time. He has sponsored anti-LGBTQ, anti-abortion, and anti-vaccination legislation and wants to establish a “Parental Bill of Rights” so parents can control all those health care decisions for their children. He wants to roll back police transparency reforms and has voted against every environmentally friendly bill. Geitner must not remain in office.Joe Thompson
Joe Thompson is running to represent District 19 “to give back to the county that has given [him] so much.” Thompson, a disabled veteran, served 35 years working for the Department of Defense, where he managed budgets and structures for large Army organizations.
Joe Thompson is running to represent District 19 “to give back to the county that has given [him] so much.” Thompson, a disabled veteran, served 35 years working for the Department of Defense, where he managed budgets and structures for large Army organizations. His top priorities are improving Colorado’s education system, with a focus on STEM fields and affordable colleges; investing in sustainable energy sources and helping fossil-fuel workers transition to new jobs; and moving toward a universal health care system. If elected, Thompson will also fight for livable wages, lower housing costs, and making the wealthy pay their fair share in taxes.
Thompson is the progressive voter’s best choice in this race.
He is challenging incumbent Republican State Rep. Tim Geitner. Geitner, a military reserve officer and small-business owner, was first elected to the statehouse in 2018 and has already proven himself to be a consistent vote for far-right policies in that time. He has sponsored anti-LGBTQ, anti-abortion, and anti-vaccination legislation and wants to establish a “Parental Bill of Rights” so parents can control all those health care decisions for their children. He wants to roll back police transparency reforms and has voted against every environmentally friendly bill. Geitner must not remain in office.Joe Thompson
Joe Thompson is running to represent District 19 “to give back to the county that has given [him] so much.” Thompson, a disabled veteran, served 35 years working for the Department of Defense, where he managed budgets and structures for large Army organizations.
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Joe Thompson is running to represent District 19 “to give back to the county that has given [him] so much.” Thompson, a disabled veteran, served 35 years working for the Department of Defense, where he managed budgets and structures for large Army organizations. His top priorities are improving Colorado’s education system, with a focus on STEM fields and affordable colleges; investing in sustainable energy sources and helping fossil-fuel workers transition to new jobs; and moving toward a universal health care system. If elected, Thompson will also fight for livable wages, lower housing costs, and making the wealthy pay their fair share in taxes.
Thompson is the progressive voter’s best choice in this race.
He is challenging incumbent Republican State Rep. Tim Geitner. Geitner, a military reserve officer and small-business owner, was first elected to the statehouse in 2018 and has already proven himself to be a consistent vote for far-right policies in that time. He has sponsored anti-LGBTQ, anti-abortion, and anti-vaccination legislation and wants to establish a “Parental Bill of Rights” so parents can control all those health care decisions for their children. He wants to roll back police transparency reforms and has voted against every environmentally friendly bill. Geitner must not remain in office.
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Democratic candidate Meg Fossinger has been a dedicated social worker for over 15 years and a disaster volunteer for the American Red Cross. She prioritizes reforming the criminal justice system in a way that provides support to victims and helps lower recidivism rates. Fossinger is also passionate about education; as a volunteer at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, she knows the importance of educational programs for children and the value of one-on-one learning.
During the devastation of Hurricane Sandy in 2012, Fossinger was deployed to New York and witnessed the effects of human-made climate change. She has worked to bring forth disaster mitigation and environmental protection policies and is committed to making a difference, which her track record has proven she is capable of.
Fossinger is the top choice for progressive support in this race.
She seeks to unseat the current representative, Republican Terri Carver. Carver is a former lawyer who advocates for protecting Second Amendment gun rights. She also has said she supports criminal justice reform, but she voted in opposition of historic bill SB20-217 — the first step taken by Colorado to address the systemic injustice inflicted on Black and Brown communities at the hands of law enforcement.
Also on the ballot is Judith Darcy. She has been active with the Libertarian Party for over seven years and is its current outreach coordinator. Darcy, in her own words, has defined the upcoming elections as a choice between “freedom or tyranny.” The priorities she expresses on social media are classic Libertarian ideologies: less government, privacy rights, and equal accountability. The progressive vote should be used to get Fossinger into office.Meg Fossinger
Democratic candidate Meg Fossinger has been a dedicated social worker for over 15 years and a disaster volunteer for the American Red Cross. She prioritizes reforming the criminal justice system in a way that provides support to victims and helps lower recidivism rates.
Democratic candidate Meg Fossinger has been a dedicated social worker for over 15 years and a disaster volunteer for the American Red Cross. She prioritizes reforming the criminal justice system in a way that provides support to victims and helps lower recidivism rates. Fossinger is also passionate about education; as a volunteer at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, she knows the importance of educational programs for children and the value of one-on-one learning.
During the devastation of Hurricane Sandy in 2012, Fossinger was deployed to New York and witnessed the effects of human-made climate change. She has worked to bring forth disaster mitigation and environmental protection policies and is committed to making a difference, which her track record has proven she is capable of.
Fossinger is the top choice for progressive support in this race.
She seeks to unseat the current representative, Republican Terri Carver. Carver is a former lawyer who advocates for protecting Second Amendment gun rights. She also has said she supports criminal justice reform, but she voted in opposition of historic bill SB20-217 — the first step taken by Colorado to address the systemic injustice inflicted on Black and Brown communities at the hands of law enforcement.
Also on the ballot is Judith Darcy. She has been active with the Libertarian Party for over seven years and is its current outreach coordinator. Darcy, in her own words, has defined the upcoming elections as a choice between “freedom or tyranny.” The priorities she expresses on social media are classic Libertarian ideologies: less government, privacy rights, and equal accountability. The progressive vote should be used to get Fossinger into office.Meg Fossinger
Democratic candidate Meg Fossinger has been a dedicated social worker for over 15 years and a disaster volunteer for the American Red Cross. She prioritizes reforming the criminal justice system in a way that provides support to victims and helps lower recidivism rates.
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Democratic candidate Meg Fossinger has been a dedicated social worker for over 15 years and a disaster volunteer for the American Red Cross. She prioritizes reforming the criminal justice system in a way that provides support to victims and helps lower recidivism rates. Fossinger is also passionate about education; as a volunteer at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, she knows the importance of educational programs for children and the value of one-on-one learning.
During the devastation of Hurricane Sandy in 2012, Fossinger was deployed to New York and witnessed the effects of human-made climate change. She has worked to bring forth disaster mitigation and environmental protection policies and is committed to making a difference, which her track record has proven she is capable of.
Fossinger is the top choice for progressive support in this race.
She seeks to unseat the current representative, Republican Terri Carver. Carver is a former lawyer who advocates for protecting Second Amendment gun rights. She also has said she supports criminal justice reform, but she voted in opposition of historic bill SB20-217 — the first step taken by Colorado to address the systemic injustice inflicted on Black and Brown communities at the hands of law enforcement.
Also on the ballot is Judith Darcy. She has been active with the Libertarian Party for over seven years and is its current outreach coordinator. Darcy, in her own words, has defined the upcoming elections as a choice between “freedom or tyranny.” The priorities she expresses on social media are classic Libertarian ideologies: less government, privacy rights, and equal accountability. The progressive vote should be used to get Fossinger into office.
Welcome to the 21st House District Progressive Voters Guide!
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Liz Rosenbaum is running to represent Colorado House District 21. Rosenbaum has a long history of public service and community work. She started a successful military family support group after 9/11 for which she received the U.S. Army’s Commander’s Award for Public Service.
The longtime public school teacher also has a fierce passion for environmental justice, particularly as it pertains to public safety. Rosenbaum founded and organized the Fountain Valley Clean Water Coalition, which is dedicated to keeping tabs on extensive water testing data that demonstrate the widespread occurrence of toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in Colorado waters. She even testified on behalf of HB20-1143, enacted in July, which raises the maximum fines for air and water quality violations and allocates the fines to environmental mitigation projects.
Among her intended priorities for the 2021 session, if elected, are several key issues. One is strong voter and working-class family representation that doesn’t bow to “million-dollar companies acquiring more wealth.” She also would push for public education funding, particularly when it can lead to meaningful job creation; wider inclusivity in the laws that govern us; measures that look for long-term prevention of environmental contamination; and widespread access to affordable housing, broadband internet, and paid family leave.
A Republican and a Libertarian are also seeking the open District 21 seat. Mary Bradfield is a retired teacher with a long history of participation with the Republican Party and espouses many of its standard beliefs, such as limited government interference. While she seems closer to center on her views — her stated priorities are distinctly mental health, affordable housing, and public safety — she is also a strong supporter of protecting Second Amendment rights. She also cryptically said in her Facebook-posted campaign launch speech that “public safety in schools … I can see where this is a double-edged sword, and that’s a conversation perhaps for another time.” Public safety in schools seems like a no-brainer if you ask us.
Michael Seebeck is a longtime Libertarian activist and party leader. However, as all of us are working to navigate the coronavirus pandemic, Seebeck’s social platforms mainly show high criticism of Gov. Jared Polis’ health and safety orders and of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and its data. His public posts have been flagged multiple times by Facebook for containing false information related to COVID-19. His political priorities for this seat other than that are unknown. It’s not recommended he be elected to any office.Liz Rosenbaum
Liz Rosenbaum is running to represent Colorado House District 21. Rosenbaum has a long history of public service and community work. She started a successful military family support group after 9/11 for which she received the U.S.
Liz Rosenbaum is running to represent Colorado House District 21. Rosenbaum has a long history of public service and community work. She started a successful military family support group after 9/11 for which she received the U.S. Army’s Commander’s Award for Public Service.
The longtime public school teacher also has a fierce passion for environmental justice, particularly as it pertains to public safety. Rosenbaum founded and organized the Fountain Valley Clean Water Coalition, which is dedicated to keeping tabs on extensive water testing data that demonstrate the widespread occurrence of toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in Colorado waters. She even testified on behalf of HB20-1143, enacted in July, which raises the maximum fines for air and water quality violations and allocates the fines to environmental mitigation projects.
Among her intended priorities for the 2021 session, if elected, are several key issues. One is strong voter and working-class family representation that doesn’t bow to “million-dollar companies acquiring more wealth.” She also would push for public education funding, particularly when it can lead to meaningful job creation; wider inclusivity in the laws that govern us; measures that look for long-term prevention of environmental contamination; and widespread access to affordable housing, broadband internet, and paid family leave.
A Republican and a Libertarian are also seeking the open District 21 seat. Mary Bradfield is a retired teacher with a long history of participation with the Republican Party and espouses many of its standard beliefs, such as limited government interference. While she seems closer to center on her views — her stated priorities are distinctly mental health, affordable housing, and public safety — she is also a strong supporter of protecting Second Amendment rights. She also cryptically said in her Facebook-posted campaign launch speech that “public safety in schools … I can see where this is a double-edged sword, and that’s a conversation perhaps for another time.” Public safety in schools seems like a no-brainer if you ask us.
Michael Seebeck is a longtime Libertarian activist and party leader. However, as all of us are working to navigate the coronavirus pandemic, Seebeck’s social platforms mainly show high criticism of Gov. Jared Polis’ health and safety orders and of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and its data. His public posts have been flagged multiple times by Facebook for containing false information related to COVID-19. His political priorities for this seat other than that are unknown. It’s not recommended he be elected to any office.Liz Rosenbaum
Liz Rosenbaum is running to represent Colorado House District 21. Rosenbaum has a long history of public service and community work. She started a successful military family support group after 9/11 for which she received the U.S.
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Liz Rosenbaum is running to represent Colorado House District 21. Rosenbaum has a long history of public service and community work. She started a successful military family support group after 9/11 for which she received the U.S. Army’s Commander’s Award for Public Service.
The longtime public school teacher also has a fierce passion for environmental justice, particularly as it pertains to public safety. Rosenbaum founded and organized the Fountain Valley Clean Water Coalition, which is dedicated to keeping tabs on extensive water testing data that demonstrate the widespread occurrence of toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in Colorado waters. She even testified on behalf of HB20-1143, enacted in July, which raises the maximum fines for air and water quality violations and allocates the fines to environmental mitigation projects.
Among her intended priorities for the 2021 session, if elected, are several key issues. One is strong voter and working-class family representation that doesn’t bow to “million-dollar companies acquiring more wealth.” She also would push for public education funding, particularly when it can lead to meaningful job creation; wider inclusivity in the laws that govern us; measures that look for long-term prevention of environmental contamination; and widespread access to affordable housing, broadband internet, and paid family leave.
A Republican and a Libertarian are also seeking the open District 21 seat. Mary Bradfield is a retired teacher with a long history of participation with the Republican Party and espouses many of its standard beliefs, such as limited government interference. While she seems closer to center on her views — her stated priorities are distinctly mental health, affordable housing, and public safety — she is also a strong supporter of protecting Second Amendment rights. She also cryptically said in her Facebook-posted campaign launch speech that “public safety in schools … I can see where this is a double-edged sword, and that’s a conversation perhaps for another time.” Public safety in schools seems like a no-brainer if you ask us.
Michael Seebeck is a longtime Libertarian activist and party leader. However, as all of us are working to navigate the coronavirus pandemic, Seebeck’s social platforms mainly show high criticism of Gov. Jared Polis’ health and safety orders and of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and its data. His public posts have been flagged multiple times by Facebook for containing false information related to COVID-19. His political priorities for this seat other than that are unknown. It’s not recommended he be elected to any office.
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A small-business owner and the wife of a retired police officer, Mary Parker will work with Republicans and Democrats to help our families and small businesses recover. Her push for bipartisanship combined with progressive stances on certain points give her a good shot at resonating with Jefferson County voters and flipping this seat this election cycle.
Before co-owning a small business, Parker was a manager with Hewlett-Packard for two decades. She spent several years as a court-appointed special advocate and a certified parent educator—roles where she worked to improve situations for abused and neglected children and to help guide parents who want to reestablish custody.
Key to Parker’s political approach has been to seek a more bipartisan environment. She advocated in The Denver Post for more bipartisanship and choosing what’s best for the people over party politics. This is perhaps most apparent in the balance of being a strong proponent of sensible gun laws while also supporting responsible gun ownership. To this end, she is a member of Gifford’s Colorado Gun Owners for Safety and has noted that the liberties granted by the Constitution must still be exercised for the common good. She has the support of the notable organizations Everytown for Gun Safety/Moms Demand Action and Colorado Ceasefire.
Among the other positions she has taken publicly are accountability for local law enforcement, increased access to mental health resources, abortion rights, renewable energy and funding for open spaces, Medicaid expansion, and increasing the minimum wage.In competitive District 22, Parker is the best candidate to bring progressive values and policy to the legislature.
The incumbent she aims to defeat is State Rep. Colin Larson, who is also a local business owner in District 22. His campaign website lays out a fairly general conservative platform. He proudly claims his opposition to the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) since its introduction and expanding health coverage in the state. He thinks the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) is “perhaps the best check on the growth of government enacted by any state.” Larson is a “champion for defending our Second Amendment rights” and thinks that red-flag laws, which allow law enforcement to temporarily remove weapons from people experiencing crisis, are “bad legislation.” These are the same kind of ideas Republicans and conservatives have trotted out again and again.
Also running is Margot Herzl, a former music teacher and office administrator in Jefferson County. She is a longtime Libertarian activist in the county and a first-time candidate. Her only overtly stated policy positions are supporting TABOR, term limits for public officials, and opposition to the national popular vote. There is no mention of any views on the myriad other important issues facing the country today, and that kind of limited platform isn’t one that has earned our support.Mary Parker
A small-business owner and the wife of a retired police officer, Mary Parker will work with Republicans and Democrats to help our families and small businesses recover.
A small-business owner and the wife of a retired police officer, Mary Parker will work with Republicans and Democrats to help our families and small businesses recover. Her push for bipartisanship combined with progressive stances on certain points give her a good shot at resonating with Jefferson County voters and flipping this seat this election cycle.
Before co-owning a small business, Parker was a manager with Hewlett-Packard for two decades. She spent several years as a court-appointed special advocate and a certified parent educator—roles where she worked to improve situations for abused and neglected children and to help guide parents who want to reestablish custody.
Key to Parker’s political approach has been to seek a more bipartisan environment. She advocated in The Denver Post for more bipartisanship and choosing what’s best for the people over party politics. This is perhaps most apparent in the balance of being a strong proponent of sensible gun laws while also supporting responsible gun ownership. To this end, she is a member of Gifford’s Colorado Gun Owners for Safety and has noted that the liberties granted by the Constitution must still be exercised for the common good. She has the support of the notable organizations Everytown for Gun Safety/Moms Demand Action and Colorado Ceasefire.
Among the other positions she has taken publicly are accountability for local law enforcement, increased access to mental health resources, abortion rights, renewable energy and funding for open spaces, Medicaid expansion, and increasing the minimum wage.In competitive District 22, Parker is the best candidate to bring progressive values and policy to the legislature.
The incumbent she aims to defeat is State Rep. Colin Larson, who is also a local business owner in District 22. His campaign website lays out a fairly general conservative platform. He proudly claims his opposition to the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) since its introduction and expanding health coverage in the state. He thinks the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) is “perhaps the best check on the growth of government enacted by any state.” Larson is a “champion for defending our Second Amendment rights” and thinks that red-flag laws, which allow law enforcement to temporarily remove weapons from people experiencing crisis, are “bad legislation.” These are the same kind of ideas Republicans and conservatives have trotted out again and again.
Also running is Margot Herzl, a former music teacher and office administrator in Jefferson County. She is a longtime Libertarian activist in the county and a first-time candidate. Her only overtly stated policy positions are supporting TABOR, term limits for public officials, and opposition to the national popular vote. There is no mention of any views on the myriad other important issues facing the country today, and that kind of limited platform isn’t one that has earned our support.Mary Parker
A small-business owner and the wife of a retired police officer, Mary Parker will work with Republicans and Democrats to help our families and small businesses recover.
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A small-business owner and the wife of a retired police officer, Mary Parker will work with Republicans and Democrats to help our families and small businesses recover. Her push for bipartisanship combined with progressive stances on certain points give her a good shot at resonating with Jefferson County voters and flipping this seat this election cycle.
Before co-owning a small business, Parker was a manager with Hewlett-Packard for two decades. She spent several years as a court-appointed special advocate and a certified parent educator—roles where she worked to improve situations for abused and neglected children and to help guide parents who want to reestablish custody.
Key to Parker’s political approach has been to seek a more bipartisan environment. She advocated in The Denver Post for more bipartisanship and choosing what’s best for the people over party politics. This is perhaps most apparent in the balance of being a strong proponent of sensible gun laws while also supporting responsible gun ownership. To this end, she is a member of Gifford’s Colorado Gun Owners for Safety and has noted that the liberties granted by the Constitution must still be exercised for the common good. She has the support of the notable organizations Everytown for Gun Safety/Moms Demand Action and Colorado Ceasefire.
Among the other positions she has taken publicly are accountability for local law enforcement, increased access to mental health resources, abortion rights, renewable energy and funding for open spaces, Medicaid expansion, and increasing the minimum wage.In competitive District 22, Parker is the best candidate to bring progressive values and policy to the legislature.
The incumbent she aims to defeat is State Rep. Colin Larson, who is also a local business owner in District 22. His campaign website lays out a fairly general conservative platform. He proudly claims his opposition to the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) since its introduction and expanding health coverage in the state. He thinks the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) is “perhaps the best check on the growth of government enacted by any state.” Larson is a “champion for defending our Second Amendment rights” and thinks that red-flag laws, which allow law enforcement to temporarily remove weapons from people experiencing crisis, are “bad legislation.” These are the same kind of ideas Republicans and conservatives have trotted out again and again.
Also running is Margot Herzl, a former music teacher and office administrator in Jefferson County. She is a longtime Libertarian activist in the county and a first-time candidate. Her only overtly stated policy positions are supporting TABOR, term limits for public officials, and opposition to the national popular vote. There is no mention of any views on the myriad other important issues facing the country today, and that kind of limited platform isn’t one that has earned our support.
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Incumbent State Rep. Chris Kennedy has served House District 23 since first being elected in 2016. He is a former architectural engineer who left that field to pursue “solving public policy problems instead.” This past session, Kennedy was elected by his colleagues to serve as assistant majority leader of the Democratic Caucus. In his time in office, he has proven to be a communicative representative who has his finger on the pulse of an impressively wide array of issues.
Kennedy’s top priorities at the end of this year were drawn to immediate needs: police accountability legislation and coronavirus relief measures for both families and small businesses. He has also been vocal in refuting the Trump administration’s false attacks on Colorado’s vaunted vote-by-mail system, emphasizing how accessible and secure our experiences have been. His yearlong efforts have ranged from health insurance transparency and insurance reform to renters’ rights laws and investment in affordable housing. Kennedy has also been a leader in the battle against the opioid epidemic and for lowering insurance premiums and rates across the state. In his public messaging, he has consistently backed doing more to support mental health access, housing assistance, abortion rights, and a number of approaches to battle climate change, such as carbon pollution limits, infrastructure for electric vehicles, and steps toward 100% renewable energy.
The clear progressive choice in this race is Kennedy.
Challenging him for the seat are Fred Clifford and Doug Anderson. Clifford is a machinist and Republican activist. Like a lot of other Republican candidates on the ballot this year, Clifford has publicly offered up no ideas of what he wants to do in the legislature. But he does want you to know that he likes the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), which is killing the state’s ability to fund education and transportation like it should. He also doesn’t like red-flag laws, which help protect communities by keeping guns away from violent criminals and domestic abusers. Voters should reject Clifford and his handful of bad ideas.
Anderson, who is a former Lakewood city council member and a Libertarian, is also on the ballot. He has not commented on his positions to the press or on social media, so all we can say is that he’s supportive of the Libertarian Party of Colorado’s idea to privatize public education in the state. A progressive voter should instead support Kennedy’s experience and proven record.Chris Kennedy
Incumbent State Rep. Chris Kennedy has served House District 23 since first being elected in 2016.
Incumbent State Rep. Chris Kennedy has served House District 23 since first being elected in 2016. He is a former architectural engineer who left that field to pursue “solving public policy problems instead.” This past session, Kennedy was elected by his colleagues to serve as assistant majority leader of the Democratic Caucus. In his time in office, he has proven to be a communicative representative who has his finger on the pulse of an impressively wide array of issues.
Kennedy’s top priorities at the end of this year were drawn to immediate needs: police accountability legislation and coronavirus relief measures for both families and small businesses. He has also been vocal in refuting the Trump administration’s false attacks on Colorado’s vaunted vote-by-mail system, emphasizing how accessible and secure our experiences have been. His yearlong efforts have ranged from health insurance transparency and insurance reform to renters’ rights laws and investment in affordable housing. Kennedy has also been a leader in the battle against the opioid epidemic and for lowering insurance premiums and rates across the state. In his public messaging, he has consistently backed doing more to support mental health access, housing assistance, abortion rights, and a number of approaches to battle climate change, such as carbon pollution limits, infrastructure for electric vehicles, and steps toward 100% renewable energy.
The clear progressive choice in this race is Kennedy.
Challenging him for the seat are Fred Clifford and Doug Anderson. Clifford is a machinist and Republican activist. Like a lot of other Republican candidates on the ballot this year, Clifford has publicly offered up no ideas of what he wants to do in the legislature. But he does want you to know that he likes the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), which is killing the state’s ability to fund education and transportation like it should. He also doesn’t like red-flag laws, which help protect communities by keeping guns away from violent criminals and domestic abusers. Voters should reject Clifford and his handful of bad ideas.
Anderson, who is a former Lakewood city council member and a Libertarian, is also on the ballot. He has not commented on his positions to the press or on social media, so all we can say is that he’s supportive of the Libertarian Party of Colorado’s idea to privatize public education in the state. A progressive voter should instead support Kennedy’s experience and proven record.Chris Kennedy
Incumbent State Rep. Chris Kennedy has served House District 23 since first being elected in 2016.
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Incumbent State Rep. Chris Kennedy has served House District 23 since first being elected in 2016. He is a former architectural engineer who left that field to pursue “solving public policy problems instead.” This past session, Kennedy was elected by his colleagues to serve as assistant majority leader of the Democratic Caucus. In his time in office, he has proven to be a communicative representative who has his finger on the pulse of an impressively wide array of issues.
Kennedy’s top priorities at the end of this year were drawn to immediate needs: police accountability legislation and coronavirus relief measures for both families and small businesses. He has also been vocal in refuting the Trump administration’s false attacks on Colorado’s vaunted vote-by-mail system, emphasizing how accessible and secure our experiences have been. His yearlong efforts have ranged from health insurance transparency and insurance reform to renters’ rights laws and investment in affordable housing. Kennedy has also been a leader in the battle against the opioid epidemic and for lowering insurance premiums and rates across the state. In his public messaging, he has consistently backed doing more to support mental health access, housing assistance, abortion rights, and a number of approaches to battle climate change, such as carbon pollution limits, infrastructure for electric vehicles, and steps toward 100% renewable energy.
The clear progressive choice in this race is Kennedy.
Challenging him for the seat are Fred Clifford and Doug Anderson. Clifford is a machinist and Republican activist. Like a lot of other Republican candidates on the ballot this year, Clifford has publicly offered up no ideas of what he wants to do in the legislature. But he does want you to know that he likes the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), which is killing the state’s ability to fund education and transportation like it should. He also doesn’t like red-flag laws, which help protect communities by keeping guns away from violent criminals and domestic abusers. Voters should reject Clifford and his handful of bad ideas.
Anderson, who is a former Lakewood city council member and a Libertarian, is also on the ballot. He has not commented on his positions to the press or on social media, so all we can say is that he’s supportive of the Libertarian Party of Colorado’s idea to privatize public education in the state. A progressive voter should instead support Kennedy’s experience and proven record.
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Incumbent State Rep. Monica Duran won her first term in the Colorado House in 2018. She started as a grassroots activist who took her fight to the public policy arena. Her priorities are ensuring working families can thrive, improving gender and racial equity, boosting health care access, and providing for safer communities. Another focus is commonsense gun safety laws: In June, she noted in an opinion piece in The Colorado Sun that while the COVID-19 pandemic put off certain legislative measures in the works, she would not give up on a law for the safe storage of firearms.
As a survivor of domestic abuse, Duran often introduces and supports bills that protect other survivors. In particular this legislative session, she sponsored and passed a bill to make unemployment easier to access for domestic violence survivors and has raised awareness about hidden abuse during lockdown that can take place. She also advocates for the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. Duran is also a strong supporter of increased mental health care services and animal rights.
In this race, Duran is by far the preferred candidate and deserves another term to keep fighting for us in the Colorado House.
She is being challenged by Laurel Imer, a Jefferson County Republican activist and the former chair of the Trump campaign for the county. Imer is clearly a fan of Trump’s, arguing that we should “end the COVID chaos,” and in a recent campaign press release named Black Lives Matter as a “domestic terrorist group.” She is supportive of Trump’s racist “America First” policy and likes to be in the company of other right-wing racists and conspiracy theorists. Voters in District 24 shouldn’t elect anyone like Imer to the state legislature.Monica Duran
Incumbent State Rep. Monica Duran won her first term in the Colorado House in 2018. She started as a grassroots activist who took her fight to the public policy arena.
Incumbent State Rep. Monica Duran won her first term in the Colorado House in 2018. She started as a grassroots activist who took her fight to the public policy arena. Her priorities are ensuring working families can thrive, improving gender and racial equity, boosting health care access, and providing for safer communities. Another focus is commonsense gun safety laws: In June, she noted in an opinion piece in The Colorado Sun that while the COVID-19 pandemic put off certain legislative measures in the works, she would not give up on a law for the safe storage of firearms.
As a survivor of domestic abuse, Duran often introduces and supports bills that protect other survivors. In particular this legislative session, she sponsored and passed a bill to make unemployment easier to access for domestic violence survivors and has raised awareness about hidden abuse during lockdown that can take place. She also advocates for the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. Duran is also a strong supporter of increased mental health care services and animal rights.
In this race, Duran is by far the preferred candidate and deserves another term to keep fighting for us in the Colorado House.
She is being challenged by Laurel Imer, a Jefferson County Republican activist and the former chair of the Trump campaign for the county. Imer is clearly a fan of Trump’s, arguing that we should “end the COVID chaos,” and in a recent campaign press release named Black Lives Matter as a “domestic terrorist group.” She is supportive of Trump’s racist “America First” policy and likes to be in the company of other right-wing racists and conspiracy theorists. Voters in District 24 shouldn’t elect anyone like Imer to the state legislature.Monica Duran
Incumbent State Rep. Monica Duran won her first term in the Colorado House in 2018. She started as a grassroots activist who took her fight to the public policy arena.
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Incumbent State Rep. Monica Duran won her first term in the Colorado House in 2018. She started as a grassroots activist who took her fight to the public policy arena. Her priorities are ensuring working families can thrive, improving gender and racial equity, boosting health care access, and providing for safer communities. Another focus is commonsense gun safety laws: In June, she noted in an opinion piece in The Colorado Sun that while the COVID-19 pandemic put off certain legislative measures in the works, she would not give up on a law for the safe storage of firearms.
As a survivor of domestic abuse, Duran often introduces and supports bills that protect other survivors. In particular this legislative session, she sponsored and passed a bill to make unemployment easier to access for domestic violence survivors and has raised awareness about hidden abuse during lockdown that can take place. She also advocates for the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. Duran is also a strong supporter of increased mental health care services and animal rights.
In this race, Duran is by far the preferred candidate and deserves another term to keep fighting for us in the Colorado House.
She is being challenged by Laurel Imer, a Jefferson County Republican activist and the former chair of the Trump campaign for the county. Imer is clearly a fan of Trump’s, arguing that we should “end the COVID chaos,” and in a recent campaign press release named Black Lives Matter as a “domestic terrorist group.” She is supportive of Trump’s racist “America First” policy and likes to be in the company of other right-wing racists and conspiracy theorists. Voters in District 24 shouldn’t elect anyone like Imer to the state legislature.
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Incumbent State Rep. Lisa Cutter is running for reelection in District 25. She’s held the seat since 2019; before that, she owned her own small business, a public relations and communications consulting firm. Cutter has an eye toward environmental legislation, mental health and education services, and a more transparent government. Cutter is a vocal advocate for bipartisanship and working with anyone who will put politics aside to do what’s best for Colorado. Among her legislative accomplishments is the Moving Colorado to Zero Waste bill, which was converted into a study committee she chairs. She also co-sponsored a mandate for schools to now include behavioral-health-related absences as excused.
Cutter is active in community engagement both online and off and believes in encouraging civil discourse among her constituents with pandemic-conscious events like “Virtual Community Coffees” and virtual town halls. Her stances span a wide range of issues — from holding that reproductive care is fundamental for women and families to asserting we must address environmental racism and injustice to promoting the voices of those facing LGBTQ discrimination.
With her solid track record, Cutter is the clear candidate of choice in District 25.
She faces Republican Donald Rosier, a civil engineer and former Jefferson County commissioner. Rosier seems to have some bona fides for the Statehouse, but he isn’t acknowledging the present we’re facing with the pandemic. One of the few things he has talked about is supporting “economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic,” but he makes no mention of what that means specifically. He doesn’t speak to education, public health, or any number of economic issues related to the pandemic. Cutter, by contrast, has a long list of COVID-19 resources for everything from government updates to ways for small-business owners and unemployed workers to find financial help and how students and their families can access emergency food programs. Stick with the proven leader, Cutter.Lisa Cutter
Incumbent State Rep. Lisa Cutter is running for reelection in District 25. She’s held the seat since 2019; before that, she owned her own small business, a public relations and communications consulting firm.
Incumbent State Rep. Lisa Cutter is running for reelection in District 25. She’s held the seat since 2019; before that, she owned her own small business, a public relations and communications consulting firm. Cutter has an eye toward environmental legislation, mental health and education services, and a more transparent government. Cutter is a vocal advocate for bipartisanship and working with anyone who will put politics aside to do what’s best for Colorado. Among her legislative accomplishments is the Moving Colorado to Zero Waste bill, which was converted into a study committee she chairs. She also co-sponsored a mandate for schools to now include behavioral-health-related absences as excused.
Cutter is active in community engagement both online and off and believes in encouraging civil discourse among her constituents with pandemic-conscious events like “Virtual Community Coffees” and virtual town halls. Her stances span a wide range of issues — from holding that reproductive care is fundamental for women and families to asserting we must address environmental racism and injustice to promoting the voices of those facing LGBTQ discrimination.
With her solid track record, Cutter is the clear candidate of choice in District 25.
She faces Republican Donald Rosier, a civil engineer and former Jefferson County commissioner. Rosier seems to have some bona fides for the Statehouse, but he isn’t acknowledging the present we’re facing with the pandemic. One of the few things he has talked about is supporting “economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic,” but he makes no mention of what that means specifically. He doesn’t speak to education, public health, or any number of economic issues related to the pandemic. Cutter, by contrast, has a long list of COVID-19 resources for everything from government updates to ways for small-business owners and unemployed workers to find financial help and how students and their families can access emergency food programs. Stick with the proven leader, Cutter.Lisa Cutter
Incumbent State Rep. Lisa Cutter is running for reelection in District 25. She’s held the seat since 2019; before that, she owned her own small business, a public relations and communications consulting firm.
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Incumbent State Rep. Lisa Cutter is running for reelection in District 25. She’s held the seat since 2019; before that, she owned her own small business, a public relations and communications consulting firm. Cutter has an eye toward environmental legislation, mental health and education services, and a more transparent government. Cutter is a vocal advocate for bipartisanship and working with anyone who will put politics aside to do what’s best for Colorado. Among her legislative accomplishments is the Moving Colorado to Zero Waste bill, which was converted into a study committee she chairs. She also co-sponsored a mandate for schools to now include behavioral-health-related absences as excused.
Cutter is active in community engagement both online and off and believes in encouraging civil discourse among her constituents with pandemic-conscious events like “Virtual Community Coffees” and virtual town halls. Her stances span a wide range of issues — from holding that reproductive care is fundamental for women and families to asserting we must address environmental racism and injustice to promoting the voices of those facing LGBTQ discrimination.
With her solid track record, Cutter is the clear candidate of choice in District 25.
She faces Republican Donald Rosier, a civil engineer and former Jefferson County commissioner. Rosier seems to have some bona fides for the Statehouse, but he isn’t acknowledging the present we’re facing with the pandemic. One of the few things he has talked about is supporting “economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic,” but he makes no mention of what that means specifically. He doesn’t speak to education, public health, or any number of economic issues related to the pandemic. Cutter, by contrast, has a long list of COVID-19 resources for everything from government updates to ways for small-business owners and unemployed workers to find financial help and how students and their families can access emergency food programs. Stick with the proven leader, Cutter.
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State Rep. Dylan Roberts is the incumbent for District 26 and faces no opposition. Since being sworn into office in 2017, he has championed health care issues — including introducing a public coverage option — as well as affordable housing, water conservation, and more. We’re looking forward to what’s in store next.
Dylan Roberts
State Rep. Dylan Roberts is the incumbent for District 26 and faces no opposition. Since being sworn into office in 2017, he has championed health care issues — including introducing a public coverage option — as well as affordable housing, water conservation, and more.
State Rep. Dylan Roberts is the incumbent for District 26 and faces no opposition. Since being sworn into office in 2017, he has championed health care issues — including introducing a public coverage option — as well as affordable housing, water conservation, and more. We’re looking forward to what’s in store next.
Dylan Roberts
State Rep. Dylan Roberts is the incumbent for District 26 and faces no opposition. Since being sworn into office in 2017, he has championed health care issues — including introducing a public coverage option — as well as affordable housing, water conservation, and more.
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State Rep. Dylan Roberts is the incumbent for District 26 and faces no opposition. Since being sworn into office in 2017, he has championed health care issues — including introducing a public coverage option — as well as affordable housing, water conservation, and more. We’re looking forward to what’s in store next.
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Incumbent State Rep. Brianna Titone took office in 2019 and has brought her scientific background in technology and geology to public policy. As a scientist, Titone will listen to the facts and data when it comes to COVID-19.
As the first openly transgender woman to be elected to office in the state, she has fought tirelessly against anti-LGBTQ bills and ending discriminatory, draconian policies against marginalized groups. She’s notable for equity concerns on things like improved transportation infrastructure and access, equity in per-pupil public school funding, and advancing technology access for all with increased broadband. And with her background in the sciences, it’s no surprise she’s sponsored climate action bills to reduce pollution, to protect water quality, and to boost energy efficiency.
Titone’s policies and record combined make her an unequivocal progressive choice.
Challenging her for the seat are Vicki Pyne and Cory Schaeffer. Pyne is an Arvada small-business owner, and this is her third time running to represent District 27. Her website has an issues page, but she seems to hold only one unrelated to the pandemic: that she “understands” about health care. It’s her pandemic stances that are concerning, though. Her push is to allow businesses to open without public health restrictions and to force schools to do the same. Her social media page is full of many anti-science ideas about the coronavirus, especially her endorsement of Fox News’ Tucker Carlson saying that there’s no proof the lockdowns protected people and “probably” caused more deaths based on no real information. This limited foresight and dismissal of reality are not what anyone wants for representation.
The other person on the ballot, Schaeffer, has little online presence apart from his name being listed among the Libertarian Party of Colorado’s slate of candidates. What Schaeffer wants to do or what he believes in is a blank, other than his assumed agreement with the Libertarian Party platform. That’s not what Colorado needs. We recommend that the people of House District 27 reelect Titone.Brianna Titone
Incumbent State Rep. Brianna Titone took office in 2019 and has brought her scientific background in technology and geology to public policy. As a scientist, Titone will listen to the facts and data when it comes to COVID-19.
Incumbent State Rep. Brianna Titone took office in 2019 and has brought her scientific background in technology and geology to public policy. As a scientist, Titone will listen to the facts and data when it comes to COVID-19.
As the first openly transgender woman to be elected to office in the state, she has fought tirelessly against anti-LGBTQ bills and ending discriminatory, draconian policies against marginalized groups. She’s notable for equity concerns on things like improved transportation infrastructure and access, equity in per-pupil public school funding, and advancing technology access for all with increased broadband. And with her background in the sciences, it’s no surprise she’s sponsored climate action bills to reduce pollution, to protect water quality, and to boost energy efficiency.
Titone’s policies and record combined make her an unequivocal progressive choice.
Challenging her for the seat are Vicki Pyne and Cory Schaeffer. Pyne is an Arvada small-business owner, and this is her third time running to represent District 27. Her website has an issues page, but she seems to hold only one unrelated to the pandemic: that she “understands” about health care. It’s her pandemic stances that are concerning, though. Her push is to allow businesses to open without public health restrictions and to force schools to do the same. Her social media page is full of many anti-science ideas about the coronavirus, especially her endorsement of Fox News’ Tucker Carlson saying that there’s no proof the lockdowns protected people and “probably” caused more deaths based on no real information. This limited foresight and dismissal of reality are not what anyone wants for representation.
The other person on the ballot, Schaeffer, has little online presence apart from his name being listed among the Libertarian Party of Colorado’s slate of candidates. What Schaeffer wants to do or what he believes in is a blank, other than his assumed agreement with the Libertarian Party platform. That’s not what Colorado needs. We recommend that the people of House District 27 reelect Titone.Brianna Titone
Incumbent State Rep. Brianna Titone took office in 2019 and has brought her scientific background in technology and geology to public policy. As a scientist, Titone will listen to the facts and data when it comes to COVID-19.
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Incumbent State Rep. Brianna Titone took office in 2019 and has brought her scientific background in technology and geology to public policy. As a scientist, Titone will listen to the facts and data when it comes to COVID-19.
As the first openly transgender woman to be elected to office in the state, she has fought tirelessly against anti-LGBTQ bills and ending discriminatory, draconian policies against marginalized groups. She’s notable for equity concerns on things like improved transportation infrastructure and access, equity in per-pupil public school funding, and advancing technology access for all with increased broadband. And with her background in the sciences, it’s no surprise she’s sponsored climate action bills to reduce pollution, to protect water quality, and to boost energy efficiency.
Titone’s policies and record combined make her an unequivocal progressive choice.
Challenging her for the seat are Vicki Pyne and Cory Schaeffer. Pyne is an Arvada small-business owner, and this is her third time running to represent District 27. Her website has an issues page, but she seems to hold only one unrelated to the pandemic: that she “understands” about health care. It’s her pandemic stances that are concerning, though. Her push is to allow businesses to open without public health restrictions and to force schools to do the same. Her social media page is full of many anti-science ideas about the coronavirus, especially her endorsement of Fox News’ Tucker Carlson saying that there’s no proof the lockdowns protected people and “probably” caused more deaths based on no real information. This limited foresight and dismissal of reality are not what anyone wants for representation.
The other person on the ballot, Schaeffer, has little online presence apart from his name being listed among the Libertarian Party of Colorado’s slate of candidates. What Schaeffer wants to do or what he believes in is a blank, other than his assumed agreement with the Libertarian Party platform. That’s not what Colorado needs. We recommend that the people of House District 27 reelect Titone.
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Incumbent State Rep. Kerry Tipper is running for reelection to a second term in District 28. As an attorney, she has represented victims of consumer fraud, discrimination, and civil rights violations. She also has worked with survivors of both human trafficking and domestic violence and helped hard-working families facing evictions and wage theft. Before taking office as a representative, Tipper was an assistant attorney general representing state agencies.
During her first term, Tipper has sponsored bills to protect Coloradans from excessive medical debt as well as one to give local governments the authority to better regulate nicotine products for minors. She helped pass legislation to create a Census outreach program to ensure that every Coloradan will be counted in 2020 and was instrumental in passing a bill to have insurance cover treatment for infertility as it was reported that 1 in 8 Colorado families struggle with fertility issues.
Tipper has proven to be a progressive voice and deserves your support in this race.
Her main challenger for the seat is Republican candidate Pete Roybal, who is currently the president of the board of directors for the Lakewood Veterans Foundation. Roybal served as a Lakewood city council member until 2019. Voters should be aware that a formal complaint was filed against Roybal for accepting a personal loan for campaign use in 2011 — a clear violation of state campaign and finance rules. Little is advertised about his 2021 political priorities, likely due to his sudden placement on the ballot after the withdrawal of former candidate Marijane Paulsen.
Libertarian candidate Amara Hildebrand is also on the ballot but appears to have no campaign website nor a social media presence. Her report of expenditures she filled for August shows no campaign donations or expenditures. We can only assume Hildebrand is relying on a generic Libertarian platform. She is not a viable challenger to the recommended candidate, Tipper.Kerry Tipper
Incumbent State Rep. Kerry Tipper is running for reelection to a second term in District 28. As an attorney, she has represented victims of consumer fraud, discrimination, and civil rights violations.
Incumbent State Rep. Kerry Tipper is running for reelection to a second term in District 28. As an attorney, she has represented victims of consumer fraud, discrimination, and civil rights violations. She also has worked with survivors of both human trafficking and domestic violence and helped hard-working families facing evictions and wage theft. Before taking office as a representative, Tipper was an assistant attorney general representing state agencies.
During her first term, Tipper has sponsored bills to protect Coloradans from excessive medical debt as well as one to give local governments the authority to better regulate nicotine products for minors. She helped pass legislation to create a Census outreach program to ensure that every Coloradan will be counted in 2020 and was instrumental in passing a bill to have insurance cover treatment for infertility as it was reported that 1 in 8 Colorado families struggle with fertility issues.
Tipper has proven to be a progressive voice and deserves your support in this race.
Her main challenger for the seat is Republican candidate Pete Roybal, who is currently the president of the board of directors for the Lakewood Veterans Foundation. Roybal served as a Lakewood city council member until 2019. Voters should be aware that a formal complaint was filed against Roybal for accepting a personal loan for campaign use in 2011 — a clear violation of state campaign and finance rules. Little is advertised about his 2021 political priorities, likely due to his sudden placement on the ballot after the withdrawal of former candidate Marijane Paulsen.
Libertarian candidate Amara Hildebrand is also on the ballot but appears to have no campaign website nor a social media presence. Her report of expenditures she filled for August shows no campaign donations or expenditures. We can only assume Hildebrand is relying on a generic Libertarian platform. She is not a viable challenger to the recommended candidate, Tipper.Kerry Tipper
Incumbent State Rep. Kerry Tipper is running for reelection to a second term in District 28. As an attorney, she has represented victims of consumer fraud, discrimination, and civil rights violations.
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Incumbent State Rep. Kerry Tipper is running for reelection to a second term in District 28. As an attorney, she has represented victims of consumer fraud, discrimination, and civil rights violations. She also has worked with survivors of both human trafficking and domestic violence and helped hard-working families facing evictions and wage theft. Before taking office as a representative, Tipper was an assistant attorney general representing state agencies.
During her first term, Tipper has sponsored bills to protect Coloradans from excessive medical debt as well as one to give local governments the authority to better regulate nicotine products for minors. She helped pass legislation to create a Census outreach program to ensure that every Coloradan will be counted in 2020 and was instrumental in passing a bill to have insurance cover treatment for infertility as it was reported that 1 in 8 Colorado families struggle with fertility issues.
Tipper has proven to be a progressive voice and deserves your support in this race.
Her main challenger for the seat is Republican candidate Pete Roybal, who is currently the president of the board of directors for the Lakewood Veterans Foundation. Roybal served as a Lakewood city council member until 2019. Voters should be aware that a formal complaint was filed against Roybal for accepting a personal loan for campaign use in 2011 — a clear violation of state campaign and finance rules. Little is advertised about his 2021 political priorities, likely due to his sudden placement on the ballot after the withdrawal of former candidate Marijane Paulsen.
Libertarian candidate Amara Hildebrand is also on the ballot but appears to have no campaign website nor a social media presence. Her report of expenditures she filled for August shows no campaign donations or expenditures. We can only assume Hildebrand is relying on a generic Libertarian platform. She is not a viable challenger to the recommended candidate, Tipper.
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Lindsey Daugherty is running for House District 29 to succeed term-limited Democratic State Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp. Daugherty has everything it takes to be a strong progressive voice in the Colorado House. She has worked since 2013 in her own law firm specializing in family and juvenile law, and she regularly volunteers her services to help underserved communities.
Daugherty’s campaign easily exemplifies her image as a forward-looking progressive. She has an explicit aim to work for LGBTQ people at the Capitol and stands firmly with the Black Lives Matter movement. She names access to abortion and affordable contraception as “absolute rights.” Daughterty’s views on the environment line up with the Green New Deal, aiming to boost a transition to renewable resources and investing in industries to create sustainable-energy jobs for years. And she holds that increasing funding to establish quality public schools will benefit not just students but educators, who are often paid far too low, as well.
In a great underscore to her progressive credentials, Daugherty has received endorsements from well-known U.S. Reps. Ed Perlmutter and Joe Neguse. Daugherty has easily earned a recommendation to represent District 29.
The Republican candidate vying for District 29 is Vanessa Warren-Demott. The northern Jefferson County resident says on her website that she supports mental health and transportation but offers very little detail about what she wants to do. Voters should be aware, however, of her relaying stories spouted by the QAnon conspiracy movement. In July, Demott was caught spreading the completely false Wayfair conspiracy theory that “overpriced” items on the furniture store’s website are named after missing children the company wants to sell. This ignorance of the truth is absolutely what progressives don’t want in office.
Ryan Van Gundy is a veteran and engineer in Wheat Ridge and the Libertarian candidate in this race. He has no specific public policy positions apart from running as a Libertarian. Someone who doesn’t tell you how they want to govern or legislate is someone we don’t think you should vote for.Lindsey Daugherty
Lindsey Daugherty is running for House District 29 to succeed term-limited Democratic State Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp. Daugherty has everything it takes to be a strong progressive voice in the Colorado House.
Lindsey Daugherty is running for House District 29 to succeed term-limited Democratic State Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp. Daugherty has everything it takes to be a strong progressive voice in the Colorado House. She has worked since 2013 in her own law firm specializing in family and juvenile law, and she regularly volunteers her services to help underserved communities.
Daugherty’s campaign easily exemplifies her image as a forward-looking progressive. She has an explicit aim to work for LGBTQ people at the Capitol and stands firmly with the Black Lives Matter movement. She names access to abortion and affordable contraception as “absolute rights.” Daughterty’s views on the environment line up with the Green New Deal, aiming to boost a transition to renewable resources and investing in industries to create sustainable-energy jobs for years. And she holds that increasing funding to establish quality public schools will benefit not just students but educators, who are often paid far too low, as well.
In a great underscore to her progressive credentials, Daugherty has received endorsements from well-known U.S. Reps. Ed Perlmutter and Joe Neguse. Daugherty has easily earned a recommendation to represent District 29.
The Republican candidate vying for District 29 is Vanessa Warren-Demott. The northern Jefferson County resident says on her website that she supports mental health and transportation but offers very little detail about what she wants to do. Voters should be aware, however, of her relaying stories spouted by the QAnon conspiracy movement. In July, Demott was caught spreading the completely false Wayfair conspiracy theory that “overpriced” items on the furniture store’s website are named after missing children the company wants to sell. This ignorance of the truth is absolutely what progressives don’t want in office.
Ryan Van Gundy is a veteran and engineer in Wheat Ridge and the Libertarian candidate in this race. He has no specific public policy positions apart from running as a Libertarian. Someone who doesn’t tell you how they want to govern or legislate is someone we don’t think you should vote for.Lindsey Daugherty
Lindsey Daugherty is running for House District 29 to succeed term-limited Democratic State Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp. Daugherty has everything it takes to be a strong progressive voice in the Colorado House.
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Lindsey Daugherty is running for House District 29 to succeed term-limited Democratic State Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp. Daugherty has everything it takes to be a strong progressive voice in the Colorado House. She has worked since 2013 in her own law firm specializing in family and juvenile law, and she regularly volunteers her services to help underserved communities.
Daugherty’s campaign easily exemplifies her image as a forward-looking progressive. She has an explicit aim to work for LGBTQ people at the Capitol and stands firmly with the Black Lives Matter movement. She names access to abortion and affordable contraception as “absolute rights.” Daughterty’s views on the environment line up with the Green New Deal, aiming to boost a transition to renewable resources and investing in industries to create sustainable-energy jobs for years. And she holds that increasing funding to establish quality public schools will benefit not just students but educators, who are often paid far too low, as well.
In a great underscore to her progressive credentials, Daugherty has received endorsements from well-known U.S. Reps. Ed Perlmutter and Joe Neguse. Daugherty has easily earned a recommendation to represent District 29.
The Republican candidate vying for District 29 is Vanessa Warren-Demott. The northern Jefferson County resident says on her website that she supports mental health and transportation but offers very little detail about what she wants to do. Voters should be aware, however, of her relaying stories spouted by the QAnon conspiracy movement. In July, Demott was caught spreading the completely false Wayfair conspiracy theory that “overpriced” items on the furniture store’s website are named after missing children the company wants to sell. This ignorance of the truth is absolutely what progressives don’t want in office.
Ryan Van Gundy is a veteran and engineer in Wheat Ridge and the Libertarian candidate in this race. He has no specific public policy positions apart from running as a Libertarian. Someone who doesn’t tell you how they want to govern or legislate is someone we don’t think you should vote for.
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Incumbent State Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet is an acclaimed author and co-founder of the Journey Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to storytelling and empowering unheard voices. Michaelson Jenet’s time as a state legislator has been a testament to her long-standing support for progressive issues. She was elected in 2016 with President Barack Obama’s endorsement and has focused her attention on improving access to mental health care, education, economic development, and veterans affairs.
Michaelson Jenet has led the effort to expand mental health care in Colorado, sponsoring numerous bills that allow for better access, including one that allocates more spending for behavioral health during the pandemic. She also helped write legislation that prohibited anti-LGBTQ “conversion therapy” for minors, introduced a bill that lowered the age for behavioral health care services, and established the Office of the Behavioral Health Ombudsman.
Michaelson Jenet’s work in education has also helped to improve Colorado schools and make them more safe; she passed an act in 2018 to expand the benefits of free lunch and served as chair on the School Safety Committee following the 2019 shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch. Her work has been recognized by various media outlets including PBS and CNN.
She is the choice for the progressive vote in this district.
Challenging Michaelson Jenet’s bid for reelection is Kerrie Gutierrez, who is an Adams County resident, Republican activist, and former paralegal. Gutierrez’s public reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic and public health orders has been deeply concerning. She accuses government leaders of “failing” the economy by not letting businesses and schools open up without precautions in place and seems far more concerned with how oil and gas companies are being affected by the virus instead of families and children. Gutierrez is the epitome of short-sightedness in politics, and progressives should not vote for her.Dafna Michaelson Jenet
Incumbent State Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet is an acclaimed author and co-founder of the Journey Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to storytelling and empowering unheard voices.
Incumbent State Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet is an acclaimed author and co-founder of the Journey Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to storytelling and empowering unheard voices. Michaelson Jenet’s time as a state legislator has been a testament to her long-standing support for progressive issues. She was elected in 2016 with President Barack Obama’s endorsement and has focused her attention on improving access to mental health care, education, economic development, and veterans affairs.
Michaelson Jenet has led the effort to expand mental health care in Colorado, sponsoring numerous bills that allow for better access, including one that allocates more spending for behavioral health during the pandemic. She also helped write legislation that prohibited anti-LGBTQ “conversion therapy” for minors, introduced a bill that lowered the age for behavioral health care services, and established the Office of the Behavioral Health Ombudsman.
Michaelson Jenet’s work in education has also helped to improve Colorado schools and make them more safe; she passed an act in 2018 to expand the benefits of free lunch and served as chair on the School Safety Committee following the 2019 shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch. Her work has been recognized by various media outlets including PBS and CNN.
She is the choice for the progressive vote in this district.
Challenging Michaelson Jenet’s bid for reelection is Kerrie Gutierrez, who is an Adams County resident, Republican activist, and former paralegal. Gutierrez’s public reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic and public health orders has been deeply concerning. She accuses government leaders of “failing” the economy by not letting businesses and schools open up without precautions in place and seems far more concerned with how oil and gas companies are being affected by the virus instead of families and children. Gutierrez is the epitome of short-sightedness in politics, and progressives should not vote for her.Dafna Michaelson Jenet
Incumbent State Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet is an acclaimed author and co-founder of the Journey Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to storytelling and empowering unheard voices.
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Incumbent State Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet is an acclaimed author and co-founder of the Journey Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to storytelling and empowering unheard voices. Michaelson Jenet’s time as a state legislator has been a testament to her long-standing support for progressive issues. She was elected in 2016 with President Barack Obama’s endorsement and has focused her attention on improving access to mental health care, education, economic development, and veterans affairs.
Michaelson Jenet has led the effort to expand mental health care in Colorado, sponsoring numerous bills that allow for better access, including one that allocates more spending for behavioral health during the pandemic. She also helped write legislation that prohibited anti-LGBTQ “conversion therapy” for minors, introduced a bill that lowered the age for behavioral health care services, and established the Office of the Behavioral Health Ombudsman.
Michaelson Jenet’s work in education has also helped to improve Colorado schools and make them more safe; she passed an act in 2018 to expand the benefits of free lunch and served as chair on the School Safety Committee following the 2019 shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch. Her work has been recognized by various media outlets including PBS and CNN.
She is the choice for the progressive vote in this district.
Challenging Michaelson Jenet’s bid for reelection is Kerrie Gutierrez, who is an Adams County resident, Republican activist, and former paralegal. Gutierrez’s public reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic and public health orders has been deeply concerning. She accuses government leaders of “failing” the economy by not letting businesses and schools open up without precautions in place and seems far more concerned with how oil and gas companies are being affected by the virus instead of families and children. Gutierrez is the epitome of short-sightedness in politics, and progressives should not vote for her.
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Incumbent State Rep. Yadira Caraveo is already getting recognition as a progressive leader in her first term as a state lawmaker. As a practicing pediatrician, the freshman legislator says her call to political action came from her patients with the issues they faced inspiring her to run for office.
Her priorities are affordable health care, education, and affordable housing. In just one term, Caraveo has been able to pass several bills to improve the lives of Coloradans, including being the leading force to bring a bipartisan approval of the Sick Leave for Employees measure amid the COVID-19 crisis. Other successes this session included an air quality protection law that establishes per-ton fees for air pollutants and emission mitigation and a law protecting patients from abusive medical providers.
As the daughter of parents who moved to Colorado from Mexico, she has vowed to stand up for immigrants. She also has a clear stance against racial profiling practices by police, wage disparity, and other racial justice issues, such ascending the school-to-prison pipelines that plague communities and being vigilant about protecting stricter gun safety laws, particularly keeping firearms away from people in crisis or with violent criminal histories.
With all this and more — such as her push for public funding to level the playing field in politics — Caraveo is easily the progressive voters’ candidate.Yadira Caraveo
Incumbent State Rep. Yadira Caraveo is already getting recognition as a progressive leader in her first term as a state lawmaker.
Incumbent State Rep. Yadira Caraveo is already getting recognition as a progressive leader in her first term as a state lawmaker. As a practicing pediatrician, the freshman legislator says her call to political action came from her patients with the issues they faced inspiring her to run for office.
Her priorities are affordable health care, education, and affordable housing. In just one term, Caraveo has been able to pass several bills to improve the lives of Coloradans, including being the leading force to bring a bipartisan approval of the Sick Leave for Employees measure amid the COVID-19 crisis. Other successes this session included an air quality protection law that establishes per-ton fees for air pollutants and emission mitigation and a law protecting patients from abusive medical providers.
As the daughter of parents who moved to Colorado from Mexico, she has vowed to stand up for immigrants. She also has a clear stance against racial profiling practices by police, wage disparity, and other racial justice issues, such ascending the school-to-prison pipelines that plague communities and being vigilant about protecting stricter gun safety laws, particularly keeping firearms away from people in crisis or with violent criminal histories.
With all this and more — such as her push for public funding to level the playing field in politics — Caraveo is easily the progressive voters’ candidate.Yadira Caraveo
Incumbent State Rep. Yadira Caraveo is already getting recognition as a progressive leader in her first term as a state lawmaker.
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Incumbent State Rep. Yadira Caraveo is already getting recognition as a progressive leader in her first term as a state lawmaker. As a practicing pediatrician, the freshman legislator says her call to political action came from her patients with the issues they faced inspiring her to run for office.
Her priorities are affordable health care, education, and affordable housing. In just one term, Caraveo has been able to pass several bills to improve the lives of Coloradans, including being the leading force to bring a bipartisan approval of the Sick Leave for Employees measure amid the COVID-19 crisis. Other successes this session included an air quality protection law that establishes per-ton fees for air pollutants and emission mitigation and a law protecting patients from abusive medical providers.
As the daughter of parents who moved to Colorado from Mexico, she has vowed to stand up for immigrants. She also has a clear stance against racial profiling practices by police, wage disparity, and other racial justice issues, such ascending the school-to-prison pipelines that plague communities and being vigilant about protecting stricter gun safety laws, particularly keeping firearms away from people in crisis or with violent criminal histories.
With all this and more — such as her push for public funding to level the playing field in politics — Caraveo is easily the progressive voters’ candidate.
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Since 2017, State Rep. Adrienne Benavidez has represented District 32, and she is running for a third term. Over the last four years, she has consistently sponsored progressive legislation. Specifically in this session, she worked to improve the protection against air toxics emissions and also sponsored the bill to replace Columbus Day with Frances Xavier Cabrini Day, making Colorado the first state to name a state holiday after a woman.
Benavidez has recently prioritized issues concerning Black Lives Matter and the way police violence should be addressed in Colorado. She also banded with fellow Latino and Black Caucus members to celebrate the Supreme Court’s action against the Trump administration on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, saying its end “would have destroyed the lives of thousands of Colorado families” and calling on Congress for immediate permanent protections.
As the majority co-whip of the Democratic caucus, Benavidez has proven to be a leader with progressive values who deserves reelection. She is the clear choice for District 32.
Her main challenger is Republican candidate Tony Caputo. Caputo has openly expressed his disdain for the LGBTQ community, especially marriage equality. Some of his priorities are protecting freedom of speech from “political correctness,” pushing forward pro-gun policies, and seeking privatization of government departments and functions. Caputo’s campaign does not serve the diversity of Colorado nor promote equity, and as such, we cannot recommend a vote for him.
Also on the ballot is Jason Chapman, a Libertarian. He seems to have disclosed no public stances on any policies, much less those that pertain to District 32, as he lacks a campaign website or any discoverable political social media presence. Stick with the strong and experienced voice and give progressive support to Benavidez.Adrienne Benavidez
Since 2017, State Rep. Adrienne Benavidez has represented District 32, and she is running for a third term. Over the last four years, she has consistently sponsored progressive legislation.
Since 2017, State Rep. Adrienne Benavidez has represented District 32, and she is running for a third term. Over the last four years, she has consistently sponsored progressive legislation. Specifically in this session, she worked to improve the protection against air toxics emissions and also sponsored the bill to replace Columbus Day with Frances Xavier Cabrini Day, making Colorado the first state to name a state holiday after a woman.
Benavidez has recently prioritized issues concerning Black Lives Matter and the way police violence should be addressed in Colorado. She also banded with fellow Latino and Black Caucus members to celebrate the Supreme Court’s action against the Trump administration on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, saying its end “would have destroyed the lives of thousands of Colorado families” and calling on Congress for immediate permanent protections.
As the majority co-whip of the Democratic caucus, Benavidez has proven to be a leader with progressive values who deserves reelection. She is the clear choice for District 32.
Her main challenger is Republican candidate Tony Caputo. Caputo has openly expressed his disdain for the LGBTQ community, especially marriage equality. Some of his priorities are protecting freedom of speech from “political correctness,” pushing forward pro-gun policies, and seeking privatization of government departments and functions. Caputo’s campaign does not serve the diversity of Colorado nor promote equity, and as such, we cannot recommend a vote for him.
Also on the ballot is Jason Chapman, a Libertarian. He seems to have disclosed no public stances on any policies, much less those that pertain to District 32, as he lacks a campaign website or any discoverable political social media presence. Stick with the strong and experienced voice and give progressive support to Benavidez.Adrienne Benavidez
Since 2017, State Rep. Adrienne Benavidez has represented District 32, and she is running for a third term. Over the last four years, she has consistently sponsored progressive legislation.
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Since 2017, State Rep. Adrienne Benavidez has represented District 32, and she is running for a third term. Over the last four years, she has consistently sponsored progressive legislation. Specifically in this session, she worked to improve the protection against air toxics emissions and also sponsored the bill to replace Columbus Day with Frances Xavier Cabrini Day, making Colorado the first state to name a state holiday after a woman.
Benavidez has recently prioritized issues concerning Black Lives Matter and the way police violence should be addressed in Colorado. She also banded with fellow Latino and Black Caucus members to celebrate the Supreme Court’s action against the Trump administration on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, saying its end “would have destroyed the lives of thousands of Colorado families” and calling on Congress for immediate permanent protections.
As the majority co-whip of the Democratic caucus, Benavidez has proven to be a leader with progressive values who deserves reelection. She is the clear choice for District 32.
Her main challenger is Republican candidate Tony Caputo. Caputo has openly expressed his disdain for the LGBTQ community, especially marriage equality. Some of his priorities are protecting freedom of speech from “political correctness,” pushing forward pro-gun policies, and seeking privatization of government departments and functions. Caputo’s campaign does not serve the diversity of Colorado nor promote equity, and as such, we cannot recommend a vote for him.
Also on the ballot is Jason Chapman, a Libertarian. He seems to have disclosed no public stances on any policies, much less those that pertain to District 32, as he lacks a campaign website or any discoverable political social media presence. Stick with the strong and experienced voice and give progressive support to Benavidez.
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Incumbent State Rep. Matt Gray has represented District 33 since 2017. A former deputy district attorney and public finance attorney, he has many years of experience working with local governments. Gray’s recent legislative efforts have focused on government efficiency and public finance, and he has served on the finance committee. His recent work has also addressed residential oil and gas drilling; he has repeatedly advocated for homeowners who oppose fracking in their communities and schools. Gray has also been fighting for paid family and medical leave for several legislative sessions.
Before becoming a representative, Gray served as vice chair to the Adams County Youth Initiative and chair of the Broomfield Board of Equalization, ensuring homeowners aren’t over-taxed. His work in the House also has a marked emphasis on transportation, and he has fought for regional funding equality.
Gray is the best progressive candidate to represent this district.
Mindy Quiachon, a conservative activist in Broomfield, is taking on Gray in this election. Quiachon is much like other Republicans on the ballot this cycle: She talks about grand ideas like supporting the economy but has no vision when it comes to specific ideas about problems she wants to solve. What’s worse is her criticism of things like stay-at-home orders and mask mandates — things we know for a fact protect people from COVID-19. A candidate without ideas is someone looking for power for no reason. Voters should instead reelect Gray.Matt Gray
Incumbent State Rep. Matt Gray has represented District 33 since 2017. A former deputy district attorney and public finance attorney, he has many years of experience working with local governments.
Incumbent State Rep. Matt Gray has represented District 33 since 2017. A former deputy district attorney and public finance attorney, he has many years of experience working with local governments. Gray’s recent legislative efforts have focused on government efficiency and public finance, and he has served on the finance committee. His recent work has also addressed residential oil and gas drilling; he has repeatedly advocated for homeowners who oppose fracking in their communities and schools. Gray has also been fighting for paid family and medical leave for several legislative sessions.
Before becoming a representative, Gray served as vice chair to the Adams County Youth Initiative and chair of the Broomfield Board of Equalization, ensuring homeowners aren’t over-taxed. His work in the House also has a marked emphasis on transportation, and he has fought for regional funding equality.
Gray is the best progressive candidate to represent this district.
Mindy Quiachon, a conservative activist in Broomfield, is taking on Gray in this election. Quiachon is much like other Republicans on the ballot this cycle: She talks about grand ideas like supporting the economy but has no vision when it comes to specific ideas about problems she wants to solve. What’s worse is her criticism of things like stay-at-home orders and mask mandates — things we know for a fact protect people from COVID-19. A candidate without ideas is someone looking for power for no reason. Voters should instead reelect Gray.Matt Gray
Incumbent State Rep. Matt Gray has represented District 33 since 2017. A former deputy district attorney and public finance attorney, he has many years of experience working with local governments.
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Incumbent State Rep. Matt Gray has represented District 33 since 2017. A former deputy district attorney and public finance attorney, he has many years of experience working with local governments. Gray’s recent legislative efforts have focused on government efficiency and public finance, and he has served on the finance committee. His recent work has also addressed residential oil and gas drilling; he has repeatedly advocated for homeowners who oppose fracking in their communities and schools. Gray has also been fighting for paid family and medical leave for several legislative sessions.
Before becoming a representative, Gray served as vice chair to the Adams County Youth Initiative and chair of the Broomfield Board of Equalization, ensuring homeowners aren’t over-taxed. His work in the House also has a marked emphasis on transportation, and he has fought for regional funding equality.
Gray is the best progressive candidate to represent this district.
Mindy Quiachon, a conservative activist in Broomfield, is taking on Gray in this election. Quiachon is much like other Republicans on the ballot this cycle: She talks about grand ideas like supporting the economy but has no vision when it comes to specific ideas about problems she wants to solve. What’s worse is her criticism of things like stay-at-home orders and mask mandates — things we know for a fact protect people from COVID-19. A candidate without ideas is someone looking for power for no reason. Voters should instead reelect Gray.
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As the only nurse in the Colorado General Assembly, incumbent State Rep. Kyle Mullica has been on the “frontlines of the coronavirus fight” both via his role as a legislator and as an EMT and nurse. In his time as a legislator, Mullica has been a leading voice on public health and protecting working families, introducing bills to curb vaping and youth nicotine use, lower prescription drug costs, and increase the number of nurses in Colorado schools.
Among Mullica’s other priorities are fighting for working families by ensuring livable wages and collective bargaining rights, better access to reproductive care, support for DREAMers, sustainable energy solutions, and more. Mullica vows to continue his progressive work in an immediate way by fighting for a smart and “just” economic return from the coronavirus pandemic and pushing forward health care reforms.
Mullica is the best candidate to continue bringing progressive values to the capitol on behalf of House District 34.
His opponent, Republican Mark Bromley, is an electrician living in Northglenn. His website boasts his support for quite a backwards agenda. He’s against vaccinations, police oversight, reforming the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), red-flag laws, and gun safety in general as well as the repeal of the death penalty in Colorado. On top of all of that, he also spreads a lot of disinformation and pro-Trump propaganda. A vote for Bromley is a vote against progress in Colorado.Kyle Mullica
As the only nurse in the Colorado General Assembly, incumbent State Rep. Kyle Mullica has been on the “frontlines of the coronavirus fight” both via his role as a legislator and as an EMT and nurse.
As the only nurse in the Colorado General Assembly, incumbent State Rep. Kyle Mullica has been on the “frontlines of the coronavirus fight” both via his role as a legislator and as an EMT and nurse. In his time as a legislator, Mullica has been a leading voice on public health and protecting working families, introducing bills to curb vaping and youth nicotine use, lower prescription drug costs, and increase the number of nurses in Colorado schools.
Among Mullica’s other priorities are fighting for working families by ensuring livable wages and collective bargaining rights, better access to reproductive care, support for DREAMers, sustainable energy solutions, and more. Mullica vows to continue his progressive work in an immediate way by fighting for a smart and “just” economic return from the coronavirus pandemic and pushing forward health care reforms.
Mullica is the best candidate to continue bringing progressive values to the capitol on behalf of House District 34.
His opponent, Republican Mark Bromley, is an electrician living in Northglenn. His website boasts his support for quite a backwards agenda. He’s against vaccinations, police oversight, reforming the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), red-flag laws, and gun safety in general as well as the repeal of the death penalty in Colorado. On top of all of that, he also spreads a lot of disinformation and pro-Trump propaganda. A vote for Bromley is a vote against progress in Colorado.Kyle Mullica
As the only nurse in the Colorado General Assembly, incumbent State Rep. Kyle Mullica has been on the “frontlines of the coronavirus fight” both via his role as a legislator and as an EMT and nurse.
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As the only nurse in the Colorado General Assembly, incumbent State Rep. Kyle Mullica has been on the “frontlines of the coronavirus fight” both via his role as a legislator and as an EMT and nurse. In his time as a legislator, Mullica has been a leading voice on public health and protecting working families, introducing bills to curb vaping and youth nicotine use, lower prescription drug costs, and increase the number of nurses in Colorado schools.
Among Mullica’s other priorities are fighting for working families by ensuring livable wages and collective bargaining rights, better access to reproductive care, support for DREAMers, sustainable energy solutions, and more. Mullica vows to continue his progressive work in an immediate way by fighting for a smart and “just” economic return from the coronavirus pandemic and pushing forward health care reforms.
Mullica is the best candidate to continue bringing progressive values to the capitol on behalf of House District 34.
His opponent, Republican Mark Bromley, is an electrician living in Northglenn. His website boasts his support for quite a backwards agenda. He’s against vaccinations, police oversight, reforming the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), red-flag laws, and gun safety in general as well as the repeal of the death penalty in Colorado. On top of all of that, he also spreads a lot of disinformation and pro-Trump propaganda. A vote for Bromley is a vote against progress in Colorado.
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Incumbent State Rep. Shannon Bird is seeking a second term representing District 35. She has longstanding experience in business, financial negotiations, and local government. Before becoming a representative, she served on the Westminster City Council, where she created an internship program and secured funding for infrastructure improvements at schools.
Bird’s legislative work to date has focused on fiscal policy, education financing, and economic development, and she is the vice chair of the House finance committee. She has also been a strong advocate for public education, particularly fair and equitable funding for schools in all neighborhoods. To help working individuals and families, Bird sponsored bills this term easing credential and licensing transferability in fields ranging from electricians to midwives and another on extending workforce development programs. She also supports DREAMers, affordable housing, and pairing law enforcement with behavioral health specialists for response calls — plus she regularly convenes virtual town halls and socially distant meetups with constituents.
She is the best candidate to lead her district forward in fighting for progressive values.Challenging her for the seat is Republican Roger Lehman. As of the start of September, he appeared to have not spoken to the media or even created a website or social media pages explaining his campaign or his personal policy positions. If Lehman isn’t going to put his voice on any issues, then he should not be Statehouse-bound.
Shannon Bird
Incumbent State Rep. Shannon Bird is seeking a second term representing District 35. She has longstanding experience in business, financial negotiations, and local government.
Incumbent State Rep. Shannon Bird is seeking a second term representing District 35. She has longstanding experience in business, financial negotiations, and local government. Before becoming a representative, she served on the Westminster City Council, where she created an internship program and secured funding for infrastructure improvements at schools.
Bird’s legislative work to date has focused on fiscal policy, education financing, and economic development, and she is the vice chair of the House finance committee. She has also been a strong advocate for public education, particularly fair and equitable funding for schools in all neighborhoods. To help working individuals and families, Bird sponsored bills this term easing credential and licensing transferability in fields ranging from electricians to midwives and another on extending workforce development programs. She also supports DREAMers, affordable housing, and pairing law enforcement with behavioral health specialists for response calls — plus she regularly convenes virtual town halls and socially distant meetups with constituents.
She is the best candidate to lead her district forward in fighting for progressive values.Challenging her for the seat is Republican Roger Lehman. As of the start of September, he appeared to have not spoken to the media or even created a website or social media pages explaining his campaign or his personal policy positions. If Lehman isn’t going to put his voice on any issues, then he should not be Statehouse-bound.
Shannon Bird
Incumbent State Rep. Shannon Bird is seeking a second term representing District 35. She has longstanding experience in business, financial negotiations, and local government.
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Incumbent State Rep. Shannon Bird is seeking a second term representing District 35. She has longstanding experience in business, financial negotiations, and local government. Before becoming a representative, she served on the Westminster City Council, where she created an internship program and secured funding for infrastructure improvements at schools.
Bird’s legislative work to date has focused on fiscal policy, education financing, and economic development, and she is the vice chair of the House finance committee. She has also been a strong advocate for public education, particularly fair and equitable funding for schools in all neighborhoods. To help working individuals and families, Bird sponsored bills this term easing credential and licensing transferability in fields ranging from electricians to midwives and another on extending workforce development programs. She also supports DREAMers, affordable housing, and pairing law enforcement with behavioral health specialists for response calls — plus she regularly convenes virtual town halls and socially distant meetups with constituents.
She is the best candidate to lead her district forward in fighting for progressive values.Challenging her for the seat is Republican Roger Lehman. As of the start of September, he appeared to have not spoken to the media or even created a website or social media pages explaining his campaign or his personal policy positions. If Lehman isn’t going to put his voice on any issues, then he should not be Statehouse-bound.
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Incumbent State Rep. Mike Weissman is running for a third term in District 36. He has been a progressive voice the last four years and has the record to prove it. On his extensive, bilingual campaign website, he backs a wide range of issues — from evidence-based criminal justice reform to transparent government to bringing Colorado schools out of the bottom of national ranking for state funding. And he has an outstanding record on issues like conservation, battling climate change, and consumer protection.
Weissman has sponsored bills concerning energy efficiency in new residential construction and changing how police and courts handle criminal defendants with mental health issues. His latest legislative session report is strong in sponsoring measures to boost veteran resources, bring counseling and behavioral health services to schools, increasing transparency in medical bills, investing in public resources like transportation, and more. He also does his best to connect with constituents.
The plain choice for progressive representation in District 36 is Weissman.
Republican Dustin Bishop is also vying for the seat. Bishop’s campaign priorities range from instituting a “flat tax rate for everyone, with no deductions” and revoking daylight saving time in Colorado. Of course, Colorado already has a flat income tax rate, and anyone running for the state legislature should already know that. In a stark stance against gun safety laws, he believes, in his own words, that “Americans have the constitutional right to own guns, and this should not be restricted by the type of gun, or the number of rounds that it can hold.” Bishop lacks the political experience and knowledge to successfully represent Coloradans. Instead, reelect Weissman.Mike Weissman
Incumbent State Rep. Mike Weissman is running for a third term in District 36. He has been a progressive voice the last four years and has the record to prove it.
Incumbent State Rep. Mike Weissman is running for a third term in District 36. He has been a progressive voice the last four years and has the record to prove it. On his extensive, bilingual campaign website, he backs a wide range of issues — from evidence-based criminal justice reform to transparent government to bringing Colorado schools out of the bottom of national ranking for state funding. And he has an outstanding record on issues like conservation, battling climate change, and consumer protection.
Weissman has sponsored bills concerning energy efficiency in new residential construction and changing how police and courts handle criminal defendants with mental health issues. His latest legislative session report is strong in sponsoring measures to boost veteran resources, bring counseling and behavioral health services to schools, increasing transparency in medical bills, investing in public resources like transportation, and more. He also does his best to connect with constituents.
The plain choice for progressive representation in District 36 is Weissman.
Republican Dustin Bishop is also vying for the seat. Bishop’s campaign priorities range from instituting a “flat tax rate for everyone, with no deductions” and revoking daylight saving time in Colorado. Of course, Colorado already has a flat income tax rate, and anyone running for the state legislature should already know that. In a stark stance against gun safety laws, he believes, in his own words, that “Americans have the constitutional right to own guns, and this should not be restricted by the type of gun, or the number of rounds that it can hold.” Bishop lacks the political experience and knowledge to successfully represent Coloradans. Instead, reelect Weissman.Mike Weissman
Incumbent State Rep. Mike Weissman is running for a third term in District 36. He has been a progressive voice the last four years and has the record to prove it.
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Incumbent State Rep. Mike Weissman is running for a third term in District 36. He has been a progressive voice the last four years and has the record to prove it. On his extensive, bilingual campaign website, he backs a wide range of issues — from evidence-based criminal justice reform to transparent government to bringing Colorado schools out of the bottom of national ranking for state funding. And he has an outstanding record on issues like conservation, battling climate change, and consumer protection.
Weissman has sponsored bills concerning energy efficiency in new residential construction and changing how police and courts handle criminal defendants with mental health issues. His latest legislative session report is strong in sponsoring measures to boost veteran resources, bring counseling and behavioral health services to schools, increasing transparency in medical bills, investing in public resources like transportation, and more. He also does his best to connect with constituents.
The plain choice for progressive representation in District 36 is Weissman.
Republican Dustin Bishop is also vying for the seat. Bishop’s campaign priorities range from instituting a “flat tax rate for everyone, with no deductions” and revoking daylight saving time in Colorado. Of course, Colorado already has a flat income tax rate, and anyone running for the state legislature should already know that. In a stark stance against gun safety laws, he believes, in his own words, that “Americans have the constitutional right to own guns, and this should not be restricted by the type of gun, or the number of rounds that it can hold.” Bishop lacks the political experience and knowledge to successfully represent Coloradans. Instead, reelect Weissman.
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Incumbent State Rep. Tom Sullivan was first elected to District 37 in 2018. After his son was murdered in the Aurora movie theater mass shooting, he became involved in politics by advocating for victims’ rights and testifying during committee hearings for stronger gun safety laws.
Sullivan’s platform emphasizes supporting and strengthening middle-class families by stimulating a healthy economy, promoting good jobs, and fighting for affordable health care, education, and housing. While in office, he has fought for the working families of Colorado and successfully sponsored a monumental red-flag gun regulation bill signed into law last year. The bill gained strong opposition from Rocky Mountain Gun Owners (RMGO) and Kristi Burton Brown, vice chair of the Colorado Republican Party, who organized a recall effort against Sullivan. Prominent progressive leaders from across the nation including Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren rallied their support for Sullivan’s agenda, the recall failed, and the bill was signed into law.
Sullivan deserves to continue to represent this district with the support of progressive voters.
Challenging him for the seat is Republican Caroline Cornell, who is a career coach and education volunteer in the Centennial area. Her campaign website contains some generic platitudes like supporting the economy, wanting more money for fixing roads, and supporting the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR). But don’t look for any specifics from Cornell. She seems to use her social media pages largely for kids’ entertainment and proving she has door-to-door selfie skills instead of informing people about her specific views. Not only that, but she seems more interested in getting kids out of quarantine than protecting families during a pandemic. If these are the highlights for her to talk and post about in public, then progressive voters should be worried about what Cornell isn’t saying.Tom Sullivan
Incumbent State Rep. Tom Sullivan was first elected to District 37 in 2018.
Incumbent State Rep. Tom Sullivan was first elected to District 37 in 2018. After his son was murdered in the Aurora movie theater mass shooting, he became involved in politics by advocating for victims’ rights and testifying during committee hearings for stronger gun safety laws.
Sullivan’s platform emphasizes supporting and strengthening middle-class families by stimulating a healthy economy, promoting good jobs, and fighting for affordable health care, education, and housing. While in office, he has fought for the working families of Colorado and successfully sponsored a monumental red-flag gun regulation bill signed into law last year. The bill gained strong opposition from Rocky Mountain Gun Owners (RMGO) and Kristi Burton Brown, vice chair of the Colorado Republican Party, who organized a recall effort against Sullivan. Prominent progressive leaders from across the nation including Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren rallied their support for Sullivan’s agenda, the recall failed, and the bill was signed into law.
Sullivan deserves to continue to represent this district with the support of progressive voters.
Challenging him for the seat is Republican Caroline Cornell, who is a career coach and education volunteer in the Centennial area. Her campaign website contains some generic platitudes like supporting the economy, wanting more money for fixing roads, and supporting the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR). But don’t look for any specifics from Cornell. She seems to use her social media pages largely for kids’ entertainment and proving she has door-to-door selfie skills instead of informing people about her specific views. Not only that, but she seems more interested in getting kids out of quarantine than protecting families during a pandemic. If these are the highlights for her to talk and post about in public, then progressive voters should be worried about what Cornell isn’t saying.Tom Sullivan
Incumbent State Rep. Tom Sullivan was first elected to District 37 in 2018.
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Incumbent State Rep. Tom Sullivan was first elected to District 37 in 2018. After his son was murdered in the Aurora movie theater mass shooting, he became involved in politics by advocating for victims’ rights and testifying during committee hearings for stronger gun safety laws.
Sullivan’s platform emphasizes supporting and strengthening middle-class families by stimulating a healthy economy, promoting good jobs, and fighting for affordable health care, education, and housing. While in office, he has fought for the working families of Colorado and successfully sponsored a monumental red-flag gun regulation bill signed into law last year. The bill gained strong opposition from Rocky Mountain Gun Owners (RMGO) and Kristi Burton Brown, vice chair of the Colorado Republican Party, who organized a recall effort against Sullivan. Prominent progressive leaders from across the nation including Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren rallied their support for Sullivan’s agenda, the recall failed, and the bill was signed into law.
Sullivan deserves to continue to represent this district with the support of progressive voters.
Challenging him for the seat is Republican Caroline Cornell, who is a career coach and education volunteer in the Centennial area. Her campaign website contains some generic platitudes like supporting the economy, wanting more money for fixing roads, and supporting the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR). But don’t look for any specifics from Cornell. She seems to use her social media pages largely for kids’ entertainment and proving she has door-to-door selfie skills instead of informing people about her specific views. Not only that, but she seems more interested in getting kids out of quarantine than protecting families during a pandemic. If these are the highlights for her to talk and post about in public, then progressive voters should be worried about what Cornell isn’t saying.
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David Ortiz’s experience as a military veteran, public affairs professional, community and media liaison, advocate, and lobbyist proves he will fight to make equality of opportunity and economic recovery priorities as a representative for District 38.
After college, Ortiz volunteered in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and worked at the Houston mayor’s Office of International Affairs and Development. Ortiz was selected to train as a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army, and he survived a near-fatal crash while deployed in Afghanistan in 2012. He was left paralyzed from the waist down and has dedicated his life as a public servant to advocating for veterans, service members, and people with disabilities. He has successfully helped to secure resources for veteran services, served in numerous leadership positions at nonprofits, and worked as a legislative liaison.
Ortiz has demonstrated his commitment to progressive issues through his work on several pieces of legislation on higher education, the criminal justice system, mental health, and housing. He is the clear choice in this race.
He is taking on incumbent State Rep. Richard Champion, an energy businessman and diehard right-wing conservative who toes the party line instead of representing his constituents. Champion was nominated to the seat by a select group of Republican activists after his predecessor joined the Trump administration. He is apparently more angry about stay-at-home orders and mask mandates than about the failed federal response to the coronavirus in the first place. He tends to make up his own facts about reforming health care, resulting in conservative ideas that actually take health care away from people. Champion is the kind of backwards-thinking conservative we don’t want representing us anymore.David Ortiz
David Ortiz’s experience as a military veteran, public affairs professional, community and media liaison, advocate, and lobbyist proves he will fight to make equality of opportunity and economic recovery priorities as a representative for District 38.
David Ortiz’s experience as a military veteran, public affairs professional, community and media liaison, advocate, and lobbyist proves he will fight to make equality of opportunity and economic recovery priorities as a representative for District 38.
After college, Ortiz volunteered in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and worked at the Houston mayor’s Office of International Affairs and Development. Ortiz was selected to train as a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army, and he survived a near-fatal crash while deployed in Afghanistan in 2012. He was left paralyzed from the waist down and has dedicated his life as a public servant to advocating for veterans, service members, and people with disabilities. He has successfully helped to secure resources for veteran services, served in numerous leadership positions at nonprofits, and worked as a legislative liaison.
Ortiz has demonstrated his commitment to progressive issues through his work on several pieces of legislation on higher education, the criminal justice system, mental health, and housing. He is the clear choice in this race.
He is taking on incumbent State Rep. Richard Champion, an energy businessman and diehard right-wing conservative who toes the party line instead of representing his constituents. Champion was nominated to the seat by a select group of Republican activists after his predecessor joined the Trump administration. He is apparently more angry about stay-at-home orders and mask mandates than about the failed federal response to the coronavirus in the first place. He tends to make up his own facts about reforming health care, resulting in conservative ideas that actually take health care away from people. Champion is the kind of backwards-thinking conservative we don’t want representing us anymore.David Ortiz
David Ortiz’s experience as a military veteran, public affairs professional, community and media liaison, advocate, and lobbyist proves he will fight to make equality of opportunity and economic recovery priorities as a representative for District 38.
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David Ortiz’s experience as a military veteran, public affairs professional, community and media liaison, advocate, and lobbyist proves he will fight to make equality of opportunity and economic recovery priorities as a representative for District 38.
After college, Ortiz volunteered in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and worked at the Houston mayor’s Office of International Affairs and Development. Ortiz was selected to train as a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army, and he survived a near-fatal crash while deployed in Afghanistan in 2012. He was left paralyzed from the waist down and has dedicated his life as a public servant to advocating for veterans, service members, and people with disabilities. He has successfully helped to secure resources for veteran services, served in numerous leadership positions at nonprofits, and worked as a legislative liaison.
Ortiz has demonstrated his commitment to progressive issues through his work on several pieces of legislation on higher education, the criminal justice system, mental health, and housing. He is the clear choice in this race.
He is taking on incumbent State Rep. Richard Champion, an energy businessman and diehard right-wing conservative who toes the party line instead of representing his constituents. Champion was nominated to the seat by a select group of Republican activists after his predecessor joined the Trump administration. He is apparently more angry about stay-at-home orders and mask mandates than about the failed federal response to the coronavirus in the first place. He tends to make up his own facts about reforming health care, resulting in conservative ideas that actually take health care away from people. Champion is the kind of backwards-thinking conservative we don’t want representing us anymore.
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Ian Chapman, an intensive care nurse, is running to represent District 39 after having served two tours for the U.S. Army in Afghanistan and retiring in 2015. In a recent campaign social media post, he noted that his baby daughter is the main reason he is running, saying “I couldn’t just stand by and let the world burn. … We all need to fight for our future.”
With his “people-first” view, he wants to end political cultivation of racism and anti-Semitism. He says he’s tired of “obstructionist politicians” who stand in the way of progress and wants to unite people on the big issues. Some of the top issues for him are the COVID-19 response and advancing access to affordable and high-quality health care, particularly in rural areas. He also acknowledges that wildfire safety and mitigation are key for the district and vows to advocate for funding not just for forest programs but for assistance for individual landowners and communities. Other priorities include infrastructure development, working families, and term limits for elected officials.
Chapman is a fresh choice, and his outlook makes him a solid candidate to support in this race.
He is taking on incumbent State Rep. Mark Baisley, who has a “constitutional conservative” platform. In his own words, he believes we need to “recapture our inheritance of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness” by focusing on “the laws of nature and of nature’s god.” His legislative priorities have been to support anti-vaccine policies, defining marriage as between one man and one woman, and restricting the adoption of children to opposite-sex couples only, which would destroy thousands of families in Colorado. Despite his stated priorities of government transparency and “right to life,” he voted against the recent bipartisan law enforcement accountability bill. Progressive voters beware.
Also in the race is Bonnie Pyle. She has little to no political presence, and from what information can be obtained on social media, she has a strictly grassroots campaign. She says choose to run as a Libertarian because her “core beliefs revolve around the rights of the individual.”Ian Chapman
Ian Chapman, an intensive care nurse, is running to represent District 39 after having served two tours for the U.S. Army in Afghanistan and retiring in 2015.
Ian Chapman, an intensive care nurse, is running to represent District 39 after having served two tours for the U.S. Army in Afghanistan and retiring in 2015. In a recent campaign social media post, he noted that his baby daughter is the main reason he is running, saying “I couldn’t just stand by and let the world burn. … We all need to fight for our future.”
With his “people-first” view, he wants to end political cultivation of racism and anti-Semitism. He says he’s tired of “obstructionist politicians” who stand in the way of progress and wants to unite people on the big issues. Some of the top issues for him are the COVID-19 response and advancing access to affordable and high-quality health care, particularly in rural areas. He also acknowledges that wildfire safety and mitigation are key for the district and vows to advocate for funding not just for forest programs but for assistance for individual landowners and communities. Other priorities include infrastructure development, working families, and term limits for elected officials.
Chapman is a fresh choice, and his outlook makes him a solid candidate to support in this race.
He is taking on incumbent State Rep. Mark Baisley, who has a “constitutional conservative” platform. In his own words, he believes we need to “recapture our inheritance of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness” by focusing on “the laws of nature and of nature’s god.” His legislative priorities have been to support anti-vaccine policies, defining marriage as between one man and one woman, and restricting the adoption of children to opposite-sex couples only, which would destroy thousands of families in Colorado. Despite his stated priorities of government transparency and “right to life,” he voted against the recent bipartisan law enforcement accountability bill. Progressive voters beware.
Also in the race is Bonnie Pyle. She has little to no political presence, and from what information can be obtained on social media, she has a strictly grassroots campaign. She says choose to run as a Libertarian because her “core beliefs revolve around the rights of the individual.”Ian Chapman
Ian Chapman, an intensive care nurse, is running to represent District 39 after having served two tours for the U.S. Army in Afghanistan and retiring in 2015.
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AFSCME Council 18
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Ian Chapman, an intensive care nurse, is running to represent District 39 after having served two tours for the U.S. Army in Afghanistan and retiring in 2015. In a recent campaign social media post, he noted that his baby daughter is the main reason he is running, saying “I couldn’t just stand by and let the world burn. … We all need to fight for our future.”
With his “people-first” view, he wants to end political cultivation of racism and anti-Semitism. He says he’s tired of “obstructionist politicians” who stand in the way of progress and wants to unite people on the big issues. Some of the top issues for him are the COVID-19 response and advancing access to affordable and high-quality health care, particularly in rural areas. He also acknowledges that wildfire safety and mitigation are key for the district and vows to advocate for funding not just for forest programs but for assistance for individual landowners and communities. Other priorities include infrastructure development, working families, and term limits for elected officials.
Chapman is a fresh choice, and his outlook makes him a solid candidate to support in this race.
He is taking on incumbent State Rep. Mark Baisley, who has a “constitutional conservative” platform. In his own words, he believes we need to “recapture our inheritance of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness” by focusing on “the laws of nature and of nature’s god.” His legislative priorities have been to support anti-vaccine policies, defining marriage as between one man and one woman, and restricting the adoption of children to opposite-sex couples only, which would destroy thousands of families in Colorado. Despite his stated priorities of government transparency and “right to life,” he voted against the recent bipartisan law enforcement accountability bill. Progressive voters beware.
Also in the race is Bonnie Pyle. She has little to no political presence, and from what information can be obtained on social media, she has a strictly grassroots campaign. She says choose to run as a Libertarian because her “core beliefs revolve around the rights of the individual.”
Endorsed By:
AFSCME Council 18
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Democratic candidate Naquetta Ricks, a Liberian immigrant and longtime resident of Aurora, brings 18 years of business and financial management experience to her bid to represent District 40. She has worked in the transportation, informational technology, and real estate sectors and owns a small business.
Citing the hardships and tragic consequences of gun violence, Ricks has said she’s committed to increasing public safety by supporting legislation on gun safety. She’s also a strong advocate for affordable and attainable housing, knowing well the difficulties buyers face in the market. She is dedicated to developing legislation that moves Colorado toward rent caps and housing programs for low income and fixed-income residents. Among her other priorities are education and economic development.
Ricks is the recommended candidate in this race.
Also vying for the seat are Republican Richard Allen Bassett and Libertarian Robert Harrison. Bassett doesn’t seem to have much true political presence, but his campaign social media is pretty telling of his stances. Amid his general anti-progressive posts are ones with conspiracy theories about COVID-19 data and criticism that the legislature has let the governor run Colorado unchecked. He also strongly opposes stricter gun safety laws.
Harrison, or “Dr. Rob,” is a system architect for UCHealth. He previously ran for office and lost in District 28. His campaign page indicates his priorities are not in line with progressives: He wants to repeal red-flag gun safety laws, objects to joining the National Popular Vote Compact, and asserts “health care bureaucrats” have no authority to make COVID-19 guidelines.Naquetta Ricks
Democratic candidate Naquetta Ricks, a Liberian immigrant and longtime resident of Aurora, brings 18 years of business and financial management experience to her bid to represent District 40.
Democratic candidate Naquetta Ricks, a Liberian immigrant and longtime resident of Aurora, brings 18 years of business and financial management experience to her bid to represent District 40. She has worked in the transportation, informational technology, and real estate sectors and owns a small business.
Citing the hardships and tragic consequences of gun violence, Ricks has said she’s committed to increasing public safety by supporting legislation on gun safety. She’s also a strong advocate for affordable and attainable housing, knowing well the difficulties buyers face in the market. She is dedicated to developing legislation that moves Colorado toward rent caps and housing programs for low income and fixed-income residents. Among her other priorities are education and economic development.
Ricks is the recommended candidate in this race.
Also vying for the seat are Republican Richard Allen Bassett and Libertarian Robert Harrison. Bassett doesn’t seem to have much true political presence, but his campaign social media is pretty telling of his stances. Amid his general anti-progressive posts are ones with conspiracy theories about COVID-19 data and criticism that the legislature has let the governor run Colorado unchecked. He also strongly opposes stricter gun safety laws.
Harrison, or “Dr. Rob,” is a system architect for UCHealth. He previously ran for office and lost in District 28. His campaign page indicates his priorities are not in line with progressives: He wants to repeal red-flag gun safety laws, objects to joining the National Popular Vote Compact, and asserts “health care bureaucrats” have no authority to make COVID-19 guidelines.Naquetta Ricks
Democratic candidate Naquetta Ricks, a Liberian immigrant and longtime resident of Aurora, brings 18 years of business and financial management experience to her bid to represent District 40.
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Democratic candidate Naquetta Ricks, a Liberian immigrant and longtime resident of Aurora, brings 18 years of business and financial management experience to her bid to represent District 40. She has worked in the transportation, informational technology, and real estate sectors and owns a small business.
Citing the hardships and tragic consequences of gun violence, Ricks has said she’s committed to increasing public safety by supporting legislation on gun safety. She’s also a strong advocate for affordable and attainable housing, knowing well the difficulties buyers face in the market. She is dedicated to developing legislation that moves Colorado toward rent caps and housing programs for low income and fixed-income residents. Among her other priorities are education and economic development.
Ricks is the recommended candidate in this race.
Also vying for the seat are Republican Richard Allen Bassett and Libertarian Robert Harrison. Bassett doesn’t seem to have much true political presence, but his campaign social media is pretty telling of his stances. Amid his general anti-progressive posts are ones with conspiracy theories about COVID-19 data and criticism that the legislature has let the governor run Colorado unchecked. He also strongly opposes stricter gun safety laws.
Harrison, or “Dr. Rob,” is a system architect for UCHealth. He previously ran for office and lost in District 28. His campaign page indicates his priorities are not in line with progressives: He wants to repeal red-flag gun safety laws, objects to joining the National Popular Vote Compact, and asserts “health care bureaucrats” have no authority to make COVID-19 guidelines.
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Iman Jodeh has spent the last several years working at the Capitol and in the community advancing several progressive causes. She currently is the community advocate and liaison for Interfaith Alliance of Colorado and is the founder and executive director of Meet the Middle East, a nonprofit dedicated to building relationships between Americans and Middle Easterners. She is also a board member for Colorado’s Women’s Lobby and has taught at the University of Denver.
The Colorado native has a passion for education that’s often tied to elevating public policy. She helped to pass in-state tuition measures for refugees and immigrants who served alongside our troops. She also has advocated for a more inclusive historical narrative for our public school students. Her work on civil rights has aimed to boost voting rights, which she seeks to expand with more opportunities for automatic voter registration and multilingual ballots. Jodeh has said she plans to bring progressive bills to Gov. Jared Polis’ desk and is excited to help him reach his goals of a fully sustainable Colorado by 2030 and preserve our open spaces for the next generation.
Jodeh is the clear choice in this race.
Also seeking the seat is Republican candidate Robert Andrews, who has a straightforward conservative platform. His priorities are passing anti-abortion rights legislation, repealing gun safety laws, and protecting what he calls “a traditional family structure.” He opposes Black Lives Matter protests, characterizing protesters as turmoil-seeking vandals. Andrews doesn’t go into depth on what political plans he has besides stating that Colorado is safer if the public votes Republican. We disagree wholeheartedly and recommend Jodeh for state representative.Iman Jodeh
Iman Jodeh has spent the last several years working at the Capitol and in the community advancing several progressive causes.
Iman Jodeh has spent the last several years working at the Capitol and in the community advancing several progressive causes. She currently is the community advocate and liaison for Interfaith Alliance of Colorado and is the founder and executive director of Meet the Middle East, a nonprofit dedicated to building relationships between Americans and Middle Easterners. She is also a board member for Colorado’s Women’s Lobby and has taught at the University of Denver.
The Colorado native has a passion for education that’s often tied to elevating public policy. She helped to pass in-state tuition measures for refugees and immigrants who served alongside our troops. She also has advocated for a more inclusive historical narrative for our public school students. Her work on civil rights has aimed to boost voting rights, which she seeks to expand with more opportunities for automatic voter registration and multilingual ballots. Jodeh has said she plans to bring progressive bills to Gov. Jared Polis’ desk and is excited to help him reach his goals of a fully sustainable Colorado by 2030 and preserve our open spaces for the next generation.
Jodeh is the clear choice in this race.
Also seeking the seat is Republican candidate Robert Andrews, who has a straightforward conservative platform. His priorities are passing anti-abortion rights legislation, repealing gun safety laws, and protecting what he calls “a traditional family structure.” He opposes Black Lives Matter protests, characterizing protesters as turmoil-seeking vandals. Andrews doesn’t go into depth on what political plans he has besides stating that Colorado is safer if the public votes Republican. We disagree wholeheartedly and recommend Jodeh for state representative.Iman Jodeh
Iman Jodeh has spent the last several years working at the Capitol and in the community advancing several progressive causes.
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Iman Jodeh has spent the last several years working at the Capitol and in the community advancing several progressive causes. She currently is the community advocate and liaison for Interfaith Alliance of Colorado and is the founder and executive director of Meet the Middle East, a nonprofit dedicated to building relationships between Americans and Middle Easterners. She is also a board member for Colorado’s Women’s Lobby and has taught at the University of Denver.
The Colorado native has a passion for education that’s often tied to elevating public policy. She helped to pass in-state tuition measures for refugees and immigrants who served alongside our troops. She also has advocated for a more inclusive historical narrative for our public school students. Her work on civil rights has aimed to boost voting rights, which she seeks to expand with more opportunities for automatic voter registration and multilingual ballots. Jodeh has said she plans to bring progressive bills to Gov. Jared Polis’ desk and is excited to help him reach his goals of a fully sustainable Colorado by 2030 and preserve our open spaces for the next generation.
Jodeh is the clear choice in this race.
Also seeking the seat is Republican candidate Robert Andrews, who has a straightforward conservative platform. His priorities are passing anti-abortion rights legislation, repealing gun safety laws, and protecting what he calls “a traditional family structure.” He opposes Black Lives Matter protests, characterizing protesters as turmoil-seeking vandals. Andrews doesn’t go into depth on what political plans he has besides stating that Colorado is safer if the public votes Republican. We disagree wholeheartedly and recommend Jodeh for state representative.
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State Rep. Dominique Jackson is the incumbent for District 42 and faces no opposition. Her legislative successes since being first elected in 2016 include battling housing discrimination, increasing fines for air and water quality violations, and trying to lower prescription drug costs. We look forward to more of her good work in office.
Dominique Jackson
State Rep. Dominique Jackson is the incumbent for District 42 and faces no opposition.
State Rep. Dominique Jackson is the incumbent for District 42 and faces no opposition. Her legislative successes since being first elected in 2016 include battling housing discrimination, increasing fines for air and water quality violations, and trying to lower prescription drug costs. We look forward to more of her good work in office.
Dominique Jackson
State Rep. Dominique Jackson is the incumbent for District 42 and faces no opposition.
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State Rep. Dominique Jackson is the incumbent for District 42 and faces no opposition. Her legislative successes since being first elected in 2016 include battling housing discrimination, increasing fines for air and water quality violations, and trying to lower prescription drug costs. We look forward to more of her good work in office.
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Democratic candidate Jennifer Mitkowski is an experienced physician’s assistant running to represent District 43. She is an active community leader and a delegate with the Highlands Ranch Community Association, and she has worked on local school board elections. A mother of two, Mikowski will make health care and public education priorities for her district. Her platform emphasizes lowering health care costs, increasing transparency, increasing funding public schools, and representation in local politics.
Mitkowski is a strong local candidate who will push for progressive stances in the House. She is the recommended candidate for this race.
Incumbent State Rep. Kevin Van Winkle says he is a small-business owner and is running for his fourth and final term. Van Winkle is opposed to the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) in a time when we need it the most, and he opposes abortion, even in cases of rape and incest, while at the same time being the lone vote against funding for dropout prevention programs for pregnant teens. He has actively opposed gun safety bills that would curb much of the violence and mass shootings we see far too often. And he’s even against using public health knowledge to protect families from the coronavirus pandemic. Van Winkle hasn’t given progressives a single reason to vote to keep him, so you shouldn’t.Jennifer Mitkowski
Democratic candidate Jennifer Mitkowski is an experienced physician’s assistant running to represent District 43. She is an active community leader and a delegate with the Highlands Ranch Community Association, and she has worked on local school board elections.
Democratic candidate Jennifer Mitkowski is an experienced physician’s assistant running to represent District 43. She is an active community leader and a delegate with the Highlands Ranch Community Association, and she has worked on local school board elections. A mother of two, Mikowski will make health care and public education priorities for her district. Her platform emphasizes lowering health care costs, increasing transparency, increasing funding public schools, and representation in local politics.
Mitkowski is a strong local candidate who will push for progressive stances in the House. She is the recommended candidate for this race.
Incumbent State Rep. Kevin Van Winkle says he is a small-business owner and is running for his fourth and final term. Van Winkle is opposed to the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) in a time when we need it the most, and he opposes abortion, even in cases of rape and incest, while at the same time being the lone vote against funding for dropout prevention programs for pregnant teens. He has actively opposed gun safety bills that would curb much of the violence and mass shootings we see far too often. And he’s even against using public health knowledge to protect families from the coronavirus pandemic. Van Winkle hasn’t given progressives a single reason to vote to keep him, so you shouldn’t.Jennifer Mitkowski
Democratic candidate Jennifer Mitkowski is an experienced physician’s assistant running to represent District 43. She is an active community leader and a delegate with the Highlands Ranch Community Association, and she has worked on local school board elections.
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Democratic candidate Jennifer Mitkowski is an experienced physician’s assistant running to represent District 43. She is an active community leader and a delegate with the Highlands Ranch Community Association, and she has worked on local school board elections. A mother of two, Mikowski will make health care and public education priorities for her district. Her platform emphasizes lowering health care costs, increasing transparency, increasing funding public schools, and representation in local politics.
Mitkowski is a strong local candidate who will push for progressive stances in the House. She is the recommended candidate for this race.
Incumbent State Rep. Kevin Van Winkle says he is a small-business owner and is running for his fourth and final term. Van Winkle is opposed to the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) in a time when we need it the most, and he opposes abortion, even in cases of rape and incest, while at the same time being the lone vote against funding for dropout prevention programs for pregnant teens. He has actively opposed gun safety bills that would curb much of the violence and mass shootings we see far too often. And he’s even against using public health knowledge to protect families from the coronavirus pandemic. Van Winkle hasn’t given progressives a single reason to vote to keep him, so you shouldn’t.
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Democratic candidate Kyra Storojev is an avid community volunteer and a board member for Habitat of Humanity Interfaith Group. She is also a former on-air expert for KCBS-TV providing updated information on new technological communication systems. Storojev has straightforward priorities of expanding access to mental health, education, and the environment. She is committed to reducing the subsidies for oil and gas extraction by applying them to alternative energies to reduce our overall reliance on carbon-based energies. She is a solid candidate for progressives to support.
Incumbent State Rep. Kim Ransom is a Republican and has been in the office for five years. Ransom recently made news for being the only member of the powerful Joint Budget Committee to refuse to wear a mask during hearings about how to handle the enormous budget cuts Colorado faced due to the economic devastation from the coronavirus. She has repeatedly voted for some of the most extreme conservative legislation brought in Colorado, and as a result, we can not recommend Ransom’s reelection.
Brian Meyer is on the ballot as a Libertarian. He seems to have no campaign website or discoverable social media presence nor made any public policy statements, and so his policy stances outside of his party affiliation are unknown.Kyra Storojev
Democratic candidate Kyra Storojev is an avid community volunteer and a board member for Habitat of Humanity Interfaith Group. She is also a former on-air expert for KCBS-TV providing updated information on new technological communication systems.
Democratic candidate Kyra Storojev is an avid community volunteer and a board member for Habitat of Humanity Interfaith Group. She is also a former on-air expert for KCBS-TV providing updated information on new technological communication systems. Storojev has straightforward priorities of expanding access to mental health, education, and the environment. She is committed to reducing the subsidies for oil and gas extraction by applying them to alternative energies to reduce our overall reliance on carbon-based energies. She is a solid candidate for progressives to support.
Incumbent State Rep. Kim Ransom is a Republican and has been in the office for five years. Ransom recently made news for being the only member of the powerful Joint Budget Committee to refuse to wear a mask during hearings about how to handle the enormous budget cuts Colorado faced due to the economic devastation from the coronavirus. She has repeatedly voted for some of the most extreme conservative legislation brought in Colorado, and as a result, we can not recommend Ransom’s reelection.
Brian Meyer is on the ballot as a Libertarian. He seems to have no campaign website or discoverable social media presence nor made any public policy statements, and so his policy stances outside of his party affiliation are unknown.Kyra Storojev
Democratic candidate Kyra Storojev is an avid community volunteer and a board member for Habitat of Humanity Interfaith Group. She is also a former on-air expert for KCBS-TV providing updated information on new technological communication systems.
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AFSCME Council 18, Colorado WINS
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Democratic candidate Kyra Storojev is an avid community volunteer and a board member for Habitat of Humanity Interfaith Group. She is also a former on-air expert for KCBS-TV providing updated information on new technological communication systems. Storojev has straightforward priorities of expanding access to mental health, education, and the environment. She is committed to reducing the subsidies for oil and gas extraction by applying them to alternative energies to reduce our overall reliance on carbon-based energies. She is a solid candidate for progressives to support.
Incumbent State Rep. Kim Ransom is a Republican and has been in the office for five years. Ransom recently made news for being the only member of the powerful Joint Budget Committee to refuse to wear a mask during hearings about how to handle the enormous budget cuts Colorado faced due to the economic devastation from the coronavirus. She has repeatedly voted for some of the most extreme conservative legislation brought in Colorado, and as a result, we can not recommend Ransom’s reelection.
Brian Meyer is on the ballot as a Libertarian. He seems to have no campaign website or discoverable social media presence nor made any public policy statements, and so his policy stances outside of his party affiliation are unknown.
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AFSCME Council 18, Colorado WINS
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Democratic candidate Katie Barrett is a longtime teacher with a variety of political priorities. When she announced her candidacy, she said she is running “because our current representative is too busy supporting costly recall elections and focusing on divisive issues.” We agree.
As a former educator, it’s no surprise Barrett would like to see more resources for schools, but she specifically suggests finding more ways to prepare students who want to go straight into the workforce. She thinks labor unions can play a key role in this and would support them more fully. Among her other top priorities are expanding accessibility to health care; exploring the intersection of infrastructure growth and the environment; and transitioning to renewable energy and away from fossil fuels. Barrett takes a strong stance on balancing “Second Amendment rights” with responsible firearm ownership and commonsense gun laws.
In this race, Barrett is the best choice.
She is taking on incumbent Republican State Rep. Patrick Neville, who describes himself as “a principled conservative with a passion for protecting life, liberty, and the constitution.” Neville is the current minority leader in the Colorado House and is frequently backed by Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, Colorado’s so-called “no compromise” gun lobby. Neville recently made headlines for filing a lawsuit against the governor for the statewide COVID-19 mask requirement which was quickly dismissed. He is also vocal about his disdain of the protests supporting Black Lives Matter. Voters should not support Neville for another term.
Also on the ballot is Caryn Ann Harlos, the current secretary of the Libertarian National Committee, the national executive body of the Libertarian Party. With a long history in other Libertarian Party roles, her priorities are strongly aligned with the party. She does not seem to have publicized any Colorado-specific political plans. Neither Neville nor Harlos will represent progressive interests well to say the least, and so we recommend backing Barrett.Katie Barrett
Democratic candidate Katie Barrett is a longtime teacher with a variety of political priorities.
Democratic candidate Katie Barrett is a longtime teacher with a variety of political priorities. When she announced her candidacy, she said she is running “because our current representative is too busy supporting costly recall elections and focusing on divisive issues.” We agree.
As a former educator, it’s no surprise Barrett would like to see more resources for schools, but she specifically suggests finding more ways to prepare students who want to go straight into the workforce. She thinks labor unions can play a key role in this and would support them more fully. Among her other top priorities are expanding accessibility to health care; exploring the intersection of infrastructure growth and the environment; and transitioning to renewable energy and away from fossil fuels. Barrett takes a strong stance on balancing “Second Amendment rights” with responsible firearm ownership and commonsense gun laws.
In this race, Barrett is the best choice.
She is taking on incumbent Republican State Rep. Patrick Neville, who describes himself as “a principled conservative with a passion for protecting life, liberty, and the constitution.” Neville is the current minority leader in the Colorado House and is frequently backed by Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, Colorado’s so-called “no compromise” gun lobby. Neville recently made headlines for filing a lawsuit against the governor for the statewide COVID-19 mask requirement which was quickly dismissed. He is also vocal about his disdain of the protests supporting Black Lives Matter. Voters should not support Neville for another term.
Also on the ballot is Caryn Ann Harlos, the current secretary of the Libertarian National Committee, the national executive body of the Libertarian Party. With a long history in other Libertarian Party roles, her priorities are strongly aligned with the party. She does not seem to have publicized any Colorado-specific political plans. Neither Neville nor Harlos will represent progressive interests well to say the least, and so we recommend backing Barrett.Katie Barrett
Democratic candidate Katie Barrett is a longtime teacher with a variety of political priorities.
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Democratic candidate Katie Barrett is a longtime teacher with a variety of political priorities. When she announced her candidacy, she said she is running “because our current representative is too busy supporting costly recall elections and focusing on divisive issues.” We agree.
As a former educator, it’s no surprise Barrett would like to see more resources for schools, but she specifically suggests finding more ways to prepare students who want to go straight into the workforce. She thinks labor unions can play a key role in this and would support them more fully. Among her other top priorities are expanding accessibility to health care; exploring the intersection of infrastructure growth and the environment; and transitioning to renewable energy and away from fossil fuels. Barrett takes a strong stance on balancing “Second Amendment rights” with responsible firearm ownership and commonsense gun laws.
In this race, Barrett is the best choice.
She is taking on incumbent Republican State Rep. Patrick Neville, who describes himself as “a principled conservative with a passion for protecting life, liberty, and the constitution.” Neville is the current minority leader in the Colorado House and is frequently backed by Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, Colorado’s so-called “no compromise” gun lobby. Neville recently made headlines for filing a lawsuit against the governor for the statewide COVID-19 mask requirement which was quickly dismissed. He is also vocal about his disdain of the protests supporting Black Lives Matter. Voters should not support Neville for another term.
Also on the ballot is Caryn Ann Harlos, the current secretary of the Libertarian National Committee, the national executive body of the Libertarian Party. With a long history in other Libertarian Party roles, her priorities are strongly aligned with the party. She does not seem to have publicized any Colorado-specific political plans. Neither Neville nor Harlos will represent progressive interests well to say the least, and so we recommend backing Barrett.
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Serving District 46 since 2015, State Rep. Daneya Esgar is an established leader in the Colorado House and a tireless advocate for Pueblo. Her work as a legislator, news producer, and community organizer demonstrates she will continue to fight for her community.
Esgar is an outspoken supporter of expanding access to health care, increasing funding for education, promoting economic development, especially in southern Colorado, and fighting for worker’s rights. Her efforts as a member of the Joint Budget Committee helped bring jobs back to the local steel mill. Recent bills include a measure that establishes a Food Pantry Assistance Grant Program and numerous pieces of legislation that address the 2020 budget crisis and fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. As the chair of the legislature’s powerful Joint Budget Committee, Esgar has given Pueblo a strong voice at the table in the state budget-writing process.
Well known for her work on equality, justice, and fighting poverty, Esgar is a strong advocate for worker and LGBTQ rights. A member of the LGBTQ Caucus, she helped pass critical legislation that decriminalized HIV and addressed the gaps between marriage and civil unions. Her organizing work in Pueblo and work as legislator shows that she will continue to pave the path forward and stand defiantly for progressive values.
Esgar is clearly the progressive voter’s choice for District 46.
Tossing in bids against her for the seat are Republican Jonathan Ambler and Libertarian John Pickerill. Ambler is a former school administrator who is currently self-employed. His campaign website compares gun safety laws to Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia, claims health care reform is “a socialist dream,” spreads misinformation about women’s health, and engages in fear-mongering about the nonexistent “tsunami of socialism.” Ambler seems, across all aspects, to be much more willing to be a Donald Trump bullhorn than a good legislator or leader. Send Ambler and his conspiracy theories home, not to the Statehouse.
Pickerill is a recent transplant from Indiana and is a columnist for The Pueblo Chieftain. He is against providing mental health services in schools and red-flag laws that protect domestic abuse survivors. He’s also more concerned with emergency executive orders from the governor’s office than he is in seeing Coloradoans protected from the coronavirus. He is also no match for Esgar.Daneya Esgar
Serving District 46 since 2015, State Rep. Daneya Esgar is an established leader in the Colorado House and a tireless advocate for Pueblo. Her work as a legislator, news producer, and community organizer demonstrates she will continue to fight for her community.
Serving District 46 since 2015, State Rep. Daneya Esgar is an established leader in the Colorado House and a tireless advocate for Pueblo. Her work as a legislator, news producer, and community organizer demonstrates she will continue to fight for her community.
Esgar is an outspoken supporter of expanding access to health care, increasing funding for education, promoting economic development, especially in southern Colorado, and fighting for worker’s rights. Her efforts as a member of the Joint Budget Committee helped bring jobs back to the local steel mill. Recent bills include a measure that establishes a Food Pantry Assistance Grant Program and numerous pieces of legislation that address the 2020 budget crisis and fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. As the chair of the legislature’s powerful Joint Budget Committee, Esgar has given Pueblo a strong voice at the table in the state budget-writing process.
Well known for her work on equality, justice, and fighting poverty, Esgar is a strong advocate for worker and LGBTQ rights. A member of the LGBTQ Caucus, she helped pass critical legislation that decriminalized HIV and addressed the gaps between marriage and civil unions. Her organizing work in Pueblo and work as legislator shows that she will continue to pave the path forward and stand defiantly for progressive values.
Esgar is clearly the progressive voter’s choice for District 46.
Tossing in bids against her for the seat are Republican Jonathan Ambler and Libertarian John Pickerill. Ambler is a former school administrator who is currently self-employed. His campaign website compares gun safety laws to Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia, claims health care reform is “a socialist dream,” spreads misinformation about women’s health, and engages in fear-mongering about the nonexistent “tsunami of socialism.” Ambler seems, across all aspects, to be much more willing to be a Donald Trump bullhorn than a good legislator or leader. Send Ambler and his conspiracy theories home, not to the Statehouse.
Pickerill is a recent transplant from Indiana and is a columnist for The Pueblo Chieftain. He is against providing mental health services in schools and red-flag laws that protect domestic abuse survivors. He’s also more concerned with emergency executive orders from the governor’s office than he is in seeing Coloradoans protected from the coronavirus. He is also no match for Esgar.Daneya Esgar
Serving District 46 since 2015, State Rep. Daneya Esgar is an established leader in the Colorado House and a tireless advocate for Pueblo. Her work as a legislator, news producer, and community organizer demonstrates she will continue to fight for her community.
Endorsed By:
AFSCME Council 18, AFT Colorado, Cobalt, COLOR Action Fund, Colorado AFL-CIO, Colorado Education Association (CEA), Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC) Action Fund, Colorado WINS, Colorado Working Families Party, Conservation Colorado, One Colorado, Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado, SEIU Local 105
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Serving District 46 since 2015, State Rep. Daneya Esgar is an established leader in the Colorado House and a tireless advocate for Pueblo. Her work as a legislator, news producer, and community organizer demonstrates she will continue to fight for her community.
Esgar is an outspoken supporter of expanding access to health care, increasing funding for education, promoting economic development, especially in southern Colorado, and fighting for worker’s rights. Her efforts as a member of the Joint Budget Committee helped bring jobs back to the local steel mill. Recent bills include a measure that establishes a Food Pantry Assistance Grant Program and numerous pieces of legislation that address the 2020 budget crisis and fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. As the chair of the legislature’s powerful Joint Budget Committee, Esgar has given Pueblo a strong voice at the table in the state budget-writing process.
Well known for her work on equality, justice, and fighting poverty, Esgar is a strong advocate for worker and LGBTQ rights. A member of the LGBTQ Caucus, she helped pass critical legislation that decriminalized HIV and addressed the gaps between marriage and civil unions. Her organizing work in Pueblo and work as legislator shows that she will continue to pave the path forward and stand defiantly for progressive values.
Esgar is clearly the progressive voter’s choice for District 46.
Tossing in bids against her for the seat are Republican Jonathan Ambler and Libertarian John Pickerill. Ambler is a former school administrator who is currently self-employed. His campaign website compares gun safety laws to Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia, claims health care reform is “a socialist dream,” spreads misinformation about women’s health, and engages in fear-mongering about the nonexistent “tsunami of socialism.” Ambler seems, across all aspects, to be much more willing to be a Donald Trump bullhorn than a good legislator or leader. Send Ambler and his conspiracy theories home, not to the Statehouse.
Pickerill is a recent transplant from Indiana and is a columnist for The Pueblo Chieftain. He is against providing mental health services in schools and red-flag laws that protect domestic abuse survivors. He’s also more concerned with emergency executive orders from the governor’s office than he is in seeing Coloradoans protected from the coronavirus. He is also no match for Esgar.
Endorsed By:
AFSCME Council 18, AFT Colorado, Cobalt, COLOR Action Fund, Colorado AFL-CIO, Colorado Education Association (CEA), Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC) Action Fund, Colorado WINS, Colorado Working Families Party, Conservation Colorado, One Colorado, Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado, SEIU Local 105
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Incumbent State Rep. Bri Buentello has represented District 47 since she was first elected in 2018. She is a special education, American government, and economics teacher and a mother who has brought strong bipartisan representation to Pueblo, Fremont, and Otero Counties.
Buentello currently serves as the vice chair of the House Education Committee and is a member of the Rural Affairs and Agriculture Committee. During her time in office, she has sponsored 12 bills in economic development, veterans affairs, education, and agriculture. In particular, her dedicated work in education has led to the creation of a farm-to-school pipeline, the growth of special education teachers and training, and the formation of an apprenticeship program for future educators.
In 2020, Buentello promises to continue fighting for small businesses, Medicaid, tax reductions for veterans, and keeping PERA solvent while protecting the promises made to employees. Buentello fights for increased access to water for farmers, rural broadband, and has demonstrated her effort to support and strengthen the working families of Colorado by adhering to “blue-collar values.”With Buentello’s first legislative sessions demonstrating that she’s an independent voice for Southern Colorado, we believe voters should give her another term in the Colorado House of Representatives.
Her opponent in this race is Republican Stephanie Luck, an educator and attorney in Penrose. She previously ran for Senate District 2 and lost to now-Sen. Dennis Hisey. Luck’s only specific policy position is being anti-choice. Luck does not seem like the kind of person we need in office.Bri Buentello
Incumbent State Rep. Bri Buentello has represented District 47 since she was first elected in 2018. She is a special education, American government, and economics teacher and a mother who has brought strong bipartisan representation to Pueblo, Fremont, and Otero Counties.
Incumbent State Rep. Bri Buentello has represented District 47 since she was first elected in 2018. She is a special education, American government, and economics teacher and a mother who has brought strong bipartisan representation to Pueblo, Fremont, and Otero Counties.
Buentello currently serves as the vice chair of the House Education Committee and is a member of the Rural Affairs and Agriculture Committee. During her time in office, she has sponsored 12 bills in economic development, veterans affairs, education, and agriculture. In particular, her dedicated work in education has led to the creation of a farm-to-school pipeline, the growth of special education teachers and training, and the formation of an apprenticeship program for future educators.
In 2020, Buentello promises to continue fighting for small businesses, Medicaid, tax reductions for veterans, and keeping PERA solvent while protecting the promises made to employees. Buentello fights for increased access to water for farmers, rural broadband, and has demonstrated her effort to support and strengthen the working families of Colorado by adhering to “blue-collar values.”With Buentello’s first legislative sessions demonstrating that she’s an independent voice for Southern Colorado, we believe voters should give her another term in the Colorado House of Representatives.
Her opponent in this race is Republican Stephanie Luck, an educator and attorney in Penrose. She previously ran for Senate District 2 and lost to now-Sen. Dennis Hisey. Luck’s only specific policy position is being anti-choice. Luck does not seem like the kind of person we need in office.Bri Buentello
Incumbent State Rep. Bri Buentello has represented District 47 since she was first elected in 2018. She is a special education, American government, and economics teacher and a mother who has brought strong bipartisan representation to Pueblo, Fremont, and Otero Counties.
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Incumbent State Rep. Bri Buentello has represented District 47 since she was first elected in 2018. She is a special education, American government, and economics teacher and a mother who has brought strong bipartisan representation to Pueblo, Fremont, and Otero Counties.
Buentello currently serves as the vice chair of the House Education Committee and is a member of the Rural Affairs and Agriculture Committee. During her time in office, she has sponsored 12 bills in economic development, veterans affairs, education, and agriculture. In particular, her dedicated work in education has led to the creation of a farm-to-school pipeline, the growth of special education teachers and training, and the formation of an apprenticeship program for future educators.
In 2020, Buentello promises to continue fighting for small businesses, Medicaid, tax reductions for veterans, and keeping PERA solvent while protecting the promises made to employees. Buentello fights for increased access to water for farmers, rural broadband, and has demonstrated her effort to support and strengthen the working families of Colorado by adhering to “blue-collar values.”With Buentello’s first legislative sessions demonstrating that she’s an independent voice for Southern Colorado, we believe voters should give her another term in the Colorado House of Representatives.
Her opponent in this race is Republican Stephanie Luck, an educator and attorney in Penrose. She previously ran for Senate District 2 and lost to now-Sen. Dennis Hisey. Luck’s only specific policy position is being anti-choice. Luck does not seem like the kind of person we need in office.
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Democratic candidate Holly Herson is a proud rural Coloradan who grew up on her family’s farm in Frederick and is now settled in Milliken. Her background is in health care, and before recently welcoming a baby, she and her wife were foster parents for troubled teens. It’s only logical that at the top of her priority list are expanding mental health services, increasing access to medical professionals, and making sure treatments are affordable. She also feels strongly that Weld County is at the forefront of being an energy leader but that innovation in alternate production is necessary to keep eastern Colorado from turning into a ghost town.
Herson has a clear passion for trying to bring change to District 48, and voters should rally behind her to do it.
Running on the Republican side is Tonya Van Beber. Lifelong Weld County resident Van Beber is an educational consultant and co-owns an excavating business with her husband. She stands solidly in the Donald Trump camp and has a pretty direct stance about how she wants to represent her district. “We are not Denver, we are not Boulder,” she declares, adding that “we don’t drive Teslas, we don’t see agriculture as a hobby, we depend on oil and gas, we eat beef.” There’s really nothing else for progressives to see here.Holly Herson
Democratic candidate Holly Herson is a proud rural Coloradan who grew up on her family’s farm in Frederick and is now settled in Milliken. Her background is in health care, and before recently welcoming a baby, she and her wife were foster parents for troubled teens.
Democratic candidate Holly Herson is a proud rural Coloradan who grew up on her family’s farm in Frederick and is now settled in Milliken. Her background is in health care, and before recently welcoming a baby, she and her wife were foster parents for troubled teens. It’s only logical that at the top of her priority list are expanding mental health services, increasing access to medical professionals, and making sure treatments are affordable. She also feels strongly that Weld County is at the forefront of being an energy leader but that innovation in alternate production is necessary to keep eastern Colorado from turning into a ghost town.
Herson has a clear passion for trying to bring change to District 48, and voters should rally behind her to do it.
Running on the Republican side is Tonya Van Beber. Lifelong Weld County resident Van Beber is an educational consultant and co-owns an excavating business with her husband. She stands solidly in the Donald Trump camp and has a pretty direct stance about how she wants to represent her district. “We are not Denver, we are not Boulder,” she declares, adding that “we don’t drive Teslas, we don’t see agriculture as a hobby, we depend on oil and gas, we eat beef.” There’s really nothing else for progressives to see here.Holly Herson
Democratic candidate Holly Herson is a proud rural Coloradan who grew up on her family’s farm in Frederick and is now settled in Milliken. Her background is in health care, and before recently welcoming a baby, she and her wife were foster parents for troubled teens.
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Democratic candidate Holly Herson is a proud rural Coloradan who grew up on her family’s farm in Frederick and is now settled in Milliken. Her background is in health care, and before recently welcoming a baby, she and her wife were foster parents for troubled teens. It’s only logical that at the top of her priority list are expanding mental health services, increasing access to medical professionals, and making sure treatments are affordable. She also feels strongly that Weld County is at the forefront of being an energy leader but that innovation in alternate production is necessary to keep eastern Colorado from turning into a ghost town.
Herson has a clear passion for trying to bring change to District 48, and voters should rally behind her to do it.
Running on the Republican side is Tonya Van Beber. Lifelong Weld County resident Van Beber is an educational consultant and co-owns an excavating business with her husband. She stands solidly in the Donald Trump camp and has a pretty direct stance about how she wants to represent her district. “We are not Denver, we are not Boulder,” she declares, adding that “we don’t drive Teslas, we don’t see agriculture as a hobby, we depend on oil and gas, we eat beef.” There’s really nothing else for progressives to see here.
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Democratic candidate Yara Zokaie is a tax attorney, mom of two young children, and first-generation Iranian American whose platform issues lean toward supporting the services people need to live well in this modern world. Topping her priorities are helping working families by ensuring paid family leave, fair wages and union rights, and universal preschool. She wants to see agricultural lands protected from fracking and drilling and the repeal of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) to ease the burden on the middle class.
Zokaie’s outlook and ambitions are fresh with a clear progressive edge, and she is the recommended candidate for District 49 representative.
Opposing her in the race is Mike Lynch, whose background is as a business executive and thought leader in a wide variety of industries. His campaign materials build up this experience but don’t talk much about where he stands on exact issues other than “freedom from tyranny,” “keeping capitalism alive,” and “moving Colorado forward into a more conservative, free-market thinking system.” And his social media presence and sound bites are largely for railing about how he thinks “incompetent” Democrats have “let our state turn into a third-world country.” Putting this rhetoric into office feels likely to bring nothing but more bluster. Vote for Zokaie.Yara Zokaie
Democratic candidate Yara Zokaie is a tax attorney, mom of two young children, and first-generation Iranian American whose platform issues lean toward supporting the services people need to live well in this modern world.
Democratic candidate Yara Zokaie is a tax attorney, mom of two young children, and first-generation Iranian American whose platform issues lean toward supporting the services people need to live well in this modern world. Topping her priorities are helping working families by ensuring paid family leave, fair wages and union rights, and universal preschool. She wants to see agricultural lands protected from fracking and drilling and the repeal of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) to ease the burden on the middle class.
Zokaie’s outlook and ambitions are fresh with a clear progressive edge, and she is the recommended candidate for District 49 representative.
Opposing her in the race is Mike Lynch, whose background is as a business executive and thought leader in a wide variety of industries. His campaign materials build up this experience but don’t talk much about where he stands on exact issues other than “freedom from tyranny,” “keeping capitalism alive,” and “moving Colorado forward into a more conservative, free-market thinking system.” And his social media presence and sound bites are largely for railing about how he thinks “incompetent” Democrats have “let our state turn into a third-world country.” Putting this rhetoric into office feels likely to bring nothing but more bluster. Vote for Zokaie.Yara Zokaie
Democratic candidate Yara Zokaie is a tax attorney, mom of two young children, and first-generation Iranian American whose platform issues lean toward supporting the services people need to live well in this modern world.
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Democratic candidate Yara Zokaie is a tax attorney, mom of two young children, and first-generation Iranian American whose platform issues lean toward supporting the services people need to live well in this modern world. Topping her priorities are helping working families by ensuring paid family leave, fair wages and union rights, and universal preschool. She wants to see agricultural lands protected from fracking and drilling and the repeal of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) to ease the burden on the middle class.
Zokaie’s outlook and ambitions are fresh with a clear progressive edge, and she is the recommended candidate for District 49 representative.
Opposing her in the race is Mike Lynch, whose background is as a business executive and thought leader in a wide variety of industries. His campaign materials build up this experience but don’t talk much about where he stands on exact issues other than “freedom from tyranny,” “keeping capitalism alive,” and “moving Colorado forward into a more conservative, free-market thinking system.” And his social media presence and sound bites are largely for railing about how he thinks “incompetent” Democrats have “let our state turn into a third-world country.” Putting this rhetoric into office feels likely to bring nothing but more bluster. Vote for Zokaie.
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Incumbent State Rep. Mary Young is running for reelection in District 50. Initially elected by a vacancy committee to replace former State Rep. Rochelle Galindo, Young is a former school psychologist and special education teacher. Her 2020 campaign prioritizes mental health and school safety. Her recent legislation has focused on child welfare, health care, and agriculture. As the vice president of the ARC of Weld County, Young has demonstrated her commitment to helping people with disabilities and her legislative efforts reflect the same. She is a lifetime member of both the Colorado Education Association and the National Education Association, and she currently serves as a Court Appointed Special Advocate in the Weld County Child Welfare system. Young's dedication to the people of House District 50 and her advocacy work prove she is the best candidate to continue leading the district forward on progressive issues.
Challenging her for the seat is Sean Short. He is a member of the Libertarian Party, and his platform is based in values that claim to protect individual freedom from government interference. He should not be elected to replace Young.Mary Young
Incumbent State Rep. Mary Young is running for reelection in District 50. Initially elected by a vacancy committee to replace former State Rep. Rochelle Galindo, Young is a former school psychologist and special education teacher.
Incumbent State Rep. Mary Young is running for reelection in District 50. Initially elected by a vacancy committee to replace former State Rep. Rochelle Galindo, Young is a former school psychologist and special education teacher. Her 2020 campaign prioritizes mental health and school safety. Her recent legislation has focused on child welfare, health care, and agriculture. As the vice president of the ARC of Weld County, Young has demonstrated her commitment to helping people with disabilities and her legislative efforts reflect the same. She is a lifetime member of both the Colorado Education Association and the National Education Association, and she currently serves as a Court Appointed Special Advocate in the Weld County Child Welfare system. Young's dedication to the people of House District 50 and her advocacy work prove she is the best candidate to continue leading the district forward on progressive issues.
Challenging her for the seat is Sean Short. He is a member of the Libertarian Party, and his platform is based in values that claim to protect individual freedom from government interference. He should not be elected to replace Young.Mary Young
Incumbent State Rep. Mary Young is running for reelection in District 50. Initially elected by a vacancy committee to replace former State Rep. Rochelle Galindo, Young is a former school psychologist and special education teacher.
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Incumbent State Rep. Mary Young is running for reelection in District 50. Initially elected by a vacancy committee to replace former State Rep. Rochelle Galindo, Young is a former school psychologist and special education teacher. Her 2020 campaign prioritizes mental health and school safety. Her recent legislation has focused on child welfare, health care, and agriculture. As the vice president of the ARC of Weld County, Young has demonstrated her commitment to helping people with disabilities and her legislative efforts reflect the same. She is a lifetime member of both the Colorado Education Association and the National Education Association, and she currently serves as a Court Appointed Special Advocate in the Weld County Child Welfare system. Young's dedication to the people of House District 50 and her advocacy work prove she is the best candidate to continue leading the district forward on progressive issues.
Challenging her for the seat is Sean Short. He is a member of the Libertarian Party, and his platform is based in values that claim to protect individual freedom from government interference. He should not be elected to replace Young.
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Voters here won’t see a Democratic candidate’s printed name on the ballot, but Larimer County Democrats are promoting Vern Richardson as a late write-in.
Richardson is a longtime resident of Loveland and has served as the chair of the county’s Democratic Party for seven years. He’s running for a couple of central reasons: to ensure there is a choice in who the people elect as their representative and because he believes elected officials need to work together for the community. Richardson doesn’t have a fully developed platform, but he lists among his core beliefs social responsibility, a strong working/middle class, equality and fairness, and innovation.
He is taking on incumbent Republican State Rep. Hugh McKean, who was first elected to the seat in 2016. Also hailing from Loveland, he espouses service over politics, responsibility, and looking out for the “long-term future” of district residents. He is extremely conservative fiscally, but other views are moderate compared to a lot of the state’s GOP members. Progressives must be wary, however, of his statements against red-flag gun safety laws and his promise to fight “any restriction” to gun ownership rights plus his dismissiveness of health care for all.Vern Richardson
Voters here won’t see a Democratic candidate’s printed name on the ballot, but Larimer County Democrats are promoting Vern Richardson as a late write-in.
Voters here won’t see a Democratic candidate’s printed name on the ballot, but Larimer County Democrats are promoting Vern Richardson as a late write-in.
Richardson is a longtime resident of Loveland and has served as the chair of the county’s Democratic Party for seven years. He’s running for a couple of central reasons: to ensure there is a choice in who the people elect as their representative and because he believes elected officials need to work together for the community. Richardson doesn’t have a fully developed platform, but he lists among his core beliefs social responsibility, a strong working/middle class, equality and fairness, and innovation.
He is taking on incumbent Republican State Rep. Hugh McKean, who was first elected to the seat in 2016. Also hailing from Loveland, he espouses service over politics, responsibility, and looking out for the “long-term future” of district residents. He is extremely conservative fiscally, but other views are moderate compared to a lot of the state’s GOP members. Progressives must be wary, however, of his statements against red-flag gun safety laws and his promise to fight “any restriction” to gun ownership rights plus his dismissiveness of health care for all.Vern Richardson
Voters here won’t see a Democratic candidate’s printed name on the ballot, but Larimer County Democrats are promoting Vern Richardson as a late write-in.
Endorsed By:
AFSCME Council 18, Endorsement for Hugh McKean: One Colorado
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Voters here won’t see a Democratic candidate’s printed name on the ballot, but Larimer County Democrats are promoting Vern Richardson as a late write-in.
Richardson is a longtime resident of Loveland and has served as the chair of the county’s Democratic Party for seven years. He’s running for a couple of central reasons: to ensure there is a choice in who the people elect as their representative and because he believes elected officials need to work together for the community. Richardson doesn’t have a fully developed platform, but he lists among his core beliefs social responsibility, a strong working/middle class, equality and fairness, and innovation.
He is taking on incumbent Republican State Rep. Hugh McKean, who was first elected to the seat in 2016. Also hailing from Loveland, he espouses service over politics, responsibility, and looking out for the “long-term future” of district residents. He is extremely conservative fiscally, but other views are moderate compared to a lot of the state’s GOP members. Progressives must be wary, however, of his statements against red-flag gun safety laws and his promise to fight “any restriction” to gun ownership rights plus his dismissiveness of health care for all.
Endorsed By:
AFSCME Council 18, Endorsement for Hugh McKean: One Colorado
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Before going into politics and advocacy, incumbent State Rep. Cathy Kipp worked for 12 years as a database developer. She began volunteering at schools in the Poudre School District and served as a member of the school board for many years including as board president.
Her strong background in education has led her to fight for public schools and increased funding in her first term in the House. Kipp has vowed to strengthen transportation with an eye toward increasing public transportation and multimodal transit options and supports a plan to achieve 100% renewable energy in the state by 2040. On health care, she’s working for all-around price transparency as well as better access to mental health resources. And, of course, her education legwork is strong, having already made legislative strides in special education graduation, reducing exam fees, scholarship initiatives, and paving the way for colleges to waive test-score requirements for 2021 graduates in light of the pandemic.
Kipp is the clear choice for progressive voters in this district.
Challenging her for the seat is Republican Donna Walter. Walter is a natural wellness clinician who has worked with lawmakers and as a citizen’s advocate at the state capitol. While she does assert positions of protecting free speech, privacy, and due process, she has voiced support for other very concerning ideas. For one, her platform has an emphasis on not wearing masks, going so far as to file suit to strike down mask mandates in Fort Collins. But also, she is decidedly against the Affordable Care Act, saying it has raised hospital costs and that there generally should be less regulation of health care. Plus, she believes it’s only special interest groups that benefit from air-quality regulation and that clean energy is actually “dirty to manufacture.” These are not progressive interests, let’s give Kipp another term in the Colorado House.Cathy Kipp
Before going into politics and advocacy, incumbent State Rep. Cathy Kipp worked for 12 years as a database developer. She began volunteering at schools in the Poudre School District and served as a member of the school board for many years including as board president.
Before going into politics and advocacy, incumbent State Rep. Cathy Kipp worked for 12 years as a database developer. She began volunteering at schools in the Poudre School District and served as a member of the school board for many years including as board president.
Her strong background in education has led her to fight for public schools and increased funding in her first term in the House. Kipp has vowed to strengthen transportation with an eye toward increasing public transportation and multimodal transit options and supports a plan to achieve 100% renewable energy in the state by 2040. On health care, she’s working for all-around price transparency as well as better access to mental health resources. And, of course, her education legwork is strong, having already made legislative strides in special education graduation, reducing exam fees, scholarship initiatives, and paving the way for colleges to waive test-score requirements for 2021 graduates in light of the pandemic.
Kipp is the clear choice for progressive voters in this district.
Challenging her for the seat is Republican Donna Walter. Walter is a natural wellness clinician who has worked with lawmakers and as a citizen’s advocate at the state capitol. While she does assert positions of protecting free speech, privacy, and due process, she has voiced support for other very concerning ideas. For one, her platform has an emphasis on not wearing masks, going so far as to file suit to strike down mask mandates in Fort Collins. But also, she is decidedly against the Affordable Care Act, saying it has raised hospital costs and that there generally should be less regulation of health care. Plus, she believes it’s only special interest groups that benefit from air-quality regulation and that clean energy is actually “dirty to manufacture.” These are not progressive interests, let’s give Kipp another term in the Colorado House.Cathy Kipp
Before going into politics and advocacy, incumbent State Rep. Cathy Kipp worked for 12 years as a database developer. She began volunteering at schools in the Poudre School District and served as a member of the school board for many years including as board president.
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Before going into politics and advocacy, incumbent State Rep. Cathy Kipp worked for 12 years as a database developer. She began volunteering at schools in the Poudre School District and served as a member of the school board for many years including as board president.
Her strong background in education has led her to fight for public schools and increased funding in her first term in the House. Kipp has vowed to strengthen transportation with an eye toward increasing public transportation and multimodal transit options and supports a plan to achieve 100% renewable energy in the state by 2040. On health care, she’s working for all-around price transparency as well as better access to mental health resources. And, of course, her education legwork is strong, having already made legislative strides in special education graduation, reducing exam fees, scholarship initiatives, and paving the way for colleges to waive test-score requirements for 2021 graduates in light of the pandemic.
Kipp is the clear choice for progressive voters in this district.
Challenging her for the seat is Republican Donna Walter. Walter is a natural wellness clinician who has worked with lawmakers and as a citizen’s advocate at the state capitol. While she does assert positions of protecting free speech, privacy, and due process, she has voiced support for other very concerning ideas. For one, her platform has an emphasis on not wearing masks, going so far as to file suit to strike down mask mandates in Fort Collins. But also, she is decidedly against the Affordable Care Act, saying it has raised hospital costs and that there generally should be less regulation of health care. Plus, she believes it’s only special interest groups that benefit from air-quality regulation and that clean energy is actually “dirty to manufacture.” These are not progressive interests, let’s give Kipp another term in the Colorado House.
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Incumbent State Rep. Jeni Arndt has diverse experience as an ESL teacher, middle school principal, and university faculty member. She has served as a representative for District 53 since 2015 and has become a leading voice in education, agriculture, and water rights. She sponsored a bill repealing the death penalty in Colorado that was signed into law earlier this year. Another of her biggest moves was on the National Popular Vote Compact. The bill, which she co-sponsored, would add Colorado to the group of states that want their electoral votes awarded to the winner of the nationwide popular vote in presidential elections. She recently told KUNC that “it’s a way to enfranchise every voter in the United States to have their voice heard.” Arndt has taken on major progressive policy fights and brought them across the finish line.
Arndt has proven her dedication to progressive values while emphasizing civility in political discourse. She is the best candidate in this race to represent her district and will continue to fight for the priorities of her constituents.
Also on the ballot is Adam Shuknecht, a member of the Libertarian Party. He has not made any policy stances widely known.Jeni Arndt
Incumbent State Rep. Jeni Arndt has diverse experience as an ESL teacher, middle school principal, and university faculty member. She has served as a representative for District 53 since 2015 and has become a leading voice in education, agriculture, and water rights.
Incumbent State Rep. Jeni Arndt has diverse experience as an ESL teacher, middle school principal, and university faculty member. She has served as a representative for District 53 since 2015 and has become a leading voice in education, agriculture, and water rights. She sponsored a bill repealing the death penalty in Colorado that was signed into law earlier this year. Another of her biggest moves was on the National Popular Vote Compact. The bill, which she co-sponsored, would add Colorado to the group of states that want their electoral votes awarded to the winner of the nationwide popular vote in presidential elections. She recently told KUNC that “it’s a way to enfranchise every voter in the United States to have their voice heard.” Arndt has taken on major progressive policy fights and brought them across the finish line.
Arndt has proven her dedication to progressive values while emphasizing civility in political discourse. She is the best candidate in this race to represent her district and will continue to fight for the priorities of her constituents.
Also on the ballot is Adam Shuknecht, a member of the Libertarian Party. He has not made any policy stances widely known.Jeni Arndt
Incumbent State Rep. Jeni Arndt has diverse experience as an ESL teacher, middle school principal, and university faculty member. She has served as a representative for District 53 since 2015 and has become a leading voice in education, agriculture, and water rights.
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Incumbent State Rep. Jeni Arndt has diverse experience as an ESL teacher, middle school principal, and university faculty member. She has served as a representative for District 53 since 2015 and has become a leading voice in education, agriculture, and water rights. She sponsored a bill repealing the death penalty in Colorado that was signed into law earlier this year. Another of her biggest moves was on the National Popular Vote Compact. The bill, which she co-sponsored, would add Colorado to the group of states that want their electoral votes awarded to the winner of the nationwide popular vote in presidential elections. She recently told KUNC that “it’s a way to enfranchise every voter in the United States to have their voice heard.” Arndt has taken on major progressive policy fights and brought them across the finish line.
Arndt has proven her dedication to progressive values while emphasizing civility in political discourse. She is the best candidate in this race to represent her district and will continue to fight for the priorities of her constituents.
Also on the ballot is Adam Shuknecht, a member of the Libertarian Party. He has not made any policy stances widely known.
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Alice Marie Slaven-Emond is a nurse practitioner and community health leader running to represent District 54. She is a lifetime volunteer, having worked with the Red Cross, abroad, and in numerous community organizations. Slaven-Emond earned an award from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for her work in medicine and intends, if elected, to expand Medicaid and access to health care in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
She also seeks economic recovery for small business owners and families in light of the toll the coronavirus has taken. She has said she will fight to protect the interests of her constituents, including support for technical trades, funding for renewable energy, and protecting agriculture and farmworkers.
Slaven-Emond is the best candidate to represent this region and will prove to be a strong leader at the Capitol.
She is hoping to unseat Republican Matt Soper, who is in his first term. Soper has two law degrees and writes on legal history and comparative constitutional law. His recent legislation has focused on Colorado courts and civil law, and he otherwise votes consistently with Republican agendas. His social media is a mix of name-dropping, personal reflections, and gun touting. He recently noted after being endorsed by the NRA that the Second Amendment is “under attack by Democrats” and that he would “do everything legislatively possible” to protect this “constitutional right.”AliceMarie Slaven-Emond
Alice Marie Slaven-Emond is a nurse practitioner and community health leader running to represent District 54. She is a lifetime volunteer, having worked with the Red Cross, abroad, and in numerous community organizations.
Alice Marie Slaven-Emond is a nurse practitioner and community health leader running to represent District 54. She is a lifetime volunteer, having worked with the Red Cross, abroad, and in numerous community organizations. Slaven-Emond earned an award from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for her work in medicine and intends, if elected, to expand Medicaid and access to health care in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
She also seeks economic recovery for small business owners and families in light of the toll the coronavirus has taken. She has said she will fight to protect the interests of her constituents, including support for technical trades, funding for renewable energy, and protecting agriculture and farmworkers.
Slaven-Emond is the best candidate to represent this region and will prove to be a strong leader at the Capitol.
She is hoping to unseat Republican Matt Soper, who is in his first term. Soper has two law degrees and writes on legal history and comparative constitutional law. His recent legislation has focused on Colorado courts and civil law, and he otherwise votes consistently with Republican agendas. His social media is a mix of name-dropping, personal reflections, and gun touting. He recently noted after being endorsed by the NRA that the Second Amendment is “under attack by Democrats” and that he would “do everything legislatively possible” to protect this “constitutional right.”AliceMarie Slaven-Emond
Alice Marie Slaven-Emond is a nurse practitioner and community health leader running to represent District 54. She is a lifetime volunteer, having worked with the Red Cross, abroad, and in numerous community organizations.
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AFSCME Council 18
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Alice Marie Slaven-Emond is a nurse practitioner and community health leader running to represent District 54. She is a lifetime volunteer, having worked with the Red Cross, abroad, and in numerous community organizations. Slaven-Emond earned an award from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for her work in medicine and intends, if elected, to expand Medicaid and access to health care in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
She also seeks economic recovery for small business owners and families in light of the toll the coronavirus has taken. She has said she will fight to protect the interests of her constituents, including support for technical trades, funding for renewable energy, and protecting agriculture and farmworkers.
Slaven-Emond is the best candidate to represent this region and will prove to be a strong leader at the Capitol.
She is hoping to unseat Republican Matt Soper, who is in his first term. Soper has two law degrees and writes on legal history and comparative constitutional law. His recent legislation has focused on Colorado courts and civil law, and he otherwise votes consistently with Republican agendas. His social media is a mix of name-dropping, personal reflections, and gun touting. He recently noted after being endorsed by the NRA that the Second Amendment is “under attack by Democrats” and that he would “do everything legislatively possible” to protect this “constitutional right.”
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AFSCME Council 18
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Scott Beilfuss is a respected civic leader, entrepreneur, and grassroots organizer who has fiercely advocated for Medicaid and health care reform. A family counselor and activist, he has many years of experience working with local groups to support and expand public services, particularly for youth and seniors in Grand Junction. Beilfuss is the vice chairman of the Mesa County Democratic Party and is passionate about representing working families and low-income workers. His vision for the future of District 55 includes promoting new industries and technology, better supporting senior living with housing and transportation, and addressing public education funding.
Beilfuss is the recommended candidate in this race.
He hopes to unseat incumbent Republican Janice Rich. Rich is a former legal assistant, county clerk, and treasurer and has represented District 55 since 2019. One of her rallying cries is to “keep government out of our lives as much as possible,” and she strongly opposes public health care options. She is a vocal proponent of the oil and gas industry, and her record on climate change shows she will not work toward a sustainable future. Rich also voted against the red-flag gun law. Her ideological agenda will derail progress for the Western Slope.
Also challenging Rich for the seat is Sierra Garcia, who is the secretary of the Green Party of Colorado. She is an activist with Black Lives Matter Grand Junction and Stigma Fighters, a local mental health organization. Garcia pushes for economic growth through environmental reform. While she is experienced in local efforts, Garcia lacks a campaign website and seems to have no outlined concrete plans for her idealistic reforms, such as building a solar farm in the desert, which ultimately (and unfortunately) detracts from the potential power of her message.Scott Beilfuss
Scott Beilfuss is a respected civic leader, entrepreneur, and grassroots organizer who has fiercely advocated for Medicaid and health care reform.
Scott Beilfuss is a respected civic leader, entrepreneur, and grassroots organizer who has fiercely advocated for Medicaid and health care reform. A family counselor and activist, he has many years of experience working with local groups to support and expand public services, particularly for youth and seniors in Grand Junction. Beilfuss is the vice chairman of the Mesa County Democratic Party and is passionate about representing working families and low-income workers. His vision for the future of District 55 includes promoting new industries and technology, better supporting senior living with housing and transportation, and addressing public education funding.
Beilfuss is the recommended candidate in this race.
He hopes to unseat incumbent Republican Janice Rich. Rich is a former legal assistant, county clerk, and treasurer and has represented District 55 since 2019. One of her rallying cries is to “keep government out of our lives as much as possible,” and she strongly opposes public health care options. She is a vocal proponent of the oil and gas industry, and her record on climate change shows she will not work toward a sustainable future. Rich also voted against the red-flag gun law. Her ideological agenda will derail progress for the Western Slope.
Also challenging Rich for the seat is Sierra Garcia, who is the secretary of the Green Party of Colorado. She is an activist with Black Lives Matter Grand Junction and Stigma Fighters, a local mental health organization. Garcia pushes for economic growth through environmental reform. While she is experienced in local efforts, Garcia lacks a campaign website and seems to have no outlined concrete plans for her idealistic reforms, such as building a solar farm in the desert, which ultimately (and unfortunately) detracts from the potential power of her message.Scott Beilfuss
Scott Beilfuss is a respected civic leader, entrepreneur, and grassroots organizer who has fiercely advocated for Medicaid and health care reform.
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AFSCME Council 18, Colorado WINS
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Scott Beilfuss is a respected civic leader, entrepreneur, and grassroots organizer who has fiercely advocated for Medicaid and health care reform. A family counselor and activist, he has many years of experience working with local groups to support and expand public services, particularly for youth and seniors in Grand Junction. Beilfuss is the vice chairman of the Mesa County Democratic Party and is passionate about representing working families and low-income workers. His vision for the future of District 55 includes promoting new industries and technology, better supporting senior living with housing and transportation, and addressing public education funding.
Beilfuss is the recommended candidate in this race.
He hopes to unseat incumbent Republican Janice Rich. Rich is a former legal assistant, county clerk, and treasurer and has represented District 55 since 2019. One of her rallying cries is to “keep government out of our lives as much as possible,” and she strongly opposes public health care options. She is a vocal proponent of the oil and gas industry, and her record on climate change shows she will not work toward a sustainable future. Rich also voted against the red-flag gun law. Her ideological agenda will derail progress for the Western Slope.
Also challenging Rich for the seat is Sierra Garcia, who is the secretary of the Green Party of Colorado. She is an activist with Black Lives Matter Grand Junction and Stigma Fighters, a local mental health organization. Garcia pushes for economic growth through environmental reform. While she is experienced in local efforts, Garcia lacks a campaign website and seems to have no outlined concrete plans for her idealistic reforms, such as building a solar farm in the desert, which ultimately (and unfortunately) detracts from the potential power of her message.
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AFSCME Council 18, Colorado WINS
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Maria-Vittoria “Guigi” Carminati is a fearless advocate for women and marginalized communities, including survivors of police brutality and domestic violence. An activist and civil rights attorney, she has worked for the Texas ACLU and started her own law firm, The Woman Lawyer.
Carminati is the co-author of several books and articles in space law, is experienced in commercial and civil litigation, and has fought against family separation at the border. On top of that, she has taught at the University of Houston Law Center and helped vulnerable populations seek equity and fair treatment in the face of injustice. These are testaments to her ability to deliver on a progressive vision that prioritizes accessible housing and healthcare, public education, and criminal justice reform.
Carminati will ignite change in her district and at the Capitol, putting “progress back into progressive policy” if elected. She is the clearly preferred candidate.
She is running against Republican incumbent State Rep. Rod Bockenfeld, who was elected in 2019. Bockenfeld has a background in banking and finance. His staunch defense of law enforcement earlier this year during a debate on a police accountability bill shows he will not support progressive criminal justice reform in light of recent protests demanding change. Bockenfeld was also the lone vote against banning the so-called “gay and trans panic defense,” a measure with strong bipartisan support that protects LGBTQ folks from violence and hate crimes.
Kevin Gulbranson is also seeking the District 55 seat. He has served as outreach director of the Libertarian Party of Colorado and Arapahoe County. Gulbranson’s positions on mental health show he prioritizes individual rights and free markets. Policy stances other than those that align with the Libertarian Party are not widely known.Guigi Carminati
Maria-Vittoria “Guigi” Carminati is a fearless advocate for women and marginalized communities, including survivors of police brutality and domestic violence.
Maria-Vittoria “Guigi” Carminati is a fearless advocate for women and marginalized communities, including survivors of police brutality and domestic violence. An activist and civil rights attorney, she has worked for the Texas ACLU and started her own law firm, The Woman Lawyer.
Carminati is the co-author of several books and articles in space law, is experienced in commercial and civil litigation, and has fought against family separation at the border. On top of that, she has taught at the University of Houston Law Center and helped vulnerable populations seek equity and fair treatment in the face of injustice. These are testaments to her ability to deliver on a progressive vision that prioritizes accessible housing and healthcare, public education, and criminal justice reform.
Carminati will ignite change in her district and at the Capitol, putting “progress back into progressive policy” if elected. She is the clearly preferred candidate.
She is running against Republican incumbent State Rep. Rod Bockenfeld, who was elected in 2019. Bockenfeld has a background in banking and finance. His staunch defense of law enforcement earlier this year during a debate on a police accountability bill shows he will not support progressive criminal justice reform in light of recent protests demanding change. Bockenfeld was also the lone vote against banning the so-called “gay and trans panic defense,” a measure with strong bipartisan support that protects LGBTQ folks from violence and hate crimes.
Kevin Gulbranson is also seeking the District 55 seat. He has served as outreach director of the Libertarian Party of Colorado and Arapahoe County. Gulbranson’s positions on mental health show he prioritizes individual rights and free markets. Policy stances other than those that align with the Libertarian Party are not widely known.Guigi Carminati
Maria-Vittoria “Guigi” Carminati is a fearless advocate for women and marginalized communities, including survivors of police brutality and domestic violence.
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AFSCME Council 18, Cobalt
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Maria-Vittoria “Guigi” Carminati is a fearless advocate for women and marginalized communities, including survivors of police brutality and domestic violence. An activist and civil rights attorney, she has worked for the Texas ACLU and started her own law firm, The Woman Lawyer.
Carminati is the co-author of several books and articles in space law, is experienced in commercial and civil litigation, and has fought against family separation at the border. On top of that, she has taught at the University of Houston Law Center and helped vulnerable populations seek equity and fair treatment in the face of injustice. These are testaments to her ability to deliver on a progressive vision that prioritizes accessible housing and healthcare, public education, and criminal justice reform.
Carminati will ignite change in her district and at the Capitol, putting “progress back into progressive policy” if elected. She is the clearly preferred candidate.
She is running against Republican incumbent State Rep. Rod Bockenfeld, who was elected in 2019. Bockenfeld has a background in banking and finance. His staunch defense of law enforcement earlier this year during a debate on a police accountability bill shows he will not support progressive criminal justice reform in light of recent protests demanding change. Bockenfeld was also the lone vote against banning the so-called “gay and trans panic defense,” a measure with strong bipartisan support that protects LGBTQ folks from violence and hate crimes.
Kevin Gulbranson is also seeking the District 55 seat. He has served as outreach director of the Libertarian Party of Colorado and Arapahoe County. Gulbranson’s positions on mental health show he prioritizes individual rights and free markets. Policy stances other than those that align with the Libertarian Party are not widely known.
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AFSCME Council 18, Cobalt
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Attorney Colin Wilhelm is running for a second time to represent District 57. He has a proven record of serving the people in his community with experience serving with Glenwood Springs government commissions and nonprofit boards. Wilhelm’s top concerns include expanding affordable health care options for his constituents and “diversifying” the local economy by bringing in new industries to the Western Slope such as renewable energy. He thinks the area needs legislation to better support the specific needs of the community, particularly the Hispanic and Latino populations. He is an advocate for protecting the environment, mental health care access, addressing the gender pay gap, and police reform.
Wilhelm is the progressive voter’s choice in this race.
He is facing incumbent Republican Perry Will in what has been described as “an uphill battle.” District 57 is a historically Republican seat, and Will has represented it since 2019. Will worked for the Colorado Department of Parks and Wildlife for 43 years, and his recent sponsored legislation has focused on natural resource management, fiscal policy, and transportation. He has voted against cutting greenhouse gasses, police reform, driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants, and gun safety legislation. Will’s positions are likely to continue to impede progress in the Western Slope if he is reelected.Colin Wilhelm
Attorney Colin Wilhelm is running for a second time to represent District 57. He has a proven record of serving the people in his community with experience serving with Glenwood Springs government commissions and nonprofit boards.
Attorney Colin Wilhelm is running for a second time to represent District 57. He has a proven record of serving the people in his community with experience serving with Glenwood Springs government commissions and nonprofit boards. Wilhelm’s top concerns include expanding affordable health care options for his constituents and “diversifying” the local economy by bringing in new industries to the Western Slope such as renewable energy. He thinks the area needs legislation to better support the specific needs of the community, particularly the Hispanic and Latino populations. He is an advocate for protecting the environment, mental health care access, addressing the gender pay gap, and police reform.
Wilhelm is the progressive voter’s choice in this race.
He is facing incumbent Republican Perry Will in what has been described as “an uphill battle.” District 57 is a historically Republican seat, and Will has represented it since 2019. Will worked for the Colorado Department of Parks and Wildlife for 43 years, and his recent sponsored legislation has focused on natural resource management, fiscal policy, and transportation. He has voted against cutting greenhouse gasses, police reform, driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants, and gun safety legislation. Will’s positions are likely to continue to impede progress in the Western Slope if he is reelected.Colin Wilhelm
Attorney Colin Wilhelm is running for a second time to represent District 57. He has a proven record of serving the people in his community with experience serving with Glenwood Springs government commissions and nonprofit boards.
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AFSCME Council 18, Colorado WINS
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Attorney Colin Wilhelm is running for a second time to represent District 57. He has a proven record of serving the people in his community with experience serving with Glenwood Springs government commissions and nonprofit boards. Wilhelm’s top concerns include expanding affordable health care options for his constituents and “diversifying” the local economy by bringing in new industries to the Western Slope such as renewable energy. He thinks the area needs legislation to better support the specific needs of the community, particularly the Hispanic and Latino populations. He is an advocate for protecting the environment, mental health care access, addressing the gender pay gap, and police reform.
Wilhelm is the progressive voter’s choice in this race.
He is facing incumbent Republican Perry Will in what has been described as “an uphill battle.” District 57 is a historically Republican seat, and Will has represented it since 2019. Will worked for the Colorado Department of Parks and Wildlife for 43 years, and his recent sponsored legislation has focused on natural resource management, fiscal policy, and transportation. He has voted against cutting greenhouse gasses, police reform, driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants, and gun safety legislation. Will’s positions are likely to continue to impede progress in the Western Slope if he is reelected.
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AFSCME Council 18, Colorado WINS
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In a rematch, Seth Cagin is seeking the District 58 seat again. He said he stepped up when it was evident no other challenger was going to in this longtime Republican district.
The former reporter and editor who has also co-authored several books has sat on public and nonprofit boards and co-founded local newspaper The Telluride Watch with his wife. Cagin’s top priorities are addressing climate change and income inequality, emphasized by his “100% focus” on improving the quality of life for working people and on protecting the environment. He is also running to combat what he sees as the failings of the Republican Party to properly address the COVID-19 crisis. A strong advocate for science, Cagin says he will push to protect the environment if elected. His stances on climate change, health care, public school funding, and social justice prove he will lead from a reliably “Democratic, progressive perspective.”
Cagin is a solid choice for progressive voters.
As in 2018, Cagin faces tough opposition with incumbent Republican State Rep. Marc Catlin, who was originally appointed to the seat following a vacancy. Catlin is a water policy expert and has worked to protect water rights and natural resources in the Western Slope. He also helped advance a bipartisan effort to introduce a public health insurance option. However, Catlin is a global climate change denier and has voted twice against cutting greenhouse gases. He also voted against repealing the state death penalty and expanding school lunch programs. So, despite Catlin’s ability to work across the aisle on some health care reform legislation, his concerning positions on many other core progressive issues prevents us from being able to endorse him for reelection.Seth Cagin
In a rematch, Seth Cagin is seeking the District 58 seat again. He said he stepped up when it was evident no other challenger was going to in this longtime Republican district.
In a rematch, Seth Cagin is seeking the District 58 seat again. He said he stepped up when it was evident no other challenger was going to in this longtime Republican district.
The former reporter and editor who has also co-authored several books has sat on public and nonprofit boards and co-founded local newspaper The Telluride Watch with his wife. Cagin’s top priorities are addressing climate change and income inequality, emphasized by his “100% focus” on improving the quality of life for working people and on protecting the environment. He is also running to combat what he sees as the failings of the Republican Party to properly address the COVID-19 crisis. A strong advocate for science, Cagin says he will push to protect the environment if elected. His stances on climate change, health care, public school funding, and social justice prove he will lead from a reliably “Democratic, progressive perspective.”
Cagin is a solid choice for progressive voters.
As in 2018, Cagin faces tough opposition with incumbent Republican State Rep. Marc Catlin, who was originally appointed to the seat following a vacancy. Catlin is a water policy expert and has worked to protect water rights and natural resources in the Western Slope. He also helped advance a bipartisan effort to introduce a public health insurance option. However, Catlin is a global climate change denier and has voted twice against cutting greenhouse gases. He also voted against repealing the state death penalty and expanding school lunch programs. So, despite Catlin’s ability to work across the aisle on some health care reform legislation, his concerning positions on many other core progressive issues prevents us from being able to endorse him for reelection.Seth Cagin
In a rematch, Seth Cagin is seeking the District 58 seat again. He said he stepped up when it was evident no other challenger was going to in this longtime Republican district.
Endorsed By:
AFSCME Council 18
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In a rematch, Seth Cagin is seeking the District 58 seat again. He said he stepped up when it was evident no other challenger was going to in this longtime Republican district.
The former reporter and editor who has also co-authored several books has sat on public and nonprofit boards and co-founded local newspaper The Telluride Watch with his wife. Cagin’s top priorities are addressing climate change and income inequality, emphasized by his “100% focus” on improving the quality of life for working people and on protecting the environment. He is also running to combat what he sees as the failings of the Republican Party to properly address the COVID-19 crisis. A strong advocate for science, Cagin says he will push to protect the environment if elected. His stances on climate change, health care, public school funding, and social justice prove he will lead from a reliably “Democratic, progressive perspective.”
Cagin is a solid choice for progressive voters.
As in 2018, Cagin faces tough opposition with incumbent Republican State Rep. Marc Catlin, who was originally appointed to the seat following a vacancy. Catlin is a water policy expert and has worked to protect water rights and natural resources in the Western Slope. He also helped advance a bipartisan effort to introduce a public health insurance option. However, Catlin is a global climate change denier and has voted twice against cutting greenhouse gases. He also voted against repealing the state death penalty and expanding school lunch programs. So, despite Catlin’s ability to work across the aisle on some health care reform legislation, his concerning positions on many other core progressive issues prevents us from being able to endorse him for reelection.
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AFSCME Council 18
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Incumbent State Rep. Barbara McLachlan has served District 59 since 2017. McLachlan worked as a teacher, college consultant, and journalist for The Durango Herald before entering politics. As a legislator, she has prioritized education by serving as a chair on the House Education Committee and sponsoring numerous bills relates to education policy. Her recent measures in education include a media literacy bill and a student emergency grant bill for college students enrolled in state institutions of higher education.
McLachlan also has served on the House Transportation and Energy Committee, Joint Review Committee on Water Resources, and the Rural Affairs and Agriculture Committee. She recently led an effort to strengthen the Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI), which provides grants to create new jobs and diversify rural economies of Colorado.
Her long-standing efforts in education and economic development for rural communities proves she will continue to be a fierce advocate for the voices in her district, and she is the recommended candidate in this race.
Her challenger is Marilyn Harris, a former business manager and small-business owner from Archuleta County. Alongside such topics as reopening the economy without a care for what she calls the “flavor of the week” public health position and wanting the government to stop “interfering” with however parents want to educate their children, Harris’ biggest policy position is being in favor of an unchecked Second Amendment. Her main complaint about gun safety legislation is that they “cannot be enforced” when numerous states around the country have gun laws and haven’t been proven to be successful in making sure the wrong people aren’t able to buy guns, including Colorado, where our Instacheck system regularly prevents people with long criminal records from obtaining firearms. Commonsense protections like universal background checks that keep guns away from domestic abusers shouldn’t be up for debate. These laws are things that the vast majority of Americans and gun owners agree upon to make our communities safer. We cannot recommend voting for Harris.Barbara McLachlan
Incumbent State Rep. Barbara McLachlan has served District 59 since 2017. McLachlan worked as a teacher, college consultant, and journalist for The Durango Herald before entering politics.
Incumbent State Rep. Barbara McLachlan has served District 59 since 2017. McLachlan worked as a teacher, college consultant, and journalist for The Durango Herald before entering politics. As a legislator, she has prioritized education by serving as a chair on the House Education Committee and sponsoring numerous bills relates to education policy. Her recent measures in education include a media literacy bill and a student emergency grant bill for college students enrolled in state institutions of higher education.
McLachlan also has served on the House Transportation and Energy Committee, Joint Review Committee on Water Resources, and the Rural Affairs and Agriculture Committee. She recently led an effort to strengthen the Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI), which provides grants to create new jobs and diversify rural economies of Colorado.
Her long-standing efforts in education and economic development for rural communities proves she will continue to be a fierce advocate for the voices in her district, and she is the recommended candidate in this race.
Her challenger is Marilyn Harris, a former business manager and small-business owner from Archuleta County. Alongside such topics as reopening the economy without a care for what she calls the “flavor of the week” public health position and wanting the government to stop “interfering” with however parents want to educate their children, Harris’ biggest policy position is being in favor of an unchecked Second Amendment. Her main complaint about gun safety legislation is that they “cannot be enforced” when numerous states around the country have gun laws and haven’t been proven to be successful in making sure the wrong people aren’t able to buy guns, including Colorado, where our Instacheck system regularly prevents people with long criminal records from obtaining firearms. Commonsense protections like universal background checks that keep guns away from domestic abusers shouldn’t be up for debate. These laws are things that the vast majority of Americans and gun owners agree upon to make our communities safer. We cannot recommend voting for Harris.Barbara McLachlan
Incumbent State Rep. Barbara McLachlan has served District 59 since 2017. McLachlan worked as a teacher, college consultant, and journalist for The Durango Herald before entering politics.
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Incumbent State Rep. Barbara McLachlan has served District 59 since 2017. McLachlan worked as a teacher, college consultant, and journalist for The Durango Herald before entering politics. As a legislator, she has prioritized education by serving as a chair on the House Education Committee and sponsoring numerous bills relates to education policy. Her recent measures in education include a media literacy bill and a student emergency grant bill for college students enrolled in state institutions of higher education.
McLachlan also has served on the House Transportation and Energy Committee, Joint Review Committee on Water Resources, and the Rural Affairs and Agriculture Committee. She recently led an effort to strengthen the Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI), which provides grants to create new jobs and diversify rural economies of Colorado.
Her long-standing efforts in education and economic development for rural communities proves she will continue to be a fierce advocate for the voices in her district, and she is the recommended candidate in this race.
Her challenger is Marilyn Harris, a former business manager and small-business owner from Archuleta County. Alongside such topics as reopening the economy without a care for what she calls the “flavor of the week” public health position and wanting the government to stop “interfering” with however parents want to educate their children, Harris’ biggest policy position is being in favor of an unchecked Second Amendment. Her main complaint about gun safety legislation is that they “cannot be enforced” when numerous states around the country have gun laws and haven’t been proven to be successful in making sure the wrong people aren’t able to buy guns, including Colorado, where our Instacheck system regularly prevents people with long criminal records from obtaining firearms. Commonsense protections like universal background checks that keep guns away from domestic abusers shouldn’t be up for debate. These laws are things that the vast majority of Americans and gun owners agree upon to make our communities safer. We cannot recommend voting for Harris.
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Lori Boydston is a small-business owner, grandmother, and activist running to represent District 60. She has said she was called to action in 2015 after hearing a speech by U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders and became politically activated. Boydston has helped organize local climate strikes and protests in Salida and describes herself as “for all the progressive values.”
As a representative, Boydston hopes to strengthen broadband access, expand health care, and bring green energy jobs to her community. She believes in Medicare for All and maintains an 11-acre ranch that’s powered in part by solar and thermal panels.Boydston faces significant opposition in a historically conservative district; her values align with progressive ideals, and she needs all the support she can get.
Running for the same seat is Republican Ron Hanks. Hanks’ positions could be described as the polar opposite of Boydston’s. He is a socially and fiscally conservative veteran who sees his message as “based on Reagan’s conservative principles.” He relies on widespread right-wing conspiracies not based in fact to paint the rising threat of leftism and strengthen his pro-gun, anti-government, and pro-energy agenda. Progressives beware.Lori Boydston
Lori Boydston is a small-business owner, grandmother, and activist running to represent District 60. She has said she was called to action in 2015 after hearing a speech by U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders and became politically activated.
Lori Boydston is a small-business owner, grandmother, and activist running to represent District 60. She has said she was called to action in 2015 after hearing a speech by U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders and became politically activated. Boydston has helped organize local climate strikes and protests in Salida and describes herself as “for all the progressive values.”
As a representative, Boydston hopes to strengthen broadband access, expand health care, and bring green energy jobs to her community. She believes in Medicare for All and maintains an 11-acre ranch that’s powered in part by solar and thermal panels.Boydston faces significant opposition in a historically conservative district; her values align with progressive ideals, and she needs all the support she can get.
Running for the same seat is Republican Ron Hanks. Hanks’ positions could be described as the polar opposite of Boydston’s. He is a socially and fiscally conservative veteran who sees his message as “based on Reagan’s conservative principles.” He relies on widespread right-wing conspiracies not based in fact to paint the rising threat of leftism and strengthen his pro-gun, anti-government, and pro-energy agenda. Progressives beware.Lori Boydston
Lori Boydston is a small-business owner, grandmother, and activist running to represent District 60. She has said she was called to action in 2015 after hearing a speech by U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders and became politically activated.
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AFSCME Council 18
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Lori Boydston is a small-business owner, grandmother, and activist running to represent District 60. She has said she was called to action in 2015 after hearing a speech by U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders and became politically activated. Boydston has helped organize local climate strikes and protests in Salida and describes herself as “for all the progressive values.”
As a representative, Boydston hopes to strengthen broadband access, expand health care, and bring green energy jobs to her community. She believes in Medicare for All and maintains an 11-acre ranch that’s powered in part by solar and thermal panels.Boydston faces significant opposition in a historically conservative district; her values align with progressive ideals, and she needs all the support she can get.
Running for the same seat is Republican Ron Hanks. Hanks’ positions could be described as the polar opposite of Boydston’s. He is a socially and fiscally conservative veteran who sees his message as “based on Reagan’s conservative principles.” He relies on widespread right-wing conspiracies not based in fact to paint the rising threat of leftism and strengthen his pro-gun, anti-government, and pro-energy agenda. Progressives beware.
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AFSCME Council 18
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Incumbent State Rep. Julie McCluskie has represented District 61 since being elected in 2018. McCluskie’s background assisting local schools with mental health and community engagement has informed her important work at the Capitol, where she has helped pass numerous education bills, including a renewal of the READ Act. As a key part of the joint budget committee, she helped prioritize critical services during the Covid-19 pandemic. McCluskie’s stances on health care, education, and opportunities for working families are reflective of a progressive vision for the future of her district, and she is the clear recommended candidate in this race.
Republican Kim McGahey is challenging her for the seat. He is a former real estate broker, citizen’s advocate, and volunteer in Breckenridge. McGahey’s emphasis on fiscal conservancy and constitutional freedoms reflect conservative stances that are likely to obstruct progress in Colorado. Additionally, his virulent opposition to economic shutdowns earlier this year reflects a disregard for public health and safety.Julie McCluskie
Incumbent State Rep. Julie McCluskie has represented District 61 since being elected in 2018.
Incumbent State Rep. Julie McCluskie has represented District 61 since being elected in 2018. McCluskie’s background assisting local schools with mental health and community engagement has informed her important work at the Capitol, where she has helped pass numerous education bills, including a renewal of the READ Act. As a key part of the joint budget committee, she helped prioritize critical services during the Covid-19 pandemic. McCluskie’s stances on health care, education, and opportunities for working families are reflective of a progressive vision for the future of her district, and she is the clear recommended candidate in this race.
Republican Kim McGahey is challenging her for the seat. He is a former real estate broker, citizen’s advocate, and volunteer in Breckenridge. McGahey’s emphasis on fiscal conservancy and constitutional freedoms reflect conservative stances that are likely to obstruct progress in Colorado. Additionally, his virulent opposition to economic shutdowns earlier this year reflects a disregard for public health and safety.Julie McCluskie
Incumbent State Rep. Julie McCluskie has represented District 61 since being elected in 2018.
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Incumbent State Rep. Julie McCluskie has represented District 61 since being elected in 2018. McCluskie’s background assisting local schools with mental health and community engagement has informed her important work at the Capitol, where she has helped pass numerous education bills, including a renewal of the READ Act. As a key part of the joint budget committee, she helped prioritize critical services during the Covid-19 pandemic. McCluskie’s stances on health care, education, and opportunities for working families are reflective of a progressive vision for the future of her district, and she is the clear recommended candidate in this race.
Republican Kim McGahey is challenging her for the seat. He is a former real estate broker, citizen’s advocate, and volunteer in Breckenridge. McGahey’s emphasis on fiscal conservancy and constitutional freedoms reflect conservative stances that are likely to obstruct progress in Colorado. Additionally, his virulent opposition to economic shutdowns earlier this year reflects a disregard for public health and safety.
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Incumbent State Rep. Donald Valdez is a fifth-generation rancher who deeply understands the concerns and values of his community. Valdez’s experience in public offices both locally and as a representative proves his dedication to his community. He has worked on bipartisan legislation in water conservation, agriculture, and veteran’s affairs. Valdez has said health care, funding for public education, and climate change are priority issues as well. Although he sometimes votes against progressive issues, Valdez is the strongest candidate to continue leading his region forward.
Running against Valdez is Republican Logan Taggart. Taggart has served the town of La Veta in the chamber of commerce as secretary and vice president. His campaign is based on conservative values that emphasize fiscal conservancy and constitutional rights, which he hopes to protect from the Democratic majority’s “infringement.” Taggart stands for conservative principles that are more extreme than Valdez’s more middle-of-the-road politics and should not be elected to replace him.Donald Valdez
Incumbent State Rep. Donald Valdez is a fifth-generation rancher who deeply understands the concerns and values of his community. Valdez’s experience in public offices both locally and as a representative proves his dedication to his community.
Incumbent State Rep. Donald Valdez is a fifth-generation rancher who deeply understands the concerns and values of his community. Valdez’s experience in public offices both locally and as a representative proves his dedication to his community. He has worked on bipartisan legislation in water conservation, agriculture, and veteran’s affairs. Valdez has said health care, funding for public education, and climate change are priority issues as well. Although he sometimes votes against progressive issues, Valdez is the strongest candidate to continue leading his region forward.
Running against Valdez is Republican Logan Taggart. Taggart has served the town of La Veta in the chamber of commerce as secretary and vice president. His campaign is based on conservative values that emphasize fiscal conservancy and constitutional rights, which he hopes to protect from the Democratic majority’s “infringement.” Taggart stands for conservative principles that are more extreme than Valdez’s more middle-of-the-road politics and should not be elected to replace him.Donald Valdez
Incumbent State Rep. Donald Valdez is a fifth-generation rancher who deeply understands the concerns and values of his community. Valdez’s experience in public offices both locally and as a representative proves his dedication to his community.
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Incumbent State Rep. Donald Valdez is a fifth-generation rancher who deeply understands the concerns and values of his community. Valdez’s experience in public offices both locally and as a representative proves his dedication to his community. He has worked on bipartisan legislation in water conservation, agriculture, and veteran’s affairs. Valdez has said health care, funding for public education, and climate change are priority issues as well. Although he sometimes votes against progressive issues, Valdez is the strongest candidate to continue leading his region forward.
Running against Valdez is Republican Logan Taggart. Taggart has served the town of La Veta in the chamber of commerce as secretary and vice president. His campaign is based on conservative values that emphasize fiscal conservancy and constitutional rights, which he hopes to protect from the Democratic majority’s “infringement.” Taggart stands for conservative principles that are more extreme than Valdez’s more middle-of-the-road politics and should not be elected to replace him.
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Gen Schneider is a former veterinary assistant and technician who went back to school to study political science. She has served on the Dacono city council and has worked with Colorado Women in Government, the Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce, and the Colorado Municipal League. Schneider is passionate about reproductive health and worker’s rights. If elected, she promises to fight for women and families “to live to their full potential.” Schneider's plans for fixing infrastructure and protecting workers show she can bring positive change to her constituents. She is the progressive voter’s choice in this race.
Also vying for the seat is Republican Dan Woog, who has a property management business and has served as a trustee for Erie for seven years. Woog is a strong proponent of oil and energy industries and goes so far as to say air quality benefits from fracking. Allegations against his campaign for trustee posit that he accepted money from pro-fracking interests, which he denies. If elected, he would push forward pro-energy policies, Second Amendment protections, and gun rights. A vote for Woog is a vote against progress in Colorado.
Libertarian Joe Johnson is also on the ballot in District 63. He ran in 2016 and 2018 and didn’t win. He has served as chairman of the Boulder County Libertarian Party and supports limited government and fiscal restraint.Gen Schneider
Gen Schneider is a former veterinary assistant and technician who went back to school to study political science. She has served on the Dacono city council and has worked with Colorado Women in Government, the Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce, and the Colorado Municipal League.
Gen Schneider is a former veterinary assistant and technician who went back to school to study political science. She has served on the Dacono city council and has worked with Colorado Women in Government, the Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce, and the Colorado Municipal League. Schneider is passionate about reproductive health and worker’s rights. If elected, she promises to fight for women and families “to live to their full potential.” Schneider's plans for fixing infrastructure and protecting workers show she can bring positive change to her constituents. She is the progressive voter’s choice in this race.
Also vying for the seat is Republican Dan Woog, who has a property management business and has served as a trustee for Erie for seven years. Woog is a strong proponent of oil and energy industries and goes so far as to say air quality benefits from fracking. Allegations against his campaign for trustee posit that he accepted money from pro-fracking interests, which he denies. If elected, he would push forward pro-energy policies, Second Amendment protections, and gun rights. A vote for Woog is a vote against progress in Colorado.
Libertarian Joe Johnson is also on the ballot in District 63. He ran in 2016 and 2018 and didn’t win. He has served as chairman of the Boulder County Libertarian Party and supports limited government and fiscal restraint.Gen Schneider
Gen Schneider is a former veterinary assistant and technician who went back to school to study political science. She has served on the Dacono city council and has worked with Colorado Women in Government, the Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce, and the Colorado Municipal League.
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Gen Schneider is a former veterinary assistant and technician who went back to school to study political science. She has served on the Dacono city council and has worked with Colorado Women in Government, the Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce, and the Colorado Municipal League. Schneider is passionate about reproductive health and worker’s rights. If elected, she promises to fight for women and families “to live to their full potential.” Schneider's plans for fixing infrastructure and protecting workers show she can bring positive change to her constituents. She is the progressive voter’s choice in this race.
Also vying for the seat is Republican Dan Woog, who has a property management business and has served as a trustee for Erie for seven years. Woog is a strong proponent of oil and energy industries and goes so far as to say air quality benefits from fracking. Allegations against his campaign for trustee posit that he accepted money from pro-fracking interests, which he denies. If elected, he would push forward pro-energy policies, Second Amendment protections, and gun rights. A vote for Woog is a vote against progress in Colorado.
Libertarian Joe Johnson is also on the ballot in District 63. He ran in 2016 and 2018 and didn’t win. He has served as chairman of the Boulder County Libertarian Party and supports limited government and fiscal restraint.
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Underdog candidate Edwin “Dean” Ormiston is a cowboy, rancher, and former county commissioner running to represent District 64 as a Democrat. He is the co-owner of Kirkwell Cattle Company along with former State Rep. Wes McKinley. Although Ormiston doesn’t seem to have made his policy stances widely known, it can be assumed his concerns align with the Democratic Party, and we recommend supporting Ormiston over his conservative opponent.
He is taking on incumbent Republican State Rep. Richard Holtorf, who recently replaced Kimmi Lewis following her death. Holtorf is a rancher who served 29 years in the military and is committed to providing leadership for veterans. Holtorf’s legislation has focused on rural issues like water, transportation, and agriculture. He is a clear Trump supporter, member of the National Rifle Association, and a self-proclaimed “bulldog.”Dean Ormiston
Underdog candidate Edwin “Dean” Ormiston is a cowboy, rancher, and former county commissioner running to represent District 64 as a Democrat. He is the co-owner of Kirkwell Cattle Company along with former State Rep. Wes McKinley.
Underdog candidate Edwin “Dean” Ormiston is a cowboy, rancher, and former county commissioner running to represent District 64 as a Democrat. He is the co-owner of Kirkwell Cattle Company along with former State Rep. Wes McKinley. Although Ormiston doesn’t seem to have made his policy stances widely known, it can be assumed his concerns align with the Democratic Party, and we recommend supporting Ormiston over his conservative opponent.
He is taking on incumbent Republican State Rep. Richard Holtorf, who recently replaced Kimmi Lewis following her death. Holtorf is a rancher who served 29 years in the military and is committed to providing leadership for veterans. Holtorf’s legislation has focused on rural issues like water, transportation, and agriculture. He is a clear Trump supporter, member of the National Rifle Association, and a self-proclaimed “bulldog.”Dean Ormiston
Underdog candidate Edwin “Dean” Ormiston is a cowboy, rancher, and former county commissioner running to represent District 64 as a Democrat. He is the co-owner of Kirkwell Cattle Company along with former State Rep. Wes McKinley.
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AFSCME Council 18
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Underdog candidate Edwin “Dean” Ormiston is a cowboy, rancher, and former county commissioner running to represent District 64 as a Democrat. He is the co-owner of Kirkwell Cattle Company along with former State Rep. Wes McKinley. Although Ormiston doesn’t seem to have made his policy stances widely known, it can be assumed his concerns align with the Democratic Party, and we recommend supporting Ormiston over his conservative opponent.
He is taking on incumbent Republican State Rep. Richard Holtorf, who recently replaced Kimmi Lewis following her death. Holtorf is a rancher who served 29 years in the military and is committed to providing leadership for veterans. Holtorf’s legislation has focused on rural issues like water, transportation, and agriculture. He is a clear Trump supporter, member of the National Rifle Association, and a self-proclaimed “bulldog.”
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AFSCME Council 18
County Commission
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below county district races on your ballot.
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Adams County Commissioner Eva Henry is running for reelection in District 1. She has served in this role since 2013; before that, Henry served as the mayor pro tem and a city council member for the city of Thornton.
Henry, who grew up and then raised her children in Adams County, understands personally what it can be like for families during hard economic times. She has said she ran for office to give back to the community that gave so much to her when she relied on assistance programs.
In her time in office, Henry has led partnerships that have created hundreds of new affordable housing options and worked to eliminate public-access barriers by consolidating all human services agencies in the Pete Mirelez Human Services Center. In order to bring more good-paying jobs to Adams County, Henry helped secure the relocation of new, large science, technology, engineering, and math employers and aerospace companies to the Colorado Air and Space Port. Additionally, under her leadership, Adams County began offering four-year scholarships to children receiving free and reduced school lunches.Henry is also committed to preserving wildlife and natural resources and expanding open spaces in Adams County and worked to provide $86 million for parks and open-space projects including the creation of Pelican Ponds, a 200-acre park. Henry has a strong track record of being able to work with other local leaders across party lines on issues that are important to her constituents, and if reelected, she will continue to work to make sure Adams County residents have access to the resources they need.
Henry is the recommended candidate in this race.
Challenging her for the seat is Alex “Skinny” Winkler, a longtime Adams County Republican who has run for several different positions. In that time, he has shown progressive voters that he will not represent them well. He has said he doesn’t believe in oil and gas setbacks and has opposed increasing money for education and raises for public school teachers. Winkler has also been connected to violent far-right extremist groups like the Proud Boys, who regularly spout white nationalist ideology. This is not the kind of representation progressive voters want or need.Eva Henry
Adams County Commissioner Eva Henry is running for reelection in District 1. She has served in this role since 2013; before that, Henry served as the mayor pro tem and a city council member for the city of Thornton.
Adams County Commissioner Eva Henry is running for reelection in District 1. She has served in this role since 2013; before that, Henry served as the mayor pro tem and a city council member for the city of Thornton.
Henry, who grew up and then raised her children in Adams County, understands personally what it can be like for families during hard economic times. She has said she ran for office to give back to the community that gave so much to her when she relied on assistance programs.
In her time in office, Henry has led partnerships that have created hundreds of new affordable housing options and worked to eliminate public-access barriers by consolidating all human services agencies in the Pete Mirelez Human Services Center. In order to bring more good-paying jobs to Adams County, Henry helped secure the relocation of new, large science, technology, engineering, and math employers and aerospace companies to the Colorado Air and Space Port. Additionally, under her leadership, Adams County began offering four-year scholarships to children receiving free and reduced school lunches.Henry is also committed to preserving wildlife and natural resources and expanding open spaces in Adams County and worked to provide $86 million for parks and open-space projects including the creation of Pelican Ponds, a 200-acre park. Henry has a strong track record of being able to work with other local leaders across party lines on issues that are important to her constituents, and if reelected, she will continue to work to make sure Adams County residents have access to the resources they need.
Henry is the recommended candidate in this race.
Challenging her for the seat is Alex “Skinny” Winkler, a longtime Adams County Republican who has run for several different positions. In that time, he has shown progressive voters that he will not represent them well. He has said he doesn’t believe in oil and gas setbacks and has opposed increasing money for education and raises for public school teachers. Winkler has also been connected to violent far-right extremist groups like the Proud Boys, who regularly spout white nationalist ideology. This is not the kind of representation progressive voters want or need.Eva Henry
Adams County Commissioner Eva Henry is running for reelection in District 1. She has served in this role since 2013; before that, Henry served as the mayor pro tem and a city council member for the city of Thornton.
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Adams County Commissioner Eva Henry is running for reelection in District 1. She has served in this role since 2013; before that, Henry served as the mayor pro tem and a city council member for the city of Thornton.
Henry, who grew up and then raised her children in Adams County, understands personally what it can be like for families during hard economic times. She has said she ran for office to give back to the community that gave so much to her when she relied on assistance programs.
In her time in office, Henry has led partnerships that have created hundreds of new affordable housing options and worked to eliminate public-access barriers by consolidating all human services agencies in the Pete Mirelez Human Services Center. In order to bring more good-paying jobs to Adams County, Henry helped secure the relocation of new, large science, technology, engineering, and math employers and aerospace companies to the Colorado Air and Space Port. Additionally, under her leadership, Adams County began offering four-year scholarships to children receiving free and reduced school lunches.Henry is also committed to preserving wildlife and natural resources and expanding open spaces in Adams County and worked to provide $86 million for parks and open-space projects including the creation of Pelican Ponds, a 200-acre park. Henry has a strong track record of being able to work with other local leaders across party lines on issues that are important to her constituents, and if reelected, she will continue to work to make sure Adams County residents have access to the resources they need.
Henry is the recommended candidate in this race.
Challenging her for the seat is Alex “Skinny” Winkler, a longtime Adams County Republican who has run for several different positions. In that time, he has shown progressive voters that he will not represent them well. He has said he doesn’t believe in oil and gas setbacks and has opposed increasing money for education and raises for public school teachers. Winkler has also been connected to violent far-right extremist groups like the Proud Boys, who regularly spout white nationalist ideology. This is not the kind of representation progressive voters want or need.
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Adams County Commissioner Charles “Chaz” Tedesco is running for reelection in District 2, a role he’s held since 2013.
After graduating from Northglenn High School, Tedesco served six years in the U.S. Navy. He then worked for 26 years as a master mechanic welder fabricator and was president of the United Steelworkers Union for eight years. Tedesco has lived in eight of the different municipalities in Adams County, and his familiarity with these communities helps guide him when he faces difficult decisions regarding their futures.
As a commissioner, Tedesco has worked hard to make sure Adams County is a beautiful place to live and a booming center of commerce. During his time in office, the area has become a center for advanced manufacturing, aviation, aerospace, and the life sciences industry. This has provided residents with incredible job opportunities while forming a solid base for future economic growth.
Tedesco is passionate about supporting the most vulnerable members of the community. He has helped build stronger support systems for marginalized and underserved populations and created unique and affordable housing opportunities for residents of Adams County. Once a foster child himself, Tedesco championed the creation of Homes for Hope, an innovative program that provides emergency foster care for Adams County children.He is also a powerful advocate for veterans. His leadership was key in securing funds for veteran service officers in the state budget as well as in the formation of the Veterans Advisory Commission that works with other county boards and councils on veterans’ interests.
Tedesco is the best choice to continue serving Adams County.
James Treibert is running against Tedesco as a Unity Party candidate. Treibert filed to run in May, but a post on his Twitter account at the end of August said he is still working on a campaign platform. We cannot recommend voting for a candidate who doesn’t know, or is unwilling to say, what he wants to do if elected.Chaz Tedesco
Adams County Commissioner Charles “Chaz” Tedesco is running for reelection in District 2, a role he’s held since 2013.
Adams County Commissioner Charles “Chaz” Tedesco is running for reelection in District 2, a role he’s held since 2013.
After graduating from Northglenn High School, Tedesco served six years in the U.S. Navy. He then worked for 26 years as a master mechanic welder fabricator and was president of the United Steelworkers Union for eight years. Tedesco has lived in eight of the different municipalities in Adams County, and his familiarity with these communities helps guide him when he faces difficult decisions regarding their futures.
As a commissioner, Tedesco has worked hard to make sure Adams County is a beautiful place to live and a booming center of commerce. During his time in office, the area has become a center for advanced manufacturing, aviation, aerospace, and the life sciences industry. This has provided residents with incredible job opportunities while forming a solid base for future economic growth.
Tedesco is passionate about supporting the most vulnerable members of the community. He has helped build stronger support systems for marginalized and underserved populations and created unique and affordable housing opportunities for residents of Adams County. Once a foster child himself, Tedesco championed the creation of Homes for Hope, an innovative program that provides emergency foster care for Adams County children.He is also a powerful advocate for veterans. His leadership was key in securing funds for veteran service officers in the state budget as well as in the formation of the Veterans Advisory Commission that works with other county boards and councils on veterans’ interests.
Tedesco is the best choice to continue serving Adams County.
James Treibert is running against Tedesco as a Unity Party candidate. Treibert filed to run in May, but a post on his Twitter account at the end of August said he is still working on a campaign platform. We cannot recommend voting for a candidate who doesn’t know, or is unwilling to say, what he wants to do if elected.Chaz Tedesco
Adams County Commissioner Charles “Chaz” Tedesco is running for reelection in District 2, a role he’s held since 2013.
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Adams County Commissioner Charles “Chaz” Tedesco is running for reelection in District 2, a role he’s held since 2013.
After graduating from Northglenn High School, Tedesco served six years in the U.S. Navy. He then worked for 26 years as a master mechanic welder fabricator and was president of the United Steelworkers Union for eight years. Tedesco has lived in eight of the different municipalities in Adams County, and his familiarity with these communities helps guide him when he faces difficult decisions regarding their futures.
As a commissioner, Tedesco has worked hard to make sure Adams County is a beautiful place to live and a booming center of commerce. During his time in office, the area has become a center for advanced manufacturing, aviation, aerospace, and the life sciences industry. This has provided residents with incredible job opportunities while forming a solid base for future economic growth.
Tedesco is passionate about supporting the most vulnerable members of the community. He has helped build stronger support systems for marginalized and underserved populations and created unique and affordable housing opportunities for residents of Adams County. Once a foster child himself, Tedesco championed the creation of Homes for Hope, an innovative program that provides emergency foster care for Adams County children.He is also a powerful advocate for veterans. His leadership was key in securing funds for veteran service officers in the state budget as well as in the formation of the Veterans Advisory Commission that works with other county boards and councils on veterans’ interests.
Tedesco is the best choice to continue serving Adams County.
James Treibert is running against Tedesco as a Unity Party candidate. Treibert filed to run in May, but a post on his Twitter account at the end of August said he is still working on a campaign platform. We cannot recommend voting for a candidate who doesn’t know, or is unwilling to say, what he wants to do if elected.
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Lynn Baca is running for election to represent District 5 as its commissioner. Baca grew up in Brighton and graduated from Brighton High School. In 2011, she was elected to the Brighton City Council and just earlier this year completed the maximum two terms.
Baca is passionate about giving back to her community and is running for commissioner on three platform issues: preserving Adams County’s beautiful open spaces, building up regional transportation infrastructure to keep up with the growth that the county is experiencing, and putting the best housing options in place for residents.
Her family background is in agricultural farming, and she is an advocate for farmland preservation. Before she became a city council member, she volunteered to serve on an agricultural land subcommittee for the city of Brighton, focusing on how to preserve it considering the increased development in the area.
Baca is a hardworking, compassionate, and effective public servant who puts the people of Adams County first. We recommend Baca for Adams County District 5 in this election.
Her opponent, Phil Covarrubias, is a veteran, small-business owner, and former state legislator from Brighton. Despite his experience, however, Covarrubias is known to spread false stories, conspiracy theories, and right-wing propaganda from groups like Breitbart and other bad actors on social media. When he does talk about the issues, Covarrubias believes in regressive policies, such as rolling back oil and gas setbacks and regulations. This is not the kind of leadership we need in Adams County while we continue to see the devastating effects of climate change all over Colorado.Lynn Baca
Lynn Baca is running for election to represent District 5 as its commissioner. Baca grew up in Brighton and graduated from Brighton High School. In 2011, she was elected to the Brighton City Council and just earlier this year completed the maximum two terms.
Lynn Baca is running for election to represent District 5 as its commissioner. Baca grew up in Brighton and graduated from Brighton High School. In 2011, she was elected to the Brighton City Council and just earlier this year completed the maximum two terms.
Baca is passionate about giving back to her community and is running for commissioner on three platform issues: preserving Adams County’s beautiful open spaces, building up regional transportation infrastructure to keep up with the growth that the county is experiencing, and putting the best housing options in place for residents.
Her family background is in agricultural farming, and she is an advocate for farmland preservation. Before she became a city council member, she volunteered to serve on an agricultural land subcommittee for the city of Brighton, focusing on how to preserve it considering the increased development in the area.
Baca is a hardworking, compassionate, and effective public servant who puts the people of Adams County first. We recommend Baca for Adams County District 5 in this election.
Her opponent, Phil Covarrubias, is a veteran, small-business owner, and former state legislator from Brighton. Despite his experience, however, Covarrubias is known to spread false stories, conspiracy theories, and right-wing propaganda from groups like Breitbart and other bad actors on social media. When he does talk about the issues, Covarrubias believes in regressive policies, such as rolling back oil and gas setbacks and regulations. This is not the kind of leadership we need in Adams County while we continue to see the devastating effects of climate change all over Colorado.Lynn Baca
Lynn Baca is running for election to represent District 5 as its commissioner. Baca grew up in Brighton and graduated from Brighton High School. In 2011, she was elected to the Brighton City Council and just earlier this year completed the maximum two terms.
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AFSCME Council 18, Denver Area Labor Federation
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Lynn Baca is running for election to represent District 5 as its commissioner. Baca grew up in Brighton and graduated from Brighton High School. In 2011, she was elected to the Brighton City Council and just earlier this year completed the maximum two terms.
Baca is passionate about giving back to her community and is running for commissioner on three platform issues: preserving Adams County’s beautiful open spaces, building up regional transportation infrastructure to keep up with the growth that the county is experiencing, and putting the best housing options in place for residents.
Her family background is in agricultural farming, and she is an advocate for farmland preservation. Before she became a city council member, she volunteered to serve on an agricultural land subcommittee for the city of Brighton, focusing on how to preserve it considering the increased development in the area.
Baca is a hardworking, compassionate, and effective public servant who puts the people of Adams County first. We recommend Baca for Adams County District 5 in this election.
Her opponent, Phil Covarrubias, is a veteran, small-business owner, and former state legislator from Brighton. Despite his experience, however, Covarrubias is known to spread false stories, conspiracy theories, and right-wing propaganda from groups like Breitbart and other bad actors on social media. When he does talk about the issues, Covarrubias believes in regressive policies, such as rolling back oil and gas setbacks and regulations. This is not the kind of leadership we need in Adams County while we continue to see the devastating effects of climate change all over Colorado.
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AFSCME Council 18, Denver Area Labor Federation
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Vietnam veteran and former National Guardsman Bill Holen has been an Arapahoe County commissioner since 2012. Before his first election to the commission, Holen served in many different governmental and community-oriented roles including as a constituent services representative for U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, with a focus on national security and veterans’ affairs, and a staff member for former U.S. Sen. Gary Hart.
Holen has said he strives to be “a commissioner that listens and speaks for those who don’t have a voice.” During his time in office, he has focused on helping veterans access better health care, improving the job market by partnering with local business leaders, and curbing the opioid epidemic. Holen also is committed to ensuring the county’s finances are managed efficiently and effectively, safeguarding the quality of Arapahoe County’s air and water, and working toward a more viable and efficient transportation system.
Holen is an experienced commissioner and public servant who is dedicated to advocating for others. He is the clear choice in this race.
Challenging him is Jim Parker, an Arapahoe County resident and Republican activist. He ran and lost in the race for State House District 36 in 2012. In all that time, Parker has made few, if any, public statements on his policy positions. We don’t see why you would vote for someone who won’t tell you what they stand for.Bill Holen
Vietnam veteran and former National Guardsman Bill Holen has been an Arapahoe County commissioner since 2012.
Vietnam veteran and former National Guardsman Bill Holen has been an Arapahoe County commissioner since 2012. Before his first election to the commission, Holen served in many different governmental and community-oriented roles including as a constituent services representative for U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, with a focus on national security and veterans’ affairs, and a staff member for former U.S. Sen. Gary Hart.
Holen has said he strives to be “a commissioner that listens and speaks for those who don’t have a voice.” During his time in office, he has focused on helping veterans access better health care, improving the job market by partnering with local business leaders, and curbing the opioid epidemic. Holen also is committed to ensuring the county’s finances are managed efficiently and effectively, safeguarding the quality of Arapahoe County’s air and water, and working toward a more viable and efficient transportation system.
Holen is an experienced commissioner and public servant who is dedicated to advocating for others. He is the clear choice in this race.
Challenging him is Jim Parker, an Arapahoe County resident and Republican activist. He ran and lost in the race for State House District 36 in 2012. In all that time, Parker has made few, if any, public statements on his policy positions. We don’t see why you would vote for someone who won’t tell you what they stand for.Bill Holen
Vietnam veteran and former National Guardsman Bill Holen has been an Arapahoe County commissioner since 2012.
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Vietnam veteran and former National Guardsman Bill Holen has been an Arapahoe County commissioner since 2012. Before his first election to the commission, Holen served in many different governmental and community-oriented roles including as a constituent services representative for U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, with a focus on national security and veterans’ affairs, and a staff member for former U.S. Sen. Gary Hart.
Holen has said he strives to be “a commissioner that listens and speaks for those who don’t have a voice.” During his time in office, he has focused on helping veterans access better health care, improving the job market by partnering with local business leaders, and curbing the opioid epidemic. Holen also is committed to ensuring the county’s finances are managed efficiently and effectively, safeguarding the quality of Arapahoe County’s air and water, and working toward a more viable and efficient transportation system.
Holen is an experienced commissioner and public servant who is dedicated to advocating for others. He is the clear choice in this race.
Challenging him is Jim Parker, an Arapahoe County resident and Republican activist. He ran and lost in the race for State House District 36 in 2012. In all that time, Parker has made few, if any, public statements on his policy positions. We don’t see why you would vote for someone who won’t tell you what they stand for.
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Idris Keith is an attorney with extensive experience helping small businesses with consulting, development, securing certifications, bidding for government contracts, and more. As a commissioner, he will draw on this knowledge to create revenue-generating policies to help Arapahoe get through the COVID-19 economic downturn by focusing on assisting small businesses and empowering them to create jobs.
Keith has also previously worked as a probation officer; as an investigator of allegations of discrimination in housing, employment, and public accommodations; and as an administrative hearing officer to determine eligibility for unemployment compensation. He has dedicated his career to seeking justice for those who have been discriminated against because of a lack of political and economic power.
As commissioner, Keith intends to focus on addressing the growing homeless crisis through policies like expanding employment opportunities and assistance for those suffering from mental illness. Restoring fiscal responsibility and budgetary discipline, strengthening public institutions, and protecting Arapahoe County’s natural resources and public lands are also among his top concerns.
Keith is a champion of working people, small businesses, and job creation. As one Englewood city council member put it, he “understands how to build coalitions, how to build consensus, and how to stick to his principles while he does it.” He is most definitely the progressive voter’s best choice in this race.
He faces incumbent Jeff Baker, a former Army chief warrant officer and crime scene investigator, in pursuit of the seat. Baker is blandly straightforward on what he’s concerned about in Arapahoe County: cutting the budget, protecting mineral rights and land ownership (otherwise known as promoting oil and gas drilling in our neighborhoods), and maintaining roads and bridges. Baker falls short on pandemic response: On the COVID-19 mask mandate, his concern was that the Tri-County Health Department mandated masks “without allowing public comments” (even though scientists and public health experts have said over and over again that masks are proven to stop the spread of the virus). Across Arapahoe County, the pandemic has caused unemployment to spike, and people are looking for strong, unified leadership. Keith, in contrast to Baker’s procedural hangup, told Colorado Community Media that the #1 issue for commissioners next year must be finding a way to bounce back economically from the pandemic with job creation and partnering with the health department to keep everyone healthy.Idris Keith
Idris Keith is an attorney with extensive experience helping small businesses with consulting, development, securing certifications, bidding for government contracts, and more.
Idris Keith is an attorney with extensive experience helping small businesses with consulting, development, securing certifications, bidding for government contracts, and more. As a commissioner, he will draw on this knowledge to create revenue-generating policies to help Arapahoe get through the COVID-19 economic downturn by focusing on assisting small businesses and empowering them to create jobs.
Keith has also previously worked as a probation officer; as an investigator of allegations of discrimination in housing, employment, and public accommodations; and as an administrative hearing officer to determine eligibility for unemployment compensation. He has dedicated his career to seeking justice for those who have been discriminated against because of a lack of political and economic power.
As commissioner, Keith intends to focus on addressing the growing homeless crisis through policies like expanding employment opportunities and assistance for those suffering from mental illness. Restoring fiscal responsibility and budgetary discipline, strengthening public institutions, and protecting Arapahoe County’s natural resources and public lands are also among his top concerns.
Keith is a champion of working people, small businesses, and job creation. As one Englewood city council member put it, he “understands how to build coalitions, how to build consensus, and how to stick to his principles while he does it.” He is most definitely the progressive voter’s best choice in this race.
He faces incumbent Jeff Baker, a former Army chief warrant officer and crime scene investigator, in pursuit of the seat. Baker is blandly straightforward on what he’s concerned about in Arapahoe County: cutting the budget, protecting mineral rights and land ownership (otherwise known as promoting oil and gas drilling in our neighborhoods), and maintaining roads and bridges. Baker falls short on pandemic response: On the COVID-19 mask mandate, his concern was that the Tri-County Health Department mandated masks “without allowing public comments” (even though scientists and public health experts have said over and over again that masks are proven to stop the spread of the virus). Across Arapahoe County, the pandemic has caused unemployment to spike, and people are looking for strong, unified leadership. Keith, in contrast to Baker’s procedural hangup, told Colorado Community Media that the #1 issue for commissioners next year must be finding a way to bounce back economically from the pandemic with job creation and partnering with the health department to keep everyone healthy.Idris Keith
Idris Keith is an attorney with extensive experience helping small businesses with consulting, development, securing certifications, bidding for government contracts, and more.
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AFSCME Council 18, Denver Area Labor Federation
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Idris Keith is an attorney with extensive experience helping small businesses with consulting, development, securing certifications, bidding for government contracts, and more. As a commissioner, he will draw on this knowledge to create revenue-generating policies to help Arapahoe get through the COVID-19 economic downturn by focusing on assisting small businesses and empowering them to create jobs.
Keith has also previously worked as a probation officer; as an investigator of allegations of discrimination in housing, employment, and public accommodations; and as an administrative hearing officer to determine eligibility for unemployment compensation. He has dedicated his career to seeking justice for those who have been discriminated against because of a lack of political and economic power.
As commissioner, Keith intends to focus on addressing the growing homeless crisis through policies like expanding employment opportunities and assistance for those suffering from mental illness. Restoring fiscal responsibility and budgetary discipline, strengthening public institutions, and protecting Arapahoe County’s natural resources and public lands are also among his top concerns.
Keith is a champion of working people, small businesses, and job creation. As one Englewood city council member put it, he “understands how to build coalitions, how to build consensus, and how to stick to his principles while he does it.” He is most definitely the progressive voter’s best choice in this race.
He faces incumbent Jeff Baker, a former Army chief warrant officer and crime scene investigator, in pursuit of the seat. Baker is blandly straightforward on what he’s concerned about in Arapahoe County: cutting the budget, protecting mineral rights and land ownership (otherwise known as promoting oil and gas drilling in our neighborhoods), and maintaining roads and bridges. Baker falls short on pandemic response: On the COVID-19 mask mandate, his concern was that the Tri-County Health Department mandated masks “without allowing public comments” (even though scientists and public health experts have said over and over again that masks are proven to stop the spread of the virus). Across Arapahoe County, the pandemic has caused unemployment to spike, and people are looking for strong, unified leadership. Keith, in contrast to Baker’s procedural hangup, told Colorado Community Media that the #1 issue for commissioners next year must be finding a way to bounce back economically from the pandemic with job creation and partnering with the health department to keep everyone healthy.
Endorsed By:
AFSCME Council 18, Denver Area Labor Federation
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Carrie Warren-Gully is a lifelong Arapahoe County resident and a business owner. She has served on the Littleton Public Schools Board of Education since 2014 and is currently the board treasurer. She also is the executive director of Books to Life, a company that produces audiobooks for people with sight impairment and other disabilities. In her time of public service, she has shown the ability to work with the community to solve some of our most pressing problems.
Arapahoe County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Colorado, and Warren-Gully recognizes the need to plan the county’s growth responsibly in order to protect our way of life. If elected, she has said she will focus on updating and expanding transportation infrastructure, planning for future zoning, and collaborating with community organizations to make sure seniors, young families, teachers, and other working professionals are able to access affordable housing.
Warren-Gully has vowed to support the health care workers strained by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as countywide action to support drug overdose prevention, addiction cessation programs, and other mental health services. She knows the decisions Arapahoe County makes today will have an impact on our quality of life for generations to come.
Warren-Gully has the experience and passion necessary to work with the community to find solutions to the problems facing Arapahoe County and help our community thrive. She is the candidate to back in this election.
She faces incumbent Republican Kathleen Conti, a longtime Arapahoe County resident and a former state legislator. Her tenure as county commissioner has been quiet, but she was a bastion for conservative ideas and talking points, such as being against Colorado’s IUD program which has resulted in some of the lowest rates of teenage pregnancy in the country. We can’t recommend voting for Conti to retain this seat.Carrie Warren-Gully
Carrie Warren-Gully is a lifelong Arapahoe County resident and a business owner. She has served on the Littleton Public Schools Board of Education since 2014 and is currently the board treasurer.
Carrie Warren-Gully is a lifelong Arapahoe County resident and a business owner. She has served on the Littleton Public Schools Board of Education since 2014 and is currently the board treasurer. She also is the executive director of Books to Life, a company that produces audiobooks for people with sight impairment and other disabilities. In her time of public service, she has shown the ability to work with the community to solve some of our most pressing problems.
Arapahoe County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Colorado, and Warren-Gully recognizes the need to plan the county’s growth responsibly in order to protect our way of life. If elected, she has said she will focus on updating and expanding transportation infrastructure, planning for future zoning, and collaborating with community organizations to make sure seniors, young families, teachers, and other working professionals are able to access affordable housing.
Warren-Gully has vowed to support the health care workers strained by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as countywide action to support drug overdose prevention, addiction cessation programs, and other mental health services. She knows the decisions Arapahoe County makes today will have an impact on our quality of life for generations to come.
Warren-Gully has the experience and passion necessary to work with the community to find solutions to the problems facing Arapahoe County and help our community thrive. She is the candidate to back in this election.
She faces incumbent Republican Kathleen Conti, a longtime Arapahoe County resident and a former state legislator. Her tenure as county commissioner has been quiet, but she was a bastion for conservative ideas and talking points, such as being against Colorado’s IUD program which has resulted in some of the lowest rates of teenage pregnancy in the country. We can’t recommend voting for Conti to retain this seat.Carrie Warren-Gully
Carrie Warren-Gully is a lifelong Arapahoe County resident and a business owner. She has served on the Littleton Public Schools Board of Education since 2014 and is currently the board treasurer.
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Carrie Warren-Gully is a lifelong Arapahoe County resident and a business owner. She has served on the Littleton Public Schools Board of Education since 2014 and is currently the board treasurer. She also is the executive director of Books to Life, a company that produces audiobooks for people with sight impairment and other disabilities. In her time of public service, she has shown the ability to work with the community to solve some of our most pressing problems.
Arapahoe County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Colorado, and Warren-Gully recognizes the need to plan the county’s growth responsibly in order to protect our way of life. If elected, she has said she will focus on updating and expanding transportation infrastructure, planning for future zoning, and collaborating with community organizations to make sure seniors, young families, teachers, and other working professionals are able to access affordable housing.
Warren-Gully has vowed to support the health care workers strained by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as countywide action to support drug overdose prevention, addiction cessation programs, and other mental health services. She knows the decisions Arapahoe County makes today will have an impact on our quality of life for generations to come.
Warren-Gully has the experience and passion necessary to work with the community to find solutions to the problems facing Arapahoe County and help our community thrive. She is the candidate to back in this election.
She faces incumbent Republican Kathleen Conti, a longtime Arapahoe County resident and a former state legislator. Her tenure as county commissioner has been quiet, but she was a bastion for conservative ideas and talking points, such as being against Colorado’s IUD program which has resulted in some of the lowest rates of teenage pregnancy in the country. We can’t recommend voting for Conti to retain this seat.
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Darien Wilson is a small-business owner with two successful companies and the picture of the average working mom with a resume full of community and volunteer positions. Like many people in the community, Wilson is tired of the same old conservative talking points from the county commission with little progress. She’s running to help work on the problems of tomorrow, like preserving the environment for future generations and actually achieving traffic efficiency. Wilson represents the kind of desperately needed change the county needs, and she has our recommendation in this election.
She hopes to unseat current commissioner Lora Thomas, a staunch conservative. She admittedly is accomplished in her public service career and has clear points of focus for the county — traffic, mental health care, and balancing population growth and water needs. But she openly defends the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) even while pointing out that she’s had to take money budgeted for other areas like jails in order to keep her promises about fixing roads. Her campaign site plainly says “wealth rightly belongs to the people who earn it,” and she wants to outsource to the private sector as much as possible. These things don’t add up to strong progressive values.Darien Wilson
Darien Wilson is a small-business owner with two successful companies and the picture of the average working mom with a resume full of community and volunteer positions.
Darien Wilson is a small-business owner with two successful companies and the picture of the average working mom with a resume full of community and volunteer positions. Like many people in the community, Wilson is tired of the same old conservative talking points from the county commission with little progress. She’s running to help work on the problems of tomorrow, like preserving the environment for future generations and actually achieving traffic efficiency. Wilson represents the kind of desperately needed change the county needs, and she has our recommendation in this election.
She hopes to unseat current commissioner Lora Thomas, a staunch conservative. She admittedly is accomplished in her public service career and has clear points of focus for the county — traffic, mental health care, and balancing population growth and water needs. But she openly defends the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) even while pointing out that she’s had to take money budgeted for other areas like jails in order to keep her promises about fixing roads. Her campaign site plainly says “wealth rightly belongs to the people who earn it,” and she wants to outsource to the private sector as much as possible. These things don’t add up to strong progressive values.Darien Wilson
Darien Wilson is a small-business owner with two successful companies and the picture of the average working mom with a resume full of community and volunteer positions.
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Darien Wilson is a small-business owner with two successful companies and the picture of the average working mom with a resume full of community and volunteer positions. Like many people in the community, Wilson is tired of the same old conservative talking points from the county commission with little progress. She’s running to help work on the problems of tomorrow, like preserving the environment for future generations and actually achieving traffic efficiency. Wilson represents the kind of desperately needed change the county needs, and she has our recommendation in this election.
She hopes to unseat current commissioner Lora Thomas, a staunch conservative. She admittedly is accomplished in her public service career and has clear points of focus for the county — traffic, mental health care, and balancing population growth and water needs. But she openly defends the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) even while pointing out that she’s had to take money budgeted for other areas like jails in order to keep her promises about fixing roads. Her campaign site plainly says “wealth rightly belongs to the people who earn it,” and she wants to outsource to the private sector as much as possible. These things don’t add up to strong progressive values.
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Democratic candidate Lisa Neal-Graves is a computer engineer in Douglas County. She was introduced to computers at a young age and went on to earn multiple degrees in math, computer science, artificial intelligence, and engineering management as well as a law degree. She has experience working in the attorney general’s office as the chief innovation officer. New ideas are what Neal-Graves does, and she wants to bring her unique background to the challenge of helping the County tackle problems like the lack of communications infrastructure as we adjust to remote working and learning in the era of COVID-19. We strongly recommend voting for Neal-Graves.
Running against her is Republican George Teal. Teal, a small-business owner in the county, has spent a lot of campaign time so far talking about political issues that have nothing to do with being a county commissioner — like being against abortion rights and in favor of Second Amendment rights. Conservative sound bites about the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) shouldn’t be the focus in this race. Voters should instead look to the practical expertise Neal-Graves offers.Lisa Neal-Graves
Democratic candidate Lisa Neal-Graves is a computer engineer in Douglas County. She was introduced to computers at a young age and went on to earn multiple degrees in math, computer science, artificial intelligence, and engineering management as well as a law degree.
Democratic candidate Lisa Neal-Graves is a computer engineer in Douglas County. She was introduced to computers at a young age and went on to earn multiple degrees in math, computer science, artificial intelligence, and engineering management as well as a law degree. She has experience working in the attorney general’s office as the chief innovation officer. New ideas are what Neal-Graves does, and she wants to bring her unique background to the challenge of helping the County tackle problems like the lack of communications infrastructure as we adjust to remote working and learning in the era of COVID-19. We strongly recommend voting for Neal-Graves.
Running against her is Republican George Teal. Teal, a small-business owner in the county, has spent a lot of campaign time so far talking about political issues that have nothing to do with being a county commissioner — like being against abortion rights and in favor of Second Amendment rights. Conservative sound bites about the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) shouldn’t be the focus in this race. Voters should instead look to the practical expertise Neal-Graves offers.Lisa Neal-Graves
Democratic candidate Lisa Neal-Graves is a computer engineer in Douglas County. She was introduced to computers at a young age and went on to earn multiple degrees in math, computer science, artificial intelligence, and engineering management as well as a law degree.
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Democratic candidate Lisa Neal-Graves is a computer engineer in Douglas County. She was introduced to computers at a young age and went on to earn multiple degrees in math, computer science, artificial intelligence, and engineering management as well as a law degree. She has experience working in the attorney general’s office as the chief innovation officer. New ideas are what Neal-Graves does, and she wants to bring her unique background to the challenge of helping the County tackle problems like the lack of communications infrastructure as we adjust to remote working and learning in the era of COVID-19. We strongly recommend voting for Neal-Graves.
Running against her is Republican George Teal. Teal, a small-business owner in the county, has spent a lot of campaign time so far talking about political issues that have nothing to do with being a county commissioner — like being against abortion rights and in favor of Second Amendment rights. Conservative sound bites about the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) shouldn’t be the focus in this race. Voters should instead look to the practical expertise Neal-Graves offers.
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Sandy Hollingsworth is the Democratic candidate for Gilpin’s District 3 commissioner. With her 25-year experience as a municipal employee and decades as a resident in the county, she knows how this particular local government works. She’s been listening to residents and wants to get to work helping people recover from the COVID-19-related economic downturn while keeping the county on its otherwise thriving strategic-development track. She has sights set on expanding health care and senior services as well as emergency preparedness. She also knows a top concern for Gilpin residents is the environment, and she is ready to work on preventing any threats to the area’s forest and mountain lands. We recommend supporting Hollingsworth.
Running on the Republican side is Doug Lupo. He previously ran for the position in 2016 as an Independent and has experience with the military, executive management, and the fire protection district. Lupo noted in his previous campaign that he would take a business approach and listen to people and investigate what they’re saying, but when it comes to having a plan in hand, Hollingsworth’s forward-looking platform is much clearer.Sandy Hollingsworth
Sandy Hollingsworth is the Democratic candidate for Gilpin’s District 3 commissioner. With her 25-year experience as a municipal employee and decades as a resident in the county, she knows how this particular local government works.
Sandy Hollingsworth is the Democratic candidate for Gilpin’s District 3 commissioner. With her 25-year experience as a municipal employee and decades as a resident in the county, she knows how this particular local government works. She’s been listening to residents and wants to get to work helping people recover from the COVID-19-related economic downturn while keeping the county on its otherwise thriving strategic-development track. She has sights set on expanding health care and senior services as well as emergency preparedness. She also knows a top concern for Gilpin residents is the environment, and she is ready to work on preventing any threats to the area’s forest and mountain lands. We recommend supporting Hollingsworth.
Running on the Republican side is Doug Lupo. He previously ran for the position in 2016 as an Independent and has experience with the military, executive management, and the fire protection district. Lupo noted in his previous campaign that he would take a business approach and listen to people and investigate what they’re saying, but when it comes to having a plan in hand, Hollingsworth’s forward-looking platform is much clearer.Sandy Hollingsworth
Sandy Hollingsworth is the Democratic candidate for Gilpin’s District 3 commissioner. With her 25-year experience as a municipal employee and decades as a resident in the county, she knows how this particular local government works.
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AFSCME Council 18
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Sandy Hollingsworth is the Democratic candidate for Gilpin’s District 3 commissioner. With her 25-year experience as a municipal employee and decades as a resident in the county, she knows how this particular local government works. She’s been listening to residents and wants to get to work helping people recover from the COVID-19-related economic downturn while keeping the county on its otherwise thriving strategic-development track. She has sights set on expanding health care and senior services as well as emergency preparedness. She also knows a top concern for Gilpin residents is the environment, and she is ready to work on preventing any threats to the area’s forest and mountain lands. We recommend supporting Hollingsworth.
Running on the Republican side is Doug Lupo. He previously ran for the position in 2016 as an Independent and has experience with the military, executive management, and the fire protection district. Lupo noted in his previous campaign that he would take a business approach and listen to people and investigate what they’re saying, but when it comes to having a plan in hand, Hollingsworth’s forward-looking platform is much clearer.
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AFSCME Council 18
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Incumbent commissioner Ron Engels has had a first term full of community highlights, like modernizing the county treasurer’s software, rewriting the county’s building and zoning regulations to meet reality, and beginning the transition of the county’s energy needs to renewable sources. He’s already looking ahead to another term with ideas about how the county can continue to responsibly control COVID-19 outbreaks and making sure to listen to what county employees and residents have to say. Reelecting him is an easy choice for Gilpin County voters to make.
Web Sill is a Republican candidate vying for the commission seat, but he hasn’t had much to say about what he plans to do. As of mid-September, Sill hadn’t published a policy platform, raised any money, or even set up a campaign website or social media account.Ron Engels
Incumbent commissioner Ron Engels has had a first term full of community highlights, like modernizing the county treasurer’s software, rewriting the county’s building and zoning regulations to meet reality, and beginning the transition of the county’s energy needs to renewable so
Incumbent commissioner Ron Engels has had a first term full of community highlights, like modernizing the county treasurer’s software, rewriting the county’s building and zoning regulations to meet reality, and beginning the transition of the county’s energy needs to renewable sources. He’s already looking ahead to another term with ideas about how the county can continue to responsibly control COVID-19 outbreaks and making sure to listen to what county employees and residents have to say. Reelecting him is an easy choice for Gilpin County voters to make.
Web Sill is a Republican candidate vying for the commission seat, but he hasn’t had much to say about what he plans to do. As of mid-September, Sill hadn’t published a policy platform, raised any money, or even set up a campaign website or social media account.Ron Engels
Incumbent commissioner Ron Engels has had a first term full of community highlights, like modernizing the county treasurer’s software, rewriting the county’s building and zoning regulations to meet reality, and beginning the transition of the county’s energy needs to renewable so
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AFSCME Council 18
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Incumbent commissioner Ron Engels has had a first term full of community highlights, like modernizing the county treasurer’s software, rewriting the county’s building and zoning regulations to meet reality, and beginning the transition of the county’s energy needs to renewable sources. He’s already looking ahead to another term with ideas about how the county can continue to responsibly control COVID-19 outbreaks and making sure to listen to what county employees and residents have to say. Reelecting him is an easy choice for Gilpin County voters to make.
Web Sill is a Republican candidate vying for the commission seat, but he hasn’t had much to say about what he plans to do. As of mid-September, Sill hadn’t published a policy platform, raised any money, or even set up a campaign website or social media account.
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AFSCME Council 18
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Andy Kerr, a teacher and former state legislator, is running for Jefferson County commissioner in District 2 to help hardworking families and small businesses struggling during this crisis, support Jeffco’s public schools, and protect Jeffco’s quality of life.
Kerr served for six years in the state House of Representatives, where he was elected to the position of assistant majority leader, and for six years in the state Senate. During all his time in the General Assembly, he was known as a strong public education advocate. He served on the education committees in both chambers, carried bills in the Senate to provide statewide full-day kindergarten three times, and pushed several times for parental leave bills that would allow parents time off to attend their children's school activities. Kerr will continue to be a champion for public education as a commissioner and has pledged to work to make universal pre-K for all families in Jefferson County a reality.
Kerr is also known as a fierce advocate for public lands, and as commissioner, he intends to fight to expand multi-use trails, increase funding for outdoor education programs, increase support for wildfire mitigation, and expand the county’s conservation easement program. He has also said he wants to make Jefferson County a leader in multimodal transportation solutions. If elected, Kerr will work to repair and grow Jeffco’s economy in a way that benefits hardworking families and small businesses by supporting setting a paid sick leave standard, guaranteeing a living wage for every Jeffco employee, and closing corporate tax loopholes.
As an effective fighter for education, the environment, and the needs of working families, Kerr is the recommended choice for progressive voters in this race.
Running on the Republican side is Joni Inman. She has been involved in local Jefferson County politics for a long time, recently opening her own small business consulting on government affairs, and has a lot of establishment Republicans endorsing her. Despite this experience, however, Inman has said very little about what she specifically wants to do as county commissioner.Andy Kerr
Andy Kerr, a teacher and former state legislator, is running for Jefferson County commissioner in District 2 to help hardworking families and small businesses struggling during this crisis, support Jeffco’s public schools, and protect Jeffco’s quality of life.
Andy Kerr, a teacher and former state legislator, is running for Jefferson County commissioner in District 2 to help hardworking families and small businesses struggling during this crisis, support Jeffco’s public schools, and protect Jeffco’s quality of life.
Kerr served for six years in the state House of Representatives, where he was elected to the position of assistant majority leader, and for six years in the state Senate. During all his time in the General Assembly, he was known as a strong public education advocate. He served on the education committees in both chambers, carried bills in the Senate to provide statewide full-day kindergarten three times, and pushed several times for parental leave bills that would allow parents time off to attend their children's school activities. Kerr will continue to be a champion for public education as a commissioner and has pledged to work to make universal pre-K for all families in Jefferson County a reality.
Kerr is also known as a fierce advocate for public lands, and as commissioner, he intends to fight to expand multi-use trails, increase funding for outdoor education programs, increase support for wildfire mitigation, and expand the county’s conservation easement program. He has also said he wants to make Jefferson County a leader in multimodal transportation solutions. If elected, Kerr will work to repair and grow Jeffco’s economy in a way that benefits hardworking families and small businesses by supporting setting a paid sick leave standard, guaranteeing a living wage for every Jeffco employee, and closing corporate tax loopholes.
As an effective fighter for education, the environment, and the needs of working families, Kerr is the recommended choice for progressive voters in this race.
Running on the Republican side is Joni Inman. She has been involved in local Jefferson County politics for a long time, recently opening her own small business consulting on government affairs, and has a lot of establishment Republicans endorsing her. Despite this experience, however, Inman has said very little about what she specifically wants to do as county commissioner.Andy Kerr
Andy Kerr, a teacher and former state legislator, is running for Jefferson County commissioner in District 2 to help hardworking families and small businesses struggling during this crisis, support Jeffco’s public schools, and protect Jeffco’s quality of life.
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Andy Kerr, a teacher and former state legislator, is running for Jefferson County commissioner in District 2 to help hardworking families and small businesses struggling during this crisis, support Jeffco’s public schools, and protect Jeffco’s quality of life.
Kerr served for six years in the state House of Representatives, where he was elected to the position of assistant majority leader, and for six years in the state Senate. During all his time in the General Assembly, he was known as a strong public education advocate. He served on the education committees in both chambers, carried bills in the Senate to provide statewide full-day kindergarten three times, and pushed several times for parental leave bills that would allow parents time off to attend their children's school activities. Kerr will continue to be a champion for public education as a commissioner and has pledged to work to make universal pre-K for all families in Jefferson County a reality.
Kerr is also known as a fierce advocate for public lands, and as commissioner, he intends to fight to expand multi-use trails, increase funding for outdoor education programs, increase support for wildfire mitigation, and expand the county’s conservation easement program. He has also said he wants to make Jefferson County a leader in multimodal transportation solutions. If elected, Kerr will work to repair and grow Jeffco’s economy in a way that benefits hardworking families and small businesses by supporting setting a paid sick leave standard, guaranteeing a living wage for every Jeffco employee, and closing corporate tax loopholes.
As an effective fighter for education, the environment, and the needs of working families, Kerr is the recommended choice for progressive voters in this race.
Running on the Republican side is Joni Inman. She has been involved in local Jefferson County politics for a long time, recently opening her own small business consulting on government affairs, and has a lot of establishment Republicans endorsing her. Despite this experience, however, Inman has said very little about what she specifically wants to do as county commissioner.
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Tracy Kraft-Tharp is wrapping up her fourth term and eighth year in office as a state representative, and she is running to unseat the incumbent commissioner in District 1.
Kraft-Tharp has dedicated her life to serving those in her community who need help the most. In her career, she has been a middle-school teacher, youth counselor in a juvenile detention center, social worker working with at-risk children, college professor, and manager of a shelter for survivors of domestic violence and abuse. Building off her experience running a large organization with a small budget, Kraft-Tharp then started her own small business dedicated to working with other small businesses and nonprofit organizations to improve their budgeting, planning, and management.
Kraft-Tharp is guided by three principles: being accessible, bringing people together to find common ground, and getting things done. As a state representative, she has a reputation for building bipartisan coalitions to get important legislation passed. Nearly 90% of her bills have been signed into law, and more than 20 organizations have named her their legislator of the year. Some of her biggest legislative achievements include creating the Behavioral Health Crisis System so everyone in Colorado has access to mental health services, simplifying the state’s sales tax system, and supporting a program to provide job training and support to veterans and low-income individuals.
As a Jefferson County commissioner, Kraft-Tharp intends to address the growth affecting the county as well as focus on the issues of home affordability, mental health, and homelessness. Her expertise in budgets and financing, her ability to bring people together to get things done, and her passion for public service make her the progressive voter’s best choice in this race.
Libby Szabo is the current commissioner that Kraft-Tharp is taking on. While most local officials are concerned with the facts facing the health and safety of their citizens, Szabo instead has based choices about the pandemic response on how to more quickly “reopen the county.” Shirking the responsibilities of transparency and using taxpayer dollars wisely, Szabo used county tax funds to buy herself a $40,000 car and tried to conceal the purchase. It’s not surprising The Denver Post editorial board once called her “disrespectful to voters.” Don’t reelect Szabo.Tracy Kraft-Tharp
Tracy Kraft-Tharp is wrapping up her fourth term and eighth year in office as a state representative, and she is running to unseat the incumbent commissioner in District 1.
Tracy Kraft-Tharp is wrapping up her fourth term and eighth year in office as a state representative, and she is running to unseat the incumbent commissioner in District 1.
Kraft-Tharp has dedicated her life to serving those in her community who need help the most. In her career, she has been a middle-school teacher, youth counselor in a juvenile detention center, social worker working with at-risk children, college professor, and manager of a shelter for survivors of domestic violence and abuse. Building off her experience running a large organization with a small budget, Kraft-Tharp then started her own small business dedicated to working with other small businesses and nonprofit organizations to improve their budgeting, planning, and management.
Kraft-Tharp is guided by three principles: being accessible, bringing people together to find common ground, and getting things done. As a state representative, she has a reputation for building bipartisan coalitions to get important legislation passed. Nearly 90% of her bills have been signed into law, and more than 20 organizations have named her their legislator of the year. Some of her biggest legislative achievements include creating the Behavioral Health Crisis System so everyone in Colorado has access to mental health services, simplifying the state’s sales tax system, and supporting a program to provide job training and support to veterans and low-income individuals.
As a Jefferson County commissioner, Kraft-Tharp intends to address the growth affecting the county as well as focus on the issues of home affordability, mental health, and homelessness. Her expertise in budgets and financing, her ability to bring people together to get things done, and her passion for public service make her the progressive voter’s best choice in this race.
Libby Szabo is the current commissioner that Kraft-Tharp is taking on. While most local officials are concerned with the facts facing the health and safety of their citizens, Szabo instead has based choices about the pandemic response on how to more quickly “reopen the county.” Shirking the responsibilities of transparency and using taxpayer dollars wisely, Szabo used county tax funds to buy herself a $40,000 car and tried to conceal the purchase. It’s not surprising The Denver Post editorial board once called her “disrespectful to voters.” Don’t reelect Szabo.Tracy Kraft-Tharp
Tracy Kraft-Tharp is wrapping up her fourth term and eighth year in office as a state representative, and she is running to unseat the incumbent commissioner in District 1.
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Tracy Kraft-Tharp is wrapping up her fourth term and eighth year in office as a state representative, and she is running to unseat the incumbent commissioner in District 1.
Kraft-Tharp has dedicated her life to serving those in her community who need help the most. In her career, she has been a middle-school teacher, youth counselor in a juvenile detention center, social worker working with at-risk children, college professor, and manager of a shelter for survivors of domestic violence and abuse. Building off her experience running a large organization with a small budget, Kraft-Tharp then started her own small business dedicated to working with other small businesses and nonprofit organizations to improve their budgeting, planning, and management.
Kraft-Tharp is guided by three principles: being accessible, bringing people together to find common ground, and getting things done. As a state representative, she has a reputation for building bipartisan coalitions to get important legislation passed. Nearly 90% of her bills have been signed into law, and more than 20 organizations have named her their legislator of the year. Some of her biggest legislative achievements include creating the Behavioral Health Crisis System so everyone in Colorado has access to mental health services, simplifying the state’s sales tax system, and supporting a program to provide job training and support to veterans and low-income individuals.
As a Jefferson County commissioner, Kraft-Tharp intends to address the growth affecting the county as well as focus on the issues of home affordability, mental health, and homelessness. Her expertise in budgets and financing, her ability to bring people together to get things done, and her passion for public service make her the progressive voter’s best choice in this race.
Libby Szabo is the current commissioner that Kraft-Tharp is taking on. While most local officials are concerned with the facts facing the health and safety of their citizens, Szabo instead has based choices about the pandemic response on how to more quickly “reopen the county.” Shirking the responsibilities of transparency and using taxpayer dollars wisely, Szabo used county tax funds to buy herself a $40,000 car and tried to conceal the purchase. It’s not surprising The Denver Post editorial board once called her “disrespectful to voters.” Don’t reelect Szabo.
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VOTE YES
Vote YES for Amendment B
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Amendment B, Repeal Property Tax Assessment Rates
The Gallagher Amendment Repeal and Property Tax Assessment Rates Measure (Amendment B) would repeal the Gallagher Amendment of 1982, which fixed residential and business property tax rates at 45% residential and 55% business. This measure is intended to relieve downward pressure on local public school funding across the state through the repeal of the current property tax assessment formula. The Gallagher Amendment has skewed the tax assessment of residential property in Colorado, resulting in significant shortfalls for school districts reliant on property tax revenue for their funding. Maintaining the Gallagher Amendment’s ratio of residential to business property tax has forced the state to step in with dwindling general fund revenue, causing budget cuts to critical services and an overall proportional reduction in total education funding over time.
Full text on the ballot: Without increasing property tax rates, to help preserve funding for local districts that provide fire protection, police, ambulance, hospital, kindergarten through twelfth grade education, and other services, and to avoid automatic mill levy increases, shall there be an amendment to the Colorado constitution to repeal the requirement that the general assembly periodically change the residential assessment rate in order to maintain the statewide proportion of residential property as compared to all other taxable property valued for property tax purposes and repeal the nonresidential property tax assessment rate of twenty-nine percent?Amendment B, Repeal Property Tax Assessment Rates
The Gallagher Amendment Repeal and Property Tax Assessment Rates Measure (Amendment B) would repeal the Gallagher Amendment of 1982, which fixed residential and business property tax rates at 45% residential and 55% business. This measure is intended to relieve downward pressure on local public school funding across the state through the repeal of the current property tax assessment formula. The Gallagher Amendment has skewed the tax assessment of residential property in Colorado, resulting in significant shortfalls for school districts reliant on property tax revenue for their funding. Maintaining the Gallagher Amendment’s ratio of residential to business property tax has forced the state to step in with dwindling general fund revenue, causing budget cuts to critical services and an overall proportional reduction in total education funding over time.
Full text on the ballot: Without increasing property tax rates, to help preserve funding for local districts that provide fire protection, police, ambulance, hospital, kindergarten through twelfth grade education, and other services, and to avoid automatic mill levy increases, shall there be an amendment to the Colorado constitution to repeal the requirement that the general assembly periodically change the residential assessment rate in order to maintain the statewide proportion of residential property as compared to all other taxable property valued for property tax purposes and repeal the nonresidential property tax assessment rate of twenty-nine percent?Amendment B, Repeal Property Tax Assessment Rates
The Gallagher Amendment Repeal and Property Tax Assessment Rates Measure (Amendment B) would repeal the Gallagher Amendment of 1982, which fixed residential and business property tax rates at 45% residential and 55% business. This measure is intended to relieve downward pressure on local public school funding across the state through the repeal of the current property tax assessment formula. The Gallagher Amendment has skewed the tax assessment of residential property in Colorado, resulting in significant shortfalls for school districts reliant on property tax revenue for their funding. Maintaining the Gallagher Amendment’s ratio of residential to business property tax has forced the state to step in with dwindling general fund revenue, causing budget cuts to critical services and an overall proportional reduction in total education funding over time.
Full text on the ballot: Without increasing property tax rates, to help preserve funding for local districts that provide fire protection, police, ambulance, hospital, kindergarten through twelfth grade education, and other services, and to avoid automatic mill levy increases, shall there be an amendment to the Colorado constitution to repeal the requirement that the general assembly periodically change the residential assessment rate in order to maintain the statewide proportion of residential property as compared to all other taxable property valued for property tax purposes and repeal the nonresidential property tax assessment rate of twenty-nine percent?Amendment B, Repeal Property Tax Assessment Rates
Amendment B, Repeal Property Tax Assessment Rates
The Gallagher Amendment Repeal and Property Tax Assessment Rates Measure (Amendment B) would repeal the Gallagher Amendment of 1982, which fixed residential and business property tax rates at 45% residential and 55% business. This measure is intended to relieve downward pressure on local public school funding across the state through the repeal of the current property tax assessment formula. The Gallagher Amendment has skewed the tax assessment of residential property in Colorado, resulting in significant shortfalls for school districts reliant on property tax revenue for their funding. Maintaining the Gallagher Amendment’s ratio of residential to business property tax has forced the state to step in with dwindling general fund revenue, causing budget cuts to critical services and an overall proportional reduction in total education funding over time.
Full text on the ballot: Without increasing property tax rates, to help preserve funding for local districts that provide fire protection, police, ambulance, hospital, kindergarten through twelfth grade education, and other services, and to avoid automatic mill levy increases, shall there be an amendment to the Colorado constitution to repeal the requirement that the general assembly periodically change the residential assessment rate in order to maintain the statewide proportion of residential property as compared to all other taxable property valued for property tax purposes and repeal the nonresidential property tax assessment rate of twenty-nine percent?Support / Oppose / Neutral
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VOTE NO
Vote NO for Amendment 76
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Amendment 76, Citizenship Qualification of Electors
The Citizen Requirement for Voting Initiative (Amendment 76) purports to amend Section 1 of Article VII of the Colorado Constitution to state that “only a citizen” of the United States who is 18 years of age or older can vote in federal, state, and local elections in Colorado. Currently, Article VII Section 1 of the Colorado Constitution states that “Every citizen of the United States who has attained the age of eighteen years, has resided in this state for such a time as may be prescribed by law, and has been duly registered as a voter if required by law shall be qualified to vote at all elections.” While the sole change made by the Citizen Requirement for Voting Initiative is to replace the word “every” with “only a,” it also would upend current law which allows 17-year-olds who would be 18 by the general election to vote in that cycle’s primary. This seemingly simple change, therefore, has the effect of eliminating an otherwise valid group of young voters from the full election process, to say nothing of the fact that it is a clear attempt to confuse voters into believing that current Colorado law permits noncitizens to vote, which it does not.
Full text on the ballot: Shall there be an amendment to the Colorado constitution requiring that to be qualified to vote at any election an individual must be a United States citizen?Amendment 76, Citizenship Qualification of Electors
The Citizen Requirement for Voting Initiative (Amendment 76) purports to amend Section 1 of Article VII of the Colorado Constitution to state that “only a citizen” of the United States who is 18 years of age or older can vote in federal, state, and local elections in Colorado. Currently, Article VII Section 1 of the Colorado Constitution states that “Every citizen of the United States who has attained the age of eighteen years, has resided in this state for such a time as may be prescribed by law, and has been duly registered as a voter if required by law shall be qualified to vote at all elections.” While the sole change made by the Citizen Requirement for Voting Initiative is to replace the word “every” with “only a,” it also would upend current law which allows 17-year-olds who would be 18 by the general election to vote in that cycle’s primary. This seemingly simple change, therefore, has the effect of eliminating an otherwise valid group of young voters from the full election process, to say nothing of the fact that it is a clear attempt to confuse voters into believing that current Colorado law permits noncitizens to vote, which it does not.
Full text on the ballot: Shall there be an amendment to the Colorado constitution requiring that to be qualified to vote at any election an individual must be a United States citizen?Amendment 76, Citizenship Qualification of Electors
The Citizen Requirement for Voting Initiative (Amendment 76) purports to amend Section 1 of Article VII of the Colorado Constitution to state that “only a citizen” of the United States who is 18 years of age or older can vote in federal, state, and local elections in Colorado. Currently, Article VII Section 1 of the Colorado Constitution states that “Every citizen of the United States who has attained the age of eighteen years, has resided in this state for such a time as may be prescribed by law, and has been duly registered as a voter if required by law shall be qualified to vote at all elections.” While the sole change made by the Citizen Requirement for Voting Initiative is to replace the word “every” with “only a,” it also would upend current law which allows 17-year-olds who would be 18 by the general election to vote in that cycle’s primary. This seemingly simple change, therefore, has the effect of eliminating an otherwise valid group of young voters from the full election process, to say nothing of the fact that it is a clear attempt to confuse voters into believing that current Colorado law permits noncitizens to vote, which it does not.
Full text on the ballot: Shall there be an amendment to the Colorado constitution requiring that to be qualified to vote at any election an individual must be a United States citizen?Amendment 76, Citizenship Qualification of Electors
Amendment 76, Citizenship Qualification of Electors
The Citizen Requirement for Voting Initiative (Amendment 76) purports to amend Section 1 of Article VII of the Colorado Constitution to state that “only a citizen” of the United States who is 18 years of age or older can vote in federal, state, and local elections in Colorado. Currently, Article VII Section 1 of the Colorado Constitution states that “Every citizen of the United States who has attained the age of eighteen years, has resided in this state for such a time as may be prescribed by law, and has been duly registered as a voter if required by law shall be qualified to vote at all elections.” While the sole change made by the Citizen Requirement for Voting Initiative is to replace the word “every” with “only a,” it also would upend current law which allows 17-year-olds who would be 18 by the general election to vote in that cycle’s primary. This seemingly simple change, therefore, has the effect of eliminating an otherwise valid group of young voters from the full election process, to say nothing of the fact that it is a clear attempt to confuse voters into believing that current Colorado law permits noncitizens to vote, which it does not.
Full text on the ballot: Shall there be an amendment to the Colorado constitution requiring that to be qualified to vote at any election an individual must be a United States citizen?Support / Oppose / Neutral
Opposed By AFSCME Council 18, Cobalt, COLOR Action Fund, Colorado AFL-CIO, Colorado Education Association (CEA), Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC) Action Fund, Colorado Working Families Party, Conservation Colorado, Mi Familia Vota, New Era Colorado Action Fund, One Colorado, Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado, ProgressNow Colorado, SEIU Local 105
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VOTE YES
Vote YES for Amendment 77
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Amendment 77, Local Voter Approval of Gaming Limits in Black Hawk, Central City, and Cripple Creek
The Allow Voters in Central, Black Hawk, and Cripple Creek Cities to Expand Authorized Games and Increase Maximum Bets Initiative (Amendment 77) would allow voters in these three gambling towns to vote to increase the maximum single bet allowed for any game beyond the current statewide limit of $100. Additionally, Amendment 77 would allow voters to approve games other than those currently allowed by Colorado law; currently allowed games in Colorado casinos include blackjack, craps, poker, roulette, and slot machines. The proposed measure would also change the distribution of gaming tax funds for community colleges to prioritize student retention and credit completion.Full text on the ballot: Shall there be an amendment to the Colorado constitution and a change to the Colorado Revised Statutes concerning voter-approved changes to limited gaming, and, in connection therewith, allowing the voters of Central City, Black Hawk, and Cripple Creek, for their individual cities, to approve other games in addition to those currently allowed and increase a maximum single bet to any amount; and allowing gaming tax revenue to be used for support services to improve student retention and credential completion by students enrolled in community colleges?
Amendment 77, Local Voter Approval of Gaming Limits in Black Hawk, Central City, and Cripple Creek
The Allow Voters in Central, Black Hawk, and Cripple Creek Cities to Expand Authorized Games and Increase Maximum Bets Initiative (Amendment 77) would allow voters in these three gambling towns to vote to increase the maximum single bet allowed for any game beyond the current statewide limit of $100. Additionally, Amendment 77 would allow voters to approve games other than those currently allowed by Colorado law; currently allowed games in Colorado casinos include blackjack, craps, poker, roulette, and slot machines. The proposed measure would also change the distribution of gaming tax funds for community colleges to prioritize student retention and credit completion.Full text on the ballot: Shall there be an amendment to the Colorado constitution and a change to the Colorado Revised Statutes concerning voter-approved changes to limited gaming, and, in connection therewith, allowing the voters of Central City, Black Hawk, and Cripple Creek, for their individual cities, to approve other games in addition to those currently allowed and increase a maximum single bet to any amount; and allowing gaming tax revenue to be used for support services to improve student retention and credential completion by students enrolled in community colleges?
Amendment 77, Local Voter Approval of Gaming Limits in Black Hawk, Central City, and Cripple Creek
The Allow Voters in Central, Black Hawk, and Cripple Creek Cities to Expand Authorized Games and Increase Maximum Bets Initiative (Amendment 77) would allow voters in these three gambling towns to vote to increase the maximum single bet allowed for any game beyond the current statewide limit of $100. Additionally, Amendment 77 would allow voters to approve games other than those currently allowed by Colorado law; currently allowed games in Colorado casinos include blackjack, craps, poker, roulette, and slot machines. The proposed measure would also change the distribution of gaming tax funds for community colleges to prioritize student retention and credit completion.Full text on the ballot: Shall there be an amendment to the Colorado constitution and a change to the Colorado Revised Statutes concerning voter-approved changes to limited gaming, and, in connection therewith, allowing the voters of Central City, Black Hawk, and Cripple Creek, for their individual cities, to approve other games in addition to those currently allowed and increase a maximum single bet to any amount; and allowing gaming tax revenue to be used for support services to improve student retention and credential completion by students enrolled in community colleges?
Amendment 77, Local Voter Approval of Gaming Limits in Black Hawk, Central City, and Cripple Creek
Amendment 77, Local Voter Approval of Gaming Limits in Black Hawk, Central City, and Cripple Creek
The Allow Voters in Central, Black Hawk, and Cripple Creek Cities to Expand Authorized Games and Increase Maximum Bets Initiative (Amendment 77) would allow voters in these three gambling towns to vote to increase the maximum single bet allowed for any game beyond the current statewide limit of $100. Additionally, Amendment 77 would allow voters to approve games other than those currently allowed by Colorado law; currently allowed games in Colorado casinos include blackjack, craps, poker, roulette, and slot machines. The proposed measure would also change the distribution of gaming tax funds for community colleges to prioritize student retention and credit completion.Full text on the ballot: Shall there be an amendment to the Colorado constitution and a change to the Colorado Revised Statutes concerning voter-approved changes to limited gaming, and, in connection therewith, allowing the voters of Central City, Black Hawk, and Cripple Creek, for their individual cities, to approve other games in addition to those currently allowed and increase a maximum single bet to any amount; and allowing gaming tax revenue to be used for support services to improve student retention and credential completion by students enrolled in community colleges?
Support / Oppose / Neutral
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VOTE YES
Vote YES for Proposition EE
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Proposition EE, Cigarette, Tobacco and Nicotine Products Tax
The Colorado Tobacco and E-Cigarette Tax Increase for Health and Education Programs Measure (Proposition EE) would close a tax loophole on vaping products that currently leaves these products untaxed in Colorado, bringing the tax in line with other tobacco products. The measure would also increase cigarette taxes from $0.84 per pack currently to $2.64 per pack by 2027. The revenue from this measure would provide $375 million to public schools over the next three years to offset budget cuts from COVID-19, with $90 million specifically going to rural school districts. The revenue would also provide access to free, universal preschool to all four-year-olds in Colorado. The measure would also provide $110 million in additional money for smoking and vaping education and cessation programs as well as $35 million for affordable housing and eviction programs over the next three years.Full text on the ballot: Shall state taxes be increased by $294,000,000 annually by imposing a tax on nicotine liquids used in e-cigarettes and other vaping products that is equal to the total state tax on tobacco products when fully phased in, incrementally increasing the tobacco products tax by up to 22% of the manufacturer's list price, incrementally increasing the cigarette tax by up to 9 cents per cigarette, expanding the existing cigarette and tobacco taxes to apply to sales to consumers from outside of the state, establishing a minimum tax for moist snuff tobacco products, creating an inventory tax that applies for future cigarette tax increases, and initially using the tax revenue primarily for public school funding to help offset revenue that has been lost as a result of the economic impacts related to COVID-19 and then for programs that reduce the use of tobacco and nicotine products, enhance the voluntary Colorado preschool program and make it widely available for free, and maintain the funding for programs that currently receive revenue from tobacco taxes, with the state keeping and spending all of the new tax revenue as a voter-approved revenue change?
Proposition EE, Cigarette, Tobacco and Nicotine Products Tax
The Colorado Tobacco and E-Cigarette Tax Increase for Health and Education Programs Measure (Proposition EE) would close a tax loophole on vaping products that currently leaves these products untaxed in Colorado, bringing the tax in line with other tobacco products. The measure would also increase cigarette taxes from $0.84 per pack currently to $2.64 per pack by 2027. The revenue from this measure would provide $375 million to public schools over the next three years to offset budget cuts from COVID-19, with $90 million specifically going to rural school districts. The revenue would also provide access to free, universal preschool to all four-year-olds in Colorado. The measure would also provide $110 million in additional money for smoking and vaping education and cessation programs as well as $35 million for affordable housing and eviction programs over the next three years.Full text on the ballot: Shall state taxes be increased by $294,000,000 annually by imposing a tax on nicotine liquids used in e-cigarettes and other vaping products that is equal to the total state tax on tobacco products when fully phased in, incrementally increasing the tobacco products tax by up to 22% of the manufacturer's list price, incrementally increasing the cigarette tax by up to 9 cents per cigarette, expanding the existing cigarette and tobacco taxes to apply to sales to consumers from outside of the state, establishing a minimum tax for moist snuff tobacco products, creating an inventory tax that applies for future cigarette tax increases, and initially using the tax revenue primarily for public school funding to help offset revenue that has been lost as a result of the economic impacts related to COVID-19 and then for programs that reduce the use of tobacco and nicotine products, enhance the voluntary Colorado preschool program and make it widely available for free, and maintain the funding for programs that currently receive revenue from tobacco taxes, with the state keeping and spending all of the new tax revenue as a voter-approved revenue change?
Proposition EE, Cigarette, Tobacco and Nicotine Products Tax
The Colorado Tobacco and E-Cigarette Tax Increase for Health and Education Programs Measure (Proposition EE) would close a tax loophole on vaping products that currently leaves these products untaxed in Colorado, bringing the tax in line with other tobacco products. The measure would also increase cigarette taxes from $0.84 per pack currently to $2.64 per pack by 2027. The revenue from this measure would provide $375 million to public schools over the next three years to offset budget cuts from COVID-19, with $90 million specifically going to rural school districts. The revenue would also provide access to free, universal preschool to all four-year-olds in Colorado. The measure would also provide $110 million in additional money for smoking and vaping education and cessation programs as well as $35 million for affordable housing and eviction programs over the next three years.Full text on the ballot: Shall state taxes be increased by $294,000,000 annually by imposing a tax on nicotine liquids used in e-cigarettes and other vaping products that is equal to the total state tax on tobacco products when fully phased in, incrementally increasing the tobacco products tax by up to 22% of the manufacturer's list price, incrementally increasing the cigarette tax by up to 9 cents per cigarette, expanding the existing cigarette and tobacco taxes to apply to sales to consumers from outside of the state, establishing a minimum tax for moist snuff tobacco products, creating an inventory tax that applies for future cigarette tax increases, and initially using the tax revenue primarily for public school funding to help offset revenue that has been lost as a result of the economic impacts related to COVID-19 and then for programs that reduce the use of tobacco and nicotine products, enhance the voluntary Colorado preschool program and make it widely available for free, and maintain the funding for programs that currently receive revenue from tobacco taxes, with the state keeping and spending all of the new tax revenue as a voter-approved revenue change?
Proposition EE, Cigarette, Tobacco and Nicotine Products Tax
Proposition EE, Cigarette, Tobacco and Nicotine Products Tax
The Colorado Tobacco and E-Cigarette Tax Increase for Health and Education Programs Measure (Proposition EE) would close a tax loophole on vaping products that currently leaves these products untaxed in Colorado, bringing the tax in line with other tobacco products. The measure would also increase cigarette taxes from $0.84 per pack currently to $2.64 per pack by 2027. The revenue from this measure would provide $375 million to public schools over the next three years to offset budget cuts from COVID-19, with $90 million specifically going to rural school districts. The revenue would also provide access to free, universal preschool to all four-year-olds in Colorado. The measure would also provide $110 million in additional money for smoking and vaping education and cessation programs as well as $35 million for affordable housing and eviction programs over the next three years.Full text on the ballot: Shall state taxes be increased by $294,000,000 annually by imposing a tax on nicotine liquids used in e-cigarettes and other vaping products that is equal to the total state tax on tobacco products when fully phased in, incrementally increasing the tobacco products tax by up to 22% of the manufacturer's list price, incrementally increasing the cigarette tax by up to 9 cents per cigarette, expanding the existing cigarette and tobacco taxes to apply to sales to consumers from outside of the state, establishing a minimum tax for moist snuff tobacco products, creating an inventory tax that applies for future cigarette tax increases, and initially using the tax revenue primarily for public school funding to help offset revenue that has been lost as a result of the economic impacts related to COVID-19 and then for programs that reduce the use of tobacco and nicotine products, enhance the voluntary Colorado preschool program and make it widely available for free, and maintain the funding for programs that currently receive revenue from tobacco taxes, with the state keeping and spending all of the new tax revenue as a voter-approved revenue change?
Support / Oppose / Neutral
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VOTE YES
Vote YES for Proposition 113
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Proposition 113, National Popular Vote
The Colorado National Popular Vote Interstate Compact Referendum (Proposition 113) would affirm the Colorado General Assembly’s passage of Senate Bill 19-042, which entered Colorado into the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact to ensure Colorado's Electoral College votes are awarded to the winner of the nationwide popular vote in presidential elections. Colorado has been carried by the winner of the nationwide popular vote in every presidential election since 2004, and the compact would end the unequal valuation of American votes in presidential elections. The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact would not take effect until an Electoral College majority of states joins. As of August 2020, 14 states and the District of Columbia have passed legislation that would trigger the compact in the event 270 Electoral College votes are achieved.
Full text on the ballot: Shall the following Act of the General Assembly be approved: An Act concerning adoption of an agreement among the states to elect the President of the United States by national popular vote, being Senate Bill No. 19-042?Proposition 113, National Popular Vote
The Colorado National Popular Vote Interstate Compact Referendum (Proposition 113) would affirm the Colorado General Assembly’s passage of Senate Bill 19-042, which entered Colorado into the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact to ensure Colorado's Electoral College votes are awarded to the winner of the nationwide popular vote in presidential elections. Colorado has been carried by the winner of the nationwide popular vote in every presidential election since 2004, and the compact would end the unequal valuation of American votes in presidential elections. The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact would not take effect until an Electoral College majority of states joins. As of August 2020, 14 states and the District of Columbia have passed legislation that would trigger the compact in the event 270 Electoral College votes are achieved.
Full text on the ballot: Shall the following Act of the General Assembly be approved: An Act concerning adoption of an agreement among the states to elect the President of the United States by national popular vote, being Senate Bill No. 19-042?Proposition 113, National Popular Vote
The Colorado National Popular Vote Interstate Compact Referendum (Proposition 113) would affirm the Colorado General Assembly’s passage of Senate Bill 19-042, which entered Colorado into the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact to ensure Colorado's Electoral College votes are awarded to the winner of the nationwide popular vote in presidential elections. Colorado has been carried by the winner of the nationwide popular vote in every presidential election since 2004, and the compact would end the unequal valuation of American votes in presidential elections. The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact would not take effect until an Electoral College majority of states joins. As of August 2020, 14 states and the District of Columbia have passed legislation that would trigger the compact in the event 270 Electoral College votes are achieved.
Full text on the ballot: Shall the following Act of the General Assembly be approved: An Act concerning adoption of an agreement among the states to elect the President of the United States by national popular vote, being Senate Bill No. 19-042?Proposition 113, National Popular Vote
Proposition 113, National Popular Vote
The Colorado National Popular Vote Interstate Compact Referendum (Proposition 113) would affirm the Colorado General Assembly’s passage of Senate Bill 19-042, which entered Colorado into the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact to ensure Colorado's Electoral College votes are awarded to the winner of the nationwide popular vote in presidential elections. Colorado has been carried by the winner of the nationwide popular vote in every presidential election since 2004, and the compact would end the unequal valuation of American votes in presidential elections. The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact would not take effect until an Electoral College majority of states joins. As of August 2020, 14 states and the District of Columbia have passed legislation that would trigger the compact in the event 270 Electoral College votes are achieved.
Full text on the ballot: Shall the following Act of the General Assembly be approved: An Act concerning adoption of an agreement among the states to elect the President of the United States by national popular vote, being Senate Bill No. 19-042?Support / Oppose / Neutral
Endorsed By AFSCME Council 18, AFT Colorado, Cobalt, COLOR Action Fund, Colorado Education Association (CEA), Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC) Action Fund, Colorado Working Families Party, Conservation Colorado, Mi Familia Vota, New Era Colorado Action Fund, One Colorado, ProgressNow Colorado, SEIU Colorado
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VOTE NO
Vote NO for Proposition 115
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Proposition 115, Prohibition on Abortions Later in Pregnancy
The Colorado 22-Week Abortion Ban Initiative (Proposition 115) would prohibit abortion procedures after 22 weeks of gestational age. Under the rule, an abortion after 22 weeks would only be permitted in an immediate life-threatening emergency with no exceptions for rape, incest, a lethal fetal diagnosis, or the health or medical needs of the patient. Abortion after 22 weeks only accounts for about 1% of total abortion procedures and in many cases is the result of major gestational complications that are found later in pregnancy. Colorado has emerged as a national safe haven for abortion care in these complex circumstances because of gestational bans in other states. Any physician who performs an abortion after 22 weeks would be found in violation of this initiative and face criminal charges and suspension of their medical license by the Colorado Medical Board.
Full text on the ballot: Shall there be a change to the Colorado Revised Statutes concerning prohibiting an abortion when the probable gestational age of the fetus is at least twenty-two weeks, and, in connection therewith, making it a misdemeanor punishable by a fine to perform or attempt to perform a prohibited abortion, except when the abortion is immediately required to save the life of the pregnant woman when her life is physically threatened, but not solely by a psychological or emotional condition; defining terms related to the measure including “probable gestational age” and “abortion,” and excepting from the definition of “abortion” medical procedures relating to miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy; specifying that a woman on whom an abortion is performed may not be charged with a crime in relation to a prohibited abortion; and requiring the Colorado medical board to suspend for at least three years the license of a licensee whom the board finds performed or attempted to perform a prohibited abortion?Proposition 115, Prohibition on Abortions Later in Pregnancy
The Colorado 22-Week Abortion Ban Initiative (Proposition 115) would prohibit abortion procedures after 22 weeks of gestational age. Under the rule, an abortion after 22 weeks would only be permitted in an immediate life-threatening emergency with no exceptions for rape, incest, a lethal fetal diagnosis, or the health or medical needs of the patient. Abortion after 22 weeks only accounts for about 1% of total abortion procedures and in many cases is the result of major gestational complications that are found later in pregnancy. Colorado has emerged as a national safe haven for abortion care in these complex circumstances because of gestational bans in other states. Any physician who performs an abortion after 22 weeks would be found in violation of this initiative and face criminal charges and suspension of their medical license by the Colorado Medical Board.
Full text on the ballot: Shall there be a change to the Colorado Revised Statutes concerning prohibiting an abortion when the probable gestational age of the fetus is at least twenty-two weeks, and, in connection therewith, making it a misdemeanor punishable by a fine to perform or attempt to perform a prohibited abortion, except when the abortion is immediately required to save the life of the pregnant woman when her life is physically threatened, but not solely by a psychological or emotional condition; defining terms related to the measure including “probable gestational age” and “abortion,” and excepting from the definition of “abortion” medical procedures relating to miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy; specifying that a woman on whom an abortion is performed may not be charged with a crime in relation to a prohibited abortion; and requiring the Colorado medical board to suspend for at least three years the license of a licensee whom the board finds performed or attempted to perform a prohibited abortion?Proposition 115, Prohibition on Abortions Later in Pregnancy
The Colorado 22-Week Abortion Ban Initiative (Proposition 115) would prohibit abortion procedures after 22 weeks of gestational age. Under the rule, an abortion after 22 weeks would only be permitted in an immediate life-threatening emergency with no exceptions for rape, incest, a lethal fetal diagnosis, or the health or medical needs of the patient. Abortion after 22 weeks only accounts for about 1% of total abortion procedures and in many cases is the result of major gestational complications that are found later in pregnancy. Colorado has emerged as a national safe haven for abortion care in these complex circumstances because of gestational bans in other states. Any physician who performs an abortion after 22 weeks would be found in violation of this initiative and face criminal charges and suspension of their medical license by the Colorado Medical Board.
Full text on the ballot: Shall there be a change to the Colorado Revised Statutes concerning prohibiting an abortion when the probable gestational age of the fetus is at least twenty-two weeks, and, in connection therewith, making it a misdemeanor punishable by a fine to perform or attempt to perform a prohibited abortion, except when the abortion is immediately required to save the life of the pregnant woman when her life is physically threatened, but not solely by a psychological or emotional condition; defining terms related to the measure including “probable gestational age” and “abortion,” and excepting from the definition of “abortion” medical procedures relating to miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy; specifying that a woman on whom an abortion is performed may not be charged with a crime in relation to a prohibited abortion; and requiring the Colorado medical board to suspend for at least three years the license of a licensee whom the board finds performed or attempted to perform a prohibited abortion?Proposition 115, Prohibition on Abortions Later in Pregnancy
Proposition 115, Prohibition on Abortions Later in Pregnancy
The Colorado 22-Week Abortion Ban Initiative (Proposition 115) would prohibit abortion procedures after 22 weeks of gestational age. Under the rule, an abortion after 22 weeks would only be permitted in an immediate life-threatening emergency with no exceptions for rape, incest, a lethal fetal diagnosis, or the health or medical needs of the patient. Abortion after 22 weeks only accounts for about 1% of total abortion procedures and in many cases is the result of major gestational complications that are found later in pregnancy. Colorado has emerged as a national safe haven for abortion care in these complex circumstances because of gestational bans in other states. Any physician who performs an abortion after 22 weeks would be found in violation of this initiative and face criminal charges and suspension of their medical license by the Colorado Medical Board.
Full text on the ballot: Shall there be a change to the Colorado Revised Statutes concerning prohibiting an abortion when the probable gestational age of the fetus is at least twenty-two weeks, and, in connection therewith, making it a misdemeanor punishable by a fine to perform or attempt to perform a prohibited abortion, except when the abortion is immediately required to save the life of the pregnant woman when her life is physically threatened, but not solely by a psychological or emotional condition; defining terms related to the measure including “probable gestational age” and “abortion,” and excepting from the definition of “abortion” medical procedures relating to miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy; specifying that a woman on whom an abortion is performed may not be charged with a crime in relation to a prohibited abortion; and requiring the Colorado medical board to suspend for at least three years the license of a licensee whom the board finds performed or attempted to perform a prohibited abortion?Support / Oppose / Neutral
Opposed By AFSCME Council 18, Cobalt, COLOR Action Fund, Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC) Action Fund, Colorado WINS, Colorado Working Families Party, Conservation Colorado, Mi Familia Vota, New Era Colorado Action Fund, One Colorado, Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado, ProgressNow Colorado
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VOTE NO
Vote NO for Proposition 116
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Proposition 116, Decrease Income Tax Rate from 4.63% to 4.55% Initiative
The Decrease Income Tax Rate from 4.63% to 4.55% Initiative (Proposition 116) would reduce the state income tax rate for individuals and corporations, resulting in state budget cuts of over $150 million per year, forever. Large businesses and people with incomes over half a million dollars per year will receive 70% of the benefit from this tax reduction. Meanwhile, the average Colorado family will get a tax cut of only $37 per year. The state is currently facing billions of dollars in budget shortfalls due to economic contraction from the COVID-19 pandemic, and this tax cut would have to be paid for by cuts to education, public safety, health care, and transportation to the tune of over $200 million in just the first year.
Full text on the ballot: Shall there be a change to the Colorado Revised Statutes reducing the state income tax rate from 4.63% to 4.55%?Proposition 116, Decrease Income Tax Rate from 4.63% to 4.55% Initiative
The Decrease Income Tax Rate from 4.63% to 4.55% Initiative (Proposition 116) would reduce the state income tax rate for individuals and corporations, resulting in state budget cuts of over $150 million per year, forever. Large businesses and people with incomes over half a million dollars per year will receive 70% of the benefit from this tax reduction. Meanwhile, the average Colorado family will get a tax cut of only $37 per year. The state is currently facing billions of dollars in budget shortfalls due to economic contraction from the COVID-19 pandemic, and this tax cut would have to be paid for by cuts to education, public safety, health care, and transportation to the tune of over $200 million in just the first year.
Full text on the ballot: Shall there be a change to the Colorado Revised Statutes reducing the state income tax rate from 4.63% to 4.55%?Proposition 116, Decrease Income Tax Rate from 4.63% to 4.55% Initiative
The Decrease Income Tax Rate from 4.63% to 4.55% Initiative (Proposition 116) would reduce the state income tax rate for individuals and corporations, resulting in state budget cuts of over $150 million per year, forever. Large businesses and people with incomes over half a million dollars per year will receive 70% of the benefit from this tax reduction. Meanwhile, the average Colorado family will get a tax cut of only $37 per year. The state is currently facing billions of dollars in budget shortfalls due to economic contraction from the COVID-19 pandemic, and this tax cut would have to be paid for by cuts to education, public safety, health care, and transportation to the tune of over $200 million in just the first year.
Full text on the ballot: Shall there be a change to the Colorado Revised Statutes reducing the state income tax rate from 4.63% to 4.55%?Proposition 116, Decrease Income Tax Rate from 4.63% to 4.55% Initiative
Proposition 116, Decrease Income Tax Rate from 4.63% to 4.55% Initiative
The Decrease Income Tax Rate from 4.63% to 4.55% Initiative (Proposition 116) would reduce the state income tax rate for individuals and corporations, resulting in state budget cuts of over $150 million per year, forever. Large businesses and people with incomes over half a million dollars per year will receive 70% of the benefit from this tax reduction. Meanwhile, the average Colorado family will get a tax cut of only $37 per year. The state is currently facing billions of dollars in budget shortfalls due to economic contraction from the COVID-19 pandemic, and this tax cut would have to be paid for by cuts to education, public safety, health care, and transportation to the tune of over $200 million in just the first year.
Full text on the ballot: Shall there be a change to the Colorado Revised Statutes reducing the state income tax rate from 4.63% to 4.55%?Support / Oppose / Neutral
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VOTE NO
Vote NO for Proposition 117
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Proposition 117, Require Voter Approval of Certain New Enterprises Exempt from TABOR Initiative
The Voter Approval of Certain New Enterprises (Proposition 117) would require a statewide vote on new state enterprises generating over $100 million in revenue within the first five years of operation. Enterprises were authorized by the 1992 Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) as independent entities that administer fee-based programs for specific goods and services such as unemployment insurance, road and bridge construction, cleaning up chemical waste and oil spills, the sale of hunting and fishing licenses by the Colorado Department of Parks and Wildlife, higher education institutions, and the Colorado State Fair. This initiative is entirely funded by out-of-state billionaires and corporations who often pay the fees this measure would limit. Proposition 117 is confusing and poorly written and will lead to years of lawsuits, unintended consequences, and future cuts in education, transportation, and health care.
Full text on the ballot: Shall there be a change to the Colorado Revised Statutes requiring statewide voter approval at the next even-year election of any newly created or qualified state enterprise that is exempt from the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado constitution, if the projected or actual combined revenue from fees and surcharges of the enterprise, and all other enterprises created within the last five years that serve primarily the same purpose, is greater than $100 million within the first five fiscal years of the creation or qualification of the new enterprise?Proposition 117, Require Voter Approval of Certain New Enterprises Exempt from TABOR Initiative
The Voter Approval of Certain New Enterprises (Proposition 117) would require a statewide vote on new state enterprises generating over $100 million in revenue within the first five years of operation. Enterprises were authorized by the 1992 Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) as independent entities that administer fee-based programs for specific goods and services such as unemployment insurance, road and bridge construction, cleaning up chemical waste and oil spills, the sale of hunting and fishing licenses by the Colorado Department of Parks and Wildlife, higher education institutions, and the Colorado State Fair. This initiative is entirely funded by out-of-state billionaires and corporations who often pay the fees this measure would limit. Proposition 117 is confusing and poorly written and will lead to years of lawsuits, unintended consequences, and future cuts in education, transportation, and health care.
Full text on the ballot: Shall there be a change to the Colorado Revised Statutes requiring statewide voter approval at the next even-year election of any newly created or qualified state enterprise that is exempt from the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado constitution, if the projected or actual combined revenue from fees and surcharges of the enterprise, and all other enterprises created within the last five years that serve primarily the same purpose, is greater than $100 million within the first five fiscal years of the creation or qualification of the new enterprise?Proposition 117, Require Voter Approval of Certain New Enterprises Exempt from TABOR Initiative
The Voter Approval of Certain New Enterprises (Proposition 117) would require a statewide vote on new state enterprises generating over $100 million in revenue within the first five years of operation. Enterprises were authorized by the 1992 Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) as independent entities that administer fee-based programs for specific goods and services such as unemployment insurance, road and bridge construction, cleaning up chemical waste and oil spills, the sale of hunting and fishing licenses by the Colorado Department of Parks and Wildlife, higher education institutions, and the Colorado State Fair. This initiative is entirely funded by out-of-state billionaires and corporations who often pay the fees this measure would limit. Proposition 117 is confusing and poorly written and will lead to years of lawsuits, unintended consequences, and future cuts in education, transportation, and health care.
Full text on the ballot: Shall there be a change to the Colorado Revised Statutes requiring statewide voter approval at the next even-year election of any newly created or qualified state enterprise that is exempt from the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado constitution, if the projected or actual combined revenue from fees and surcharges of the enterprise, and all other enterprises created within the last five years that serve primarily the same purpose, is greater than $100 million within the first five fiscal years of the creation or qualification of the new enterprise?Proposition 117, Require Voter Approval of Certain New Enterprises Exempt from TABOR Initiative
Proposition 117, Require Voter Approval of Certain New Enterprises Exempt from TABOR Initiative
The Voter Approval of Certain New Enterprises (Proposition 117) would require a statewide vote on new state enterprises generating over $100 million in revenue within the first five years of operation. Enterprises were authorized by the 1992 Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) as independent entities that administer fee-based programs for specific goods and services such as unemployment insurance, road and bridge construction, cleaning up chemical waste and oil spills, the sale of hunting and fishing licenses by the Colorado Department of Parks and Wildlife, higher education institutions, and the Colorado State Fair. This initiative is entirely funded by out-of-state billionaires and corporations who often pay the fees this measure would limit. Proposition 117 is confusing and poorly written and will lead to years of lawsuits, unintended consequences, and future cuts in education, transportation, and health care.
Full text on the ballot: Shall there be a change to the Colorado Revised Statutes requiring statewide voter approval at the next even-year election of any newly created or qualified state enterprise that is exempt from the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado constitution, if the projected or actual combined revenue from fees and surcharges of the enterprise, and all other enterprises created within the last five years that serve primarily the same purpose, is greater than $100 million within the first five fiscal years of the creation or qualification of the new enterprise?Support / Oppose / Neutral
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VOTE YES
Vote YES for Proposition 118
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Proposition 118, Colorado Paid Family and Medical Leave Initiative
The Colorado Paid Family and Medical Leave Initiative (Proposition 118) would establish a paid family and medical leave benefit for most Colorado workers. It would provide up to 12 weeks of paid leave, allowing 2.6 million Coloradans to take time to care for themselves, a new child, or a seriously ill family member. Eight states including California, New Jersey, and Rhode Island have successfully passed or implemented similar, solvent paid family leave programs. Employees and employers fund the program together, each contributing 0.45% of an employee’s wages to the fund, with the average Colorado worker contributing $3.83 per week. When workers need to take leave, they are paid up to 90% of their salary during that time. Employers may optionally contribute up to 100% of the cost of coverage; businesses with fewer than 10 employees are exempt from paying the premium, but their employees are still covered. Employers that offer paid leave benefits equivalent to the state plan may opt out and keep their plans.
Full text on the ballot: Shall there be a change to the Colorado Revised Statutes concerning the creation of a paid family and medical leave program in Colorado, and, in connection therewith, authorizing paid family and medical leave for a covered employee who has a serious health condition, is caring for a new child or for a family member with a serious health condition, or has a need for leave related to a family member’s military deployment or for safe leave; establishing a maximum of 12 weeks of family and medical leave, with an additional 4 weeks for pregnancy or childbirth complications, with a cap on the weekly benefit amount; requiring job protection for and prohibiting retaliation against an employee who takes paid family and medical leave; allowing a local government to opt out of the program; permitting employees of such a local government and self-employed individuals to participate in the program; exempting employers who offer an approved private paid family and medical leave plan; to pay for the program, requiring a premium of 0.9% of each employee’s wages, up to a cap, through December 31, 2024, and as set thereafter, up to 1.2% of each employee’s wages, by the director of the division of family and medical leave insurance; authorizing an employer to deduct up to 50% of the premium amount from an employee’s wages and requiring the employer to pay the remainder of the premium, with an exemption for employers with fewer than 10 employees; creating the division of family and medical leave insurance as an enterprise within the department of labor and employment to administer the program; and establishing an enforcement and appeals process for retaliation and denied claims?Proposition 118, Colorado Paid Family and Medical Leave Initiative
The Colorado Paid Family and Medical Leave Initiative (Proposition 118) would establish a paid family and medical leave benefit for most Colorado workers. It would provide up to 12 weeks of paid leave, allowing 2.6 million Coloradans to take time to care for themselves, a new child, or a seriously ill family member. Eight states including California, New Jersey, and Rhode Island have successfully passed or implemented similar, solvent paid family leave programs. Employees and employers fund the program together, each contributing 0.45% of an employee’s wages to the fund, with the average Colorado worker contributing $3.83 per week. When workers need to take leave, they are paid up to 90% of their salary during that time. Employers may optionally contribute up to 100% of the cost of coverage; businesses with fewer than 10 employees are exempt from paying the premium, but their employees are still covered. Employers that offer paid leave benefits equivalent to the state plan may opt out and keep their plans.
Full text on the ballot: Shall there be a change to the Colorado Revised Statutes concerning the creation of a paid family and medical leave program in Colorado, and, in connection therewith, authorizing paid family and medical leave for a covered employee who has a serious health condition, is caring for a new child or for a family member with a serious health condition, or has a need for leave related to a family member’s military deployment or for safe leave; establishing a maximum of 12 weeks of family and medical leave, with an additional 4 weeks for pregnancy or childbirth complications, with a cap on the weekly benefit amount; requiring job protection for and prohibiting retaliation against an employee who takes paid family and medical leave; allowing a local government to opt out of the program; permitting employees of such a local government and self-employed individuals to participate in the program; exempting employers who offer an approved private paid family and medical leave plan; to pay for the program, requiring a premium of 0.9% of each employee’s wages, up to a cap, through December 31, 2024, and as set thereafter, up to 1.2% of each employee’s wages, by the director of the division of family and medical leave insurance; authorizing an employer to deduct up to 50% of the premium amount from an employee’s wages and requiring the employer to pay the remainder of the premium, with an exemption for employers with fewer than 10 employees; creating the division of family and medical leave insurance as an enterprise within the department of labor and employment to administer the program; and establishing an enforcement and appeals process for retaliation and denied claims?Proposition 118, Colorado Paid Family and Medical Leave Initiative
The Colorado Paid Family and Medical Leave Initiative (Proposition 118) would establish a paid family and medical leave benefit for most Colorado workers. It would provide up to 12 weeks of paid leave, allowing 2.6 million Coloradans to take time to care for themselves, a new child, or a seriously ill family member. Eight states including California, New Jersey, and Rhode Island have successfully passed or implemented similar, solvent paid family leave programs. Employees and employers fund the program together, each contributing 0.45% of an employee’s wages to the fund, with the average Colorado worker contributing $3.83 per week. When workers need to take leave, they are paid up to 90% of their salary during that time. Employers may optionally contribute up to 100% of the cost of coverage; businesses with fewer than 10 employees are exempt from paying the premium, but their employees are still covered. Employers that offer paid leave benefits equivalent to the state plan may opt out and keep their plans.
Full text on the ballot: Shall there be a change to the Colorado Revised Statutes concerning the creation of a paid family and medical leave program in Colorado, and, in connection therewith, authorizing paid family and medical leave for a covered employee who has a serious health condition, is caring for a new child or for a family member with a serious health condition, or has a need for leave related to a family member’s military deployment or for safe leave; establishing a maximum of 12 weeks of family and medical leave, with an additional 4 weeks for pregnancy or childbirth complications, with a cap on the weekly benefit amount; requiring job protection for and prohibiting retaliation against an employee who takes paid family and medical leave; allowing a local government to opt out of the program; permitting employees of such a local government and self-employed individuals to participate in the program; exempting employers who offer an approved private paid family and medical leave plan; to pay for the program, requiring a premium of 0.9% of each employee’s wages, up to a cap, through December 31, 2024, and as set thereafter, up to 1.2% of each employee’s wages, by the director of the division of family and medical leave insurance; authorizing an employer to deduct up to 50% of the premium amount from an employee’s wages and requiring the employer to pay the remainder of the premium, with an exemption for employers with fewer than 10 employees; creating the division of family and medical leave insurance as an enterprise within the department of labor and employment to administer the program; and establishing an enforcement and appeals process for retaliation and denied claims?Proposition 118, Colorado Paid Family and Medical Leave Initiative
Proposition 118, Colorado Paid Family and Medical Leave Initiative
The Colorado Paid Family and Medical Leave Initiative (Proposition 118) would establish a paid family and medical leave benefit for most Colorado workers. It would provide up to 12 weeks of paid leave, allowing 2.6 million Coloradans to take time to care for themselves, a new child, or a seriously ill family member. Eight states including California, New Jersey, and Rhode Island have successfully passed or implemented similar, solvent paid family leave programs. Employees and employers fund the program together, each contributing 0.45% of an employee’s wages to the fund, with the average Colorado worker contributing $3.83 per week. When workers need to take leave, they are paid up to 90% of their salary during that time. Employers may optionally contribute up to 100% of the cost of coverage; businesses with fewer than 10 employees are exempt from paying the premium, but their employees are still covered. Employers that offer paid leave benefits equivalent to the state plan may opt out and keep their plans.
Full text on the ballot: Shall there be a change to the Colorado Revised Statutes concerning the creation of a paid family and medical leave program in Colorado, and, in connection therewith, authorizing paid family and medical leave for a covered employee who has a serious health condition, is caring for a new child or for a family member with a serious health condition, or has a need for leave related to a family member’s military deployment or for safe leave; establishing a maximum of 12 weeks of family and medical leave, with an additional 4 weeks for pregnancy or childbirth complications, with a cap on the weekly benefit amount; requiring job protection for and prohibiting retaliation against an employee who takes paid family and medical leave; allowing a local government to opt out of the program; permitting employees of such a local government and self-employed individuals to participate in the program; exempting employers who offer an approved private paid family and medical leave plan; to pay for the program, requiring a premium of 0.9% of each employee’s wages, up to a cap, through December 31, 2024, and as set thereafter, up to 1.2% of each employee’s wages, by the director of the division of family and medical leave insurance; authorizing an employer to deduct up to 50% of the premium amount from an employee’s wages and requiring the employer to pay the remainder of the premium, with an exemption for employers with fewer than 10 employees; creating the division of family and medical leave insurance as an enterprise within the department of labor and employment to administer the program; and establishing an enforcement and appeals process for retaliation and denied claims?Support / Oppose / Neutral
Endorsed By AFSCME Council 18, Cobalt, COLOR Action Fund, Colorado AFL-CIO, Colorado Education Association (CEA), Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC) Action Fund, Colorado WINS, Colorado Working Families Party, Conservation Colorado, Mi Familia Vota, New Era Colorado Action Fund, One Colorado, Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado, ProgressNow Colorado, SEIU Local 105