The Colorado AFL-CIO represents approximately 185 affiliate unions, whose membership totals more than 130,000 working Coloradans. We are an expression of the hopes and aspirations of the working families of Colorado.
Incumbent Sen. Michael Bennet joined the U.S. Senate in 2009 after Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter appointed him to succeed Sen. Ken Salazar after Salazar was appointed Secretary of the Interior by President Barack Obama.
Incumbent Sen. Michael Bennet joined the U.S. Senate in 2009 after Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter appointed him to succeed Sen. Ken Salazar after Salazar was appointed Secretary of the Interior by President Barack Obama.
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below congressional districts on your ballot.
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette is seeking her 14th 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 female Democrat 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 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 legislation that modernized medical research, and spearheading improvements in protecting 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.
DeGette's Republican opponent, Jennifer Qualteri, is an accountant for the State of Colorado. Qualteri has no political or earned media record other than her nomination to run in one of the state's Democratic strongholds. Qualteri's social media posts include references to baseless claims of election fraud in 2020.
Diana DeGette is one of the state's longest-serving and most effective progressive leaders. If reelected, DeGette will continue being the strong, progressive voice that Denver needs in Washington.
We recommend she be retained in office to continue serving the people of Denver.
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette is seeking her 14th 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 female Democrat 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 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 legislation that modernized medical research, and spearheading improvements in protecting 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.
DeGette's Republican opponent, Jennifer Qualteri, is an accountant for the State of Colorado. Qualteri has no political or earned media record other than her nomination to run in one of the state's Democratic strongholds. Qualteri's social media posts include references to baseless claims of election fraud in 2020.
Diana DeGette is one of the state's longest-serving and most effective progressive leaders. If reelected, DeGette will continue being the strong, progressive voice that Denver needs in Washington.
We recommend she be retained in office to continue serving the people of Denver.
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 Colorado in Congress. Prior to his election to Congress, Neguse served as a University of Colorado Regent representing the 2nd District and a legislative aide under Colorado Speaker of the House Andrew Romanoff.
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.
In Rep. Neguse's first two-year term in office, he 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. As a member of the House Judiciary Committee, Neguse played a key role in holding former President Donald Trump accountable in Trump's second impeachment trial. 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.
Rep. Neguse's Republican opponent, Marshall Dawson, is the vice-chairman of the Boulder County Republicans with no elected experience, and is considered a placeholder candidate in a race where Republicans have no realistic chance at winning.
Progressive voters should vote for 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 Colorado in Congress. Prior to his election to Congress, Neguse served as a University of Colorado Regent representing the 2nd District and a legislative aide under Colorado Speaker of the House Andrew Romanoff.
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.
In Rep. Neguse's first two-year term in office, he 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. As a member of the House Judiciary Committee, Neguse played a key role in holding former President Donald Trump accountable in Trump's second impeachment trial. 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.
Rep. Neguse's Republican opponent, Marshall Dawson, is the vice-chairman of the Boulder County Republicans with no elected experience, and is considered a placeholder candidate in a race where Republicans have no realistic chance at winning.
Progressive voters should vote for Joe Neguse.
Adam Frisch is running for Congress in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District, a seat currently held by one of the most controversial members of Congress, freshman Rep. Lauren Boebert. Before running for Congress, Frisch served the residents of Aspen and Pitkin County as an Aspen city councillor and the chairman of the Pitkin County financial review committee. Frisch is a graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder with a degree in economics.
Frisch is running as a moderate Democrat with a large coalition of bipartisan support holding the common goal of removing Rep. Boebert from office. Frisch has been endorsed by Rep. Boebert's Republican opponent in this year's primary elections, state Sen. Don Coram. If elected, Frisch has promised to lead with the priorities of the Third District first and partisan considerations second, and has vowed to represent stakeholders on all sides of the economic and environmental issues affecting Western and Southern Colorado.
Rep. Lauren Boebert is one of the most polarizing and least effective members of Congress ever elected by Colorado voters. Rep. Boebert's first term in office was totally devoid of accomplishments for the Third District, with Boebert repeatedly claiming credit for funding she voted against. Rep. Boebert spends all of her time in office engaging in social media battles to please her fans in other states while ignoring the needs of her constituents. Rep. Boebert has aligned herself with the most controversial and discredited far-right members of Congress like Reps. Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene. Rep. Boebert has also been repeatedly cited by campaign finance regulators for use of campaign funds for personal interests.
The Third Congressional District is drawn with a significant but not insurmountable Republican advantage. Adam Frisch is without question the better candidate to represent the Third Congressional District.
Adam Frisch is running for Congress in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District, a seat currently held by one of the most controversial members of Congress, freshman Rep. Lauren Boebert. Before running for Congress, Frisch served the residents of Aspen and Pitkin County as an Aspen city councillor and the chairman of the Pitkin County financial review committee. Frisch is a graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder with a degree in economics.
Frisch is running as a moderate Democrat with a large coalition of bipartisan support holding the common goal of removing Rep. Boebert from office. Frisch has been endorsed by Rep. Boebert's Republican opponent in this year's primary elections, state Sen. Don Coram. If elected, Frisch has promised to lead with the priorities of the Third District first and partisan considerations second, and has vowed to represent stakeholders on all sides of the economic and environmental issues affecting Western and Southern Colorado.
Rep. Lauren Boebert is one of the most polarizing and least effective members of Congress ever elected by Colorado voters. Rep. Boebert's first term in office was totally devoid of accomplishments for the Third District, with Boebert repeatedly claiming credit for funding she voted against. Rep. Boebert spends all of her time in office engaging in social media battles to please her fans in other states while ignoring the needs of her constituents. Rep. Boebert has aligned herself with the most controversial and discredited far-right members of Congress like Reps. Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene. Rep. Boebert has also been repeatedly cited by campaign finance regulators for use of campaign funds for personal interests.
The Third Congressional District is drawn with a significant but not insurmountable Republican advantage. Adam Frisch is without question the better candidate to represent the Third Congressional District.
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 worked 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.
Rep. Crow's opponent Steven Monahan is a political newcomer and officer in the U.S. Naval Reserve. In Monahan's candidate questionnaire from the Denver Post, Monahan repeated discredited talking points about the Inflation Reduction Act and expressed support for the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Rep. Crow has served the residents of the 6th Congressional District with distinction and is the clear progressive choice in this race.
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 worked 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.
Rep. Crow's opponent Steven Monahan is a political newcomer and officer in the U.S. Naval Reserve. In Monahan's candidate questionnaire from the Denver Post, Monahan repeated discredited talking points about the Inflation Reduction Act and expressed support for the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Rep. Crow has served the residents of the 6th Congressional District with distinction and is the clear progressive choice in this race.
State Sen. Brittany Pettersen is the progressive candidate running for the open 7th Congressional District seat being vacated by retiring long-time Rep. Ed Perlmutter. Pettersen has represented the west Denver suburbs since her original election in 2012 to the Colorado House, then succeeding Sen. Andy Kerr in Senate District 22 in 2019. Pettersen is opposed by Erik Aadland, an avowed election conspiracy theorist with no experience in public office.
In the Colorado General Assembly, Pettersen has been a leading advocate for criminal justice reform and combating the opioid addiction crisis that threatens communities across the state and nation. Pettersen helped pass landmark Equal Pay for Equal Work legislation which has been modeled in other states. Pettersen was one of the sponsors of the Colorado Option health insurance reform measure intended to reduce premiums on the individual market by up to 20%. In Congress, Petterson has promised to fight for the repeal of the 2017 Trump Tax Cuts and a fairer tax policy for all Americans.
Erik Aadland is an Army veteran with no political experience best known for his belief that the 2020 presidential election was "rigged." Aadland supports sweeping cuts to federal spending that would endanger social safety nets like Medicare and Social Security, and refuses to confirm that humans are impacting the global climate. Aadland also opposed Colorado's law codifying abortion rights while supporting the repeal of Roe v. Wade.
Pettersen is far and away the superior candidate to succeed Rep. Perlmutter and continue to provide strong progressive leadership to the 7th Congressional District.
State Sen. Brittany Pettersen is the progressive candidate running for the open 7th Congressional District seat being vacated by retiring long-time Rep. Ed Perlmutter. Pettersen has represented the west Denver suburbs since her original election in 2012 to the Colorado House, then succeeding Sen. Andy Kerr in Senate District 22 in 2019. Pettersen is opposed by Erik Aadland, an avowed election conspiracy theorist with no experience in public office.
In the Colorado General Assembly, Pettersen has been a leading advocate for criminal justice reform and combating the opioid addiction crisis that threatens communities across the state and nation. Pettersen helped pass landmark Equal Pay for Equal Work legislation which has been modeled in other states. Pettersen was one of the sponsors of the Colorado Option health insurance reform measure intended to reduce premiums on the individual market by up to 20%. In Congress, Petterson has promised to fight for the repeal of the 2017 Trump Tax Cuts and a fairer tax policy for all Americans.
Erik Aadland is an Army veteran with no political experience best known for his belief that the 2020 presidential election was "rigged." Aadland supports sweeping cuts to federal spending that would endanger social safety nets like Medicare and Social Security, and refuses to confirm that humans are impacting the global climate. Aadland also opposed Colorado's law codifying abortion rights while supporting the repeal of Roe v. Wade.
Pettersen is far and away the superior candidate to succeed Rep. Perlmutter and continue to provide strong progressive leadership to the 7th Congressional District.
Dr. Yadira Caraveo, who has served in the Colorado House of Representatives since 2019, is the progressive candidate in Colorado's brand-new 8th Congressional District, one of the most evenly-divided and competitive congressional districts in the nation. Her race is proving to be one of the most important 2022 electoral battlegrounds.
Caraveo is a pediatrician who graduated from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. In the Colorado House, Caraveo has played a major role in the passage of health coverage, prescription drug affordability, education, economic development, and legislation to reduce toxic air pollution. Caraveo is a proven supporter of abortion rights, helping pass legislation to protect abortion rights in Colorado ahead of the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade. Caraveo has a reputation at the state capitol as a tireless organizer who is constantly in touch with her constituents through town halls and other outreach campaigns.
State Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer first became known outside Weld County when she helped organize a ballot initiative campaign to begin the process of seceding from the state of Colorado and forming the new state of "North Colorado" with Greeley as its capital city. As a Weld County Commissioner and then in the Colorado Senate, Kirkmeyer earned a reputation for uncompromising anti-abortion grandstanding and total devotion to the oil and gas industry over the best interests of her constituents. Kirkmeyer was criticized as county commissioner for reimbursing herself over $70,000 in taxpayer dollars for vehicle expenses.
Yadira Caraveo represents the very best in elected leadership in Colorado today, and is the easy choice to recommend for Colorado's 8th Congressional District.
Dr. Yadira Caraveo, who has served in the Colorado House of Representatives since 2019, is the progressive candidate in Colorado's brand-new 8th Congressional District, one of the most evenly-divided and competitive congressional districts in the nation. Her race is proving to be one of the most important 2022 electoral battlegrounds.
Caraveo is a pediatrician who graduated from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. In the Colorado House, Caraveo has played a major role in the passage of health coverage, prescription drug affordability, education, economic development, and legislation to reduce toxic air pollution. Caraveo is a proven supporter of abortion rights, helping pass legislation to protect abortion rights in Colorado ahead of the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade. Caraveo has a reputation at the state capitol as a tireless organizer who is constantly in touch with her constituents through town halls and other outreach campaigns.
State Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer first became known outside Weld County when she helped organize a ballot initiative campaign to begin the process of seceding from the state of Colorado and forming the new state of "North Colorado" with Greeley as its capital city. As a Weld County Commissioner and then in the Colorado Senate, Kirkmeyer earned a reputation for uncompromising anti-abortion grandstanding and total devotion to the oil and gas industry over the best interests of her constituents. Kirkmeyer was criticized as county commissioner for reimbursing herself over $70,000 in taxpayer dollars for vehicle expenses.
Yadira Caraveo represents the very best in elected leadership in Colorado today, and is the easy choice to recommend for Colorado's 8th Congressional District.
Incumbent Gov. Jared Polis' record of public service to the state of Colorado goes back over two decades to his election in 2000 to serve as at-large member of the Colorado State Board of Education.
Incumbent Gov. Jared Polis' record of public service to the state of Colorado goes back over two decades to his election in 2000 to serve as at-large member of the Colorado State Board of Education.
Incumbent Secretary of State Jena Griswold is an attorney with experience in voting rights and accessibility. Before winning office in 2018, Griswold served as the director of Gov. John Hickenlooper's federal liaison in Washington, D.C.
Incumbent Secretary of State Jena Griswold is an attorney with experience in voting rights and accessibility. Before winning office in 2018, Griswold served as the director of Gov. John Hickenlooper's federal liaison in Washington, D.C.
Incumbent Treasurer Dave Young is running for his second term as Colorado Treasurer after winning office in 2018. Prior to Young's election as Treasurer, he served as a state legislature representing House District 50 in Weld County.
Incumbent Treasurer Dave Young is running for his second term as Colorado Treasurer after winning office in 2018. Prior to Young's election as Treasurer, he served as a state legislature representing House District 50 in Weld County.
Incumbent Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is seeking his second term after winning office in 2018. Prior to serving as Colorado Attorney General, Weiser served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General at the U.S. Justice Department during the Obama administration.
Incumbent Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is seeking his second term after winning office in 2018. Prior to serving as Colorado Attorney General, Weiser served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General at the U.S. Justice Department during the Obama administration.
Kathy Plomar has been heavily invested in public education as former President of the Adams 12 Board of Education and former President of the Parent Teacher Organization.
Kathy Plomar has been heavily invested in public education as former President of the Adams 12 Board of Education and former President of the Parent Teacher Organization.
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below board of education races on your ballot.
Incumbent Rebecca McClellan has served the 6th Congressional District on the Colorado State Board of Education since 2017.
Incumbent Rebecca McClellan has served the 6th Congressional District on the Colorado State Board of Education since 2017.
Rhonda Solis is a product of the Weld County school district and has proudly served two full terms on the Greeley- Evans School District 6 Board of Education. Solis is determined to advocate for families and educators.
Rhonda Solis is a product of the Weld County school district and has proudly served two full terms on the Greeley- Evans School District 6 Board of Education. Solis is determined to advocate for families and educators.
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below State Senate races on your ballot.
Army veteran and incumbent State Sen. Nick Hinrichsen was appointed to his seat in February, 2022 following the departure of Leroy Garcia. In his day job, Hinrichsen serves as the Pueblo Transit's Operations Supervisor. His one-year legislative record paints a picture a man who cares deeply about the safety, security, and dignity of his community.
Hinrichsen was one of the key legislators that helped distribute excess TABOR funds quickly and more equitably. A supporter of organized labor, Hinrichson pushed collective bargaining rights in the 2022 legislative session. Another key issue that he hopes to continue to support in the state legislature is reproductive justice.
Stephen Varela is the Republican candidate. As president of a local charter school's board, Varela has generated a fair amount of controversy and community frustration. Several school staff members have resigned in protest over questionable leadership decisions from Varela and the school's CEO. One such incident involved a Republican political rally held in the school's gym instead of an annual charity basketball tournament. On another more recent occasion, Varela attended a Republican event that featured Lauren Boebert and Matt Gaetz (Gaetz is currently under investigation in a federal sex-trafficking probe). Varela is staunchly against abortion rights and signed on to the Colorado Republican Party platform that calls for a Texas-style law that criminalizes those who help someone receive abortion care. Varela would be a serious danger to progressive interests if elected.
In one of the state's closest state senate races, with legislative majorities on the line, progressives should support Nick Hinrichsen.
Army veteran and incumbent State Sen. Nick Hinrichsen was appointed to his seat in February, 2022 following the departure of Leroy Garcia. In his day job, Hinrichsen serves as the Pueblo Transit's Operations Supervisor. His one-year legislative record paints a picture a man who cares deeply about the safety, security, and dignity of his community.
Hinrichsen was one of the key legislators that helped distribute excess TABOR funds quickly and more equitably. A supporter of organized labor, Hinrichson pushed collective bargaining rights in the 2022 legislative session. Another key issue that he hopes to continue to support in the state legislature is reproductive justice.
Stephen Varela is the Republican candidate. As president of a local charter school's board, Varela has generated a fair amount of controversy and community frustration. Several school staff members have resigned in protest over questionable leadership decisions from Varela and the school's CEO. One such incident involved a Republican political rally held in the school's gym instead of an annual charity basketball tournament. On another more recent occasion, Varela attended a Republican event that featured Lauren Boebert and Matt Gaetz (Gaetz is currently under investigation in a federal sex-trafficking probe). Varela is staunchly against abortion rights and signed on to the Colorado Republican Party platform that calls for a Texas-style law that criminalizes those who help someone receive abortion care. Varela would be a serious danger to progressive interests if elected.
In one of the state's closest state senate races, with legislative majorities on the line, progressives should support Nick Hinrichsen.
Arik Dougherty is a cybersecurity expert from Colorado Springs running to represent Colorado's 9th Senate District. He supports women's choice to have an abortion and says he will work to protect the Reproductive Health Equity Act. Fire mitigation and water conservation are listed as his top two environmental issues. He also supports access to public education and higher education and hopes to work on policies related to affordable housing. Arik Dougherty represents Colorado values and is a solid progressive choice.
Arik Dougherty is a cybersecurity expert from Colorado Springs running to represent Colorado's 9th Senate District. He supports women's choice to have an abortion and says he will work to protect the Reproductive Health Equity Act. Fire mitigation and water conservation are listed as his top two environmental issues. He also supports access to public education and higher education and hopes to work on policies related to affordable housing. Arik Dougherty represents Colorado values and is a solid progressive choice.
Representative Tony Exum Sr. is running for Colorado Senate District 11. He is the current Representative for House District 17 from Colorado Springs. Representative Exum retired as battalion chief in the Colorado Springs Fire Department after 35 years of service. He hopes to continue his record of supporting health care access and affordability, and public education. Exum is a proven leader. He has committed his life to service and will put Colorado families first. Representative Exum is the progressive choice for Senate District 11.
Dennis Hisey is the conservative Republican candidate opposed to public education.
Representative Tony Exum Sr. is running for Colorado Senate District 11. He is the current Representative for House District 17 from Colorado Springs. Representative Exum retired as battalion chief in the Colorado Springs Fire Department after 35 years of service. He hopes to continue his record of supporting health care access and affordability, and public education. Exum is a proven leader. He has committed his life to service and will put Colorado families first. Representative Exum is the progressive choice for Senate District 11.
Dennis Hisey is the conservative Republican candidate opposed to public education.
Janice Marksman is running for Colorado Senate District 15. Marchman is the former Vice President of the Thompson School Board. Marchman became politically active when she became a teacher and served on the Thompson School Board from 2010-2013. Marchman lists will champion education, working families and seniors, support for reproductive rights and the environment. Marchman is a proven candidate for public education.
Rob Woodward is the Republican incumbent who voted against the 2022 legislation affirming the right to abortion in Colorado.
Marksman is the progressive choice for Senate District 15.
Janice Marksman is running for Colorado Senate District 15. Marchman is the former Vice President of the Thompson School Board. Marchman became politically active when she became a teacher and served on the Thompson School Board from 2010-2013. Marchman lists will champion education, working families and seniors, support for reproductive rights and the environment. Marchman is a proven candidate for public education.
Rob Woodward is the Republican incumbent who voted against the 2022 legislation affirming the right to abortion in Colorado.
Marksman is the progressive choice for Senate District 15.
Representative Lisa Cutter is seeking election to represent Colorado Senate District 20. A Colorado native, Cutter is a small business owner and public relations professional. Representative Cutter has spent the last four years as a state representative in the Colorado State House. She has successfully supported pandemic relief and recovery efforts, championing working families, saving Coloradans money, and protecting the environment.
Tim Walsh is the Republican Candidate. Walsh Funded Far-Right Conspiracist Videos through a foundation he and his wife lead. The goal of the foundation is to teach a conservative Christian version of American history to young people. Do not vote for Tim Walsh
Cutter is the progressive choice for Colorado Senate District 20.
Representative Lisa Cutter is seeking election to represent Colorado Senate District 20. A Colorado native, Cutter is a small business owner and public relations professional. Representative Cutter has spent the last four years as a state representative in the Colorado State House. She has successfully supported pandemic relief and recovery efforts, championing working families, saving Coloradans money, and protecting the environment.
Tim Walsh is the Republican Candidate. Walsh Funded Far-Right Conspiracist Videos through a foundation he and his wife lead. The goal of the foundation is to teach a conservative Christian version of American history to young people. Do not vote for Tim Walsh
Cutter is the progressive choice for Colorado Senate District 20.
Senator Jessie Danielson is seeking re-election to the Colorado State Senate to represent Senate District 22. Danielson has served as a state legislator since 2015. Danielson is a fifth generation Coloradan and has been a tireless advocate for women, seniors and working families in Colorado.
While in the legislature Danielson passed Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the Farmworker Bill of Rights and the Wage Theft Transparency Act to name a few. Danielson has listed her priorities as; a fairer economy, protecting women, persevering Colorado and safer communities. Jessie Danielson is the progressive choice for Colorado.
Colby Drechsel is an extreme Christian Republican candidate who on his website states that when laws pass, freedom dies.
Senator Danielson is the progressive candidate for Senate District 22
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Senator Jessie Danielson is seeking re-election to the Colorado State Senate to represent Senate District 22. Danielson has served as a state legislator since 2015. Danielson is a fifth generation Coloradan and has been a tireless advocate for women, seniors and working families in Colorado.
While in the legislature Danielson passed Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the Farmworker Bill of Rights and the Wage Theft Transparency Act to name a few. Danielson has listed her priorities as; a fairer economy, protecting women, persevering Colorado and safer communities. Jessie Danielson is the progressive choice for Colorado.
Colby Drechsel is an extreme Christian Republican candidate who on his website states that when laws pass, freedom dies.
Senator Danielson is the progressive candidate for Senate District 22
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Representative Kyle Mullica is running to represent Colorado Senate District 24. Mullica currently represents House District 34 in the Colorado House of Representatives, which includes Thornton and Northglenn - now he is running to serve Adams County in the State Senate. When he isn’t working at the state legislature Mullica is an ER Nurse. In Mullica's first term he talked about the youth vaping epidemic and workers' rights, he then went on to pass historic healthcare legislation. Mullica lists his priorities as cost of living, education, healthcare, and public safety. Mullica is the right step forward to continue the work that needs to be done.
Courtney Potter is the republican candidate. She is pro oil and gas, and against abortions.
Mullica is the progressive choice for Senate District 24.
Representative Kyle Mullica is running to represent Colorado Senate District 24. Mullica currently represents House District 34 in the Colorado House of Representatives, which includes Thornton and Northglenn - now he is running to serve Adams County in the State Senate. When he isn’t working at the state legislature Mullica is an ER Nurse. In Mullica's first term he talked about the youth vaping epidemic and workers' rights, he then went on to pass historic healthcare legislation. Mullica lists his priorities as cost of living, education, healthcare, and public safety. Mullica is the right step forward to continue the work that needs to be done.
Courtney Potter is the republican candidate. She is pro oil and gas, and against abortions.
Mullica is the progressive choice for Senate District 24.
Senator Faith Winter is running for re-election to represent Colorado State Senate District 24. aWinter has been in the political space since 2005 when she ran for Westminster City Council. Winter went on to represent House District 35. During her tenure in the state legislature, Winter has been a bold champion in fighting climate change, fighting for family medical leave, and she is the Chair of the Senate Transportation & Energy Committee and is a member of the Finance Committee. Winter will continue to prioritize working families, fighting climate change, funding transportation, and women's rights.
Winter has been a champion in moving the progressive platform and is the clear progressive choice.
Senator Faith Winter is running for re-election to represent Colorado State Senate District 24. aWinter has been in the political space since 2005 when she ran for Westminster City Council. Winter went on to represent House District 35. During her tenure in the state legislature, Winter has been a bold champion in fighting climate change, fighting for family medical leave, and she is the Chair of the Senate Transportation & Energy Committee and is a member of the Finance Committee. Winter will continue to prioritize working families, fighting climate change, funding transportation, and women's rights.
Winter has been a champion in moving the progressive platform and is the clear progressive choice.
Representative Tom Sullivan is seeking election to the Colorado State Senate to represent District 27. Sullivan spent over 30 years as a postal worker and is an Air Force veteran. He is a part of Colorado’s United Veterans Committee, and a strong advocate for gun safety. Sullivan was propelled to action after his soon was murdered in the Aurora theatre shooting in 2012. In 2018, Sullivan became the first Democrat elected to represent House District 37. In 2019, Sulllivan led the fight to pass Colorado's Extreme Risk Protection Order to address gun violence. Sullivan's top priorities include; safe and healthier communities, good and safe jobs, and caring for vets. Sullivan has been a strong supporter of our Colorado families.
Sullivan is running against conservative Republican Tom Kim is the Republican candidate. Tom thinks our reproductive rights bill last year went too far.
Representative Sullivan is the progressive choice for Colorado State Senate District 27.
Representative Tom Sullivan is seeking election to the Colorado State Senate to represent District 27. Sullivan spent over 30 years as a postal worker and is an Air Force veteran. He is a part of Colorado’s United Veterans Committee, and a strong advocate for gun safety. Sullivan was propelled to action after his soon was murdered in the Aurora theatre shooting in 2012. In 2018, Sullivan became the first Democrat elected to represent House District 37. In 2019, Sulllivan led the fight to pass Colorado's Extreme Risk Protection Order to address gun violence. Sullivan's top priorities include; safe and healthier communities, good and safe jobs, and caring for vets. Sullivan has been a strong supporter of our Colorado families.
Sullivan is running against conservative Republican Tom Kim is the Republican candidate. Tom thinks our reproductive rights bill last year went too far.
Representative Sullivan is the progressive choice for Colorado State Senate District 27.
Senator Rodriguez is the incumbent running for his second term to represent Colorado Senate District 32. Rodriguez grew up in Adams County. Rodriguez has worked as a senior analyst I the insurance industry and in Community Corrections and Treatment Center. Rodriguez received high scores from the Colorado Education Association and environmental groups. Senator Rodriguez hopes to continue his work on affordable housing and making providing families economic tools to build a better life. Vote for Senator Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is the progressive choice for Colorado Senate District 32.
Senator Rodriguez is the incumbent running for his second term to represent Colorado Senate District 32. Rodriguez grew up in Adams County. Rodriguez has worked as a senior analyst I the insurance industry and in Community Corrections and Treatment Center. Rodriguez received high scores from the Colorado Education Association and environmental groups. Senator Rodriguez hopes to continue his work on affordable housing and making providing families economic tools to build a better life. Vote for Senator Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is the progressive choice for Colorado Senate District 32.
Senator Julie Gonzales is a true progressive champion, and .she is running for re-election to the Colorado State Senate to represent Senate District 34. Since her first term in 2018, Gonzales has repealed the death penalty, codified abortion protections, stopped ICE from raiding state databases, strengthened renter and tenant laws, installed a regulatory framework for deadly air toxins, reduced the cost of prescription drugs, and secured over $500 million for affordable housing.
Gonzales will continue to be a champion for women, immigrants and working families. Through her leadership Gonzales hopes to level the playing field for working families and work to pass policies for affordable housing and environmental justice. A vote for Senator Gonzales is a vote for a progressive Colorado.
Gonzales has spent over fifteen years advocating and organizing for immigrant rights and living wages.
Gonzales is the progressive choice for Senate District 34.
Senator Julie Gonzales is a true progressive champion, and .she is running for re-election to the Colorado State Senate to represent Senate District 34. Since her first term in 2018, Gonzales has repealed the death penalty, codified abortion protections, stopped ICE from raiding state databases, strengthened renter and tenant laws, installed a regulatory framework for deadly air toxins, reduced the cost of prescription drugs, and secured over $500 million for affordable housing.
Gonzales will continue to be a champion for women, immigrants and working families. Through her leadership Gonzales hopes to level the playing field for working families and work to pass policies for affordable housing and environmental justice. A vote for Senator Gonzales is a vote for a progressive Colorado.
Gonzales has spent over fifteen years advocating and organizing for immigrant rights and living wages.
Gonzales is the progressive choice for Senate District 34.
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below State House races on your ballot.
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Javier Mabrey is an eviction defense attorney and progressive champion. He was raised by a single mom in Southwest Denver and is a proud Chicano devoted to keeping Coloradans housed.
Javier Mabrey is an eviction defense attorney and progressive champion. He was raised by a single mom in Southwest Denver and is a proud Chicano devoted to keeping Coloradans housed.
Incumbent State Rep.
Incumbent State Rep.
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.
Incumbent State Rep. Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez is seeking her third term in House District 4. Outside of the legislature, she serves her community as an advocate for domestic violence survivors, a youth counselor, and a caseworker.
Incumbent State Rep. Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez is seeking her third term in House District 4. Outside of the legislature, she serves her community as an advocate for domestic violence survivors, a youth counselor, and a caseworker.
Elisabeth Epps is former public defender and well-known activist in Denver. She founded the Colorado Freedom Fund, Colorado’s only revolving community bail fund, and has influenced criminal justice reform policy for years as an advocate at the capitol.
Elisabeth Epps is former public defender and well-known activist in Denver. She founded the Colorado Freedom Fund, Colorado’s only revolving community bail fund, and has influenced criminal justice reform policy for years as an advocate at the capitol.
Incumbent Democratic candidate Jennifer Bacon is facing no registered challengers in her run for District 7 representative again. She’s a longtime educator and civil rights lawyer who has served on the Denver Public Schools Board of Education since 2017.
Incumbent Democratic candidate Jennifer Bacon is facing no registered challengers in her run for District 7 representative again. She’s a longtime educator and civil rights lawyer who has served on the Denver Public Schools Board of Education since 2017.
Leslie Herod is the incumbent for House District 8 and faces no opposition. She garnered national attention after successfully passing the largest police reform bill Colorado has ever seen in 2020 following the Black Lives Matter protests in response to the murder of George Floyd.
Leslie Herod is the incumbent for House District 8 and faces no opposition. She garnered national attention after successfully passing the largest police reform bill Colorado has ever seen in 2020 following the Black Lives Matter protests in response to the murder of George Floyd.
Emily Sirota is the incumbent for House District 9.
Emily Sirota is the incumbent for House District 9.
Following the retirement of long-time Boulder representative Edie Hooton, a Democratic vacancy committee appointed Boulder City Council member Julie Joseph to run in House District 10. Joseph is a Haitian immigrant with a law practice in Boulder.
Following the retirement of long-time Boulder representative Edie Hooton, a Democratic vacancy committee appointed Boulder City Council member Julie Joseph to run in House District 10. Joseph is a Haitian immigrant with a law practice in Boulder.
Karen McCormick is the Democratic nominee for House District 11, and the incumbent. She is a longtime veterinarian with a background in teaching English with immigrant communities. McCormick has served on multiple local nonprofit boards, and is a member of Citizens’ Climate Lobby.
Karen McCormick is the Democratic nominee for House District 11, and the incumbent. She is a longtime veterinarian with a background in teaching English with immigrant communities. McCormick has served on multiple local nonprofit boards, and is a member of Citizens’ Climate Lobby.
Incumbent Rep. Tracy Bernett is the Democratic nominee looking for her second term in the Colorado House of Representatives. She is an entrepreneur, mom, engineer, and community leader.
Incumbent Rep. Tracy Bernett is the Democratic nominee looking for her second term in the Colorado House of Representatives. She is an entrepreneur, mom, engineer, and community leader.
Incumbent Representative Julie McCluskie is running for her third term in the state legislature. After Colorado's redistricting process, she moved from House District 61 to House District 13.
Incumbent Representative Julie McCluskie is running for her third term in the state legislature. After Colorado's redistricting process, she moved from House District 61 to House District 13.
Rob Rogers is an Air Force veteran and business consultant running in House District 14. His top priorities include increasing teacher pay, putting campaign limits on school board elections, increasing addiction and mental health services, and strengthening the separation of church and state.
Rob Rogers is an Air Force veteran and business consultant running in House District 14. His top priorities include increasing teacher pay, putting campaign limits on school board elections, increasing addiction and mental health services, and strengthening the separation of church and state.
Alvin Sexton is running to represent Colorado House District 15. Sexton is originally from Tennessee and was raised by a blue collar single father. He strongly identifies with the trades, unions, and the working class.
Alvin Sexton is running to represent Colorado House District 15. Sexton is originally from Tennessee and was raised by a blue collar single father. He strongly identifies with the trades, unions, and the working class.
Stephanie Vigil is a Colorado Spring resident who is running for Colorado House District 16. Vigil has had personal experiences dealing with issues such as poverty, and child abuse and disability, which served as a catalyst for her to run for office.
Stephanie Vigil is a Colorado Spring resident who is running for Colorado House District 16. Vigil has had personal experiences dealing with issues such as poverty, and child abuse and disability, which served as a catalyst for her to run for office.
Regina English is an Organizational Leadership PhD candidate who is running for Colorado State House District 17. English has an extensive amount of experience dealing with advocation for education, specifically providing students with adequate resources and support.
Regina English is an Organizational Leadership PhD candidate who is running for Colorado State House District 17. English has an extensive amount of experience dealing with advocation for education, specifically providing students with adequate resources and support.
Jennifer Lea Parenti is a retired Air Force Officer who is running for Colorado State House District 19. Parenti has expressed that she has always needed to serve her country, even as a small child.
Jennifer Lea Parenti is a retired Air Force Officer who is running for Colorado State House District 19. Parenti has expressed that she has always needed to serve her country, even as a small child.
Blake Garner is a Juris Doctor running for Colorado State House District 22. Garner states that the current affairs and issue of today should be resolved and not have to be a burden that is passed down to the future children.
Blake Garner is a Juris Doctor running for Colorado State House District 22. Garner states that the current affairs and issue of today should be resolved and not have to be a burden that is passed down to the future children.
Incumbent Rep. Monica Duran currently represents House District 24, but is running for reeelection in House District 23 following Colorado's redistricting. As a House Representative, Duran has worked to support domestic violence survivors and working families.
Incumbent Rep. Monica Duran currently represents House District 24, but is running for reeelection in House District 23 following Colorado's redistricting. As a House Representative, Duran has worked to support domestic violence survivors and working families.
Rep. Lindsey Daugherty is the current House District 29 Representative running in House District 24 following Colorado's redistricting process. Daugherty supports issues such as education, housing, and health care.
Rep. Lindsey Daugherty is the current House District 29 Representative running in House District 24 following Colorado's redistricting process. Daugherty supports issues such as education, housing, and health care.
Sen. Tammy Story is the current Senator in Senate District 16 and is running to continue her legislative work in House District 25. Story has acquired extensive experience in legislation over her four years as a senator and will continue to support her community.
Sen. Tammy Story is the current Senator in Senate District 16 and is running to continue her legislative work in House District 25. Story has acquired extensive experience in legislation over her four years as a senator and will continue to support her community.