Joan Lopez (listed in Progressive Voters Guide)

Democrat
Joan Lopez

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Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder Joan Lopez is seeking re-election in her role. With over 21 years experience in the Arapahoe County Clerk’s office, Lopez is a Colorado native, 36-year Aurora resident, and strong progressive. Lopez believes in abortion and reproductive rights; equal pay and LGBTQ rights; common sense gun safety laws; and inclusive immigration laws. As the Arapahoe County Clerk, she has fought to protect democracy and the right to vote. In the Clerk’s office, Lopez will continue to serve the public and bring about: efficient customer service, reduced business wait times, fiscal accountability, voter access and education, and a positive work environment.

Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder Joan Lopez is the clear progressive choice for Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder.

Joan Lopez

Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder Joan Lopez is seeking re-election in her role. With over 21 years experience in the Arapahoe County Clerk’s office, Lopez is a Colorado native, 36-year Aurora resident, and strong progressive.

Read more about Joan Lopez

Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder Joan Lopez is seeking re-election in her role. With over 21 years experience in the Arapahoe County Clerk’s office, Lopez is a Colorado native, 36-year Aurora resident, and strong progressive. Lopez believes in abortion and reproductive rights; equal pay and LGBTQ rights; common sense gun safety laws; and inclusive immigration laws. As the Arapahoe County Clerk, she has fought to protect democracy and the right to vote. In the Clerk’s office, Lopez will continue to serve the public and bring about: efficient customer service, reduced business wait times, fiscal accountability, voter access and education, and a positive work environment.

Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder Joan Lopez is the clear progressive choice for Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder.

Joan Lopez

Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder Joan Lopez is seeking re-election in her role. With over 21 years experience in the Arapahoe County Clerk’s office, Lopez is a Colorado native, 36-year Aurora resident, and strong progressive.

Read more about Joan Lopez

Endorsed By: AFSCME Council 18

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Federal

U.S. Senator

Democrat
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.

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

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.

Democrat
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.

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

Congress

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

1st Congressional District

U.S. Representative

Democrat
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.

Read more about 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.

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.

Read more about Diana DeGette

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

Democrat
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.

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

4th Congressional District

U.S. Representative

Democrat
Ike McCorkle

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Ike McCorkle is challenging the Republican incumbent for Colorado’s 4th Congressional District. The single father of three kids believes the people in the district deserve a representative who is dedicated to them, not the elite. In order to get Big Money out of politics, he supports a publicly funded, transparent system of campaign financing and wants to see the Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling overturned to limit the influence of special interest groups that are buying much of our governmental leadership.

McCorkle is also an unabashed environmentalist who intends to fight for a Green New Deal not just to address the existential threat of climate change and rapidly transition energy production but to reinvest in rural America and create thousands of good-paying jobs in his district. Other policies he supports are ones that will expand equity and opportunity for everyone, including Medicare for All, tuition-free public college, reducing college debt by imposing a tax on Wall Street speculators, and a universal basic income system.

A retired Marine Corps officer and special operator who served for 18 years, six deployments, and four combat tours, McCorkle seeks to bring dignity and integrity to Congress and restore trust and confidence in government. He is a clear progressive choice who, if elected, plans to bring people with diverse backgrounds and beliefs together to build an American society where we lift each other up so that we all benefit together.

The incumbent he faces is U.S. Sen. Ken Buck, a former prosecutor and district attorney in Weld County who has been in Congress since 2014. His legal career has been marred by numerous ethical scandals, including compromising a case against Republican donors and declining to prosecute a sexual assault, instead blaming the victim. Since he has been in Congress, Buck has toed the party’s extreme right-wing line. He is anti-choice, opposes reasonable gun safety legislation, and has said that being gay is a choice. Buck also voted in favor of the 2017 tax reform bill, which heavily favored the wealthy and corporations while increasing tax burdens on the middle class.

With all this in mind, Buck must not remain in office. Progressives should cast their vote for McCorkle.

Ike McCorkle

Ike McCorkle is challenging the Republican incumbent for Colorado’s 4th Congressional District. The single father of three kids believes the people in the district deserve a representative who is dedicated to them, not the elite. In order to get Big Money out of politics, he supports a publicly funded, transparent system of campaign financing and wants to see the Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling overturned to limit the influence of special interest groups that are buying much of our governmental leadership.

McCorkle is also an unabashed environmentalist who intends to fight for a Green New Deal not just to address the existential threat of climate change and rapidly transition energy production but to reinvest in rural America and create thousands of good-paying jobs in his district. Other policies he supports are ones that will expand equity and opportunity for everyone, including Medicare for All, tuition-free public college, reducing college debt by imposing a tax on Wall Street speculators, and a universal basic income system.

A retired Marine Corps officer and special operator who served for 18 years, six deployments, and four combat tours, McCorkle seeks to bring dignity and integrity to Congress and restore trust and confidence in government. He is a clear progressive choice who, if elected, plans to bring people with diverse backgrounds and beliefs together to build an American society where we lift each other up so that we all benefit together.

The incumbent he faces is U.S. Sen. Ken Buck, a former prosecutor and district attorney in Weld County who has been in Congress since 2014. His legal career has been marred by numerous ethical scandals, including compromising a case against Republican donors and declining to prosecute a sexual assault, instead blaming the victim. Since he has been in Congress, Buck has toed the party’s extreme right-wing line. He is anti-choice, opposes reasonable gun safety legislation, and has said that being gay is a choice. Buck also voted in favor of the 2017 tax reform bill, which heavily favored the wealthy and corporations while increasing tax burdens on the middle class.

With all this in mind, Buck must not remain in office. Progressives should cast their vote for McCorkle.

Read more about Ike McCorkle

Ike McCorkle is challenging the Republican incumbent for Colorado’s 4th Congressional District. The single father of three kids believes the people in the district deserve a representative who is dedicated to them, not the elite. In order to get Big Money out of politics, he supports a publicly funded, transparent system of campaign financing and wants to see the Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling overturned to limit the influence of special interest groups that are buying much of our governmental leadership.

McCorkle is also an unabashed environmentalist who intends to fight for a Green New Deal not just to address the existential threat of climate change and rapidly transition energy production but to reinvest in rural America and create thousands of good-paying jobs in his district. Other policies he supports are ones that will expand equity and opportunity for everyone, including Medicare for All, tuition-free public college, reducing college debt by imposing a tax on Wall Street speculators, and a universal basic income system.

A retired Marine Corps officer and special operator who served for 18 years, six deployments, and four combat tours, McCorkle seeks to bring dignity and integrity to Congress and restore trust and confidence in government. He is a clear progressive choice who, if elected, plans to bring people with diverse backgrounds and beliefs together to build an American society where we lift each other up so that we all benefit together.

The incumbent he faces is U.S. Sen. Ken Buck, a former prosecutor and district attorney in Weld County who has been in Congress since 2014. His legal career has been marred by numerous ethical scandals, including compromising a case against Republican donors and declining to prosecute a sexual assault, instead blaming the victim. Since he has been in Congress, Buck has toed the party’s extreme right-wing line. He is anti-choice, opposes reasonable gun safety legislation, and has said that being gay is a choice. Buck also voted in favor of the 2017 tax reform bill, which heavily favored the wealthy and corporations while increasing tax burdens on the middle class.

With all this in mind, Buck must not remain in office. Progressives should cast their vote for McCorkle.

Ike McCorkle

Ike McCorkle is challenging the Republican incumbent for Colorado’s 4th Congressional District. The single father of three kids believes the people in the district deserve a representative who is dedicated to them, not the elite. In order to get Big Money out of politics, he supports a publicly funded, transparent system of campaign financing and wants to see the Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling overturned to limit the influence of special interest groups that are buying much of our governmental leadership.

McCorkle is also an unabashed environmentalist who intends to fight for a Green New Deal not just to address the existential threat of climate change and rapidly transition energy production but to reinvest in rural America and create thousands of good-paying jobs in his district. Other policies he supports are ones that will expand equity and opportunity for everyone, including Medicare for All, tuition-free public college, reducing college debt by imposing a tax on Wall Street speculators, and a universal basic income system.

A retired Marine Corps officer and special operator who served for 18 years, six deployments, and four combat tours, McCorkle seeks to bring dignity and integrity to Congress and restore trust and confidence in government. He is a clear progressive choice who, if elected, plans to bring people with diverse backgrounds and beliefs together to build an American society where we lift each other up so that we all benefit together.

The incumbent he faces is U.S. Sen. Ken Buck, a former prosecutor and district attorney in Weld County who has been in Congress since 2014. His legal career has been marred by numerous ethical scandals, including compromising a case against Republican donors and declining to prosecute a sexual assault, instead blaming the victim. Since he has been in Congress, Buck has toed the party’s extreme right-wing line. He is anti-choice, opposes reasonable gun safety legislation, and has said that being gay is a choice. Buck also voted in favor of the 2017 tax reform bill, which heavily favored the wealthy and corporations while increasing tax burdens on the middle class.

With all this in mind, Buck must not remain in office. Progressives should cast their vote for McCorkle.

Read more about Ike McCorkle

Democrat
Ike McCorkle

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Ike McCorkle is challenging the Republican incumbent for Colorado’s 4th Congressional District. The single father of three kids believes the people in the district deserve a representative who is dedicated to them, not the elite. In order to get Big Money out of politics, he supports a publicly funded, transparent system of campaign financing and wants to see the Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling overturned to limit the influence of special interest groups that are buying much of our governmental leadership.

McCorkle is also an unabashed environmentalist who intends to fight for a Green New Deal not just to address the existential threat of climate change and rapidly transition energy production but to reinvest in rural America and create thousands of good-paying jobs in his district. Other policies he supports are ones that will expand equity and opportunity for everyone, including Medicare for All, tuition-free public college, reducing college debt by imposing a tax on Wall Street speculators, and a universal basic income system.

A retired Marine Corps officer and special operator who served for 18 years, six deployments, and four combat tours, McCorkle seeks to bring dignity and integrity to Congress and restore trust and confidence in government. He is a clear progressive choice who, if elected, plans to bring people with diverse backgrounds and beliefs together to build an American society where we lift each other up so that we all benefit together.

The incumbent he faces is U.S. Sen. Ken Buck, a former prosecutor and district attorney in Weld County who has been in Congress since 2014. His legal career has been marred by numerous ethical scandals, including compromising a case against Republican donors and declining to prosecute a sexual assault, instead blaming the victim. Since he has been in Congress, Buck has toed the party’s extreme right-wing line. He is anti-choice, opposes reasonable gun safety legislation, and has said that being gay is a choice. Buck also voted in favor of the 2017 tax reform bill, which heavily favored the wealthy and corporations while increasing tax burdens on the middle class.

With all this in mind, Buck must not remain in office. Progressives should cast their vote for McCorkle.

6th Congressional District

U.S. Representative

Democrat
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.

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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.

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

Democrat
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.

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

Statewide

Governor and Lt. Governor

Democrat
Jared Polis and Diane Primavera

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Incumbent Gov. Jared Polis' record of public service to the state of Colorado goes back over two decades to his election in 2000 to serve as at-large member of the Colorado State Board of Education. After helping found the New America Schools to serve recent immigrant students focused on English language instruction, Polis was elected in 2008 to represent Colorado's 2nd Congressional District, succeeding Mark Udall who was elected to the U.S. Senate that year.

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

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

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

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

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

Jared Polis and Diane Primavera

Incumbent Gov. Jared Polis' record of public service to the state of Colorado goes back over two decades to his election in 2000 to serve as at-large member of the Colorado State Board of Education.

Read more about Jared Polis and Diane Primavera

Incumbent Gov. Jared Polis' record of public service to the state of Colorado goes back over two decades to his election in 2000 to serve as at-large member of the Colorado State Board of Education. After helping found the New America Schools to serve recent immigrant students focused on English language instruction, Polis was elected in 2008 to represent Colorado's 2nd Congressional District, succeeding Mark Udall who was elected to the U.S. Senate that year.

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

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

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

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

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

Jared Polis and Diane Primavera

Incumbent Gov. Jared Polis' record of public service to the state of Colorado goes back over two decades to his election in 2000 to serve as at-large member of the Colorado State Board of Education.

Read more about Jared Polis and Diane Primavera

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

Incumbent Gov. Jared Polis' record of public service to the state of Colorado goes back over two decades to his election in 2000 to serve as at-large member of the Colorado State Board of Education. After helping found the New America Schools to serve recent immigrant students focused on English language instruction, Polis was elected in 2008 to represent Colorado's 2nd Congressional District, succeeding Mark Udall who was elected to the U.S. Senate that year.

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

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

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

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

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

Democrat
Jared Polis and Diane Primavera

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Incumbent Gov. Jared Polis' record of public service to the state of Colorado goes back over two decades to his election in 2000 to serve as at-large member of the Colorado State Board of Education. After helping found the New America Schools to serve recent immigrant students focused on English language instruction, Polis was elected in 2008 to represent Colorado's 2nd Congressional District, succeeding Mark Udall who was elected to the U.S. Senate that year.

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

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

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

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

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

Secretary of State

Democrat
Jena Griswold

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Incumbent Secretary of State Jena Griswold is an attorney with experience in voting rights and accessibility. Before winning office in 2018, Griswold served as the director of Gov. John Hickenlooper's federal liaison in Washington, D.C. and as an attorney for President Barack Obama's presidential campaign.

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

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

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

Jena Griswold

Incumbent Secretary of State Jena Griswold is an attorney with experience in voting rights and accessibility. Before winning office in 2018, Griswold served as the director of Gov. John Hickenlooper's federal liaison in Washington, D.C.

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Incumbent Secretary of State Jena Griswold is an attorney with experience in voting rights and accessibility. Before winning office in 2018, Griswold served as the director of Gov. John Hickenlooper's federal liaison in Washington, D.C. and as an attorney for President Barack Obama's presidential campaign.

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

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

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

Jena Griswold

Incumbent Secretary of State Jena Griswold is an attorney with experience in voting rights and accessibility. Before winning office in 2018, Griswold served as the director of Gov. John Hickenlooper's federal liaison in Washington, D.C.

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Democrat
Jena Griswold

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Incumbent Secretary of State Jena Griswold is an attorney with experience in voting rights and accessibility. Before winning office in 2018, Griswold served as the director of Gov. John Hickenlooper's federal liaison in Washington, D.C. and as an attorney for President Barack Obama's presidential campaign.

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

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

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

Treasurer

Democrat
Dave Young

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Incumbent Treasurer Dave Young is running for his second term as Colorado Treasurer after winning office in 2018. Prior to Young's election as Treasurer, he served as a state legislature representing House District 50 in Weld County. In the legislature, Young served on the powerful Joint Budget Committee and chaired the House Appropriations Committee, some of the most important fiscal posts in the General Assembly. On the JBC, Young worked across the aisle each year to hammer out the state's most important annual piece of legislation, the "Long Bill" general fund budget. In 2013, Young helped communities he represents recover from that year's devastating floods.

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

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

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

Dave Young

Incumbent Treasurer Dave Young is running for his second term as Colorado Treasurer after winning office in 2018. Prior to Young's election as Treasurer, he served as a state legislature representing House District 50 in Weld County.

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Incumbent Treasurer Dave Young is running for his second term as Colorado Treasurer after winning office in 2018. Prior to Young's election as Treasurer, he served as a state legislature representing House District 50 in Weld County. In the legislature, Young served on the powerful Joint Budget Committee and chaired the House Appropriations Committee, some of the most important fiscal posts in the General Assembly. On the JBC, Young worked across the aisle each year to hammer out the state's most important annual piece of legislation, the "Long Bill" general fund budget. In 2013, Young helped communities he represents recover from that year's devastating floods.

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

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

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

Dave Young

Incumbent Treasurer Dave Young is running for his second term as Colorado Treasurer after winning office in 2018. Prior to Young's election as Treasurer, he served as a state legislature representing House District 50 in Weld County.

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

Democrat
Dave Young

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Incumbent Treasurer Dave Young is running for his second term as Colorado Treasurer after winning office in 2018. Prior to Young's election as Treasurer, he served as a state legislature representing House District 50 in Weld County. In the legislature, Young served on the powerful Joint Budget Committee and chaired the House Appropriations Committee, some of the most important fiscal posts in the General Assembly. On the JBC, Young worked across the aisle each year to hammer out the state's most important annual piece of legislation, the "Long Bill" general fund budget. In 2013, Young helped communities he represents recover from that year's devastating floods.

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

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

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

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

Attorney General

Democrat
Phil Weiser

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Incumbent Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is seeking his second term after winning office in 2018. Prior to serving as Colorado Attorney General, Weiser served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General at the U.S. Justice Department during the Obama administration. Weiser also served as a senior counsel at the Justice Department Antitrust Division during the Clinton Administration. Early in his career, Weiser served as a law clerk for Justices Byron White and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

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

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

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

Phil Weiser

Incumbent Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is seeking his second term after winning office in 2018. Prior to serving as Colorado Attorney General, Weiser served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General at the U.S. Justice Department during the Obama administration.

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Incumbent Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is seeking his second term after winning office in 2018. Prior to serving as Colorado Attorney General, Weiser served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General at the U.S. Justice Department during the Obama administration. Weiser also served as a senior counsel at the Justice Department Antitrust Division during the Clinton Administration. Early in his career, Weiser served as a law clerk for Justices Byron White and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

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

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

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

Phil Weiser

Incumbent Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is seeking his second term after winning office in 2018. Prior to serving as Colorado Attorney General, Weiser served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General at the U.S. Justice Department during the Obama administration.

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Democrat
Phil Weiser

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Incumbent Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is seeking his second term after winning office in 2018. Prior to serving as Colorado Attorney General, Weiser served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General at the U.S. Justice Department during the Obama administration. Weiser also served as a senior counsel at the Justice Department Antitrust Division during the Clinton Administration. Early in his career, Weiser served as a law clerk for Justices Byron White and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

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

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

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

State Board of Education, At-Large

Board of Education, At-Large

Democrat
Kathy Plomer

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Kathy Plomar has been heavily invested in public education as former President of the Adams 12 Board of Education and former President of the Parent Teacher Organization. Plomar believes in bringing people together with different life experiences to ensure all kids receive an excellent education. Plomar lists three key priorities that will define her work as an at-large State Board of Education member: academic excellence, respecting teachers, and transparency and accountability. Plomar is a solid progressive choice for the State Board of Education.

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

Kathy Plomer

Kathy Plomar has been heavily invested in public education as former President of the Adams 12 Board of Education and former President of the Parent Teacher Organization.

Kathy Plomar has been heavily invested in public education as former President of the Adams 12 Board of Education and former President of the Parent Teacher Organization. Plomar believes in bringing people together with different life experiences to ensure all kids receive an excellent education. Plomar lists three key priorities that will define her work as an at-large State Board of Education member: academic excellence, respecting teachers, and transparency and accountability. Plomar is a solid progressive choice for the State Board of Education.

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

Kathy Plomer

Kathy Plomar has been heavily invested in public education as former President of the Adams 12 Board of Education and former President of the Parent Teacher Organization.

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

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

Democrat
Rebecca McClellan

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

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

Rebecca McClellan

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

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

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

Rebecca McClellan

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

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

University of Colorado Board of Regents

CU Regent, 1st Congressional District

Democrat
Wanda L. James

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

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

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

Wanda L. James

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

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

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

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

Wanda L. James

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

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

CU Regent, 4th Congressional District

Democrat
Jack Barrington

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Jack Barrington is a Navy veteran, teacher, truck driver and mechanic. Barrington has traveled throughout the state of Colorado and learned about the diversity in our state. Living in the far Southeast plains, he is interested in representing the citizens of CD4 as a board member of the University of Colorado Board of Regents. Jack Barrington is the candidate to elect.

Frank McNulty is the Republican candidate. He is a Republican political operative. As former House Speaker, he is notorious for stalling the Colorado Civil Unions bill, ensuring its failure.

Jack Barrington is the progressive choice for the CU Board of Regents.

Jack Barrington

Jack Barrington is a Navy veteran, teacher, truck driver and mechanic. Barrington has traveled throughout the state of Colorado and learned about the diversity in our state.

Jack Barrington is a Navy veteran, teacher, truck driver and mechanic. Barrington has traveled throughout the state of Colorado and learned about the diversity in our state. Living in the far Southeast plains, he is interested in representing the citizens of CD4 as a board member of the University of Colorado Board of Regents. Jack Barrington is the candidate to elect.

Frank McNulty is the Republican candidate. He is a Republican political operative. As former House Speaker, he is notorious for stalling the Colorado Civil Unions bill, ensuring its failure.

Jack Barrington is the progressive choice for the CU Board of Regents.

Jack Barrington

Jack Barrington is a Navy veteran, teacher, truck driver and mechanic. Barrington has traveled throughout the state of Colorado and learned about the diversity in our state.

State Senate

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

Senator, District 27

State Senator

Democrat
Tom Sullivan

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Representative Tom Sullivan is seeking election to the Colorado State Senate to represent District 27. Sullivan spent over 30 years as a postal worker and is an Air Force veteran. He is a part of Colorado’s United Veterans Committee, and a strong advocate for gun safety. Sullivan was propelled to action after his soon was murdered in the Aurora theatre shooting in 2012. In 2018, Sullivan became the first Democrat elected to represent House District 37. In 2019, Sulllivan led the fight to pass Colorado's Extreme Risk Protection Order to address gun violence. Sullivan's top priorities include; safe and healthier communities, good and safe jobs, and caring for vets. Sullivan has been a strong supporter of our Colorado families.

Sullivan is running against conservative Republican Tom Kim is the Republican candidate. Tom thinks our reproductive rights bill last year went too far.

Representative Sullivan is the progressive choice for Colorado State Senate District 27.

Tom Sullivan

Representative Tom Sullivan is seeking election to the Colorado State Senate to represent District 27. Sullivan spent over 30 years as a postal worker and is an Air Force veteran. He is a part of Colorado’s United Veterans Committee, and a strong advocate for gun safety. Sullivan was propelled to action after his soon was murdered in the Aurora theatre shooting in 2012. In 2018, Sullivan became the first Democrat elected to represent House District 37. In 2019, Sulllivan led the fight to pass Colorado's Extreme Risk Protection Order to address gun violence. Sullivan's top priorities include; safe and healthier communities, good and safe jobs, and caring for vets. Sullivan has been a strong supporter of our Colorado families.

Sullivan is running against conservative Republican Tom Kim is the Republican candidate. Tom thinks our reproductive rights bill last year went too far.

Representative Sullivan is the progressive choice for Colorado State Senate District 27.

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Representative Tom Sullivan is seeking election to the Colorado State Senate to represent District 27. Sullivan spent over 30 years as a postal worker and is an Air Force veteran. He is a part of Colorado’s United Veterans Committee, and a strong advocate for gun safety. Sullivan was propelled to action after his soon was murdered in the Aurora theatre shooting in 2012. In 2018, Sullivan became the first Democrat elected to represent House District 37. In 2019, Sulllivan led the fight to pass Colorado's Extreme Risk Protection Order to address gun violence. Sullivan's top priorities include; safe and healthier communities, good and safe jobs, and caring for vets. Sullivan has been a strong supporter of our Colorado families.

Sullivan is running against conservative Republican Tom Kim is the Republican candidate. Tom thinks our reproductive rights bill last year went too far.

Representative Sullivan is the progressive choice for Colorado State Senate District 27.

Tom Sullivan

Representative Tom Sullivan is seeking election to the Colorado State Senate to represent District 27. Sullivan spent over 30 years as a postal worker and is an Air Force veteran. He is a part of Colorado’s United Veterans Committee, and a strong advocate for gun safety. Sullivan was propelled to action after his soon was murdered in the Aurora theatre shooting in 2012. In 2018, Sullivan became the first Democrat elected to represent House District 37. In 2019, Sulllivan led the fight to pass Colorado's Extreme Risk Protection Order to address gun violence. Sullivan's top priorities include; safe and healthier communities, good and safe jobs, and caring for vets. Sullivan has been a strong supporter of our Colorado families.

Sullivan is running against conservative Republican Tom Kim is the Republican candidate. Tom thinks our reproductive rights bill last year went too far.

Representative Sullivan is the progressive choice for Colorado State Senate District 27.

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

Senator, District 32

State Senator

Democrat
Robert Rodriguez

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Senator Rodriguez is the incumbent running for his second term to represent Colorado Senate District 32. Rodriguez grew up in Adams County. Rodriguez has worked as a senior analyst I the insurance industry and in Community Corrections and Treatment Center. Rodriguez received high scores from the Colorado Education Association and environmental groups. Senator Rodriguez hopes to continue his work on affordable housing and making providing families economic tools to build a better life. Vote for Senator Rodriguez.

Rodriguez is the progressive choice for Colorado Senate District 32.

Robert Rodriguez

Senator Rodriguez is the incumbent running for his second term to represent Colorado Senate District 32. Rodriguez grew up in Adams County. Rodriguez has worked as a senior analyst I the insurance industry and in Community Corrections and Treatment Center. Rodriguez received high scores from the Colorado Education Association and environmental groups. Senator Rodriguez hopes to continue his work on affordable housing and making providing families economic tools to build a better life. Vote for Senator Rodriguez.

Rodriguez is the progressive choice for Colorado Senate District 32.

Read more about 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.

Robert Rodriguez

Senator Rodriguez is the incumbent running for his second term to represent Colorado Senate District 32. Rodriguez grew up in Adams County. Rodriguez has worked as a senior analyst I the insurance industry and in Community Corrections and Treatment Center. Rodriguez received high scores from the Colorado Education Association and environmental groups. Senator Rodriguez hopes to continue his work on affordable housing and making providing families economic tools to build a better life. Vote for Senator Rodriguez.

Rodriguez is the progressive choice for Colorado Senate District 32.

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

State House

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

Representative, District 3

State Representative

Democrat
Meg Froelich

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Incumbent State Rep. Meg Froelich has a long history of activism for women’s rights, children’s welfare, education, community leadership, and environmental protection. Since being appointed to her seat in 2019, she has co-sponsored and passed bills on issues ranging from public-sector collective bargaining to accountability in law enforcement to expanding Medicaid. Most recently, Froelich was a primary sponsor on the Reproductive Health Equity Act, which made abortion a constitutional right for all Coloradans. She was at the forefront of addressing the Dobbs decision and the fall of Roe v. Wade. She has been a champion of environmental justice, and has worked to ban anti-LGBTQ conversion therapy.

Froelich’s experience as a successful legislator, her leadership in reproductive rights and health, and her dedication to the people of Colorado make her the preferred candidate in this race.

On the other side of the ballot is Republican Marla Fernandez. Fernandez is a conspiracy theorist with hard right positions in opposition to abortion rights, any environmental protections, and gun-violence prevention. Recently, Fernandez refused to apologize for a tweet referring to Black and Latina legislators "chimps," a deeply racist epithet. Under no circumstances should Fernandez become a state legislator.

We strongly encourage voters to reelect Meg Froelich.

Meg Froelich

Incumbent State Rep. Meg Froelich has a long history of activism for women’s rights, children’s welfare, education, community leadership, and environmental protection.

Incumbent State Rep. Meg Froelich has a long history of activism for women’s rights, children’s welfare, education, community leadership, and environmental protection. Since being appointed to her seat in 2019, she has co-sponsored and passed bills on issues ranging from public-sector collective bargaining to accountability in law enforcement to expanding Medicaid. Most recently, Froelich was a primary sponsor on the Reproductive Health Equity Act, which made abortion a constitutional right for all Coloradans. She was at the forefront of addressing the Dobbs decision and the fall of Roe v. Wade. She has been a champion of environmental justice, and has worked to ban anti-LGBTQ conversion therapy.

Froelich’s experience as a successful legislator, her leadership in reproductive rights and health, and her dedication to the people of Colorado make her the preferred candidate in this race.

On the other side of the ballot is Republican Marla Fernandez. Fernandez is a conspiracy theorist with hard right positions in opposition to abortion rights, any environmental protections, and gun-violence prevention. Recently, Fernandez refused to apologize for a tweet referring to Black and Latina legislators "chimps," a deeply racist epithet. Under no circumstances should Fernandez become a state legislator.

We strongly encourage voters to reelect Meg Froelich.

Meg Froelich

Incumbent State Rep. Meg Froelich has a long history of activism for women’s rights, children’s welfare, education, community leadership, and environmental protection.

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

Democrat
Meg Froelich

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Incumbent State Rep. Meg Froelich has a long history of activism for women’s rights, children’s welfare, education, community leadership, and environmental protection. Since being appointed to her seat in 2019, she has co-sponsored and passed bills on issues ranging from public-sector collective bargaining to accountability in law enforcement to expanding Medicaid. Most recently, Froelich was a primary sponsor on the Reproductive Health Equity Act, which made abortion a constitutional right for all Coloradans. She was at the forefront of addressing the Dobbs decision and the fall of Roe v. Wade. She has been a champion of environmental justice, and has worked to ban anti-LGBTQ conversion therapy.

Froelich’s experience as a successful legislator, her leadership in reproductive rights and health, and her dedication to the people of Colorado make her the preferred candidate in this race.

On the other side of the ballot is Republican Marla Fernandez. Fernandez is a conspiracy theorist with hard right positions in opposition to abortion rights, any environmental protections, and gun-violence prevention. Recently, Fernandez refused to apologize for a tweet referring to Black and Latina legislators "chimps," a deeply racist epithet. Under no circumstances should Fernandez become a state legislator.

We strongly encourage voters to reelect Meg Froelich.

Representative, District 9

State Representative

Democrat
Emily Sirota

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Emily Sirota is the incumbent for House District 9. She was first elected to the statehouse in 2018, and has been described by former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb as a “progressive with strong roots in her community and deep experience in government, social work, and education.” Before joining the legislature, she helped run an early learning center and worked for the Colorado Progressive Coalition, where she organized support for paid sick leave policy.

Sirota is known for her progressive stance on Colorado’s conservative and inequitable tax code, as she championed state funding for the Child Tax Credit and increasing the Earned Income Tax Credit. She helped pass universal pre-k, gave relief to working families, mandated the teaching of the Holocaust and genocide in public schools, and had Colorado join the National Popular Vote Compact. Sirota also carried a bill for a task force to analyze how much money Colorado could save by going to a health-care-for-all system.

Sirota is the clear progressive choice.

Emily Sirota

Emily Sirota is the incumbent for House District 9.

Emily Sirota is the incumbent for House District 9. She was first elected to the statehouse in 2018, and has been described by former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb as a “progressive with strong roots in her community and deep experience in government, social work, and education.” Before joining the legislature, she helped run an early learning center and worked for the Colorado Progressive Coalition, where she organized support for paid sick leave policy.

Sirota is known for her progressive stance on Colorado’s conservative and inequitable tax code, as she championed state funding for the Child Tax Credit and increasing the Earned Income Tax Credit. She helped pass universal pre-k, gave relief to working families, mandated the teaching of the Holocaust and genocide in public schools, and had Colorado join the National Popular Vote Compact. Sirota also carried a bill for a task force to analyze how much money Colorado could save by going to a health-care-for-all system.

Sirota is the clear progressive choice.

Emily Sirota

Emily Sirota is the incumbent for House District 9.

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

Representative, District 36

State Representative

Democrat
Mike Weissman

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Rep. Mike Weissman has served Colorado House District 36 since winning election in 2016, succeeding outgoing Rep. Su Ryden. Prior to election to the Colorado House, Weissman was a leading strategist in the historic progressive political realignment that took place in Colorado from 2004 to the present day. Weissman serves as chair of the Colorado House Judiciary Committee.

Weissman's relatively unknown opponent, William Walters, is a retired Denver Sheriff who believes schools are being "used [to] indoctrinate children."

Rep. Weismann is the clear progressive choice in House District 36.

Mike Weissman

Rep. Mike Weissman has served Colorado House District 36 since winning election in 2016, succeeding outgoing Rep. Su Ryden.

Rep. Mike Weissman has served Colorado House District 36 since winning election in 2016, succeeding outgoing Rep. Su Ryden. Prior to election to the Colorado House, Weissman was a leading strategist in the historic progressive political realignment that took place in Colorado from 2004 to the present day. Weissman serves as chair of the Colorado House Judiciary Committee.

Weissman's relatively unknown opponent, William Walters, is a retired Denver Sheriff who believes schools are being "used [to] indoctrinate children."

Rep. Weismann is the clear progressive choice in House District 36.

Mike Weissman

Rep. Mike Weissman has served Colorado House District 36 since winning election in 2016, succeeding outgoing Rep. Su Ryden.

Representative, District 37

State Representative

Democrat
Ruby Dickson

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Ruby Dickson is the progressive candidate running for Colorado House District 37 to succeed outgoing Rep. Tom Sullivan. Dickson is a graduate of the University of Oxford in economics, and currently serves as a Research Economist at a nonprofit focused on reducing global poverty.

Paul Archer is a businessman with no previous political experience. Archer told the Denver Post his top priority is to repeal criminal justice reforms passed by the Colorado General Assembly in recent years.

Dickson is the clear progressive choice to represent House District 37.

Ruby Dickson

Ruby Dickson is the progressive candidate running for Colorado House District 37 to succeed outgoing Rep. Tom Sullivan. Dickson is a graduate of the University of Oxford in economics, and currently serves as a Research Economist at a nonprofit focused on reducing global poverty.

Ruby Dickson is the progressive candidate running for Colorado House District 37 to succeed outgoing Rep. Tom Sullivan. Dickson is a graduate of the University of Oxford in economics, and currently serves as a Research Economist at a nonprofit focused on reducing global poverty.

Paul Archer is a businessman with no previous political experience. Archer told the Denver Post his top priority is to repeal criminal justice reforms passed by the Colorado General Assembly in recent years.

Dickson is the clear progressive choice to represent House District 37.

Ruby Dickson

Ruby Dickson is the progressive candidate running for Colorado House District 37 to succeed outgoing Rep. Tom Sullivan. Dickson is a graduate of the University of Oxford in economics, and currently serves as a Research Economist at a nonprofit focused on reducing global poverty.

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

Representative, District 38

State Representative

Democrat
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.

Representative, District 40

State Representative

Democrat
Naquetta Ricks

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Incumbent Rep. Naquetta Ricks has served Colorado House District 40 since winning election in 2020. Rep. Ricks resettled in Aurora, Colorado after fleeing the ongoing civil war in her native Liberia, and graduated from the University of Colorado with an MBA. Ricks serves on the House Business and Public Health Committees. Ricks was the prime sponsor of legislation to reform the practices of predatory towing companies.

Ricks' opponent, Le Sellers, is a retired Army officer. On Sellers' Facebook page, he rails against "LGBTQ+ indoctrination in the government-run, tax-funded, welfare schools" and asked who speaks for "the 98% of children who are not so afflicted."

Naquetta Ricks is the easy choice for progressives in Colorado House District 40.

Naquetta Ricks

Incumbent Rep. Naquetta Ricks has served Colorado House District 40 since winning election in 2020. Rep. Ricks resettled in Aurora, Colorado after fleeing the ongoing civil war in her native Liberia, and graduated from the University of Colorado with an MBA.

Incumbent Rep. Naquetta Ricks has served Colorado House District 40 since winning election in 2020. Rep. Ricks resettled in Aurora, Colorado after fleeing the ongoing civil war in her native Liberia, and graduated from the University of Colorado with an MBA. Ricks serves on the House Business and Public Health Committees. Ricks was the prime sponsor of legislation to reform the practices of predatory towing companies.

Ricks' opponent, Le Sellers, is a retired Army officer. On Sellers' Facebook page, he rails against "LGBTQ+ indoctrination in the government-run, tax-funded, welfare schools" and asked who speaks for "the 98% of children who are not so afflicted."

Naquetta Ricks is the easy choice for progressives in Colorado House District 40.

Naquetta Ricks

Incumbent Rep. Naquetta Ricks has served Colorado House District 40 since winning election in 2020. Rep. Ricks resettled in Aurora, Colorado after fleeing the ongoing civil war in her native Liberia, and graduated from the University of Colorado with an MBA.

Endorsed By: SEIU Local 105 , Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado , Conservation Colorado , Colorado Black Women for Political Action , Cobalt , AFSCME Council 18

Representative, District 41

State Representative

Democrat
Iman M. Jodeh

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Incumbent Rep. Iman Jodeh has represented Colorado House District 41 since 2020. Jodeh is the first Muslim ever elected to the Colorado General Assembly. Prior to winning election in 2020, Jodeh served as community liaison for the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado. Jodeh serves on the House Appropriations and Public & Behavioral Health Committees. The Council of State Governments chose Jodeh as one of the “20 Under 40” elected officials whose careers in public service show promise.

Jodeh's opponent, Stephanie Hancock, is an artist and President of the Aurora Cultural Arts District. Hancock's social media profiles including controversial posts on a range of issues from disparaging transgender children to opposition to abortion rights.

Rep. Jodeh is the progressive choice to represent Colorado House District 41.

Iman M. Jodeh

Incumbent Rep. Iman Jodeh has represented Colorado House District 41 since 2020. Jodeh is the first Muslim ever elected to the Colorado General Assembly. Prior to winning election in 2020, Jodeh served as community liaison for the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado.

Incumbent Rep. Iman Jodeh has represented Colorado House District 41 since 2020. Jodeh is the first Muslim ever elected to the Colorado General Assembly. Prior to winning election in 2020, Jodeh served as community liaison for the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado. Jodeh serves on the House Appropriations and Public & Behavioral Health Committees. The Council of State Governments chose Jodeh as one of the “20 Under 40” elected officials whose careers in public service show promise.

Jodeh's opponent, Stephanie Hancock, is an artist and President of the Aurora Cultural Arts District. Hancock's social media profiles including controversial posts on a range of issues from disparaging transgender children to opposition to abortion rights.

Rep. Jodeh is the progressive choice to represent Colorado House District 41.

Iman M. Jodeh

Incumbent Rep. Iman Jodeh has represented Colorado House District 41 since 2020. Jodeh is the first Muslim ever elected to the Colorado General Assembly. Prior to winning election in 2020, Jodeh served as community liaison for the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado.

Representative, District 42

State Representative

Democrat
Mandy Lindsay

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Incumbent Rep. Mandy Lindsay has represented Colorado House District 42 since January of 2022, appointed to replace outgoing Rep. Dominique Jackson. Lindsay was Rep. Jackson's legislative aide prior to her appointment. Lindsay serves on the House Transportation and Acriculture Committees.

Rep. Lindsay's right-wing opponent, Cory Parella, is running on a bizarre promise to "make abortion obsolete" through the development of an "artificial uterus." Parella supported the repeal of Roe v. Wade, and has promised if elected to repeal police accountability legislation passed in Colorado two years ago.

Rep. Lindsay is the clear progressive choice for House District 42.

Mandy Lindsay

Incumbent Rep. Mandy Lindsay has represented Colorado House District 42 since January of 2022, appointed to replace outgoing Rep. Dominique Jackson. Lindsay was Rep. Jackson's legislative aide prior to her appointment. Lindsay serves on the House Transportation and Acriculture Committees.

Incumbent Rep. Mandy Lindsay has represented Colorado House District 42 since January of 2022, appointed to replace outgoing Rep. Dominique Jackson. Lindsay was Rep. Jackson's legislative aide prior to her appointment. Lindsay serves on the House Transportation and Acriculture Committees.

Rep. Lindsay's right-wing opponent, Cory Parella, is running on a bizarre promise to "make abortion obsolete" through the development of an "artificial uterus." Parella supported the repeal of Roe v. Wade, and has promised if elected to repeal police accountability legislation passed in Colorado two years ago.

Rep. Lindsay is the clear progressive choice for House District 42.

Mandy Lindsay

Incumbent Rep. Mandy Lindsay has represented Colorado House District 42 since January of 2022, appointed to replace outgoing Rep. Dominique Jackson. Lindsay was Rep. Jackson's legislative aide prior to her appointment. Lindsay serves on the House Transportation and Acriculture Committees.

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

Representative, District 56

State Representative

Democrat
Kathleen J. Conway

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Kathleen Conway is running to represent Colorado House District 56, which includes rural Adams, Arapahoe El Paso, Elbert, and Lincoln Counties. Conway has a long history of community service and leadership in her career and as a volunteer. She has served on the Governor’s Foreclosure Prevention Task Force and as the Chief Clerk and Recorder for Douglas County. Conway will “work for the people” to preserve the rural way of life as well as the land and water. She will also work to address growth in Colorado.

Conway is the progressive choice for House District 56.

Kathleen J. Conway

Kathleen Conway is running to represent Colorado House District 56, which includes rural Adams, Arapahoe El Paso, Elbert, and Lincoln Counties. Conway has a long history of community service and leadership in her career and as a volunteer.

Kathleen Conway is running to represent Colorado House District 56, which includes rural Adams, Arapahoe El Paso, Elbert, and Lincoln Counties. Conway has a long history of community service and leadership in her career and as a volunteer. She has served on the Governor’s Foreclosure Prevention Task Force and as the Chief Clerk and Recorder for Douglas County. Conway will “work for the people” to preserve the rural way of life as well as the land and water. She will also work to address growth in Colorado.

Conway is the progressive choice for House District 56.

Kathleen J. Conway

Kathleen Conway is running to represent Colorado House District 56, which includes rural Adams, Arapahoe El Paso, Elbert, and Lincoln Counties. Conway has a long history of community service and leadership in her career and as a volunteer.

Endorsed By: Denver Area Labor Federation

Representative, District 61

State Representative

Democrat
Eliza Hamrick

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Eliza Hamrick is running to represent Colorado House District 61. Hamrick is running to improve education funding, bring about common sense gun safety legislation, and to lower the cost of living for working families – from health care to housing. The wife of an Air Force veteran, a mother, and grandmother, Hamrick has been a high school history and government teacher in Cherry Creek Schools for over 30 years. She understands how to build bridges and bring solutions to problems.

Hamrick is the Progressive Choice for House District 61.

Eliza Hamrick

Eliza Hamrick is running to represent Colorado House District 61. Hamrick is running to improve education funding, bring about common sense gun safety legislation, and to lower the cost of living for working families – from health care to housing.

Eliza Hamrick is running to represent Colorado House District 61. Hamrick is running to improve education funding, bring about common sense gun safety legislation, and to lower the cost of living for working families – from health care to housing. The wife of an Air Force veteran, a mother, and grandmother, Hamrick has been a high school history and government teacher in Cherry Creek Schools for over 30 years. She understands how to build bridges and bring solutions to problems.

Hamrick is the Progressive Choice for House District 61.

Eliza Hamrick

Eliza Hamrick is running to represent Colorado House District 61. Hamrick is running to improve education funding, bring about common sense gun safety legislation, and to lower the cost of living for working families – from health care to housing.

Arapahoe County Commission

Arapahoe County Commissioner, District 4

Democrat
Leslie Summey

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Leslie Summey is running for Arapahoe County Commissioner, District 4. Summey is a proud veteran, mother, small business owner, and union member. She is running to make sure that the community has a voice and stands for veterans, working families, women, and small business owners. With a long family history of public service, Summey is running to ensure equity in access to veterans’ health care, women’s reproductive rights, and mental health care, while addressing homelessness by pushing for more attainable housing and social services. Summey is working to bring about inclusivity and equity all Arapahoe County residents.

Leslie Summey is the clear progressive choice for Arapahoe County Commissioner, District 4.

Leslie Summey

Leslie Summey is running for Arapahoe County Commissioner, District 4. Summey is a proud veteran, mother, small business owner, and union member. She is running to make sure that the community has a voice and stands for veterans, working families, women, and small business owners.

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Leslie Summey is running for Arapahoe County Commissioner, District 4. Summey is a proud veteran, mother, small business owner, and union member. She is running to make sure that the community has a voice and stands for veterans, working families, women, and small business owners. With a long family history of public service, Summey is running to ensure equity in access to veterans’ health care, women’s reproductive rights, and mental health care, while addressing homelessness by pushing for more attainable housing and social services. Summey is working to bring about inclusivity and equity all Arapahoe County residents.

Leslie Summey is the clear progressive choice for Arapahoe County Commissioner, District 4.

Leslie Summey

Leslie Summey is running for Arapahoe County Commissioner, District 4. Summey is a proud veteran, mother, small business owner, and union member. She is running to make sure that the community has a voice and stands for veterans, working families, women, and small business owners.

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Endorsed By: Denver Area Labor Federation , Conservation Colorado , Colorado Black Women for Political Action , AFSCME Council 18

Arapahoe County Commissioner, District 2

Democrat
Jessica Campbell-Swanson

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Jessica Campbell-Swanson is running for Arapahoe County Commissioner, District 2 to bring about a healthy, thriving and sustainable Arapahoe County. Campbell-Swanson is a mother, teacher, attorney and community advocate. She has worked in the community and as an aide at the State House to protect elections and the environment, reform health care and housing, and increase equity. She will work for working families and to increase access to mental health; lower the cost of living through affordable housing and support for local businesses; and promote environmental justice and sustainability as Arapahoe County grows.

Jessica Campbell-Swanson is the clear progressive choice for Arapahoe County Commissioner, District 2.

Jessica Campbell-Swanson

Jessica Campbell-Swanson is running for Arapahoe County Commissioner, District 2 to bring about a healthy, thriving and sustainable Arapahoe County. Campbell-Swanson is a mother, teacher, attorney and community advocate.

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Jessica Campbell-Swanson is running for Arapahoe County Commissioner, District 2 to bring about a healthy, thriving and sustainable Arapahoe County. Campbell-Swanson is a mother, teacher, attorney and community advocate. She has worked in the community and as an aide at the State House to protect elections and the environment, reform health care and housing, and increase equity. She will work for working families and to increase access to mental health; lower the cost of living through affordable housing and support for local businesses; and promote environmental justice and sustainability as Arapahoe County grows.

Jessica Campbell-Swanson is the clear progressive choice for Arapahoe County Commissioner, District 2.

Jessica Campbell-Swanson

Jessica Campbell-Swanson is running for Arapahoe County Commissioner, District 2 to bring about a healthy, thriving and sustainable Arapahoe County. Campbell-Swanson is a mother, teacher, attorney and community advocate.

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Endorsed By: Conservation Colorado , AFSCME Council 18

Arapahoe County

Arapahoe Clerk and Recorder

Democrat
Joan Lopez

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Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder Joan Lopez is seeking re-election in her role. With over 21 years experience in the Arapahoe County Clerk’s office, Lopez is a Colorado native, 36-year Aurora resident, and strong progressive. Lopez believes in abortion and reproductive rights; equal pay and LGBTQ rights; common sense gun safety laws; and inclusive immigration laws. As the Arapahoe County Clerk, she has fought to protect democracy and the right to vote. In the Clerk’s office, Lopez will continue to serve the public and bring about: efficient customer service, reduced business wait times, fiscal accountability, voter access and education, and a positive work environment.

Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder Joan Lopez is the clear progressive choice for Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder.

Joan Lopez

Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder Joan Lopez is seeking re-election in her role. With over 21 years experience in the Arapahoe County Clerk’s office, Lopez is a Colorado native, 36-year Aurora resident, and strong progressive.

Read more about Joan Lopez

Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder Joan Lopez is seeking re-election in her role. With over 21 years experience in the Arapahoe County Clerk’s office, Lopez is a Colorado native, 36-year Aurora resident, and strong progressive. Lopez believes in abortion and reproductive rights; equal pay and LGBTQ rights; common sense gun safety laws; and inclusive immigration laws. As the Arapahoe County Clerk, she has fought to protect democracy and the right to vote. In the Clerk’s office, Lopez will continue to serve the public and bring about: efficient customer service, reduced business wait times, fiscal accountability, voter access and education, and a positive work environment.

Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder Joan Lopez is the clear progressive choice for Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder.

Joan Lopez

Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder Joan Lopez is seeking re-election in her role. With over 21 years experience in the Arapahoe County Clerk’s office, Lopez is a Colorado native, 36-year Aurora resident, and strong progressive.

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Endorsed By: AFSCME Council 18

Statewide Ballot Measures

Amendment #D

No Position

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

VOTE YES

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.

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

Proposition #GG

VOTE YES

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.

Opposed By Colorado AFL-CIO , Colorado Education Association (CEA) , Conservation Colorado , ProgressNow Colorado

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.

Endorsed By Colorado AFL-CIO , Colorado Education Association (CEA) , Conservation Colorado , ProgressNow Colorado

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.

Joan Lopez

Joan Lopez

Joan Lopez

Michael Bennet

Congress

Diana DeGette

Ike McCorkle

Jason Crow

Jared Polis and Diane Primavera

Jena Griswold

Dave Young

Phil Weiser

Kathy Plomer

Rebecca McClellan

Wanda L. James

Jack Barrington

State Senate

Tom Sullivan

Robert Rodriguez

State House

Meg Froelich

Emily Sirota

Mike Weissman

Ruby Dickson

David Ortiz

Naquetta Ricks