Progressive Voters Guide

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Statewide

Governor and Lt. Governor

Democrat
Jared Polis and Diane Primavera

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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. After helping found the New America Schools to serve recent immigrant students focused on English language instruction, Polis was elected in 2008 to represent Colorado's 2nd Congressional District, succeeding Mark Udall who was elected to the U.S. Senate that year.

In the U.S. House, Polis was a strong advocate for health care and immigration reform, serving on the House Education, Natural Resources, and Rules Committees. Polis received an 89% lifetime score from the League of Conservation Voters after leading the fight for a variety of important environmental reform initiatives including reducing methane pollution, protecting clean water resources, and addressing the threat of human-caused global climate change.

Elected to his first term as Governor of Colorado in 2018, Polis quickly went to work with the progressive majority in the Colorado General Assembly to successfully enact a comprehensive agenda of health care reform, inclusive economic development, education funding, anti-discrimination and equal wage protections, and environmental justice legislation. Senate Bill 19-181, a fossil fuel extraction reform measure, fundamentally changed the purpose of Colorado's oil and gas oversight authorities to prioritize public health and environmental protection over industry profits.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Polis' leadership and deliberate work to minimize partisan conflict with the Trump administration helped the state reduce economic harm while keeping the state's overall death rate from the pandemic well below the national average. Once the threat of the pandemic's spread without vaccines and effective treatments was past, Polis was at the head of the curve nationally in working to re-open Colorado's economy.

Polis' opponent, University of Colorado Regent Heidi Ganahl, is the only remaining statewide Republican elected official after years of losses in recent elections. Ganahl described herself as "The MAGA candidate Colorado has been waiting for," and is by for the most openly pro-Trump candidate on the statewide ballot in Colorado. As CU Regent, Ganahl enthusiastically supported Trump coup plotter John Eastman's paid appointment as the school's "Visiting Conservative Scholar." Ganahl's campaign has employed key members of Trump's former legal team. Ganahl's platform of slashing state revenue while promising to pay for crucial state services has been widely denounced as unrealistic. As governor, Ganahl has pledged to roll back recently-passed legislation protecting abortion rights in Colorado.

Jared Polis has served the state of Colorado with distinction during one of the greatest period of crisis in the entire nation's history. The choice between Polis and Ganahl's Trump-style bad faith could not be easier. Polis deserves your vote.

Jared Polis and Diane Primavera

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.

Read more about Jared Polis and Diane Primavera

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. After helping found the New America Schools to serve recent immigrant students focused on English language instruction, Polis was elected in 2008 to represent Colorado's 2nd Congressional District, succeeding Mark Udall who was elected to the U.S. Senate that year.

In the U.S. House, Polis was a strong advocate for health care and immigration reform, serving on the House Education, Natural Resources, and Rules Committees. Polis received an 89% lifetime score from the League of Conservation Voters after leading the fight for a variety of important environmental reform initiatives including reducing methane pollution, protecting clean water resources, and addressing the threat of human-caused global climate change.

Elected to his first term as Governor of Colorado in 2018, Polis quickly went to work with the progressive majority in the Colorado General Assembly to successfully enact a comprehensive agenda of health care reform, inclusive economic development, education funding, anti-discrimination and equal wage protections, and environmental justice legislation. Senate Bill 19-181, a fossil fuel extraction reform measure, fundamentally changed the purpose of Colorado's oil and gas oversight authorities to prioritize public health and environmental protection over industry profits.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Polis' leadership and deliberate work to minimize partisan conflict with the Trump administration helped the state reduce economic harm while keeping the state's overall death rate from the pandemic well below the national average. Once the threat of the pandemic's spread without vaccines and effective treatments was past, Polis was at the head of the curve nationally in working to re-open Colorado's economy.

Polis' opponent, University of Colorado Regent Heidi Ganahl, is the only remaining statewide Republican elected official after years of losses in recent elections. Ganahl described herself as "The MAGA candidate Colorado has been waiting for," and is by for the most openly pro-Trump candidate on the statewide ballot in Colorado. As CU Regent, Ganahl enthusiastically supported Trump coup plotter John Eastman's paid appointment as the school's "Visiting Conservative Scholar." Ganahl's campaign has employed key members of Trump's former legal team. Ganahl's platform of slashing state revenue while promising to pay for crucial state services has been widely denounced as unrealistic. As governor, Ganahl has pledged to roll back recently-passed legislation protecting abortion rights in Colorado.

Jared Polis has served the state of Colorado with distinction during one of the greatest period of crisis in the entire nation's history. The choice between Polis and Ganahl's Trump-style bad faith could not be easier. Polis deserves your vote.

Jared Polis and Diane Primavera

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.

Read more about Jared Polis and Diane Primavera

Endorsed By: SEIU Local 105 , Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado , Conservation Colorado , Colorado Education Association (CEA) , Colorado Black Women for Political Action , Colorado AFL-CIO , Cobalt , AFSCME Council 18

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. After helping found the New America Schools to serve recent immigrant students focused on English language instruction, Polis was elected in 2008 to represent Colorado's 2nd Congressional District, succeeding Mark Udall who was elected to the U.S. Senate that year.

In the U.S. House, Polis was a strong advocate for health care and immigration reform, serving on the House Education, Natural Resources, and Rules Committees. Polis received an 89% lifetime score from the League of Conservation Voters after leading the fight for a variety of important environmental reform initiatives including reducing methane pollution, protecting clean water resources, and addressing the threat of human-caused global climate change.

Elected to his first term as Governor of Colorado in 2018, Polis quickly went to work with the progressive majority in the Colorado General Assembly to successfully enact a comprehensive agenda of health care reform, inclusive economic development, education funding, anti-discrimination and equal wage protections, and environmental justice legislation. Senate Bill 19-181, a fossil fuel extraction reform measure, fundamentally changed the purpose of Colorado's oil and gas oversight authorities to prioritize public health and environmental protection over industry profits.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Polis' leadership and deliberate work to minimize partisan conflict with the Trump administration helped the state reduce economic harm while keeping the state's overall death rate from the pandemic well below the national average. Once the threat of the pandemic's spread without vaccines and effective treatments was past, Polis was at the head of the curve nationally in working to re-open Colorado's economy.

Polis' opponent, University of Colorado Regent Heidi Ganahl, is the only remaining statewide Republican elected official after years of losses in recent elections. Ganahl described herself as "The MAGA candidate Colorado has been waiting for," and is by for the most openly pro-Trump candidate on the statewide ballot in Colorado. As CU Regent, Ganahl enthusiastically supported Trump coup plotter John Eastman's paid appointment as the school's "Visiting Conservative Scholar." Ganahl's campaign has employed key members of Trump's former legal team. Ganahl's platform of slashing state revenue while promising to pay for crucial state services has been widely denounced as unrealistic. As governor, Ganahl has pledged to roll back recently-passed legislation protecting abortion rights in Colorado.

Jared Polis has served the state of Colorado with distinction during one of the greatest period of crisis in the entire nation's history. The choice between Polis and Ganahl's Trump-style bad faith could not be easier. Polis deserves your vote.

Democrat
Jared Polis and Diane Primavera

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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. After helping found the New America Schools to serve recent immigrant students focused on English language instruction, Polis was elected in 2008 to represent Colorado's 2nd Congressional District, succeeding Mark Udall who was elected to the U.S. Senate that year.

In the U.S. House, Polis was a strong advocate for health care and immigration reform, serving on the House Education, Natural Resources, and Rules Committees. Polis received an 89% lifetime score from the League of Conservation Voters after leading the fight for a variety of important environmental reform initiatives including reducing methane pollution, protecting clean water resources, and addressing the threat of human-caused global climate change.

Elected to his first term as Governor of Colorado in 2018, Polis quickly went to work with the progressive majority in the Colorado General Assembly to successfully enact a comprehensive agenda of health care reform, inclusive economic development, education funding, anti-discrimination and equal wage protections, and environmental justice legislation. Senate Bill 19-181, a fossil fuel extraction reform measure, fundamentally changed the purpose of Colorado's oil and gas oversight authorities to prioritize public health and environmental protection over industry profits.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Polis' leadership and deliberate work to minimize partisan conflict with the Trump administration helped the state reduce economic harm while keeping the state's overall death rate from the pandemic well below the national average. Once the threat of the pandemic's spread without vaccines and effective treatments was past, Polis was at the head of the curve nationally in working to re-open Colorado's economy.

Polis' opponent, University of Colorado Regent Heidi Ganahl, is the only remaining statewide Republican elected official after years of losses in recent elections. Ganahl described herself as "The MAGA candidate Colorado has been waiting for," and is by for the most openly pro-Trump candidate on the statewide ballot in Colorado. As CU Regent, Ganahl enthusiastically supported Trump coup plotter John Eastman's paid appointment as the school's "Visiting Conservative Scholar." Ganahl's campaign has employed key members of Trump's former legal team. Ganahl's platform of slashing state revenue while promising to pay for crucial state services has been widely denounced as unrealistic. As governor, Ganahl has pledged to roll back recently-passed legislation protecting abortion rights in Colorado.

Jared Polis has served the state of Colorado with distinction during one of the greatest period of crisis in the entire nation's history. The choice between Polis and Ganahl's Trump-style bad faith could not be easier. Polis deserves your vote.

Secretary of State

Democrat
Jena Griswold

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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. and as an attorney for President Barack Obama's presidential campaign.

As Secretary of State, Griswold has overseen elections featuring some of the highest rates of voter participation in America, while defending Colorado's gold standard mail ballot election system from repeated baseless attacks from President Donald Trump and election conspiracy theorists. Griswold conducted the initial investigation into a breach of election security by Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters that resulted in numerous felony charges against Peters.

Griswold's opponent, former Jefferson County Clerk Pam Anderson, severely damaged her once-commendable reputation for standing up to right-wing misinformation by campaigning with Republicans who dispute the results of the 2020 elections. Anderson has refused to condemn election deniers who support her campaign, claiming that would “divide or ostracize people.” Less than two years after Donald Trump's attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential elections, Coloradans cannot responsibly entrust Pam Anderson and the Party of Trump with control over our elections.

Secretary Griswold is the clear progressive choice in this important statewide race.

Jena Griswold

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.

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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. and as an attorney for President Barack Obama's presidential campaign.

As Secretary of State, Griswold has overseen elections featuring some of the highest rates of voter participation in America, while defending Colorado's gold standard mail ballot election system from repeated baseless attacks from President Donald Trump and election conspiracy theorists. Griswold conducted the initial investigation into a breach of election security by Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters that resulted in numerous felony charges against Peters.

Griswold's opponent, former Jefferson County Clerk Pam Anderson, severely damaged her once-commendable reputation for standing up to right-wing misinformation by campaigning with Republicans who dispute the results of the 2020 elections. Anderson has refused to condemn election deniers who support her campaign, claiming that would “divide or ostracize people.” Less than two years after Donald Trump's attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential elections, Coloradans cannot responsibly entrust Pam Anderson and the Party of Trump with control over our elections.

Secretary Griswold is the clear progressive choice in this important statewide race.

Jena Griswold

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.

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Democrat
Jena Griswold

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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. and as an attorney for President Barack Obama's presidential campaign.

As Secretary of State, Griswold has overseen elections featuring some of the highest rates of voter participation in America, while defending Colorado's gold standard mail ballot election system from repeated baseless attacks from President Donald Trump and election conspiracy theorists. Griswold conducted the initial investigation into a breach of election security by Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters that resulted in numerous felony charges against Peters.

Griswold's opponent, former Jefferson County Clerk Pam Anderson, severely damaged her once-commendable reputation for standing up to right-wing misinformation by campaigning with Republicans who dispute the results of the 2020 elections. Anderson has refused to condemn election deniers who support her campaign, claiming that would “divide or ostracize people.” Less than two years after Donald Trump's attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential elections, Coloradans cannot responsibly entrust Pam Anderson and the Party of Trump with control over our elections.

Secretary Griswold is the clear progressive choice in this important statewide race.

Treasurer

Democrat
Dave Young

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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. In the legislature, Young served on the powerful Joint Budget Committee and chaired the House Appropriations Committee, some of the most important fiscal posts in the General Assembly. On the JBC, Young worked across the aisle each year to hammer out the state's most important annual piece of legislation, the "Long Bill" general fund budget. In 2013, Young helped communities he represents recover from that year's devastating floods.

As Treasurer, Young worked closely with Gov. Jared Polis to successfully manage the COVID-19 pandemic, with an emphasis on keeping Colorado's small business afloat during the worst of the crisis and swiftly reopening Colorado's economy once it was safe to do so. Young has also worked to streamline and expedite payments to Colorado property owners under the Great Colorado Payback program.

Young's opponent is Lang Sias, a perennial candidate for a variety of elected offices in Colorado who most recently lost the election to serve as lieutenant governor under Walker Stapleton in 2018. While serving in the U.S. Navy, Lang Sias attended a pilot's convention known as "Tailhook" in 1991 that resulted in nationwide scandal, with allegations of sexual assault committed against 83 women and seven men. Currently a FedEx pilot, Sias' run for this office is due to its availability, not Sias' fiscal policy experience.

Re-electing Treasurer Dave Young should be one of the easiest choices on this year's ballot.

Dave Young

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.

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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. In the legislature, Young served on the powerful Joint Budget Committee and chaired the House Appropriations Committee, some of the most important fiscal posts in the General Assembly. On the JBC, Young worked across the aisle each year to hammer out the state's most important annual piece of legislation, the "Long Bill" general fund budget. In 2013, Young helped communities he represents recover from that year's devastating floods.

As Treasurer, Young worked closely with Gov. Jared Polis to successfully manage the COVID-19 pandemic, with an emphasis on keeping Colorado's small business afloat during the worst of the crisis and swiftly reopening Colorado's economy once it was safe to do so. Young has also worked to streamline and expedite payments to Colorado property owners under the Great Colorado Payback program.

Young's opponent is Lang Sias, a perennial candidate for a variety of elected offices in Colorado who most recently lost the election to serve as lieutenant governor under Walker Stapleton in 2018. While serving in the U.S. Navy, Lang Sias attended a pilot's convention known as "Tailhook" in 1991 that resulted in nationwide scandal, with allegations of sexual assault committed against 83 women and seven men. Currently a FedEx pilot, Sias' run for this office is due to its availability, not Sias' fiscal policy experience.

Re-electing Treasurer Dave Young should be one of the easiest choices on this year's ballot.

Dave Young

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.

Read more about Dave Young

Endorsed By: SEIU Local 105 , Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado , Colorado Education Association (CEA) , Colorado Black Women for Political Action , Colorado AFL-CIO , Cobalt , AFSCME Council 18

Democrat
Dave Young

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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. In the legislature, Young served on the powerful Joint Budget Committee and chaired the House Appropriations Committee, some of the most important fiscal posts in the General Assembly. On the JBC, Young worked across the aisle each year to hammer out the state's most important annual piece of legislation, the "Long Bill" general fund budget. In 2013, Young helped communities he represents recover from that year's devastating floods.

As Treasurer, Young worked closely with Gov. Jared Polis to successfully manage the COVID-19 pandemic, with an emphasis on keeping Colorado's small business afloat during the worst of the crisis and swiftly reopening Colorado's economy once it was safe to do so. Young has also worked to streamline and expedite payments to Colorado property owners under the Great Colorado Payback program.

Young's opponent is Lang Sias, a perennial candidate for a variety of elected offices in Colorado who most recently lost the election to serve as lieutenant governor under Walker Stapleton in 2018. While serving in the U.S. Navy, Lang Sias attended a pilot's convention known as "Tailhook" in 1991 that resulted in nationwide scandal, with allegations of sexual assault committed against 83 women and seven men. Currently a FedEx pilot, Sias' run for this office is due to its availability, not Sias' fiscal policy experience.

Re-electing Treasurer Dave Young should be one of the easiest choices on this year's ballot.

Endorsed By: SEIU Local 105 , Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado , Colorado Education Association (CEA) , Colorado Black Women for Political Action , Colorado AFL-CIO , Cobalt , AFSCME Council 18

Attorney General

Democrat
Phil Weiser

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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. Weiser also served as a senior counsel at the Justice Department Antitrust Division during the Clinton Administration. Early in his career, Weiser served as a law clerk for Justices Byron White and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

As Colorado's Attorney General, Weiser has fought to defend Colorado's historic recent progress on health care reform, protecting consumers from exploitation, anti-discrimination laws and Colorado's gold standard election system. Weiser was a nationwide leader in holding drug manufacturers accountable for their role in the opioid addiction crisis, as well as legal action to forgive the student loans of thousands of victims of predatory lenders and scam for-profit colleges.

Weiser's opponent is District Attorney John Kellner, who succeeded George Brauchler as Arapahoe County DA after Brauchler lost his race for Attorney General in 2018. Kellner's dishonest attacks on Weiser over Colorado's crime rate ignore the stark increase that has occurred in Kellner's own district during the same period. Kellner has expressed his support for the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, and has promised to "support Colorado law" despite his fellow Republicans' determination to repeal Colorado laws protecting abortion rights.

Phil Weiser has done an examplary job as the state's chief attorney, and has earned a second term in office.

Phil Weiser

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.

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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. Weiser also served as a senior counsel at the Justice Department Antitrust Division during the Clinton Administration. Early in his career, Weiser served as a law clerk for Justices Byron White and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

As Colorado's Attorney General, Weiser has fought to defend Colorado's historic recent progress on health care reform, protecting consumers from exploitation, anti-discrimination laws and Colorado's gold standard election system. Weiser was a nationwide leader in holding drug manufacturers accountable for their role in the opioid addiction crisis, as well as legal action to forgive the student loans of thousands of victims of predatory lenders and scam for-profit colleges.

Weiser's opponent is District Attorney John Kellner, who succeeded George Brauchler as Arapahoe County DA after Brauchler lost his race for Attorney General in 2018. Kellner's dishonest attacks on Weiser over Colorado's crime rate ignore the stark increase that has occurred in Kellner's own district during the same period. Kellner has expressed his support for the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, and has promised to "support Colorado law" despite his fellow Republicans' determination to repeal Colorado laws protecting abortion rights.

Phil Weiser has done an examplary job as the state's chief attorney, and has earned a second term in office.

Phil Weiser

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.

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Democrat
Phil Weiser

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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. Weiser also served as a senior counsel at the Justice Department Antitrust Division during the Clinton Administration. Early in his career, Weiser served as a law clerk for Justices Byron White and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

As Colorado's Attorney General, Weiser has fought to defend Colorado's historic recent progress on health care reform, protecting consumers from exploitation, anti-discrimination laws and Colorado's gold standard election system. Weiser was a nationwide leader in holding drug manufacturers accountable for their role in the opioid addiction crisis, as well as legal action to forgive the student loans of thousands of victims of predatory lenders and scam for-profit colleges.

Weiser's opponent is District Attorney John Kellner, who succeeded George Brauchler as Arapahoe County DA after Brauchler lost his race for Attorney General in 2018. Kellner's dishonest attacks on Weiser over Colorado's crime rate ignore the stark increase that has occurred in Kellner's own district during the same period. Kellner has expressed his support for the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, and has promised to "support Colorado law" despite his fellow Republicans' determination to repeal Colorado laws protecting abortion rights.

Phil Weiser has done an examplary job as the state's chief attorney, and has earned a second term in office.

State Board of Education, At-Large

Board of Education, At-Large

Democrat
Kathy Plomer

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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. Plomar believes in bringing people together with different life experiences to ensure all kids receive an excellent education. Plomar lists three key priorities that will define her work as an at-large State Board of Education member: academic excellence, respecting teachers, and transparency and accountability. Plomar is a solid progressive choice for the State Board of Education.

The Republican candidate for this seat is Dan Maloit, a parent of three and a medical device sales manager. Maloit recently became involved in politics when he organized for the reopening of schools for full-time, in-person learning in August of 2020, before the development of any COVID-19 vaccines or effective treatments. We recommend voting for Plomar.

Kathy Plomer

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. Plomar believes in bringing people together with different life experiences to ensure all kids receive an excellent education. Plomar lists three key priorities that will define her work as an at-large State Board of Education member: academic excellence, respecting teachers, and transparency and accountability. Plomar is a solid progressive choice for the State Board of Education.

The Republican candidate for this seat is Dan Maloit, a parent of three and a medical device sales manager. Maloit recently became involved in politics when he organized for the reopening of schools for full-time, in-person learning in August of 2020, before the development of any COVID-19 vaccines or effective treatments. We recommend voting for Plomar.

Kathy Plomer

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.

Endorsed By: Colorado AFL-CIO , Colorado Black Women for Political Action , Colorado Education Association (CEA) , Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado

State Board of Education

Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below board of education races on your ballot.

Board of Education, 6th Congressional District

Democrat
Rebecca McClellan

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Incumbent Rebecca McClellan has served the 6th Congressional District on the Colorado State Board of Education since 2017. She has taken various roles on the board including a term as the Board Liaison to the Colorado Special Education Advisory Committee, as well as State Board Legislative Liaison. More recently she has been fighting against conservative board members who have been advocating for conservative social studies standards that erase LGBT people and people of color from history. McClellan has proven to be a defender of education and Colorado needs her continued leadership. McClellan is the progressive choice.

Molly Lamar is the Republican candidate. Lamar has been endorsed by many conservative Republicans including Steve Durham, a conservative extremist State Board of Education incumbent that represents the 5th Congressional District. Lamar would be a dangerous addition to the State Board of Education.

Rebecca McClellan

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. She has taken various roles on the board including a term as the Board Liaison to the Colorado Special Education Advisory Committee, as well as State Board Legislative Liaison. More recently she has been fighting against conservative board members who have been advocating for conservative social studies standards that erase LGBT people and people of color from history. McClellan has proven to be a defender of education and Colorado needs her continued leadership. McClellan is the progressive choice.

Molly Lamar is the Republican candidate. Lamar has been endorsed by many conservative Republicans including Steve Durham, a conservative extremist State Board of Education incumbent that represents the 5th Congressional District. Lamar would be a dangerous addition to the State Board of Education.

Rebecca McClellan

Incumbent Rebecca McClellan has served the 6th Congressional District on the Colorado State Board of Education since 2017.

Endorsed By: Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado , Colorado Education Association (CEA) , Colorado AFL-CIO

Board of Education, 8th Congressional District

Democrat
Rhonda Solis

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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. She hopes to replicate the work she has done as a school board member which includes individual learning plans for all students. Rhonda was the recipient of the 2021 Female Leader of the Year by the Cesar Chavez Peace and Justice Committee of Denver. Rhonda Solis is prepared and ready to lead; she is the clear choice in this race.

Peggy Propst is the Republican candidate in the 8th Congressional District. She wants to change current curriculum standards to focus on “American Exceptionalism.” Propst opposes teaching sex-ed and the history of African-Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, and other ethnic groups. Propst's racist values would be detrimental to the mental health and wellbeing of students. She would be disastrous on the State Board of Education.

Rhonda Solis

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. She hopes to replicate the work she has done as a school board member which includes individual learning plans for all students. Rhonda was the recipient of the 2021 Female Leader of the Year by the Cesar Chavez Peace and Justice Committee of Denver. Rhonda Solis is prepared and ready to lead; she is the clear choice in this race.

Peggy Propst is the Republican candidate in the 8th Congressional District. She wants to change current curriculum standards to focus on “American Exceptionalism.” Propst opposes teaching sex-ed and the history of African-Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, and other ethnic groups. Propst's racist values would be detrimental to the mental health and wellbeing of students. She would be disastrous on the State Board of Education.

Rhonda Solis

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.

Endorsed By: SEIU Local 105 , Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado , Colorado Education Association (CEA) , Colorado AFL-CIO

University of Colorado Board of Regents

CU Regent, 1st Congressional District

Democrat
Wanda L. James

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Wanda James is an entrepreneur and a graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder, Class of 1986. After graduating, James was commissioned into the United States Navy. She continued her education and graduated from the Inaugural Class of the Los Angeles African American Women's Public Policy Institute at the University of Southern California.

Politically, she has been a leader in the decriminalization of cannabis and criminal justice reform. As CU Regent, James hopes to develop a national reputation for affordable excellence while ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral parts of the university system. Wanda James is the ideal candidate to represent the future of CU.

Wanda James is the progressive choice for the CU Board of Regents.

Wanda L. James

Wanda James is an entrepreneur and a graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder, Class of 1986. After graduating, James was commissioned into the United States Navy.

Wanda James is an entrepreneur and a graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder, Class of 1986. After graduating, James was commissioned into the United States Navy. She continued her education and graduated from the Inaugural Class of the Los Angeles African American Women's Public Policy Institute at the University of Southern California.

Politically, she has been a leader in the decriminalization of cannabis and criminal justice reform. As CU Regent, James hopes to develop a national reputation for affordable excellence while ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral parts of the university system. Wanda James is the ideal candidate to represent the future of CU.

Wanda James is the progressive choice for the CU Board of Regents.

Wanda L. James

Wanda James is an entrepreneur and a graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder, Class of 1986. After graduating, James was commissioned into the United States Navy.

Endorsed By: Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado , Colorado Black Women for Political Action

State Senate

Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below State Senate races on your ballot.

Senator, District 3

State Senator

Democrat
Nick Hinrichsen

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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Endorsed By: SEIU Local 105 , Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado , Conservation Colorado , Colorado Education Association (CEA) , Colorado AFL-CIO , Cobalt , AFSCME Council 18

Democrat
Nick Hinrichsen

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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.

Endorsed By: SEIU Local 105 , Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado , Conservation Colorado , Colorado Education Association (CEA) , Colorado AFL-CIO , Cobalt , AFSCME Council 18

Senator, District 8

State Senator

Democrat
Dylan Roberts

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Dylan Roberts is a current State Representative who is running to represent Senate District 8. As a law graduate of the University of Colorado, Roberts was born and raised in Routt county. Roberts voting record includes bills that help save people money by lowering the costs of prescription drugs, capping the price of insulin, supporting abortion care, and developing the state’s public health care option. Roberts has experience work across the aisle and producing better outcomes for Colorado families. He is a solid progressive candidate.

Running against Roberts is gun store owner Matt Solomon. In 2014, Solomon appeared before a Colorado State Senate committee to support a bill that would have removed universal background checks in Colorado for private firearm sales and transfers. Solomon testified that his business refused to provide background checks for private gun sales. On abortion, Solomon has said that the state should get rid of the Reproductive Health Equity Act, a 2022 bill that enshrines the right to abortion care in Colorado state law. Following the overturning of Roe vs. Wade by the US Supreme Court, progressives should make sure that their state senators will not back down on abortion rights.

Roberts is the clear progressive choice.

Dylan Roberts

Dylan Roberts is a current State Representative who is running to represent Senate District 8. As a law graduate of the University of Colorado, Roberts was born and raised in Routt county. Roberts voting record includes bills that help save people money by lowering the costs of prescription drugs, capping the price of insulin, supporting abortion care, and developing the state’s public health care option. Roberts has experience work across the aisle and producing better outcomes for Colorado families. He is a solid progressive candidate.

Running against Roberts is gun store owner Matt Solomon. In 2014, Solomon appeared before a Colorado State Senate committee to support a bill that would have removed universal background checks in Colorado for private firearm sales and transfers. Solomon testified that his business refused to provide background checks for private gun sales. On abortion, Solomon has said that the state should get rid of the Reproductive Health Equity Act, a 2022 bill that enshrines the right to abortion care in Colorado state law. Following the overturning of Roe vs. Wade by the US Supreme Court, progressives should make sure that their state senators will not back down on abortion rights.

Roberts is the clear progressive choice.

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Dylan Roberts is a current State Representative who is running to represent Senate District 8. As a law graduate of the University of Colorado, Roberts was born and raised in Routt county. Roberts voting record includes bills that help save people money by lowering the costs of prescription drugs, capping the price of insulin, supporting abortion care, and developing the state’s public health care option. Roberts has experience work across the aisle and producing better outcomes for Colorado families. He is a solid progressive candidate.

Running against Roberts is gun store owner Matt Solomon. In 2014, Solomon appeared before a Colorado State Senate committee to support a bill that would have removed universal background checks in Colorado for private firearm sales and transfers. Solomon testified that his business refused to provide background checks for private gun sales. On abortion, Solomon has said that the state should get rid of the Reproductive Health Equity Act, a 2022 bill that enshrines the right to abortion care in Colorado state law. Following the overturning of Roe vs. Wade by the US Supreme Court, progressives should make sure that their state senators will not back down on abortion rights.

Roberts is the clear progressive choice.

Dylan Roberts

Dylan Roberts is a current State Representative who is running to represent Senate District 8. As a law graduate of the University of Colorado, Roberts was born and raised in Routt county. Roberts voting record includes bills that help save people money by lowering the costs of prescription drugs, capping the price of insulin, supporting abortion care, and developing the state’s public health care option. Roberts has experience work across the aisle and producing better outcomes for Colorado families. He is a solid progressive candidate.

Running against Roberts is gun store owner Matt Solomon. In 2014, Solomon appeared before a Colorado State Senate committee to support a bill that would have removed universal background checks in Colorado for private firearm sales and transfers. Solomon testified that his business refused to provide background checks for private gun sales. On abortion, Solomon has said that the state should get rid of the Reproductive Health Equity Act, a 2022 bill that enshrines the right to abortion care in Colorado state law. Following the overturning of Roe vs. Wade by the US Supreme Court, progressives should make sure that their state senators will not back down on abortion rights.

Roberts is the clear progressive choice.

Read more about Dylan Roberts

Endorsed By: SEIU Local 105 , Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado , Conservation Colorado , Colorado Education Association (CEA) , Cobalt , AFSCME Council 18

Democrat
Dylan Roberts

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Dylan Roberts is a current State Representative who is running to represent Senate District 8. As a law graduate of the University of Colorado, Roberts was born and raised in Routt county. Roberts voting record includes bills that help save people money by lowering the costs of prescription drugs, capping the price of insulin, supporting abortion care, and developing the state’s public health care option. Roberts has experience work across the aisle and producing better outcomes for Colorado families. He is a solid progressive candidate.

Running against Roberts is gun store owner Matt Solomon. In 2014, Solomon appeared before a Colorado State Senate committee to support a bill that would have removed universal background checks in Colorado for private firearm sales and transfers. Solomon testified that his business refused to provide background checks for private gun sales. On abortion, Solomon has said that the state should get rid of the Reproductive Health Equity Act, a 2022 bill that enshrines the right to abortion care in Colorado state law. Following the overturning of Roe vs. Wade by the US Supreme Court, progressives should make sure that their state senators will not back down on abortion rights.

Roberts is the clear progressive choice.

Endorsed By: SEIU Local 105 , Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado , Conservation Colorado , Colorado Education Association (CEA) , Cobalt , AFSCME Council 18

Senator, District 11

State Senator

Democrat
Tony Exum

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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.

Tony Exum

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.

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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.

Tony Exum

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.

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Senator, District 15

State Senator

Democrat
Janice Marchman

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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 Marchman

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.

Read more about Janice Marchman

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 Marchman

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.

Read more about Janice Marchman

Endorsed By: SEIU Local 105 , Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado , Conservation Colorado , Colorado Education Association (CEA) , Colorado AFL-CIO , Cobalt , AFSCME Council 18

Senator, District 20

State Senator

Democrat
Lisa A. Cutter

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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.

Lisa A. Cutter

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.

Read more about Lisa A. Cutter

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.

Lisa A. Cutter

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.

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Endorsed By: SEIU Local 105 , Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado , Conservation Colorado , Colorado Education Association (CEA) , Colorado AFL-CIO , Cobalt , AFSCME Council 18

Senator, District 22

State Senator

Democrat
Jessie Danielson

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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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Jessie Danielson

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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Read more about Jessie Danielson

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
.

Jessie Danielson

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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Endorsed By: SEIU Local 105 , Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado , Conservation Colorado , Colorado Education Association (CEA) , Colorado AFL-CIO , Cobalt , AFSCME Council 18

Senator, District 24

State Senator

Democrat
Kyle Mullica

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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.

Kyle Mullica

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.

Read more about Kyle Mullica

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.

Kyle Mullica

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.

Read more about Kyle Mullica

Endorsed By: SEIU Local 105 , Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado , Conservation Colorado , Colorado Education Association (CEA) , Colorado AFL-CIO , Cobalt , AFSCME Council 18

Senator, District 25

State Senator

Democrat
Faith Winter

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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.

Faith Winter

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.

Read more about Faith Winter

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.

Faith Winter

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.

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Endorsed By: SEIU Local 105 , Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado , Conservation Colorado , Colorado Education Association (CEA) , Colorado AFL-CIO , Cobalt , AFSCME Council 18

Senator, District 27

State Senator

Democrat
Tom Sullivan

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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.

Tom Sullivan

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.

Read more about Tom Sullivan

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.

Tom Sullivan

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.

Read more about Tom Sullivan

Endorsed By: SEIU Local 105 , Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado , Conservation Colorado , Colorado Education Association (CEA) , Colorado AFL-CIO , Cobalt , AFSCME Council 18

Senator, District 32

State Senator

Democrat
Robert Rodriguez

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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.

Robert Rodriguez

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.

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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.

Robert Rodriguez

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.

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Endorsed By: SEIU Local 105 , Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado , Conservation Colorado , Colorado Education Association (CEA) , Colorado AFL-CIO , Cobalt , AFSCME Council 18

Senator, District 34

State Senator

Democrat
Julie C. Gonzales

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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.

Julie C. Gonzales

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.

Read more about Julie C. Gonzales

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.

Julie C. Gonzales

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.

Read more about Julie C. Gonzales

Endorsed By: SEIU Local 105 , Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado , Conservation Colorado , Colorado Education Association (CEA) , Colorado AFL-CIO , Cobalt , AFSCME Council 18

State House

Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below State House races on your ballot.

Representative, District 1

Welcome to the 1st House District Progressive Voters Guide!

Jared Polis and Diane Primavera

Jena Griswold

Dave Young

Phil Weiser

Kathy Plomer

State Board of Education

Rebecca McClellan

Rhonda Solis

Wanda L. James

State Senate

Nick Hinrichsen

Dylan Roberts

Tony Exum

Janice Marchman

Lisa A. Cutter

Jessie Danielson

Kyle Mullica

Faith Winter

Tom Sullivan

Robert Rodriguez

Julie C. Gonzales

State House

Javier Mabrey

Steven Woodrow