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    Amanda Gonzales

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  • Amanda Gonzales is running for Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder. Gonzales is an attorney, former small business CEO, and elections expert. She is running to protect voting rights eligible voter in Jefferson County and to ensure secure elections. Gonzales has called Jefferson County home for the last decade. She has worked as a policy analyst, staff attorney, professor, and nonprofit executive director to create more inclusive environments. She has been recognized as an outstanding young attorney by the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association and was recognized by the Denver Business Journal as a 40 Under 40 honoree. Gonzales will champion transparent, secure, and trustworthy government processes for businesses, motor vehicle owners, voters and residents of Jefferson County.

    Amanda Gonzales is the clear progressive choice for Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder.

    Amanda Gonzales

    Amanda Gonzales is running for Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder. Gonzales is an attorney, former small business CEO, and elections expert. She is running to protect voting rights eligible voter in Jefferson County and to ensure secure elections.

    Amanda Gonzales is running for Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder. Gonzales is an attorney, former small business CEO, and elections expert. She is running to protect voting rights eligible voter in Jefferson County and to ensure secure elections. Gonzales has called Jefferson County home for the last decade. She has worked as a policy analyst, staff attorney, professor, and nonprofit executive director to create more inclusive environments. She has been recognized as an outstanding young attorney by the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association and was recognized by the Denver Business Journal as a 40 Under 40 honoree. Gonzales will champion transparent, secure, and trustworthy government processes for businesses, motor vehicle owners, voters and residents of Jefferson County.

    Amanda Gonzales is the clear progressive choice for Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder.

    Amanda Gonzales

    Amanda Gonzales is running for Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder. Gonzales is an attorney, former small business CEO, and elections expert. She is running to protect voting rights eligible voter in Jefferson County and to ensure secure elections.

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Federal

U.S. Senator

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    Michael Bennet

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  • 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. Prior to his appointment, Bennet served as Superintendent of Denver Public Schools, presiding over increased student enrollment and graduation rates.

    Sen. Bennet won his first full term in office in the close 2010 election against Rep. Ken Buck. In 2013, Bennet played a key role as a member of the Gang of Eight in the passage of comprehensive immigration reform out of the U.S. Senate. In twelve years of service in the Senate, Sen. Bennet has been a consistent supporter of voting rights, abortion rights, nondiscrimination and LGBTQ+ rights, reducing gun violence, environmental protection and confronting human-caused climate change, and ending the failed War on Drugs.

    Sen. Bennet's signature policy achievement in office came with the March 2021 passage of the Child Tax Credit expansion as part of the American Rescue Plan. The expanded Child Tax Credit resulted in an historic reduction in child poverty for the one-year period in which the program was fully funded. Sen. Bennet's top priority in 2023 is to make the Child Tax Credit expansion permanent. In 2019, Sen. Bennet joined with Republican Sen. Mitt Romney to call for a universal basic income standard for children.

    Sen. Bennet can negotiate with Republicans across the aisle and influence policy with the Democratic Senate majority and the White House. Bennet was the driving force behind President Joe Biden's establishment of a new national monument at Camp Hale and drilling protections in the ecologically sensitive Thompson Divide.

    Sen. Bennet's opponent, concrete executive Joe O'Dea, tried and failed to hide his far-right agenda from Colorado voters. During the Republican primary, O'Dea claimed to be "personally very pro-life," and proudly admitted after winning the nomination that he was a supporter of Proposition 115, an abortion restriction measure that failed overwhelmingly in 2020. Despite this, O'Dea has falsely claimed to be "pro choice" in deceptive campaign ads. O'Dea was proud to claim the support of members of the Trump administration during the primary, then tried to back away from Trump after winning the nomination.

    The contrast between Michael Bennet's record of service and policy wins in the U.S. Senate and Joe O'Dea's empty promises concealing a right-wing agenda could not be greater. Bennet is the clear progressive choice.

    Michael Bennet

    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. Prior to his appointment, Bennet served as Superintendent of Denver Public Schools, presiding over increased student enrollment and graduation rates.

    Sen. Bennet won his first full term in office in the close 2010 election against Rep. Ken Buck. In 2013, Bennet played a key role as a member of the Gang of Eight in the passage of comprehensive immigration reform out of the U.S. Senate. In twelve years of service in the Senate, Sen. Bennet has been a consistent supporter of voting rights, abortion rights, nondiscrimination and LGBTQ+ rights, reducing gun violence, environmental protection and confronting human-caused climate change, and ending the failed War on Drugs.

    Sen. Bennet's signature policy achievement in office came with the March 2021 passage of the Child Tax Credit expansion as part of the American Rescue Plan. The expanded Child Tax Credit resulted in an historic reduction in child poverty for the one-year period in which the program was fully funded. Sen. Bennet's top priority in 2023 is to make the Child Tax Credit expansion permanent. In 2019, Sen. Bennet joined with Republican Sen. Mitt Romney to call for a universal basic income standard for children.

    Sen. Bennet can negotiate with Republicans across the aisle and influence policy with the Democratic Senate majority and the White House. Bennet was the driving force behind President Joe Biden's establishment of a new national monument at Camp Hale and drilling protections in the ecologically sensitive Thompson Divide.

    Sen. Bennet's opponent, concrete executive Joe O'Dea, tried and failed to hide his far-right agenda from Colorado voters. During the Republican primary, O'Dea claimed to be "personally very pro-life," and proudly admitted after winning the nomination that he was a supporter of Proposition 115, an abortion restriction measure that failed overwhelmingly in 2020. Despite this, O'Dea has falsely claimed to be "pro choice" in deceptive campaign ads. O'Dea was proud to claim the support of members of the Trump administration during the primary, then tried to back away from Trump after winning the nomination.

    The contrast between Michael Bennet's record of service and policy wins in the U.S. Senate and Joe O'Dea's empty promises concealing a right-wing agenda could not be greater. Bennet is the clear progressive choice.

    Michael Bennet

    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.

Congress

Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below congressional districts on your ballot.

1st Congressional District

U.S. Representative

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    Diana DeGette

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  • 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.

    Diana DeGette

    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.

    Diana DeGette

    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.

2nd Congressional District

U.S. Representative

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    Joe Neguse

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  • Incumbent U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse is running for reelection in Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District. Neguse, a lawyer and the son of Eritrean refugees, is the first and so far only Black American to serve 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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

6th Congressional District

U.S. Representative

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    Jason Crow

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  • Incumbent U.S. Rep. Jason Crow, a lawyer and former Army Ranger who completed three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, is running for reelection in Colorado's 6th Congressional District. In 2018, he defeated longtime Republican incumbent Mike Coffman to become the first Democrat ever to represent this district.

    Before serving in Congress, Crow spent years helping veterans like himself who struggled to receive benefits, focusing his work on veteran homelessness and substance abuse issues. Then, during his first term, Crow stepped into the national spotlight as one of the seven impeachment managers who argued for Donald Trump’s removal from office during the Senate trial. Crow made the case that Trump put both Ukraine’s safety and the U.S.’s national security at risk by withholding military aid in exchange for political favors.

    Crow’s district is the most diverse in Colorado, with 1 in 5 residents being born outside the United States; Crow has said this is what makes his community such a special place to live. He supports protecting DREAMers and passing comprehensive immigration reform and has called for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to end its contracts with private prison companies.

    Crow has 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.

    Jason Crow

    Incumbent U.S. Rep. Jason Crow, a lawyer and former Army Ranger who completed three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, is running for reelection in Colorado's 6th Congressional District. In 2018, he defeated longtime Republican incumbent Mike Coffman to become the first Democrat ever to represent this district.

    Before serving in Congress, Crow spent years helping veterans like himself who struggled to receive benefits, focusing his work on veteran homelessness and substance abuse issues. Then, during his first term, Crow stepped into the national spotlight as one of the seven impeachment managers who argued for Donald Trump’s removal from office during the Senate trial. Crow made the case that Trump put both Ukraine’s safety and the U.S.’s national security at risk by withholding military aid in exchange for political favors.

    Crow’s district is the most diverse in Colorado, with 1 in 5 residents being born outside the United States; Crow has said this is what makes his community such a special place to live. He supports protecting DREAMers and passing comprehensive immigration reform and has called for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to end its contracts with private prison companies.

    Crow has 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.

    Jason Crow

    Incumbent U.S. Rep. Jason Crow, a lawyer and former Army Ranger who completed three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, is running for reelection in Colorado's 6th Congressional District. In 2018, he defeated longtime Republican incumbent Mike Coffman to become the first Democrat ever to represent this district.

    Before serving in Congress, Crow spent years helping veterans like himself who struggled to receive benefits, focusing his work on veteran homelessness and substance abuse issues. Then, during his first term, Crow stepped into the national spotlight as one of the seven impeachment managers who argued for Donald Trump’s removal from office during the Senate trial. Crow made the case that Trump put both Ukraine’s safety and the U.S.’s national security at risk by withholding military aid in exchange for political favors.

    Crow’s district is the most diverse in Colorado, with 1 in 5 residents being born outside the United States; Crow has said this is what makes his community such a special place to live. He supports protecting DREAMers and passing comprehensive immigration reform and has called for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to end its contracts with private prison companies.

    Crow has 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.

7th Congressional District

U.S. Representative

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    Brittany Pettersen

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  • 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.

    Brittany Pettersen

    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.

    Brittany Pettersen

    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.

Statewide

Governor and Lt. Governor

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    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.
    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

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    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.

    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.

Treasurer

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    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.

    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.

Attorney General

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    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.

    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.

State Board of Education, At-Large

Board of Education, At-Large

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    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.

Board of Education, 6th Congressional District

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

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    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.

University of Colorado Board of Regents

CU Regent, 1st Congressional District

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    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.

State Senate

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

Senator, District 4

State Senator

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    Jeff Ravage

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  • Jeffrey Ravage, a forestry practitioner and activist, is running to represent Colorado's 4th Senate District. As a logger, conservationist, and ecologist, Ravage is active in environmental research and conservation. On his website, Ravage describes himself as a feminist and is passionate about climate change. Improving worker conditions and fighting the right's culture war on education are some of Ravage's other top priorities. Jeffrey Ravage represents Colorado values and deserves your vote.

    On the other side of the ballot is State Rep. Mark Baisley, a proud Republican and conservative media mouthpiece. Baisley is staunchly anti-abortion and is a promoter of election conspiracy theories. He recently suggested that voting machines be wrapped in tinfoil to help restore faith in our election system. Baisley would be an obstacle to progress if elected to the state senate.

    Jeff Ravage

    Jeffrey Ravage, a forestry practitioner and activist, is running to represent Colorado's 4th Senate District. As a logger, conservationist, and ecologist, Ravage is active in environmental research and conservation. On his website, Ravage describes himself as a feminist and is passionate about climate change. Improving worker conditions and fighting the right's culture war on education are some of Ravage's other top priorities. Jeffrey Ravage represents Colorado values and deserves your vote.

    On the other side of the ballot is State Rep. Mark Baisley, a proud Republican and conservative media mouthpiece. Baisley is staunchly anti-abortion and is a promoter of election conspiracy theories. He recently suggested that voting machines be wrapped in tinfoil to help restore faith in our election system. Baisley would be an obstacle to progress if elected to the state senate.

    Jeffrey Ravage, a forestry practitioner and activist, is running to represent Colorado's 4th Senate District. As a logger, conservationist, and ecologist, Ravage is active in environmental research and conservation. On his website, Ravage describes himself as a feminist and is passionate about climate change. Improving worker conditions and fighting the right's culture war on education are some of Ravage's other top priorities. Jeffrey Ravage represents Colorado values and deserves your vote.

    On the other side of the ballot is State Rep. Mark Baisley, a proud Republican and conservative media mouthpiece. Baisley is staunchly anti-abortion and is a promoter of election conspiracy theories. He recently suggested that voting machines be wrapped in tinfoil to help restore faith in our election system. Baisley would be an obstacle to progress if elected to the state senate.

    Jeff Ravage

    Jeffrey Ravage, a forestry practitioner and activist, is running to represent Colorado's 4th Senate District. As a logger, conservationist, and ecologist, Ravage is active in environmental research and conservation. On his website, Ravage describes himself as a feminist and is passionate about climate change. Improving worker conditions and fighting the right's culture war on education are some of Ravage's other top priorities. Jeffrey Ravage represents Colorado values and deserves your vote.

    On the other side of the ballot is State Rep. Mark Baisley, a proud Republican and conservative media mouthpiece. Baisley is staunchly anti-abortion and is a promoter of election conspiracy theories. He recently suggested that voting machines be wrapped in tinfoil to help restore faith in our election system. Baisley would be an obstacle to progress if elected to the state senate.

Senator, District 20

State Senator

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    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.

    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.

Senator, District 22

State Senator

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    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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    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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Senator, District 32

State Senator

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    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.

    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.

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! 

State Representative

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    Javier Mabrey

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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. During the pandemic, he founded the COVID Eviction Defense Fund, providing hundreds of families eviction prevention services and legal aid since COVID started. His priorities include increasing access to affordable health care, fighting to defend women’s reproductive health, affordable housing, climate justice, criminal justice reform, advocating for increased public school funding, and family economic security.

    Progressives clearly can and should support Mabrey.

    Guillermo Diaz is the Republican opponent who wants to restrict the state's available revenue, funnel more money into police, and restrict children from learning about our difficult, yet necessary history. Diaz is a bad choice for any district.

    Javier Mabrey

    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. During the pandemic, he founded the COVID Eviction Defense Fund, providing hundreds of families eviction prevention services and legal aid since COVID started. His priorities include increasing access to affordable health care, fighting to defend women’s reproductive health, affordable housing, climate justice, criminal justice reform, advocating for increased public school funding, and family economic security.

    Progressives clearly can and should support Mabrey.

    Guillermo Diaz is the Republican opponent who wants to restrict the state's available revenue, funnel more money into police, and restrict children from learning about our difficult, yet necessary history. Diaz is a bad choice for any district.

    Javier Mabrey

    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.

Representative, District 23

State Representative

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    Monica Duran

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  • 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. She has also advocated for and helped pass legislation for safer gun laws in Colorado. Duran believes in helping teachers and students to access the adequate resources and support needed. She also believes in expanding access to health care and protecting women’s rights.

    Duran is opposed by Republican Fred Clifford, a community college educator. Clifford believes that government should not limit our rights to defend ourselves. He also believes that we should limit the growth of government.

    Monica Duran has proved through experience that she is the right candidate for House District 23.

    Monica Duran

    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. She has also advocated for and helped pass legislation for safer gun laws in Colorado. Duran believes in helping teachers and students to access the adequate resources and support needed. She also believes in expanding access to health care and protecting women’s rights.

    Duran is opposed by Republican Fred Clifford, a community college educator. Clifford believes that government should not limit our rights to defend ourselves. He also believes that we should limit the growth of government.

    Monica Duran has proved through experience that she is the right candidate for House District 23.

    Monica Duran

    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.

Representative, District 24

State Representative

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    Lindsey Daugherty

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  • 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. She has helped pass legislation that would support suicide prevention, as well as legislation to help law enforcement prevent human trafficking. Daugherty also believes in strengthening the job force and has introduced legislations to help workers compensation and small businesses struggling during the pandemic.

    Opposing her is Republican Bill Patterson, a small business professional. Patterson seeks to fund law enforcement and support stricter sentencing of criminals. He is also a proud supporter of TABOR will work to protect it.

    Through her experience, Lindsey Daugherty has proven to be the right choice for House District 24. She deserves your vote.

    Lindsey Daugherty

    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. She has helped pass legislation that would support suicide prevention, as well as legislation to help law enforcement prevent human trafficking. Daugherty also believes in strengthening the job force and has introduced legislations to help workers compensation and small businesses struggling during the pandemic.

    Opposing her is Republican Bill Patterson, a small business professional. Patterson seeks to fund law enforcement and support stricter sentencing of criminals. He is also a proud supporter of TABOR will work to protect it.

    Through her experience, Lindsey Daugherty has proven to be the right choice for House District 24. She deserves your vote.

    Lindsey Daugherty

    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.

Representative, District 25

State Representative

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    Tammy Story

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  • 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. She has shown real interest in public education, environmental responsibility, and health care. Story has passed legislation to make higher education more accessible by fortifying the Colorado Opportunity Scholarship initiative, and even supported a bill that served as an intersection between education and environment, which aimed to train a workforce for the energy sector.

    Tammy Story has the track record to help Colorado make progress, therefore she is the right choice for House District 25.

    Tammy Story

    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. She has shown real interest in public education, environmental responsibility, and health care. Story has passed legislation to make higher education more accessible by fortifying the Colorado Opportunity Scholarship initiative, and even supported a bill that served as an intersection between education and environment, which aimed to train a workforce for the energy sector.

    Tammy Story has the track record to help Colorado make progress, therefore she is the right choice for House District 25.

    Tammy Story

    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.

Representative, District 27

State Representative

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    Brianna Titone

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  • Incumbent State Rep. Brianna Titone took office in 2019 and has brought her scientific background in technology and geology to public policy. As the first openly transgender woman to be elected to office in the state, she has fought tirelessly against anti-LGBTQ bills, and ending discriminatory, draconian policies against marginalized groups. She’s notable for equity concerns on things like improved transportation infrastructure and access, equity in per-pupil public school funding, and advancing technology access for all with increased broadband. And with her background in the sciences, it’s no surprise she’s sponsored climate action bills to reduce pollution, to protect water quality, and to boost energy efficiency.

    Titone’s policies and record combined make her an unequivocal progressive choice.

    Brianna Titone

    Incumbent State Rep. Brianna Titone took office in 2019 and has brought her scientific background in technology and geology to public policy.

    Incumbent State Rep. Brianna Titone took office in 2019 and has brought her scientific background in technology and geology to public policy. As the first openly transgender woman to be elected to office in the state, she has fought tirelessly against anti-LGBTQ bills, and ending discriminatory, draconian policies against marginalized groups. She’s notable for equity concerns on things like improved transportation infrastructure and access, equity in per-pupil public school funding, and advancing technology access for all with increased broadband. And with her background in the sciences, it’s no surprise she’s sponsored climate action bills to reduce pollution, to protect water quality, and to boost energy efficiency.

    Titone’s policies and record combined make her an unequivocal progressive choice.

    Brianna Titone

    Incumbent State Rep. Brianna Titone took office in 2019 and has brought her scientific background in technology and geology to public policy.

Representative, District 28

State Representative

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    Sheila Lieder

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  • Long-time labor leader Sheila Lieder is running to represent Colorado House District 28. Lieder is running to champion working Jefferson County families. The mother of an Eagle Scout, Lieder has been a fixture in her community and the labor movement for years, including as a longtime volunteer for the Colorado Alliance of Retirees. Lieder is running to make Colorado more affordable for working families, protect public education, save Coloradans money on health care, protect abortion and reproductive rights, and make Jefferson County safer. Lieder has a proven track record of standing up for Colorado working families.

    Lieder is the progressive choice for House District 28.

    Sheila Lieder

    Long-time labor leader Sheila Lieder is running to represent Colorado House District 28. Lieder is running to champion working Jefferson County families.

    Long-time labor leader Sheila Lieder is running to represent Colorado House District 28. Lieder is running to champion working Jefferson County families. The mother of an Eagle Scout, Lieder has been a fixture in her community and the labor movement for years, including as a longtime volunteer for the Colorado Alliance of Retirees. Lieder is running to make Colorado more affordable for working families, protect public education, save Coloradans money on health care, protect abortion and reproductive rights, and make Jefferson County safer. Lieder has a proven track record of standing up for Colorado working families.

    Lieder is the progressive choice for House District 28.

    Sheila Lieder

    Long-time labor leader Sheila Lieder is running to represent Colorado House District 28. Lieder is running to champion working Jefferson County families.

Representative, District 29

State Representative

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    Shannon Bird

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  • Representative Shannon Bird is seeking re-election for a third term in the Colorado State House District 29. Bird was first elected to the State House in 2018 after serving on the Westminster City Council. Bird served in 2021-2022 as the Chair of the House Finance Committee and on the Business Affairs and Labor Committee. Bird lives in Westminster with her family. She has led the way in supporting small businesses through her Small Business Recovery Loan Program; cosponsored the $5.3 billion transportation package; fought for all day kindergarten and preschool; and signed on as a co-sponsor for the Reproductive Health Equity Act. Bird will continue to represent working families and small businesses and to protect freedoms in the Colorado legislature.

    Bird is the progressive choice to continue leading House District 29.

    Shannon Bird

    Representative Shannon Bird is seeking re-election for a third term in the Colorado State House District 29. Bird was first elected to the State House in 2018 after serving on the Westminster City Council.

    Representative Shannon Bird is seeking re-election for a third term in the Colorado State House District 29. Bird was first elected to the State House in 2018 after serving on the Westminster City Council. Bird served in 2021-2022 as the Chair of the House Finance Committee and on the Business Affairs and Labor Committee. Bird lives in Westminster with her family. She has led the way in supporting small businesses through her Small Business Recovery Loan Program; cosponsored the $5.3 billion transportation package; fought for all day kindergarten and preschool; and signed on as a co-sponsor for the Reproductive Health Equity Act. Bird will continue to represent working families and small businesses and to protect freedoms in the Colorado legislature.

    Bird is the progressive choice to continue leading House District 29.

    Shannon Bird

    Representative Shannon Bird is seeking re-election for a third term in the Colorado State House District 29. Bird was first elected to the State House in 2018 after serving on the Westminster City Council.

Representative, District 30

State Representative

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    Chris Kennedy

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  • Representative Chris Kennedy is a progressive candidate seeking his fourth term to represent Colorado House District 30. Kennedy grew up in Colorado Springs and graduated from University of Colorado, Boulder. He has dedicated his time in the Colorado State House to protecting the environment and fighting climate change, but he has also worked to change our tax policies, protect and advance our election systems, and reform our health care system. This includes work to increase cost transparency for hospitals, a prescription drug affordability board, stronger consumer protections at free-standing emergency departments, protections and supports for Colorado renters, and initiatives to combat climate change, regulation of toxic air contaminants, and democracy protections.

    Kennedy is the progressive choice for House District 30.

    Chris Kennedy

    Representative Chris Kennedy is a progressive candidate seeking his fourth term to represent Colorado House District 30. Kennedy grew up in Colorado Springs and graduated from University of Colorado, Boulder.

    Representative Chris Kennedy is a progressive candidate seeking his fourth term to represent Colorado House District 30. Kennedy grew up in Colorado Springs and graduated from University of Colorado, Boulder. He has dedicated his time in the Colorado State House to protecting the environment and fighting climate change, but he has also worked to change our tax policies, protect and advance our election systems, and reform our health care system. This includes work to increase cost transparency for hospitals, a prescription drug affordability board, stronger consumer protections at free-standing emergency departments, protections and supports for Colorado renters, and initiatives to combat climate change, regulation of toxic air contaminants, and democracy protections.

    Kennedy is the progressive choice for House District 30.

    Chris Kennedy

    Representative Chris Kennedy is a progressive candidate seeking his fourth term to represent Colorado House District 30. Kennedy grew up in Colorado Springs and graduated from University of Colorado, Boulder.

Representative, District 35

State Representative

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    Adrienne Benavidez

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  • Incumbent Rep. Adrienne Benavidez has served in the Colorado General Assembly since winning election in 2016. Benavidez serves as Speaker Pro Tempore of the Colorado House of Representatives, and has played a leading role in healthcare reform, criminal justice reform and safe communities, and environmental justice for communities damaged by industrial pollution.

    Little is known about Rep. Benavidez's opponent, Craig Jones, who describes himself as a "charter member" of a so-called "Tea Party" far-right organization.

    Rep. Benavidez is the clear choice to represent Colorado House District 35.

    Adrienne Benavidez

    Incumbent Rep. Adrienne Benavidez has served in the Colorado General Assembly since winning election in 2016.

    Incumbent Rep. Adrienne Benavidez has served in the Colorado General Assembly since winning election in 2016. Benavidez serves as Speaker Pro Tempore of the Colorado House of Representatives, and has played a leading role in healthcare reform, criminal justice reform and safe communities, and environmental justice for communities damaged by industrial pollution.

    Little is known about Rep. Benavidez's opponent, Craig Jones, who describes himself as a "charter member" of a so-called "Tea Party" far-right organization.

    Rep. Benavidez is the clear choice to represent Colorado House District 35.

    Adrienne Benavidez

    Incumbent Rep. Adrienne Benavidez has served in the Colorado General Assembly since winning election in 2016.

Representative, District 38

State Representative

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    David Ortiz

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  • Incumbent Rep. David Ortiz has served Colorado House District 38 since 2020. Ortiz is a retired United States Army veteran helicopter pilot who was injured in Afghanistan. Ortiz underwent recovery and rehabilitation at Colorado's Craig Hospital, which led to Ortiz's work with that organization and eventually the United Veterans Committee of Colorado. Serving on the Colorado House Health and Insurance Committee, Rep. Ortiz helped pass major achievements in healthcare reform including the Colorado Option to reduce premiums on the individual market by up to 20%.

    Ortiz's opponent, Jaylen Mosqueira, was a legislative aide for several conservative members of the Colorado House.

    Rep. Ortiz is the progressive choice for Colorado House District 38.

    David Ortiz

    Incumbent Rep. David Ortiz has served Colorado House District 38 since 2020. Ortiz is a retired United States Army veteran helicopter pilot who was injured in Afghanistan.

    Incumbent Rep. David Ortiz has served Colorado House District 38 since 2020. Ortiz is a retired United States Army veteran helicopter pilot who was injured in Afghanistan. Ortiz underwent recovery and rehabilitation at Colorado's Craig Hospital, which led to Ortiz's work with that organization and eventually the United Veterans Committee of Colorado. Serving on the Colorado House Health and Insurance Committee, Rep. Ortiz helped pass major achievements in healthcare reform including the Colorado Option to reduce premiums on the individual market by up to 20%.

    Ortiz's opponent, Jaylen Mosqueira, was a legislative aide for several conservative members of the Colorado House.

    Rep. Ortiz is the progressive choice for Colorado House District 38.

    David Ortiz

    Incumbent Rep. David Ortiz has served Colorado House District 38 since 2020. Ortiz is a retired United States Army veteran helicopter pilot who was injured in Afghanistan.

Jefferson County Commission

Jefferson County Commissioner, District 3

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    Lesley Dahlkemper

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  • Commissioner Lesley Dahlkemper is seeking re-election to the Jefferson County Commission. Dahlkemper is a former JeffCo school board president who has called Jefferson County home for the last 27 years. Dahlkemper is a former business owner, nonprofit leader and journalist, who has worked to improve outcomes in the community and across Colorado. During her tenure as a Jefferson County Commissioner, Dahlkemper has worked to advance public safety through chairing the Wildfire Reduction Task Force, to protecting public funding for law enforcement, to working statewide on the opioid epidemic. She has championed working families and veterans by advancing affordable housing and ensuring COVID rescue dollars were spent ensuring food and housing security and supporting businesses, first responders, and health care workers. Dahlkemper will continue to lead on public safety, bolster working families and local businesses, and lead Jefferson County in protecting open space and fighting climate change.

    Commissioner Lesley Dahlkemper is the clear progressive choice for Jefferson County Commissioner, District 3.

    Lesley Dahlkemper

    Commissioner Lesley Dahlkemper is seeking re-election to the Jefferson County Commission. Dahlkemper is a former JeffCo school board president who has called Jefferson County home for the last 27 years.

    Commissioner Lesley Dahlkemper is seeking re-election to the Jefferson County Commission. Dahlkemper is a former JeffCo school board president who has called Jefferson County home for the last 27 years. Dahlkemper is a former business owner, nonprofit leader and journalist, who has worked to improve outcomes in the community and across Colorado. During her tenure as a Jefferson County Commissioner, Dahlkemper has worked to advance public safety through chairing the Wildfire Reduction Task Force, to protecting public funding for law enforcement, to working statewide on the opioid epidemic. She has championed working families and veterans by advancing affordable housing and ensuring COVID rescue dollars were spent ensuring food and housing security and supporting businesses, first responders, and health care workers. Dahlkemper will continue to lead on public safety, bolster working families and local businesses, and lead Jefferson County in protecting open space and fighting climate change.

    Commissioner Lesley Dahlkemper is the clear progressive choice for Jefferson County Commissioner, District 3.

    Lesley Dahlkemper

    Commissioner Lesley Dahlkemper is seeking re-election to the Jefferson County Commission. Dahlkemper is a former JeffCo school board president who has called Jefferson County home for the last 27 years.

Jefferson County

Jefferson Clerk and Recorder

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    Amanda Gonzales

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  • Amanda Gonzales is running for Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder. Gonzales is an attorney, former small business CEO, and elections expert. She is running to protect voting rights eligible voter in Jefferson County and to ensure secure elections. Gonzales has called Jefferson County home for the last decade. She has worked as a policy analyst, staff attorney, professor, and nonprofit executive director to create more inclusive environments. She has been recognized as an outstanding young attorney by the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association and was recognized by the Denver Business Journal as a 40 Under 40 honoree. Gonzales will champion transparent, secure, and trustworthy government processes for businesses, motor vehicle owners, voters and residents of Jefferson County.

    Amanda Gonzales is the clear progressive choice for Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder.

    Amanda Gonzales

    Amanda Gonzales is running for Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder. Gonzales is an attorney, former small business CEO, and elections expert. She is running to protect voting rights eligible voter in Jefferson County and to ensure secure elections.

    Amanda Gonzales is running for Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder. Gonzales is an attorney, former small business CEO, and elections expert. She is running to protect voting rights eligible voter in Jefferson County and to ensure secure elections. Gonzales has called Jefferson County home for the last decade. She has worked as a policy analyst, staff attorney, professor, and nonprofit executive director to create more inclusive environments. She has been recognized as an outstanding young attorney by the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association and was recognized by the Denver Business Journal as a 40 Under 40 honoree. Gonzales will champion transparent, secure, and trustworthy government processes for businesses, motor vehicle owners, voters and residents of Jefferson County.

    Amanda Gonzales is the clear progressive choice for Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder.

    Amanda Gonzales

    Amanda Gonzales is running for Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder. Gonzales is an attorney, former small business CEO, and elections expert. She is running to protect voting rights eligible voter in Jefferson County and to ensure secure elections.

Statewide Ballot Measures

Amendment #D

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    No Recommendation

  • Until 2022, Colorado's 18th Judicial District was comprised of Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln Counties. The Colorado state Legislature passed House Bill 1026 (HB 1026) in 2020, which split the 18th Judicial District, moving Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln Counties to the new 23rd Judicial District on January 7, 2025. The 23rd Judicial District will include eight judges.

    Amendment D would direct the governor to assign judges from the 18th Judicial District to the new 23rd Judicial District by November 30, 2024. These judges would be required to establish residence in the new judicial district by January 7, 2025.

    Amendment D needs 55% of the votes cast to be "yes" votes to pass.
    Until 2022, Colorado's 18th Judicial District was comprised of Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln Counties. The Colorado state Legislature passed House Bill 1026 (HB 1026) in 2020, which split the 18th Judicial District, moving Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln Counties to the new 23rd Judicial District on January 7, 2025. The 23rd Judicial District will include eight judges.

    Amendment D would direct the governor to assign judges from the 18th Judicial District to the new 23rd Judicial District by November 30, 2024. These judges would be required to establish residence in the new judicial district by January 7, 2025.

    Amendment D needs 55% of the votes cast to be "yes" votes to pass.

Amendment #E

  • No Position

    No Recommendation

  • Colorado offers special property tax exemptions for veterans with permanently disabilities. Amendment E would extend this benefit to the surviving spouse of a U.S. Armed Forces members who died while serving in the military or from a service-related injury or disease.
    Colorado offers special property tax exemptions for veterans with permanently disabilities. Amendment E would extend this benefit to the surviving spouse of a U.S. Armed Forces members who died while serving in the military or from a service-related injury or disease.

Amendment #F

  • No Position

    No Recommendation

  • Amendment F if passed, would repeal a ban that limited managers and operators of charitable gaming activities (like bingo, pull-tab games, and raffles to fundraise) of making more than minimum wage until July 1st, 2024. Previously, organizations had to exist for a longer amount of time in order to obtain their charitable gaming license - often used to fundraise for the organization.

    This amendment gives state lawmakers and the legislature the authority to determine how long an organization must exist before obtaining a charitable gaming license after January 1, 2025. Currently, organizations must have existed for five years to get a license and Amendment F reduces that time to three years. The forms of charitable gaming listed above in parenthesis are commonly used by smaller organizations and often, women of color led organizations.
    Amendment F if passed, would repeal a ban that limited managers and operators of charitable gaming activities (like bingo, pull-tab games, and raffles to fundraise) of making more than minimum wage until July 1st, 2024. Previously, organizations had to exist for a longer amount of time in order to obtain their charitable gaming license - often used to fundraise for the organization.

    This amendment gives state lawmakers and the legislature the authority to determine how long an organization must exist before obtaining a charitable gaming license after January 1, 2025. Currently, organizations must have existed for five years to get a license and Amendment F reduces that time to three years. The forms of charitable gaming listed above in parenthesis are commonly used by smaller organizations and often, women of color led organizations.

Proposition #FF

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    Vote YES to feed all of Colorado's students.

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  • Proposition FF would create and fund the "Healthy School Meals for All" program under the Colorado Department of Education. Starting in the 2023-2024 school year, this fund would provide free breakfast and lunch to all Colorado public school students, regardless of income. In 2024-2025, the fund would expand to provide grants for schools to buy local Colorado food, increase wages for employees who prepare and serve school meals, and increase community education and engagement around healthy meals.

    The program is funded by closing a tax loophole for households making $300,000 or more a year. Colorado's flat income tax rate means that the wealthy pay less of their income in taxes than the average Coloradan. This measure creates a fairer tax code by closing loopholes for the wealthiest 5% of Coloradans in a way that benefits every child.

    Research shows that well-fed children perform better academically, have fewer behavioral issues, and develop properly with access to nutritious meals. According to the Colorado Department of Education, 42% of public school students, around 355,000 kids, qualified for either free or reduced-priced school meals. However, the current income threshold for free and reduced-price meals ($51,388 for a family of four) can exclude students facing food insecurity, especially with inflation and a higher cost of living. If passed, this measure will feed every student and remove a daily expense from families' plates.

    Proposition FF creates a fairer tax code, saves working families money, and feeds our kids. We recommend a YES vote.
    Proposition FF would create and fund the "Healthy School Meals for All" program under the Colorado Department of Education. Starting in the 2023-2024 school year, this fund would provide free breakfast and lunch to all Colorado public school students, regardless of income. In 2024-2025, the fund would expand to provide grants for schools to buy local Colorado food, increase wages for employees who prepare and serve school meals, and increase community education and engagement around healthy meals.

    The program is funded by closing a tax loophole for households making $300,000 or more a year. Colorado's flat income tax rate means that the wealthy pay less of their income in taxes than the average Coloradan. This measure creates a fairer tax code by closing loopholes for the wealthiest 5% of Coloradans in a way that benefits every child.

    Research shows that well-fed children perform better academically, have fewer behavioral issues, and develop properly with access to nutritious meals. According to the Colorado Department of Education, 42% of public school students, around 355,000 kids, qualified for either free or reduced-priced school meals. However, the current income threshold for free and reduced-price meals ($51,388 for a family of four) can exclude students facing food insecurity, especially with inflation and a higher cost of living. If passed, this measure will feed every student and remove a daily expense from families' plates.

    Proposition FF creates a fairer tax code, saves working families money, and feeds our kids. We recommend a YES vote.

Proposition #GG

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    Vote YES for increased transparency and knowledge.

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  • Proposition GG would require a tax information table on all ballots and petitions for measures that change any Coloradan’s income tax rate. This table would list the average change in taxes owed for eight income brackets. Any tax changes would be listed with a dollar amount and a plus sign [+] for increased taxes or a negative sign [-] for lower taxes.

    Under the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights, any measure that increases taxes must start with the total dollar amount raised. But that big, total dollar amount doesn't tell voters how much they, individually, would pay. When taxpayers know exactly how much an initiative would cost them, they can make better-informed decisions about an initiative's cost/benefit. It is vital that voters understand what they are voting for, and this measure only helps to clarify complicated information on how tax policy impacts every Colorado voter.

    We recommend a YES vote on Proposition GG.
    Proposition GG would require a tax information table on all ballots and petitions for measures that change any Coloradan’s income tax rate. This table would list the average change in taxes owed for eight income brackets. Any tax changes would be listed with a dollar amount and a plus sign [+] for increased taxes or a negative sign [-] for lower taxes.

    Under the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights, any measure that increases taxes must start with the total dollar amount raised. But that big, total dollar amount doesn't tell voters how much they, individually, would pay. When taxpayers know exactly how much an initiative would cost them, they can make better-informed decisions about an initiative's cost/benefit. It is vital that voters understand what they are voting for, and this measure only helps to clarify complicated information on how tax policy impacts every Colorado voter.

    We recommend a YES vote on Proposition GG.

Proposition #121

  • VOTE NO

    Vote NO on a tax cut that goes overwhelmingly to the richest 1%.

  • Proposition 121 permanently cuts Colorado's individual and corporate income tax rate from 4.55 percent to 4.40 percent. Colorado's flat tax code means that low income and wealthier Coloradans pay the same amount in percentage of their income, and our rate is too low to adequately fund our schools, and other tax-funded services. Of course, we all want to pay less, but, what is hidden here is that our taxes pay for services like schools, health, and public safety. Colorado schools are underfunded.

    Taxes are unfair and tricky in Colorado. Lower income tax payers pay more in taxes, than wealthier Coloradans do - due to the flat tax rate in Colorado. Colorado also has other limitations on changing taxes due to the limitations of the Taxpayer’s Bill Of Rights, and ranks 35th in state and local tax burden as a percentage of personal income, meaning taxing the wealthy more than lower income and working class Coloradans is really the only direction tax policy should go in Colorado. This measure only changes everyone’s taxes and continues with a flat tax rate - perpetuating the issue that lower income tax payers will pay more in taxes than wealthier Coloradans.
    Proposition 121 permanently cuts Colorado's individual and corporate income tax rate from 4.55 percent to 4.40 percent. Colorado's flat tax code means that low income and wealthier Coloradans pay the same amount in percentage of their income, and our rate is too low to adequately fund our schools, and other tax-funded services. Of course, we all want to pay less, but, what is hidden here is that our taxes pay for services like schools, health, and public safety. Colorado schools are underfunded.

    Taxes are unfair and tricky in Colorado. Lower income tax payers pay more in taxes, than wealthier Coloradans do - due to the flat tax rate in Colorado. Colorado also has other limitations on changing taxes due to the limitations of the Taxpayer’s Bill Of Rights, and ranks 35th in state and local tax burden as a percentage of personal income, meaning taxing the wealthy more than lower income and working class Coloradans is really the only direction tax policy should go in Colorado. This measure only changes everyone’s taxes and continues with a flat tax rate - perpetuating the issue that lower income tax payers will pay more in taxes than wealthier Coloradans.

Proposition #122

  • VOTE YES

    Vote YES to support access to natural medicine.

  • Proposition 122 advances criminal justice reform by legalizing the use of natural medicines - including dimethyltryptamine (DMT); ibogaine; mescaline (excluding peyote); psilocybin; and psilocybin.

    Proposition 122 decriminalizes personal use, possession growth, and transport of natural medicines for people who are 21 years and older and legalizes multiple natural medicines - and defines them as natural medicine. This ballot measure also creates the Regulated Natural Medicine Access Program for licensed healing centers to support the administration and use of natural medicine services.

    Proposition 122 only requires a simple majority of "yes" votes to pass. We endorse this measure because decriminalizing psilocybin and natural medicines is an important step in criminal justice reform.
    Proposition 122 advances criminal justice reform by legalizing the use of natural medicines - including dimethyltryptamine (DMT); ibogaine; mescaline (excluding peyote); psilocybin; and psilocybin.

    Proposition 122 decriminalizes personal use, possession growth, and transport of natural medicines for people who are 21 years and older and legalizes multiple natural medicines - and defines them as natural medicine. This ballot measure also creates the Regulated Natural Medicine Access Program for licensed healing centers to support the administration and use of natural medicine services.

    Proposition 122 only requires a simple majority of "yes" votes to pass. We endorse this measure because decriminalizing psilocybin and natural medicines is an important step in criminal justice reform.
    • Endorsed By ProgressNow Colorado

Proposition #123

  • VOTE YES

    Vote YES for more affordable housing.

  • This ballot measure would create the State Affordable Housing Fund. This fund would be made by dedicating one-tenth of one percent (0.01%) of federal taxable income to fund housing programs. This is not a tax increase, it is using federal taxable income to fund housing programs and housing initiatives. For example, this funding would pay for 5 main things: a housing equity program, debt programs for low to middle income multi family rental developments, an affordable home ownership program by providing down payment assistance, and creating grants to local governments and loans to nonprofit organizations to acquire and maintain land for the development of affordable housing.

    It is no secret Colorado faces unprecedented housing issues, it is vital we have multi-pronged approaches to our common and complex housing issues. We recommend a YES vote.
    This ballot measure would create the State Affordable Housing Fund. This fund would be made by dedicating one-tenth of one percent (0.01%) of federal taxable income to fund housing programs. This is not a tax increase, it is using federal taxable income to fund housing programs and housing initiatives. For example, this funding would pay for 5 main things: a housing equity program, debt programs for low to middle income multi family rental developments, an affordable home ownership program by providing down payment assistance, and creating grants to local governments and loans to nonprofit organizations to acquire and maintain land for the development of affordable housing.

    It is no secret Colorado faces unprecedented housing issues, it is vital we have multi-pronged approaches to our common and complex housing issues. We recommend a YES vote.

Proposition #124

  • No Position

    No Recommendation

  • Proposition 124 will incrementally increase the number of retail liquor store licenses that any individual may own or hold a share in, as follows, up to eight licenses by December 31, 2026, up to 13 licenses by December 31, 2031, up to 20 licenses by December 31, 2036; and an unlimited number of licenses on or after January 1, 2037.” A store with a retail liquor license cannot currently be within 500 feet of another store with that same license.
    Proposition 124 will incrementally increase the number of retail liquor store licenses that any individual may own or hold a share in, as follows, up to eight licenses by December 31, 2026, up to 13 licenses by December 31, 2031, up to 20 licenses by December 31, 2036; and an unlimited number of licenses on or after January 1, 2037.” A store with a retail liquor license cannot currently be within 500 feet of another store with that same license.

Proposition #125

  • No Position

    No recommendation

  • Proposition 125 would make it so any grocery store or convenience store that is licensed to sell beer would be allowed to also sell wine. When considering this bill it is important to note that a new fermented malt beverage and wine retailer's license could not be issued to a location within 500 feet of a retail liquor store, and likewise.
    Proposition 125 would make it so any grocery store or convenience store that is licensed to sell beer would be allowed to also sell wine. When considering this bill it is important to note that a new fermented malt beverage and wine retailer's license could not be issued to a location within 500 feet of a retail liquor store, and likewise.

Proposition #126

  • No Position

    No recommendation

  • Proposition 126 would allow alcohol retailers and liquor-licensed businesses such as grocery stores, convenience stores, liquor stores, bars, and restaurants to offer third-party delivery services for alcohol deliveries beginning March 1, 2023. Similar to the temporary order we saw in COVID-19 - under this ballot measure - bars and restaurants would be allowed to offer alcohol takeout and delivery. While alcohol delivery sounds nice, we are not clear how this ballot measure will impact (negatively or positively) our gig workers, low wage workers, and the larger labor force.

    Right now in Colorado, retailers are allowed to deliver alcohol using a store-owned vehicle by an employee who is at least 21 years old. Alcohol delivery has been allowed by liquor stores since 1994, by wineries since 1997, and by grocery and convenience stores since 2019. In 2020, Colorado allowed takeout and delivery of alcohol by bars and restaurants through July 1, 2025.
    Proposition 126 would allow alcohol retailers and liquor-licensed businesses such as grocery stores, convenience stores, liquor stores, bars, and restaurants to offer third-party delivery services for alcohol deliveries beginning March 1, 2023. Similar to the temporary order we saw in COVID-19 - under this ballot measure - bars and restaurants would be allowed to offer alcohol takeout and delivery. While alcohol delivery sounds nice, we are not clear how this ballot measure will impact (negatively or positively) our gig workers, low wage workers, and the larger labor force.

    Right now in Colorado, retailers are allowed to deliver alcohol using a store-owned vehicle by an employee who is at least 21 years old. Alcohol delivery has been allowed by liquor stores since 1994, by wineries since 1997, and by grocery and convenience stores since 2019. In 2020, Colorado allowed takeout and delivery of alcohol by bars and restaurants through July 1, 2025.