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Vice President Kamala Harris is the Democratic nominee to serve as the 47th President of the United States. The daughter of Indian and Jamaican immigrants, Harris' election would represent a historic achievement for women and underrepresented communities across the nation.
Born on October 20, 1964, in Oakland, California, Harris attended the historically Black Howard University, then graduating from University of California College of the Law, San Francisco. Harris was elected in 2003 as District Attorney of San Francisco, working to reduce recidivism and combat injustice against vulnerable populations. In 2010, Harris was elected California's Attorney General, winning re-election in 2014 before successfully running for the U.S. Senate in 2016. In 2020, Harris was chosen by now-President Joe Biden to serve as the first woman Vice President of the United States.
During Harris' term in the U.S. Senate, she played a central role in fighting back against Donald Trump's Supreme Court Justice appointments, defending the Affordable Care Act that millions of Americans rely on, and working across the aisle on immigration and criminal justice issues. As Vice President, Harris broke a record number of tie votes to pass critical legislation. Harris has promised to sign in to law legislation restoring the abortion rights protections eliminated by the repeal of Roe v. Wade.
Harris' running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, is one of the nation's strongest and most effective progressive chief executives. From humble beginnings as a school teacher and 24 years of enlisted military service, Walz has channeled that experience into tireless advocacy for progressive solutions to the problems faced his state and the nation. As Governor of Minnesota, Walz signed free school meals, abortion rights, and universal background checks for gun purchases into law.
Harris' opponent in the 2024 President race, former President Donald Trump, was ruled ineligible by the Colorado Supreme Court for the presidential ballot on the basis of the 14th Amendment prohibition on candidates for office who have engaged in insurrection. This ruling removing Trump from the ballot was invalidated by the U.S. Supreme Court, but the finding that Trump had engaged in insurrection was not addressed in their decision. Trump continues to assert that he won the 2020 presidential election despite no evidence to support that claim ever emerging. As President, Trump appointed three far-right Justices to the U.S. Supreme Court, skewing the court's bias for a generation and directly resulting in the repeal of the historic Roe v. Wade decision guaranteeing abortion rights. Massive tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans signed into law by Trump helped result in historic deficits under his administration and his successor. After losing the 2020 Presidential election, Trump's refusal to admit defeat resulted in the violent assault on the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2021, an event Trump hoped would disrupt the peaceful transfer of power.
The 2024 Presidential election represents both the clearest and most important choice for American voters in generations. For the sake of the rule of law and American democracy, Kamala Harris is the progressive choice to be the next President of the United States.
Vice President Kamala Harris is the Democratic nominee to serve as the 47th President of the United States. The daughter of Indian and Jamaican immigrants, Harris' election would represent a historic achievement for women and underrepresented communities across the nation.
Born on October 20, 1964, in Oakland, California, Harris attended the historically Black Howard University, then graduating from University of California College of the Law, San Francisco. Harris was elected in 2003 as District Attorney of San Francisco, working to reduce recidivism and combat injustice against vulnerable populations. In 2010, Harris was elected California's Attorney General, winning re-election in 2014 before successfully running for the U.S. Senate in 2016. In 2020, Harris was chosen by now-President Joe Biden to serve as the first woman Vice President of the United States.
During Harris' term in the U.S. Senate, she played a central role in fighting back against Donald Trump's Supreme Court Justice appointments, defending the Affordable Care Act that millions of Americans rely on, and working across the aisle on immigration and criminal justice issues. As Vice President, Harris broke a record number of tie votes to pass critical legislation. Harris has promised to sign in to law legislation restoring the abortion rights protections eliminated by the repeal of Roe v. Wade.
Harris' running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, is one of the nation's strongest and most effective progressive chief executives. From humble beginnings as a school teacher and 24 years of enlisted military service, Walz has channeled that experience into tireless advocacy for progressive solutions to the problems faced his state and the nation. As Governor of Minnesota, Walz signed free school meals, abortion rights, and universal background checks for gun purchases into law.
Harris' opponent in the 2024 President race, former President Donald Trump, was ruled ineligible by the Colorado Supreme Court for the presidential ballot on the basis of the 14th Amendment prohibition on candidates for office who have engaged in insurrection. This ruling removing Trump from the ballot was invalidated by the U.S. Supreme Court, but the finding that Trump had engaged in insurrection was not addressed in their decision. Trump continues to assert that he won the 2020 presidential election despite no evidence to support that claim ever emerging. As President, Trump appointed three far-right Justices to the U.S. Supreme Court, skewing the court's bias for a generation and directly resulting in the repeal of the historic Roe v. Wade decision guaranteeing abortion rights. Massive tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans signed into law by Trump helped result in historic deficits under his administration and his successor. After losing the 2020 Presidential election, Trump's refusal to admit defeat resulted in the violent assault on the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2021, an event Trump hoped would disrupt the peaceful transfer of power.
The 2024 Presidential election represents both the clearest and most important choice for American voters in generations. For the sake of the rule of law and American democracy, Kamala Harris is the progressive choice to be the next President of the United States.
Vice President Kamala Harris is the Democratic nominee to serve as the 47th President of the United States. The daughter of Indian and Jamaican immigrants, Harris' election would represent a historic achievement for women and underrepresented communities across the nation.
Born on October 20, 1964, in Oakland, California, Harris attended the historically Black Howard University, then graduating from University of California College of the Law, San Francisco. Harris was elected in 2003 as District Attorney of San Francisco, working to reduce recidivism and combat injustice against vulnerable populations. In 2010, Harris was elected California's Attorney General, winning re-election in 2014 before successfully running for the U.S. Senate in 2016. In 2020, Harris was chosen by now-President Joe Biden to serve as the first woman Vice President of the United States.
During Harris' term in the U.S. Senate, she played a central role in fighting back against Donald Trump's Supreme Court Justice appointments, defending the Affordable Care Act that millions of Americans rely on, and working across the aisle on immigration and criminal justice issues. As Vice President, Harris broke a record number of tie votes to pass critical legislation. Harris has promised to sign in to law legislation restoring the abortion rights protections eliminated by the repeal of Roe v. Wade.
Harris' running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, is one of the nation's strongest and most effective progressive chief executives. From humble beginnings as a school teacher and 24 years of enlisted military service, Walz has channeled that experience into tireless advocacy for progressive solutions to the problems faced his state and the nation. As Governor of Minnesota, Walz signed free school meals, abortion rights, and universal background checks for gun purchases into law.
Harris' opponent in the 2024 President race, former President Donald Trump, was ruled ineligible by the Colorado Supreme Court for the presidential ballot on the basis of the 14th Amendment prohibition on candidates for office who have engaged in insurrection. This ruling removing Trump from the ballot was invalidated by the U.S. Supreme Court, but the finding that Trump had engaged in insurrection was not addressed in their decision. Trump continues to assert that he won the 2020 presidential election despite no evidence to support that claim ever emerging. As President, Trump appointed three far-right Justices to the U.S. Supreme Court, skewing the court's bias for a generation and directly resulting in the repeal of the historic Roe v. Wade decision guaranteeing abortion rights. Massive tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans signed into law by Trump helped result in historic deficits under his administration and his successor. After losing the 2020 Presidential election, Trump's refusal to admit defeat resulted in the violent assault on the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2021, an event Trump hoped would disrupt the peaceful transfer of power.
The 2024 Presidential election represents both the clearest and most important choice for American voters in generations. For the sake of the rule of law and American democracy, Kamala Harris is the progressive choice to be the next President of the United States.
8th Congressional District
Rep. Yadira Caraveo is the incumbent running for re-election in Colorado's 8th Congressional District, one of the most evenly-divided and competitive congressional districts in the nation. After narrowly defeating her Republican opponent state Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer in 2022, the 8th District is once again one of the most important congressional races of 2024.
Dr. Caraveo is a pediatrician who graduated from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Caraveo was raised in Adams County and is the daughter of Mexican immigrants. In Congress, Rep. Caraveo serves on the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and Agriculture Committees. In the Colorado House, Caraveo played a major role in the passage of health coverage, prescription drug affordability, education, economic development, and legislation to reduce toxic air pollution. Caraveo is a proven supporter of abortion rights, helping pass legislation to protect abortion rights in Colorado ahead of the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade.
Rep. Caraveo's opponent, freshman state Rep. Gabe Evans, is a far-right conservative endorsed by Donald Trump running on an unapologetic anti-abortion, anti-worker, and anti-public education campaign. The product of homeschooling and the right-wing Patrick Henry University, is has attempted to conceal his extreme background and agenda in order to run for Congress in Colorado's most competitive congressional district. Evans says that the right to abortion is "ridiculous," and falsely claimed "Aurora Has Fallen" to appease Trump at Colorado's expense. Evans recently fired his top political director after her record of racist and violent rhetoric was exposed by local media.
Yadira Caraveo represents the very best in elected leadership in Colorado today, and is the easy progressive choice for Colorado's 8th Congressional District.
Rep. Yadira Caraveo is the incumbent running for re-election in Colorado's 8th Congressional District, one of the most evenly-divided and competitive congressional districts in the nation. After narrowly defeating her Republican opponent state Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer in 2022, the 8th District is once again one of the most important congressional races of 2024.
Dr. Caraveo is a pediatrician who graduated from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Caraveo was raised in Adams County and is the daughter of Mexican immigrants. In Congress, Rep. Caraveo serves on the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and Agriculture Committees. In the Colorado House, Caraveo played a major role in the passage of health coverage, prescription drug affordability, education, economic development, and legislation to reduce toxic air pollution. Caraveo is a proven supporter of abortion rights, helping pass legislation to protect abortion rights in Colorado ahead of the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade.
Rep. Caraveo's opponent, freshman state Rep. Gabe Evans, is a far-right conservative endorsed by Donald Trump running on an unapologetic anti-abortion, anti-worker, and anti-public education campaign. The product of homeschooling and the right-wing Patrick Henry University, is has attempted to conceal his extreme background and agenda in order to run for Congress in Colorado's most competitive congressional district. Evans says that the right to abortion is "ridiculous," and falsely claimed "Aurora Has Fallen" to appease Trump at Colorado's expense. Evans recently fired his top political director after her record of racist and violent rhetoric was exposed by local media.
Yadira Caraveo represents the very best in elected leadership in Colorado today, and is the easy progressive choice for Colorado's 8th Congressional District.
Rep. Yadira Caraveo is the incumbent running for re-election in Colorado's 8th Congressional District, one of the most evenly-divided and competitive congressional districts in the nation. After narrowly defeating her Republican opponent state Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer in 2022, the 8th District is once again one of the most important congressional races of 2024.
Dr. Caraveo is a pediatrician who graduated from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Caraveo was raised in Adams County and is the daughter of Mexican immigrants. In Congress, Rep. Caraveo serves on the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and Agriculture Committees. In the Colorado House, Caraveo played a major role in the passage of health coverage, prescription drug affordability, education, economic development, and legislation to reduce toxic air pollution. Caraveo is a proven supporter of abortion rights, helping pass legislation to protect abortion rights in Colorado ahead of the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade.
Rep. Caraveo's opponent, freshman state Rep. Gabe Evans, is a far-right conservative endorsed by Donald Trump running on an unapologetic anti-abortion, anti-worker, and anti-public education campaign. The product of homeschooling and the right-wing Patrick Henry University, is has attempted to conceal his extreme background and agenda in order to run for Congress in Colorado's most competitive congressional district. Evans says that the right to abortion is "ridiculous," and falsely claimed "Aurora Has Fallen" to appease Trump at Colorado's expense. Evans recently fired his top political director after her record of racist and violent rhetoric was exposed by local media.
Yadira Caraveo represents the very best in elected leadership in Colorado today, and is the easy progressive choice for Colorado's 8th Congressional District.
Board of Education, 8th Congressional District
Rhonda Solis is the Democratic incumbent running for re-election to the Colorado State Board of Education representing Colorado's 8th Congressional District. Solis formerly served on the Greeley-Evans Board of Education, is a graduate of Greeley West High School, and co-founded the Latino Coalition of Weld County. Solis served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate in Weld County. Solis is running to protect and invest in Colorado's public schools.
Solis' Republican opponent, Yazmin Navarro of Johnstown, is a graduate of the ideologically conservative Grand Canyon University, and is running on an platform of "expanded school choice," and is endorsed by the far-right incumbent members of the State Board of Education who support funding private religious schools at the expense of public education.
Rhonda Solis has a solid record of advocacy for Colorado's public schools and students and should be re-elected to represent the 8th Congressional District on the Colorado State Board of Education.
Rhonda Solis is the Democratic incumbent running for re-election to the Colorado State Board of Education representing Colorado's 8th Congressional District. Solis formerly served on the Greeley-Evans Board of Education, is a graduate of Greeley West High School, and co-founded the Latino Coalition of Weld County. Solis served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate in Weld County. Solis is running to protect and invest in Colorado's public schools.
Solis' Republican opponent, Yazmin Navarro of Johnstown, is a graduate of the ideologically conservative Grand Canyon University, and is running on an platform of "expanded school choice," and is endorsed by the far-right incumbent members of the State Board of Education who support funding private religious schools at the expense of public education.
Rhonda Solis has a solid record of advocacy for Colorado's public schools and students and should be re-elected to represent the 8th Congressional District on the Colorado State Board of Education.
Rhonda Solis is the Democratic incumbent running for re-election to the Colorado State Board of Education representing Colorado's 8th Congressional District. Solis formerly served on the Greeley-Evans Board of Education, is a graduate of Greeley West High School, and co-founded the Latino Coalition of Weld County. Solis served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate in Weld County. Solis is running to protect and invest in Colorado's public schools.
Solis' Republican opponent, Yazmin Navarro of Johnstown, is a graduate of the ideologically conservative Grand Canyon University, and is running on an platform of "expanded school choice," and is endorsed by the far-right incumbent members of the State Board of Education who support funding private religious schools at the expense of public education.
Rhonda Solis has a solid record of advocacy for Colorado's public schools and students and should be re-elected to represent the 8th Congressional District on the Colorado State Board of Education.
University of Colorado Board of Regents
Elliott Hood the Democratic candidate running for an at-large (statewide) seat on the University of Colorado Board of Regents. Hood is a graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder. Hood currently serves on the Boulder Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Hood is a former fifth-grade teacher who became an attorney for school districts, involved in litigation to defend COVID-19 safety measures and protections against discrimination. Hood served as vice chairman of the Colorado Disability Funding Committee. Hood is running to keep the CU system affordable and fight for the rights of campus workers.
Hood's Republican opponent Eric Rinard is an engineer and graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder, and serves as a board member at the Aspen Ridge Preparatory School charter school in Erie.
Elliott Hood is the recommended progressive choice to serve statewide on the University of Colorado Board of Regents.
Elliott Hood the Democratic candidate running for an at-large (statewide) seat on the University of Colorado Board of Regents. Hood is a graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder. Hood currently serves on the Boulder Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Hood is a former fifth-grade teacher who became an attorney for school districts, involved in litigation to defend COVID-19 safety measures and protections against discrimination. Hood served as vice chairman of the Colorado Disability Funding Committee. Hood is running to keep the CU system affordable and fight for the rights of campus workers.
Hood's Republican opponent Eric Rinard is an engineer and graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder, and serves as a board member at the Aspen Ridge Preparatory School charter school in Erie.
Elliott Hood is the recommended progressive choice to serve statewide on the University of Colorado Board of Regents.
Elliott Hood the Democratic candidate running for an at-large (statewide) seat on the University of Colorado Board of Regents. Hood is a graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder. Hood currently serves on the Boulder Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Hood is a former fifth-grade teacher who became an attorney for school districts, involved in litigation to defend COVID-19 safety measures and protections against discrimination. Hood served as vice chairman of the Colorado Disability Funding Committee. Hood is running to keep the CU system affordable and fight for the rights of campus workers.
Hood's Republican opponent Eric Rinard is an engineer and graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder, and serves as a board member at the Aspen Ridge Preparatory School charter school in Erie.
Elliott Hood is the recommended progressive choice to serve statewide on the University of Colorado Board of Regents.
State Senate
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below State Senate races on your ballot.
Senator, District 21
Sen. Dafna Michaelson Jenet is seeking reelection to Colorado Senate District 21. Michaelson Jenet, an award-winning author, previously served in the Colorado State House representing Commerce City.
Michaelson Jenet has been a leading advocate for behavioral health legislation, school nutrition, and protecting children from discrimination and conversion therapy. In 2021, Sen. Michaelson Jenet was the prime sponsor of legislation requiring health insurance policies to cover mental health wellness examinations.
Republican, Frederick Alfred Jr, is running to bolster oil and gas drilling as well as uranium mining.
Sen. Dafna Michaelson Jenet has tirelessly served her constituents and is the progressive running for Senate District 21.
Sen. Dafna Michaelson Jenet is seeking reelection to Colorado Senate District 21. Michaelson Jenet, an award-winning author, previously served in the Colorado State House representing Commerce City.
Michaelson Jenet has been a leading advocate for behavioral health legislation, school nutrition, and protecting children from discrimination and conversion therapy. In 2021, Sen. Michaelson Jenet was the prime sponsor of legislation requiring health insurance policies to cover mental health wellness examinations.
Republican, Frederick Alfred Jr, is running to bolster oil and gas drilling as well as uranium mining.
Sen. Dafna Michaelson Jenet has tirelessly served her constituents and is the progressive running for Senate District 21.
Sen. Dafna Michaelson Jenet is seeking reelection to Colorado Senate District 21. Michaelson Jenet, an award-winning author, previously served in the Colorado State House representing Commerce City.
Michaelson Jenet has been a leading advocate for behavioral health legislation, school nutrition, and protecting children from discrimination and conversion therapy. In 2021, Sen. Michaelson Jenet was the prime sponsor of legislation requiring health insurance policies to cover mental health wellness examinations.
Republican, Frederick Alfred Jr, is running to bolster oil and gas drilling as well as uranium mining.
Sen. Dafna Michaelson Jenet has tirelessly served her constituents and is the progressive running for Senate District 21.
Senator, District 26
State Sen. Jeff Bridges is a legislator that District 26 — and progressives — can be proud of. In the legislature, Bridges has worked to champion hard-working Colorado families, achieve health care for all, addressing climate change, and supporting abortion rights and reproductive freedom.
Since taking office, Sen. Bridges has supported full-day kindergarten, lowering the cost of health care, ensuring that working Coloradans can receive paid sick leave, and legislation to reinvest money in public transportation.
Additionally, Sen. Bridges has been a leader on many issues including expanding vocational programs, reproductive rights, bolstering small businesses, and a fully funded Colorado Water Plan.
Conservative Republican, Bob Lane, is running to "empower law enforcement" and repeal the state income tax which would cut off funding for the state government. An anti-immigration, anti climate resilience candidate, Lane is among Colorado's most extreme Republicans. Meredith A. Ryan of the Unity Party is also running
Sen. Jeff Bridges is the progressive running for Senate District 26.
State Sen. Jeff Bridges is a legislator that District 26 — and progressives — can be proud of. In the legislature, Bridges has worked to champion hard-working Colorado families, achieve health care for all, addressing climate change, and supporting abortion rights and reproductive freedom.
Since taking office, Sen. Bridges has supported full-day kindergarten, lowering the cost of health care, ensuring that working Coloradans can receive paid sick leave, and legislation to reinvest money in public transportation.
Additionally, Sen. Bridges has been a leader on many issues including expanding vocational programs, reproductive rights, bolstering small businesses, and a fully funded Colorado Water Plan.
Conservative Republican, Bob Lane, is running to "empower law enforcement" and repeal the state income tax which would cut off funding for the state government. An anti-immigration, anti climate resilience candidate, Lane is among Colorado's most extreme Republicans. Meredith A. Ryan of the Unity Party is also running
Sen. Jeff Bridges is the progressive running for Senate District 26.
State Sen. Jeff Bridges is a legislator that District 26 — and progressives — can be proud of. In the legislature, Bridges has worked to champion hard-working Colorado families, achieve health care for all, addressing climate change, and supporting abortion rights and reproductive freedom.
Since taking office, Sen. Bridges has supported full-day kindergarten, lowering the cost of health care, ensuring that working Coloradans can receive paid sick leave, and legislation to reinvest money in public transportation.
Additionally, Sen. Bridges has been a leader on many issues including expanding vocational programs, reproductive rights, bolstering small businesses, and a fully funded Colorado Water Plan.
Conservative Republican, Bob Lane, is running to "empower law enforcement" and repeal the state income tax which would cut off funding for the state government. An anti-immigration, anti climate resilience candidate, Lane is among Colorado's most extreme Republicans. Meredith A. Ryan of the Unity Party is also running
Sen. Jeff Bridges is the progressive running for Senate District 26.
Senator, District 29
Sen. Janet Buckner is running for re-election to Colorado’s Senate District 29. Janet Buckner has long served the people of Aurora and the surrounding communities. Buckner serves as Senate Majority Caucus Chair and serves as Chair of the Education Committee. Prior to serving in the State Senate, she served as Speaker Pro Tempore of the Colorado State House.
Buckner has been a champion for working families - sponsoring bills to ensure that women get paid what they are owed and have their bodily autonomy and reproductive freedoms ensured. She has kept insurance companies honest and, as a retired teacher, is an advocate for better pay for teachers and setting students up for success. Sen. Buckner is a dedicated legislator and clear progressive.
Sen. Buckner is unopposed on this ballot for Senate District 29.
Sen. Janet Buckner is running for re-election to Colorado’s Senate District 29. Janet Buckner has long served the people of Aurora and the surrounding communities. Buckner serves as Senate Majority Caucus Chair and serves as Chair of the Education Committee. Prior to serving in the State Senate, she served as Speaker Pro Tempore of the Colorado State House.
Buckner has been a champion for working families - sponsoring bills to ensure that women get paid what they are owed and have their bodily autonomy and reproductive freedoms ensured. She has kept insurance companies honest and, as a retired teacher, is an advocate for better pay for teachers and setting students up for success. Sen. Buckner is a dedicated legislator and clear progressive.
Sen. Buckner is unopposed on this ballot for Senate District 29.
Sen. Janet Buckner is running for re-election to Colorado’s Senate District 29. Janet Buckner has long served the people of Aurora and the surrounding communities. Buckner serves as Senate Majority Caucus Chair and serves as Chair of the Education Committee. Prior to serving in the State Senate, she served as Speaker Pro Tempore of the Colorado State House.
Buckner has been a champion for working families - sponsoring bills to ensure that women get paid what they are owed and have their bodily autonomy and reproductive freedoms ensured. She has kept insurance companies honest and, as a retired teacher, is an advocate for better pay for teachers and setting students up for success. Sen. Buckner is a dedicated legislator and clear progressive.
Sen. Buckner is unopposed on this ballot for Senate District 29.
Senator, District 31
Sen. Chris Hansen is seeking reelection in Colorado Senate District 31. Sen. Hansen is an environmental engineer. A bold and astute legislator, Hansen has worked to fight climate change and stand up for Colorado working families. Hansen has championed Red Flag and Universal Background Check legislation as well as public education funding.
Libertarian David Aitken of the Libertarian Party is also running.
Chris Hansen is the progressive running for Senate District 31.
Sen. Chris Hansen is seeking reelection in Colorado Senate District 31. Sen. Hansen is an environmental engineer. A bold and astute legislator, Hansen has worked to fight climate change and stand up for Colorado working families. Hansen has championed Red Flag and Universal Background Check legislation as well as public education funding.
Libertarian David Aitken of the Libertarian Party is also running.
Chris Hansen is the progressive running for Senate District 31.
Sen. Chris Hansen is seeking reelection in Colorado Senate District 31. Sen. Hansen is an environmental engineer. A bold and astute legislator, Hansen has worked to fight climate change and stand up for Colorado working families. Hansen has championed Red Flag and Universal Background Check legislation as well as public education funding.
Libertarian David Aitken of the Libertarian Party is also running.
Chris Hansen is the progressive running for Senate District 31.
Senator, District 33
Sen. James Coleman is seeking reelection to Colorado Senate District 33. Coleman has served in the state legislature since 2017, initially as a state representative.
Working families are Sen. Coleman's top priority. He has fought to make Colorado affordable with an economy that works for everyone and jobs that pay a livable wage. Coleman passed legislation to help high school students succeed, create a $30 million small business startup loan fund, and reform the criminal justice system. He has sponsored bills for racial equity, diversity, and inclusion and helped develop and pass the CROWN Act to stop discrimination against people of color.
Republican Max Minnig is also running for Senate District 33.
Sen. James Coleman is considered a proven progressive candidate for Colorado Senate District 33.
Sen. James Coleman is seeking reelection to Colorado Senate District 33. Coleman has served in the state legislature since 2017, initially as a state representative.
Working families are Sen. Coleman's top priority. He has fought to make Colorado affordable with an economy that works for everyone and jobs that pay a livable wage. Coleman passed legislation to help high school students succeed, create a $30 million small business startup loan fund, and reform the criminal justice system. He has sponsored bills for racial equity, diversity, and inclusion and helped develop and pass the CROWN Act to stop discrimination against people of color.
Republican Max Minnig is also running for Senate District 33.
Sen. James Coleman is considered a proven progressive candidate for Colorado Senate District 33.
Sen. James Coleman is seeking reelection to Colorado Senate District 33. Coleman has served in the state legislature since 2017, initially as a state representative.
Working families are Sen. Coleman's top priority. He has fought to make Colorado affordable with an economy that works for everyone and jobs that pay a livable wage. Coleman passed legislation to help high school students succeed, create a $30 million small business startup loan fund, and reform the criminal justice system. He has sponsored bills for racial equity, diversity, and inclusion and helped develop and pass the CROWN Act to stop discrimination against people of color.
Republican Max Minnig is also running for Senate District 33.
Sen. James Coleman is considered a proven progressive candidate for Colorado Senate District 33.
State House
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below State House races on your ballot.
Representative, District 1
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Rep. Javier Mabrey is seeking reelection as State Representative for Colorado House District 1. Prior to serving in the legislature, Mabrey worked as an eviction defense attorney and progressive advocate. Raised by a single mother in Southwest Denver, he has been devoted to keeping Coloradans housed. During the pandemic, Mabrey founded the COVID Eviction Defense Fund, providing hundreds of families with eviction prevention services and legal aid.
In the legislature, Mabrey has been a committed leader, working to expand access to affordable health care, fighting for affordable housing, climate justice, criminal justice reform, and reproductive rights. He has also led efforts to improve public education funding and economic security for Colorado's working families. Mabrey sponsored and passed legislation to lower prescription drug costs and increase access to restorative justice.
Representative Javier Mabrey is running unopposed and is considered the progressive champion for House District 1.
Rep. Javier Mabrey is seeking reelection as State Representative for Colorado House District 1. Prior to serving in the legislature, Mabrey worked as an eviction defense attorney and progressive advocate. Raised by a single mother in Southwest Denver, he has been devoted to keeping Coloradans housed. During the pandemic, Mabrey founded the COVID Eviction Defense Fund, providing hundreds of families with eviction prevention services and legal aid.
In the legislature, Mabrey has been a committed leader, working to expand access to affordable health care, fighting for affordable housing, climate justice, criminal justice reform, and reproductive rights. He has also led efforts to improve public education funding and economic security for Colorado's working families. Mabrey sponsored and passed legislation to lower prescription drug costs and increase access to restorative justice.
Representative Javier Mabrey is running unopposed and is considered the progressive champion for House District 1.
Rep. Javier Mabrey is seeking reelection as State Representative for Colorado House District 1. Prior to serving in the legislature, Mabrey worked as an eviction defense attorney and progressive advocate. Raised by a single mother in Southwest Denver, he has been devoted to keeping Coloradans housed. During the pandemic, Mabrey founded the COVID Eviction Defense Fund, providing hundreds of families with eviction prevention services and legal aid.
In the legislature, Mabrey has been a committed leader, working to expand access to affordable health care, fighting for affordable housing, climate justice, criminal justice reform, and reproductive rights. He has also led efforts to improve public education funding and economic security for Colorado's working families. Mabrey sponsored and passed legislation to lower prescription drug costs and increase access to restorative justice.
Representative Javier Mabrey is running unopposed and is considered the progressive champion for House District 1.
Representative, District 2
Rep. Steven Woodrow is running for reelection in House District 2. In the legislature, Woodrow is described as a "fierce advocate for the voiceless" and a "tireless public servant." He has served in the State House since 2020. Prior to his legislative career, Woodrow worked as a consumer protection attorney.
During his tenure in the legislature, Woodrow has co-sponsored bills to repeal Colorado's death penalty, allow collective bargaining for state employees, and implement comprehensive police reform. He has also supported tax reform, family economic security, state funding for child tax credits, and Medicaid expansion for postpartum individuals.
Republican Michael F. DiManna, a Donald Trump delegate, is also running for this seat.
Steven Woodrow is considered the progressive choice for House District 2.
Rep. Steven Woodrow is running for reelection in House District 2. In the legislature, Woodrow is described as a "fierce advocate for the voiceless" and a "tireless public servant." He has served in the State House since 2020. Prior to his legislative career, Woodrow worked as a consumer protection attorney.
During his tenure in the legislature, Woodrow has co-sponsored bills to repeal Colorado's death penalty, allow collective bargaining for state employees, and implement comprehensive police reform. He has also supported tax reform, family economic security, state funding for child tax credits, and Medicaid expansion for postpartum individuals.
Republican Michael F. DiManna, a Donald Trump delegate, is also running for this seat.
Steven Woodrow is considered the progressive choice for House District 2.
Rep. Steven Woodrow is running for reelection in House District 2. In the legislature, Woodrow is described as a "fierce advocate for the voiceless" and a "tireless public servant." He has served in the State House since 2020. Prior to his legislative career, Woodrow worked as a consumer protection attorney.
During his tenure in the legislature, Woodrow has co-sponsored bills to repeal Colorado's death penalty, allow collective bargaining for state employees, and implement comprehensive police reform. He has also supported tax reform, family economic security, state funding for child tax credits, and Medicaid expansion for postpartum individuals.
Republican Michael F. DiManna, a Donald Trump delegate, is also running for this seat.
Steven Woodrow is considered the progressive choice for House District 2.
Representative, District 3
Progressive champion, Rep. Meg Froelich is seeking reelection to House District 3. A proven leader on women’s rights, children’s welfare, education, community leadership, and environmental protection, Froelich has served in the legislature since 2019. She has sponsored and passed legislation ranging from public-sector collective bargaining, to law enforcement accountability, to Medicaid expansion.
Rep. Froelich was one of the primary sponsors for the Reproductive Health Equity Act, which made abortion a right for all Coloradans. She has championed environmental justice and has worked to ban anti-LGBTQ conversion therapy.
Republican write-in candidate, Republican Marla Fernandez, is also running. Backing extreme conspiracy theories, staunchly anti-abortion, and opposed to climate legislation, Fernandez has run a campaign based on extreme and deeply racist ideals— having used racist epithets during the course of her campaign.
Representative Meg Froelich is the progressive choice for House District 3.
Progressive champion, Rep. Meg Froelich is seeking reelection to House District 3. A proven leader on women’s rights, children’s welfare, education, community leadership, and environmental protection, Froelich has served in the legislature since 2019. She has sponsored and passed legislation ranging from public-sector collective bargaining, to law enforcement accountability, to Medicaid expansion.
Rep. Froelich was one of the primary sponsors for the Reproductive Health Equity Act, which made abortion a right for all Coloradans. She has championed environmental justice and has worked to ban anti-LGBTQ conversion therapy.
Republican write-in candidate, Republican Marla Fernandez, is also running. Backing extreme conspiracy theories, staunchly anti-abortion, and opposed to climate legislation, Fernandez has run a campaign based on extreme and deeply racist ideals— having used racist epithets during the course of her campaign.
Representative Meg Froelich is the progressive choice for House District 3.
Progressive champion, Rep. Meg Froelich is seeking reelection to House District 3. A proven leader on women’s rights, children’s welfare, education, community leadership, and environmental protection, Froelich has served in the legislature since 2019. She has sponsored and passed legislation ranging from public-sector collective bargaining, to law enforcement accountability, to Medicaid expansion.
Rep. Froelich was one of the primary sponsors for the Reproductive Health Equity Act, which made abortion a right for all Coloradans. She has championed environmental justice and has worked to ban anti-LGBTQ conversion therapy.
Republican write-in candidate, Republican Marla Fernandez, is also running. Backing extreme conspiracy theories, staunchly anti-abortion, and opposed to climate legislation, Fernandez has run a campaign based on extreme and deeply racist ideals— having used racist epithets during the course of her campaign.
Representative Meg Froelich is the progressive choice for House District 3.
Representative, District 4
Cecelia Espenoza is seeking election to the Colorado House of Representatives in District 4. Espenoza was the first Mexican-American to serve as an Appellate Immigration Judge. Espenoza has also worked as an attorney and educator.
Espenoza aims to bring her experience into the State House of Representatives by focusing on affordable housing and the unhoused, climate resilience, and reproductive justice.
Republican candidate Jack Daus is running against Espenoza and is clear in his opposition to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education. Daus seeks to bring about expansion of private education and homeschooling.
Cecelia Espenoza is the more progressive candidate for House District 4.
Cecelia Espenoza is seeking election to the Colorado House of Representatives in District 4. Espenoza was the first Mexican-American to serve as an Appellate Immigration Judge. Espenoza has also worked as an attorney and educator.
Espenoza aims to bring her experience into the State House of Representatives by focusing on affordable housing and the unhoused, climate resilience, and reproductive justice.
Republican candidate Jack Daus is running against Espenoza and is clear in his opposition to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education. Daus seeks to bring about expansion of private education and homeschooling.
Cecelia Espenoza is the more progressive candidate for House District 4.
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Cecelia Espenoza is seeking election to the Colorado House of Representatives in District 4. Espenoza was the first Mexican-American to serve as an Appellate Immigration Judge. Espenoza has also worked as an attorney and educator.
Espenoza aims to bring her experience into the State House of Representatives by focusing on affordable housing and the unhoused, climate resilience, and reproductive justice.
Republican candidate Jack Daus is running against Espenoza and is clear in his opposition to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education. Daus seeks to bring about expansion of private education and homeschooling.
Cecelia Espenoza is the more progressive candidate for House District 4.
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Representative, District 5
State Rep. Alex Valdez is running for re-election to House District 5. Valdez has been an environmental warrior who founded a residential solar company before his election to the legislature. Valdez has led the way in working to boost use and access to renewable energy, establish stronger protections from air pollution, and to increase access to electric vehicles.
Valdez has supported legislation on gender inclusive language and prescription-free access to life-saving HIV prevention medications. Rep. Valdez is Co-Chair of the Latino Caucus, serves on the LGBTQ Caucus, and on the recently founded Aviation Caucus. His other top priorities include universal access to affordable health care, affordable housing, and an education system that prepares students for the jobs of tomorrow and pays teachers a fair wage.
"Constitutional conservative" and anti-abortionist Johnnie Wesley Johnson is running against Valdez for House District 5.
Rep. Alex Valdez is the progressive running for House District 5.
State Rep. Alex Valdez is running for re-election to House District 5. Valdez has been an environmental warrior who founded a residential solar company before his election to the legislature. Valdez has led the way in working to boost use and access to renewable energy, establish stronger protections from air pollution, and to increase access to electric vehicles.
Valdez has supported legislation on gender inclusive language and prescription-free access to life-saving HIV prevention medications. Rep. Valdez is Co-Chair of the Latino Caucus, serves on the LGBTQ Caucus, and on the recently founded Aviation Caucus. His other top priorities include universal access to affordable health care, affordable housing, and an education system that prepares students for the jobs of tomorrow and pays teachers a fair wage.
"Constitutional conservative" and anti-abortionist Johnnie Wesley Johnson is running against Valdez for House District 5.
Rep. Alex Valdez is the progressive running for House District 5.
State Rep. Alex Valdez is running for re-election to House District 5. Valdez has been an environmental warrior who founded a residential solar company before his election to the legislature. Valdez has led the way in working to boost use and access to renewable energy, establish stronger protections from air pollution, and to increase access to electric vehicles.
Valdez has supported legislation on gender inclusive language and prescription-free access to life-saving HIV prevention medications. Rep. Valdez is Co-Chair of the Latino Caucus, serves on the LGBTQ Caucus, and on the recently founded Aviation Caucus. His other top priorities include universal access to affordable health care, affordable housing, and an education system that prepares students for the jobs of tomorrow and pays teachers a fair wage.
"Constitutional conservative" and anti-abortionist Johnnie Wesley Johnson is running against Valdez for House District 5.
Rep. Alex Valdez is the progressive running for House District 5.
Representative, District 6
Sean Camancho is running for State House District 6. Camancho is an attorney and the son of immigrants. He attended the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs and served four active tours before pursuing his law deegree through the GI Bill. Camancho currently serves in the Air Force reserve.
Camancho wants to invest in blue collar and union workers, support sustainability, and reproductive rights. He also takes a strong stance on stopping gun violence and domestic violence. Camancho will work to support and advocate for Colorado's elderly population, to preserve dignity and affordable retirement for older Coloradans.
Kyle Witter is the Republican candidate running for House District 6.
Sean Camancho is the Progressive choice for HD-6.
Sean Camancho is running for State House District 6. Camancho is an attorney and the son of immigrants. He attended the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs and served four active tours before pursuing his law deegree through the GI Bill. Camancho currently serves in the Air Force reserve.
Camancho wants to invest in blue collar and union workers, support sustainability, and reproductive rights. He also takes a strong stance on stopping gun violence and domestic violence. Camancho will work to support and advocate for Colorado's elderly population, to preserve dignity and affordable retirement for older Coloradans.
Kyle Witter is the Republican candidate running for House District 6.
Sean Camancho is the Progressive choice for HD-6.
Sean Camancho is running for State House District 6. Camancho is an attorney and the son of immigrants. He attended the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs and served four active tours before pursuing his law deegree through the GI Bill. Camancho currently serves in the Air Force reserve.
Camancho wants to invest in blue collar and union workers, support sustainability, and reproductive rights. He also takes a strong stance on stopping gun violence and domestic violence. Camancho will work to support and advocate for Colorado's elderly population, to preserve dignity and affordable retirement for older Coloradans.
Kyle Witter is the Republican candidate running for House District 6.
Sean Camancho is the Progressive choice for HD-6.
Representative, District 7
Rep. Jennifer Bacon is running for reelection to Colorado House District 7. A longtime educator and civil rights lawyer, Bacon previously served on the Denver Public Schools Board of Education. In addition to her commitment to leadership on school funding, Bacon champions Colorado's working families, public education, affordable housing, and social justice reforms.
She has spearheaded multiple criminal justice bills and focused on supporting transportation, housing, and economic justice for Coloradans. Currently, she serves as Vice Chair of the House Judiciary Committee and Assistant House Majority Leader. Bacon has sponsored bills and advocated for Coloradans with disabilities, air quality protections, and law enforcement accountability.
Republican Tom Swift, who opposes abortion rights and LGBTQIA+ rights, is running against Bacon. Raymon Anthony Doane of the Libertarian Party is also a candidate for House District 7.
Representative Jennifer Bacon is the proven progressive candidate for House District 7.
Rep. Jennifer Bacon is running for reelection to Colorado House District 7. A longtime educator and civil rights lawyer, Bacon previously served on the Denver Public Schools Board of Education. In addition to her commitment to leadership on school funding, Bacon champions Colorado's working families, public education, affordable housing, and social justice reforms.
She has spearheaded multiple criminal justice bills and focused on supporting transportation, housing, and economic justice for Coloradans. Currently, she serves as Vice Chair of the House Judiciary Committee and Assistant House Majority Leader. Bacon has sponsored bills and advocated for Coloradans with disabilities, air quality protections, and law enforcement accountability.
Republican Tom Swift, who opposes abortion rights and LGBTQIA+ rights, is running against Bacon. Raymon Anthony Doane of the Libertarian Party is also a candidate for House District 7.
Representative Jennifer Bacon is the proven progressive candidate for House District 7.
Rep. Jennifer Bacon is running for reelection to Colorado House District 7. A longtime educator and civil rights lawyer, Bacon previously served on the Denver Public Schools Board of Education. In addition to her commitment to leadership on school funding, Bacon champions Colorado's working families, public education, affordable housing, and social justice reforms.
She has spearheaded multiple criminal justice bills and focused on supporting transportation, housing, and economic justice for Coloradans. Currently, she serves as Vice Chair of the House Judiciary Committee and Assistant House Majority Leader. Bacon has sponsored bills and advocated for Coloradans with disabilities, air quality protections, and law enforcement accountability.
Republican Tom Swift, who opposes abortion rights and LGBTQIA+ rights, is running against Bacon. Raymon Anthony Doane of the Libertarian Party is also a candidate for House District 7.
Representative Jennifer Bacon is the proven progressive candidate for House District 7.
Representative, District 8
Lindsay Gilchrist is running to represent House District 8. A Denver native, Gilchrist has extensive experience in non-profit and advocacy work. An advocate on global health, Gilchrist has worked for the Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health on security and humanitarian issues in Africa. She also worked to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic here in the U.S.
In the legislature, Gilchrist will focus on criminal justice reform, child welfare, and climate regulations. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, she will work to support Colorado's gay and trans youth and ensure protections for LGBTQ+ minors. Gilchrist will also work to protect immigrant rights in Colorado, having worked closely on immigration with the African Community Center of Denver.
Running against Gilchrist is Republican, Philip Borrelli and Unity Party member, Jesse Lashawn Parris.
Lindsay Gilchrist is the progressive choice for House District 8.
Lindsay Gilchrist is running to represent House District 8. A Denver native, Gilchrist has extensive experience in non-profit and advocacy work. An advocate on global health, Gilchrist has worked for the Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health on security and humanitarian issues in Africa. She also worked to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic here in the U.S.
In the legislature, Gilchrist will focus on criminal justice reform, child welfare, and climate regulations. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, she will work to support Colorado's gay and trans youth and ensure protections for LGBTQ+ minors. Gilchrist will also work to protect immigrant rights in Colorado, having worked closely on immigration with the African Community Center of Denver.
Running against Gilchrist is Republican, Philip Borrelli and Unity Party member, Jesse Lashawn Parris.
Lindsay Gilchrist is the progressive choice for House District 8.
Lindsay Gilchrist is running to represent House District 8. A Denver native, Gilchrist has extensive experience in non-profit and advocacy work. An advocate on global health, Gilchrist has worked for the Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health on security and humanitarian issues in Africa. She also worked to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic here in the U.S.
In the legislature, Gilchrist will focus on criminal justice reform, child welfare, and climate regulations. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, she will work to support Colorado's gay and trans youth and ensure protections for LGBTQ+ minors. Gilchrist will also work to protect immigrant rights in Colorado, having worked closely on immigration with the African Community Center of Denver.
Running against Gilchrist is Republican, Philip Borrelli and Unity Party member, Jesse Lashawn Parris.
Lindsay Gilchrist is the progressive choice for House District 8.
Representative, District 9
Rep. Emily Sirota is seeking re-election to represent House District 9. Before joining the legislature in 2018, Rep. Sirota helped run an early learning center and worked for the Colorado Progressive Coalition where she organized support for paid sick leave policy.
Rep. Sirota has 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. Rep. 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. She recently sponsored a bill to incentivize healthy food options.
Opposing Rep. Sirota is Republican Tom Cowhick.
Rep. Sirota is the clear progressive candidate for House District 9.
Rep. Emily Sirota is seeking re-election to represent House District 9. Before joining the legislature in 2018, Rep. Sirota helped run an early learning center and worked for the Colorado Progressive Coalition where she organized support for paid sick leave policy.
Rep. Sirota has 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. Rep. 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. She recently sponsored a bill to incentivize healthy food options.
Opposing Rep. Sirota is Republican Tom Cowhick.
Rep. Sirota is the clear progressive candidate for House District 9.
Rep. Emily Sirota is seeking re-election to represent House District 9. Before joining the legislature in 2018, Rep. Sirota helped run an early learning center and worked for the Colorado Progressive Coalition where she organized support for paid sick leave policy.
Rep. Sirota has 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. Rep. 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. She recently sponsored a bill to incentivize healthy food options.
Opposing Rep. Sirota is Republican Tom Cowhick.
Rep. Sirota is the clear progressive candidate for House District 9.
Representative, District 23
Majority Leader Monica Duran is running for reelection to House District 23. As a House Representative, Rep. Duran has championed support for domestic violence survivors and working families. Rep. Duran has worked to pass gun safety legislation in Colorado. Rep. Duran believes in helping teachers and students to access the adequate resources and support needed. She also believes in expanding access to health care and protecting reproductive rights.
Republican Cory Ohnesorge is also running for House District 23. Ohnsegore is a right-wing conspiracy theorist running on an anti-immigration platform. Ohnesorge also wants to repeal vote-by-mail and absentee voting in Colorado.
Rep. Monica Duran is a proven progressive voice for District 23.
Majority Leader Monica Duran is running for reelection to House District 23. As a House Representative, Rep. Duran has championed support for domestic violence survivors and working families. Rep. Duran has worked to pass gun safety legislation in Colorado. Rep. Duran believes in helping teachers and students to access the adequate resources and support needed. She also believes in expanding access to health care and protecting reproductive rights.
Republican Cory Ohnesorge is also running for House District 23. Ohnsegore is a right-wing conspiracy theorist running on an anti-immigration platform. Ohnesorge also wants to repeal vote-by-mail and absentee voting in Colorado.
Rep. Monica Duran is a proven progressive voice for District 23.
Majority Leader Monica Duran is running for reelection to House District 23. As a House Representative, Rep. Duran has championed support for domestic violence survivors and working families. Rep. Duran has worked to pass gun safety legislation in Colorado. Rep. Duran believes in helping teachers and students to access the adequate resources and support needed. She also believes in expanding access to health care and protecting reproductive rights.
Republican Cory Ohnesorge is also running for House District 23. Ohnsegore is a right-wing conspiracy theorist running on an anti-immigration platform. Ohnesorge also wants to repeal vote-by-mail and absentee voting in Colorado.
Rep. Monica Duran is a proven progressive voice for District 23.
Representative, District 28
Rep. Sheila Lieder is running for reelection to House District 28. As a long-time labor leader, Rep. Lieder is a champion for working Jefferson County families. Rep. Lieder has been a fixture in her community and the labor movement for years, including as a longtime volunteer for the Colorado Alliance of Retirees.
Rep. Lieder is running to continue her work on making Colorado more affordable for working families, protecting public education, saving Coloradans money on health care. She will protect abortion and reproductive rights and make Jefferson County safer. Rep. Lieder has sponsored legislation on housing accessibility, infrastructure improvements for public schools, and protections for working minors. Rep. Lieder has a proven track record of standing up for Coloradans.
Challenging Rep. Lieder is Republican, Peter Boddie. Boddie is a conservative that supports hateful anti-LGBTQIA+ and anti-diversity policies for schools. He is running on a pro gun, anti-immigration platform.
Rep. Sheila Lieder, will continue to represent working Coloradans in House District 28 and is the progressive choice.
Rep. Sheila Lieder is running for reelection to House District 28. As a long-time labor leader, Rep. Lieder is a champion for working Jefferson County families. Rep. Lieder has been a fixture in her community and the labor movement for years, including as a longtime volunteer for the Colorado Alliance of Retirees.
Rep. Lieder is running to continue her work on making Colorado more affordable for working families, protecting public education, saving Coloradans money on health care. She will protect abortion and reproductive rights and make Jefferson County safer. Rep. Lieder has sponsored legislation on housing accessibility, infrastructure improvements for public schools, and protections for working minors. Rep. Lieder has a proven track record of standing up for Coloradans.
Challenging Rep. Lieder is Republican, Peter Boddie. Boddie is a conservative that supports hateful anti-LGBTQIA+ and anti-diversity policies for schools. He is running on a pro gun, anti-immigration platform.
Rep. Sheila Lieder, will continue to represent working Coloradans in House District 28 and is the progressive choice.
Rep. Sheila Lieder is running for reelection to House District 28. As a long-time labor leader, Rep. Lieder is a champion for working Jefferson County families. Rep. Lieder has been a fixture in her community and the labor movement for years, including as a longtime volunteer for the Colorado Alliance of Retirees.
Rep. Lieder is running to continue her work on making Colorado more affordable for working families, protecting public education, saving Coloradans money on health care. She will protect abortion and reproductive rights and make Jefferson County safer. Rep. Lieder has sponsored legislation on housing accessibility, infrastructure improvements for public schools, and protections for working minors. Rep. Lieder has a proven track record of standing up for Coloradans.
Challenging Rep. Lieder is Republican, Peter Boddie. Boddie is a conservative that supports hateful anti-LGBTQIA+ and anti-diversity policies for schools. He is running on a pro gun, anti-immigration platform.
Rep. Sheila Lieder, will continue to represent working Coloradans in House District 28 and is the progressive choice.
Representative, District 31
Jacque Phillips is running for Colorado House District 31. Phillips knows the challenges faced by working Coloradans. While supporting a child, Phillips waited tables to pay her way through community college, eventually earning a doctorate at the University of Northern Colorado and a law degree at the University of Denver. She is committed to supporting issues such has affordable housing, reproductive freedom, and renewable energy initiatives. Phillips wants to increase the standard of living for all Coloradans and is dedicated to the development of quality jobs and reasonable salaries. She believes in Colorado's betterment through progressive ideas like inclusivity, determination, and acceptance.
Transphobic Republican Heidi Pitchforth is running against Phillips for House District 31. She is an anti-immigrant, police expansion conservative who supports false and racist anti-Latino sentiments.
Jacque Phillipsis the progressive running to represent District 31.
Jacque Phillips is running for Colorado House District 31. Phillips knows the challenges faced by working Coloradans. While supporting a child, Phillips waited tables to pay her way through community college, eventually earning a doctorate at the University of Northern Colorado and a law degree at the University of Denver. She is committed to supporting issues such has affordable housing, reproductive freedom, and renewable energy initiatives. Phillips wants to increase the standard of living for all Coloradans and is dedicated to the development of quality jobs and reasonable salaries. She believes in Colorado's betterment through progressive ideas like inclusivity, determination, and acceptance.
Transphobic Republican Heidi Pitchforth is running against Phillips for House District 31. She is an anti-immigrant, police expansion conservative who supports false and racist anti-Latino sentiments.
Jacque Phillipsis the progressive running to represent District 31.
Jacque Phillips is running for Colorado House District 31. Phillips knows the challenges faced by working Coloradans. While supporting a child, Phillips waited tables to pay her way through community college, eventually earning a doctorate at the University of Northern Colorado and a law degree at the University of Denver. She is committed to supporting issues such has affordable housing, reproductive freedom, and renewable energy initiatives. Phillips wants to increase the standard of living for all Coloradans and is dedicated to the development of quality jobs and reasonable salaries. She believes in Colorado's betterment through progressive ideas like inclusivity, determination, and acceptance.
Transphobic Republican Heidi Pitchforth is running against Phillips for House District 31. She is an anti-immigrant, police expansion conservative who supports false and racist anti-Latino sentiments.
Jacque Phillipsis the progressive running to represent District 31.
Representative, District 32
Rep. Manny Rutinel is running for reelection in House District 32. Rep. Rutinel is a strong progressive and is running unopposed. He has sponsored legislation to support communities disproportionately affected by poor air quality, loan forgiveness, and accessibility to meetings held by local public bodies. He stands in support of reproductive rights and diversity, equity, and inclusion regardless of race, sex, age, religion, disability, nationality, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Rep. Manny Rutinel is running for reelection in House District 32. Rep. Rutinel is a strong progressive and is running unopposed. He has sponsored legislation to support communities disproportionately affected by poor air quality, loan forgiveness, and accessibility to meetings held by local public bodies. He stands in support of reproductive rights and diversity, equity, and inclusion regardless of race, sex, age, religion, disability, nationality, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Rep. Manny Rutinel is running for reelection in House District 32. Rep. Rutinel is a strong progressive and is running unopposed. He has sponsored legislation to support communities disproportionately affected by poor air quality, loan forgiveness, and accessibility to meetings held by local public bodies. He stands in support of reproductive rights and diversity, equity, and inclusion regardless of race, sex, age, religion, disability, nationality, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Representative, District 33
Rep. William Lindstedt is seeking reelection to House District 33. Prior to his service in the State House, Lindstedt was a member of the Broomfield City Council, where he was at the forefront of crucial growth planning and environmental protection issues. Since becoming a State Representative, Rep. Lindstedt has sponsored legislation for public transit reform, consumer protection in event ticket sales, and affordable housing programs. He is a proven advocate for House District 33.
Challenging Lindstedt is Michael Martinez of the Republican Party. Martinez supports TABOR (Taxpayers Bill of Rights) and the expansion of law enforcement.
Rep. William Lindstedt is the progressive for House District 33.
Rep. William Lindstedt is seeking reelection to House District 33. Prior to his service in the State House, Lindstedt was a member of the Broomfield City Council, where he was at the forefront of crucial growth planning and environmental protection issues. Since becoming a State Representative, Rep. Lindstedt has sponsored legislation for public transit reform, consumer protection in event ticket sales, and affordable housing programs. He is a proven advocate for House District 33.
Challenging Lindstedt is Michael Martinez of the Republican Party. Martinez supports TABOR (Taxpayers Bill of Rights) and the expansion of law enforcement.
Rep. William Lindstedt is the progressive for House District 33.
Rep. William Lindstedt is seeking reelection to House District 33. Prior to his service in the State House, Lindstedt was a member of the Broomfield City Council, where he was at the forefront of crucial growth planning and environmental protection issues. Since becoming a State Representative, Rep. Lindstedt has sponsored legislation for public transit reform, consumer protection in event ticket sales, and affordable housing programs. He is a proven advocate for House District 33.
Challenging Lindstedt is Michael Martinez of the Republican Party. Martinez supports TABOR (Taxpayers Bill of Rights) and the expansion of law enforcement.
Rep. William Lindstedt is the progressive for House District 33.
Representative, District 35
Rep. Lorena Garcia is seeking reelection to Colorado House District 35. Garcia is a long-time nonprofit leader - who continues her work in organization for marginalized communities and standing up for working Colorado families. She is dedicated to celebrating diversity, increasing public school funding from pre-K to higher ed, and strengthening the economy. Rep. Garcia is a 7th generation Coloradan and understands the struggles faced by working Coloradans. She has helped lead the way on renewable energy initiatives and reproductive justice protections.
Rep. Garcia has also sponsored legislation to support birth equity in correctional facilities, integration programs for migrants, and protections for name changes to align with one's gender identity. She is a progressive champion for all Coloradans.
Republican, Lee Knoll is opposing Rep. Garcia, and does not have any public platform information.
Rep. Lorena Garcia is the progressive choice for House District 35.
Rep. Lorena Garcia is seeking reelection to Colorado House District 35. Garcia is a long-time nonprofit leader - who continues her work in organization for marginalized communities and standing up for working Colorado families. She is dedicated to celebrating diversity, increasing public school funding from pre-K to higher ed, and strengthening the economy. Rep. Garcia is a 7th generation Coloradan and understands the struggles faced by working Coloradans. She has helped lead the way on renewable energy initiatives and reproductive justice protections.
Rep. Garcia has also sponsored legislation to support birth equity in correctional facilities, integration programs for migrants, and protections for name changes to align with one's gender identity. She is a progressive champion for all Coloradans.
Republican, Lee Knoll is opposing Rep. Garcia, and does not have any public platform information.
Rep. Lorena Garcia is the progressive choice for House District 35.
Rep. Lorena Garcia is seeking reelection to Colorado House District 35. Garcia is a long-time nonprofit leader - who continues her work in organization for marginalized communities and standing up for working Colorado families. She is dedicated to celebrating diversity, increasing public school funding from pre-K to higher ed, and strengthening the economy. Rep. Garcia is a 7th generation Coloradan and understands the struggles faced by working Coloradans. She has helped lead the way on renewable energy initiatives and reproductive justice protections.
Rep. Garcia has also sponsored legislation to support birth equity in correctional facilities, integration programs for migrants, and protections for name changes to align with one's gender identity. She is a progressive champion for all Coloradans.
Republican, Lee Knoll is opposing Rep. Garcia, and does not have any public platform information.
Rep. Lorena Garcia is the progressive choice for House District 35.
Representative, District 41
Incumbent Rep. Iman Jodeh has represented Colorado House District 41 since 2020. Rep. Jodeh is the first Muslim ever elected to the Colorado General Assembly. Prior to winning election in 2020, Rep. Jodeh served as community liaison for the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado. She serves on the House Appropriations and Public & Behavioral Health Committees. The Council of State Governments chose Rep. Jodeh as one of the “20 Under 40” elected officials whose careers in public service show promise.
Rep. Jodeh's Republican opponent, Rob McKenna, has no experience in elective office and little information available other than having signed the U.S. Term Limits pledge to support congressional term limits, which already apply to members of the Colorado General Assembly.
Rep. Jodeh is the clear progressive choice to represent Colorado House District 41.
Incumbent Rep. Iman Jodeh has represented Colorado House District 41 since 2020. Rep. Jodeh is the first Muslim ever elected to the Colorado General Assembly. Prior to winning election in 2020, Rep. Jodeh served as community liaison for the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado. She serves on the House Appropriations and Public & Behavioral Health Committees. The Council of State Governments chose Rep. Jodeh as one of the “20 Under 40” elected officials whose careers in public service show promise.
Rep. Jodeh's Republican opponent, Rob McKenna, has no experience in elective office and little information available other than having signed the U.S. Term Limits pledge to support congressional term limits, which already apply to members of the Colorado General Assembly.
Rep. Jodeh is the clear progressive choice to represent Colorado House District 41.
Incumbent Rep. Iman Jodeh has represented Colorado House District 41 since 2020. Rep. Jodeh is the first Muslim ever elected to the Colorado General Assembly. Prior to winning election in 2020, Rep. Jodeh served as community liaison for the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado. She serves on the House Appropriations and Public & Behavioral Health Committees. The Council of State Governments chose Rep. Jodeh as one of the “20 Under 40” elected officials whose careers in public service show promise.
Rep. Jodeh's Republican opponent, Rob McKenna, has no experience in elective office and little information available other than having signed the U.S. Term Limits pledge to support congressional term limits, which already apply to members of the Colorado General Assembly.
Rep. Jodeh is the clear progressive choice to represent Colorado House District 41.
County Commission Races
Depending on where you live, you may have the below county races on your ballot.
Adams County Commission
Julie Mullica is running for Adams County Commissioner District 1. Mullica is a public health professional who has worked in Infection Control and Epidemiology. She served as Co-Chair of Tri-County Health Department and as Councilmember for the Northglenn City Council, Chair of the North Area Transportation Alliance, and Chair of the Adams County Subregional Transportation Alliance. She is ready to continue her public health advocacy for Adams County in conjunction with new Adams County Public Health Department to provide important services from air quality to reproductive health.
Mullica seeks solutions to the regional housing crisis and will aim to provide affordable options for everyone both young and old. She understands the the changes Adams County will face in the near future and plans to lean in to the power of community and emphasize the importance of mindful and smart growth practices. She is fighting to keep both our neighborhoods and environment safe and healthy.
Republican Shelly Mcclure is running against Mullica. Mcclure has no previous governance or public service experience.
Julie Mullica is a proven servant leader dedicated to the people of Adams County. She is the progressive choice for County Commissioner of Adams County District 1.
Adams County Commissioner candidates come from a specific district, but are elected county-wide or at-large.
Julie Mullica is running for Adams County Commissioner District 1. Mullica is a public health professional who has worked in Infection Control and Epidemiology. She served as Co-Chair of Tri-County Health Department and as Councilmember for the Northglenn City Council, Chair of the North Area Transportation Alliance, and Chair of the Adams County Subregional Transportation Alliance. She is ready to continue her public health advocacy for Adams County in conjunction with new Adams County Public Health Department to provide important services from air quality to reproductive health.
Mullica seeks solutions to the regional housing crisis and will aim to provide affordable options for everyone both young and old. She understands the the changes Adams County will face in the near future and plans to lean in to the power of community and emphasize the importance of mindful and smart growth practices. She is fighting to keep both our neighborhoods and environment safe and healthy.
Republican Shelly Mcclure is running against Mullica. Mcclure has no previous governance or public service experience.
Julie Mullica is a proven servant leader dedicated to the people of Adams County. She is the progressive choice for County Commissioner of Adams County District 1.
Adams County Commissioner candidates come from a specific district, but are elected county-wide or at-large.
Endorsed By: Conservation Colorado
Julie Mullica is running for Adams County Commissioner District 1. Mullica is a public health professional who has worked in Infection Control and Epidemiology. She served as Co-Chair of Tri-County Health Department and as Councilmember for the Northglenn City Council, Chair of the North Area Transportation Alliance, and Chair of the Adams County Subregional Transportation Alliance. She is ready to continue her public health advocacy for Adams County in conjunction with new Adams County Public Health Department to provide important services from air quality to reproductive health.
Mullica seeks solutions to the regional housing crisis and will aim to provide affordable options for everyone both young and old. She understands the the changes Adams County will face in the near future and plans to lean in to the power of community and emphasize the importance of mindful and smart growth practices. She is fighting to keep both our neighborhoods and environment safe and healthy.
Republican Shelly Mcclure is running against Mullica. Mcclure has no previous governance or public service experience.
Julie Mullica is a proven servant leader dedicated to the people of Adams County. She is the progressive choice for County Commissioner of Adams County District 1.
Adams County Commissioner candidates come from a specific district, but are elected county-wide or at-large.
Endorsed By: Conservation Colorado
Kathy Henson is running for Adams County Commissioner of District 2. Henson is an active community leader and advocate. She has served as a councilmember of the Thornton City Council, member of the Adams 12 School District Finance & Audit Committee, and has directed and choreographed over 50 theatrical productions in the surrounding areas. Henson began her advocacy career 22 years ago as a member of a committee to increase opportunities for Colorado’s professional performing artists.
Henson will champion families, students, and local businesses as County Commissioner. She will prioritize affordable housing for all, environmental protections, and public safety. Henson supports modernizing and reforming law enforcement practices by championing co-response programs that provide clinicians and mental health experts as alternatives to police force in mental health emergencies. She understands the importance of a mindful transition to 100% renewable energy and decreasing our carbon emissions. Henson will seek market based approaches to housing accessibility and diversification as well as promoting small businesses over corporations.
Opposing Henson is Bernadette Tedesco of the Colorado Center Party.
Kathy Henson is a dedicated progressive candidate for Adams County Commissioner District 2.
Adams County Commissioner candidates come from a specific district, but are elected county-wide or at-large.
Kathy Henson is running for Adams County Commissioner of District 2. Henson is an active community leader and advocate. She has served as a councilmember of the Thornton City Council, member of the Adams 12 School District Finance & Audit Committee, and has directed and choreographed over 50 theatrical productions in the surrounding areas. Henson began her advocacy career 22 years ago as a member of a committee to increase opportunities for Colorado’s professional performing artists.
Henson will champion families, students, and local businesses as County Commissioner. She will prioritize affordable housing for all, environmental protections, and public safety. Henson supports modernizing and reforming law enforcement practices by championing co-response programs that provide clinicians and mental health experts as alternatives to police force in mental health emergencies. She understands the importance of a mindful transition to 100% renewable energy and decreasing our carbon emissions. Henson will seek market based approaches to housing accessibility and diversification as well as promoting small businesses over corporations.
Opposing Henson is Bernadette Tedesco of the Colorado Center Party.
Kathy Henson is a dedicated progressive candidate for Adams County Commissioner District 2.
Adams County Commissioner candidates come from a specific district, but are elected county-wide or at-large.
Endorsed By: Colorado Working Families Party
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Conservation Colorado
Kathy Henson is running for Adams County Commissioner of District 2. Henson is an active community leader and advocate. She has served as a councilmember of the Thornton City Council, member of the Adams 12 School District Finance & Audit Committee, and has directed and choreographed over 50 theatrical productions in the surrounding areas. Henson began her advocacy career 22 years ago as a member of a committee to increase opportunities for Colorado’s professional performing artists.
Henson will champion families, students, and local businesses as County Commissioner. She will prioritize affordable housing for all, environmental protections, and public safety. Henson supports modernizing and reforming law enforcement practices by championing co-response programs that provide clinicians and mental health experts as alternatives to police force in mental health emergencies. She understands the importance of a mindful transition to 100% renewable energy and decreasing our carbon emissions. Henson will seek market based approaches to housing accessibility and diversification as well as promoting small businesses over corporations.
Opposing Henson is Bernadette Tedesco of the Colorado Center Party.
Kathy Henson is a dedicated progressive candidate for Adams County Commissioner District 2.
Adams County Commissioner candidates come from a specific district, but are elected county-wide or at-large.
Endorsed By: Colorado Working Families Party
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Conservation Colorado
Lynn Baca is running for reelection as County Commissioner in Adams County District 5. Baca is an Adams County native with deep roots in the area's agricultural community. She began her journey in public service 20 years ago when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and began volunteering with her church and the 27J school district. Baca served on the Brighton Parks Advisory Board and Brighton City Council. Baca has also served on the Greater Brighton Fire Protection District, the Adams County Sub-Regional Transportation Committee, the Denver Regional Council of Governments, the Smart Commute Metro North, and the North Area Transportation Alliance.
As a commissioner, it is important to Baca to build an economy and community where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. She supports raising minimum wage and requiring living wages for workers. Baca is concerned with lowering housing prices and making home ownership and stable housing a reality for all of Adams County. Baca is dedicated to ensuring clean air and water and fighting back against big polluters to keep our communities safe and healthy. Honoring her family's history in agriculture, Baca is passionate about agrigultural land preservation. In her previous term she helped to preserve nearly 700 acres of farmland in the Historic Splendid Valley.
Opposing Commissioner Baca is Republican, Jim Wood. Wood is a Colorado transplant with no prior governance or public service experience. A thorough platform is not available to the public, but he has stated he does not support taxation for government programs.
Baca has proven herself a dedicated leader for working families in Adams County. She is the progressive choice for County Commissioner of Adams County District 5.
Adams County Commissioner candidates come from a specific district, but are elected county-wide or at-large.
Lynn Baca is running for reelection as County Commissioner in Adams County District 5. Baca is an Adams County native with deep roots in the area's agricultural community. She began her journey in public service 20 years ago when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and began volunteering with her church and the 27J school district. Baca served on the Brighton Parks Advisory Board and Brighton City Council. Baca has also served on the Greater Brighton Fire Protection District, the Adams County Sub-Regional Transportation Committee, the Denver Regional Council of Governments, the Smart Commute Metro North, and the North Area Transportation Alliance.
As a commissioner, it is important to Baca to build an economy and community where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. She supports raising minimum wage and requiring living wages for workers. Baca is concerned with lowering housing prices and making home ownership and stable housing a reality for all of Adams County. Baca is dedicated to ensuring clean air and water and fighting back against big polluters to keep our communities safe and healthy. Honoring her family's history in agriculture, Baca is passionate about agrigultural land preservation. In her previous term she helped to preserve nearly 700 acres of farmland in the Historic Splendid Valley.
Opposing Commissioner Baca is Republican, Jim Wood. Wood is a Colorado transplant with no prior governance or public service experience. A thorough platform is not available to the public, but he has stated he does not support taxation for government programs.
Baca has proven herself a dedicated leader for working families in Adams County. She is the progressive choice for County Commissioner of Adams County District 5.
Adams County Commissioner candidates come from a specific district, but are elected county-wide or at-large.
Lynn Baca is running for reelection as County Commissioner in Adams County District 5. Baca is an Adams County native with deep roots in the area's agricultural community. She began her journey in public service 20 years ago when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and began volunteering with her church and the 27J school district. Baca served on the Brighton Parks Advisory Board and Brighton City Council. Baca has also served on the Greater Brighton Fire Protection District, the Adams County Sub-Regional Transportation Committee, the Denver Regional Council of Governments, the Smart Commute Metro North, and the North Area Transportation Alliance.
As a commissioner, it is important to Baca to build an economy and community where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. She supports raising minimum wage and requiring living wages for workers. Baca is concerned with lowering housing prices and making home ownership and stable housing a reality for all of Adams County. Baca is dedicated to ensuring clean air and water and fighting back against big polluters to keep our communities safe and healthy. Honoring her family's history in agriculture, Baca is passionate about agrigultural land preservation. In her previous term she helped to preserve nearly 700 acres of farmland in the Historic Splendid Valley.
Opposing Commissioner Baca is Republican, Jim Wood. Wood is a Colorado transplant with no prior governance or public service experience. A thorough platform is not available to the public, but he has stated he does not support taxation for government programs.
Baca has proven herself a dedicated leader for working families in Adams County. She is the progressive choice for County Commissioner of Adams County District 5.
Adams County Commissioner candidates come from a specific district, but are elected county-wide or at-large.
Arapahoe County Commission
Commissioner Carrie Warren-Gully is the Democrat running for reelection as County Commissioner of Arapahoe County District 1. Warren-Gully has served in this role since 2020. She has a rich history in public service, having advocated for issues from public land use in the Highline Canal to Chair of the Colorado Association of School Boards Board of Directors.
As Commissioner, Warren-Gully has shown her dedication to Arapahoe County. She served as Chair of the Metro Area County Commissioners board in 2022 to bring the county's interests and concerns to the forefront of statewide happenings. Warren-Gully supported the 2021 1A Ballot Issue which ensured that a portion of Colorado sales tax revenue would go towards maintaining public parks and trails. She also helped 140,000 Arapahoe county citizens get access to job training and search resources after the brutal impacts of the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Warren-Gully understands the importance of reform for areas like law enforcement, where she supported the Co-Responders Unit for mental health emergencies. She also revamped permitting processes and championed Arapahoe County's GOALS program which provides family support services for housing stability - addressing the housing and homelessness crises.
Warren-Gully believes in the importance of celebrating diversity and aims to "develop the most diverse leadership in Arapahoe County’s history."
Opposing Gully is Republican Tyler Linnebur. Linnebur is a member of the Emerging Leaders Council of the Steamboat Institute, a conservative organization that is well known for regularly providing platforms to climate change deniers, pro-Trump arguments, far-right ideologies, and anti-social welfare speakers. He does not support accountability or regulation for the oil and gas industry.
Commissioner Carrie Warren-Gully has shown herself to be a dedicated progressive to Arapahoe County District 1.
Commissioner Carrie Warren-Gully is the Democrat running for reelection as County Commissioner of Arapahoe County District 1. Warren-Gully has served in this role since 2020. She has a rich history in public service, having advocated for issues from public land use in the Highline Canal to Chair of the Colorado Association of School Boards Board of Directors.
As Commissioner, Warren-Gully has shown her dedication to Arapahoe County. She served as Chair of the Metro Area County Commissioners board in 2022 to bring the county's interests and concerns to the forefront of statewide happenings. Warren-Gully supported the 2021 1A Ballot Issue which ensured that a portion of Colorado sales tax revenue would go towards maintaining public parks and trails. She also helped 140,000 Arapahoe county citizens get access to job training and search resources after the brutal impacts of the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Warren-Gully understands the importance of reform for areas like law enforcement, where she supported the Co-Responders Unit for mental health emergencies. She also revamped permitting processes and championed Arapahoe County's GOALS program which provides family support services for housing stability - addressing the housing and homelessness crises.
Warren-Gully believes in the importance of celebrating diversity and aims to "develop the most diverse leadership in Arapahoe County’s history."
Opposing Gully is Republican Tyler Linnebur. Linnebur is a member of the Emerging Leaders Council of the Steamboat Institute, a conservative organization that is well known for regularly providing platforms to climate change deniers, pro-Trump arguments, far-right ideologies, and anti-social welfare speakers. He does not support accountability or regulation for the oil and gas industry.
Commissioner Carrie Warren-Gully has shown herself to be a dedicated progressive to Arapahoe County District 1.
Endorsed By: Conservation Colorado
Commissioner Carrie Warren-Gully is the Democrat running for reelection as County Commissioner of Arapahoe County District 1. Warren-Gully has served in this role since 2020. She has a rich history in public service, having advocated for issues from public land use in the Highline Canal to Chair of the Colorado Association of School Boards Board of Directors.
As Commissioner, Warren-Gully has shown her dedication to Arapahoe County. She served as Chair of the Metro Area County Commissioners board in 2022 to bring the county's interests and concerns to the forefront of statewide happenings. Warren-Gully supported the 2021 1A Ballot Issue which ensured that a portion of Colorado sales tax revenue would go towards maintaining public parks and trails. She also helped 140,000 Arapahoe county citizens get access to job training and search resources after the brutal impacts of the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Warren-Gully understands the importance of reform for areas like law enforcement, where she supported the Co-Responders Unit for mental health emergencies. She also revamped permitting processes and championed Arapahoe County's GOALS program which provides family support services for housing stability - addressing the housing and homelessness crises.
Warren-Gully believes in the importance of celebrating diversity and aims to "develop the most diverse leadership in Arapahoe County’s history."
Opposing Gully is Republican Tyler Linnebur. Linnebur is a member of the Emerging Leaders Council of the Steamboat Institute, a conservative organization that is well known for regularly providing platforms to climate change deniers, pro-Trump arguments, far-right ideologies, and anti-social welfare speakers. He does not support accountability or regulation for the oil and gas industry.
Commissioner Carrie Warren-Gully has shown herself to be a dedicated progressive to Arapahoe County District 1.
Endorsed By: Conservation Colorado
Scott Brown is running for Arapahoe County Commissioner in District 3. Brown has witnessed how Arapahoe County has changed since his parents bought their first home in Chambers Heights in 1963. Brown and his wife met at Smoky Hills High School where their two sons later attended as well. He is an aviation professional and mechanic who has been employed with United Airlines since 1985! He now serves as the Union Steward for more than 500 United Airline employees.
Brown is committed to carefully managing the growth in Arapahoe County. For Brown this means addressing the issues caused by the budget shortfall and TABOR. He supports bolstering economic development, stability for essential social services, and infrastructure maintenance. Brown supports Measure 1A to limit TABOR refunds. He is also a strong supporter of saving the Aurora Reservoir from corporate polluting and oil and gas extraction.
Brown is challenging the incumbent candidate, Republican Jeff Baker. Baker is a retired Chief Warrant Officer and oil and gas proponent. He is planning to introduce a new rule-making process in the county.
Scott Brown is the progressive choice for Arapahoe County District 3.
Scott Brown is running for Arapahoe County Commissioner in District 3. Brown has witnessed how Arapahoe County has changed since his parents bought their first home in Chambers Heights in 1963. Brown and his wife met at Smoky Hills High School where their two sons later attended as well. He is an aviation professional and mechanic who has been employed with United Airlines since 1985! He now serves as the Union Steward for more than 500 United Airline employees.
Brown is committed to carefully managing the growth in Arapahoe County. For Brown this means addressing the issues caused by the budget shortfall and TABOR. He supports bolstering economic development, stability for essential social services, and infrastructure maintenance. Brown supports Measure 1A to limit TABOR refunds. He is also a strong supporter of saving the Aurora Reservoir from corporate polluting and oil and gas extraction.
Brown is challenging the incumbent candidate, Republican Jeff Baker. Baker is a retired Chief Warrant Officer and oil and gas proponent. He is planning to introduce a new rule-making process in the county.
Scott Brown is the progressive choice for Arapahoe County District 3.
Scott Brown is running for Arapahoe County Commissioner in District 3. Brown has witnessed how Arapahoe County has changed since his parents bought their first home in Chambers Heights in 1963. Brown and his wife met at Smoky Hills High School where their two sons later attended as well. He is an aviation professional and mechanic who has been employed with United Airlines since 1985! He now serves as the Union Steward for more than 500 United Airline employees.
Brown is committed to carefully managing the growth in Arapahoe County. For Brown this means addressing the issues caused by the budget shortfall and TABOR. He supports bolstering economic development, stability for essential social services, and infrastructure maintenance. Brown supports Measure 1A to limit TABOR refunds. He is also a strong supporter of saving the Aurora Reservoir from corporate polluting and oil and gas extraction.
Brown is challenging the incumbent candidate, Republican Jeff Baker. Baker is a retired Chief Warrant Officer and oil and gas proponent. He is planning to introduce a new rule-making process in the county.
Scott Brown is the progressive choice for Arapahoe County District 3.
Rhonda Fields is running for Arapahoe County Commissioner District 5. Currently serving as a State Senator, Sen. Fields has an undeniable progressive track record - standing up for Arapahoe County and Coloradans across the state. She has lived in Aurora for 30 years and her children graduated from Aurora Public Schools. She has championed public safety, families both young and old, and behavioral health care.
During her time in the legislture, Sen. Fields has championed improving the quality of life for Colorado families. She sponsored legislation to provide all-inclusive care for the elderly and Medicaid coverage for doula birthing services. As commissioner she will prioritize managing growth and its impacts, investing in youth enrichment programs, advocacy for the elderly, and providing good paying quality jobs.
Libertarian Eliseo Gonzalez is running against Senator Fields. A staunch anti-government advocate, Gonzales seeks to increase funding for law enforcement and ensure "defensive rights." Extremely pro-gun, Gonzalez does not support limitations to the Second Amendment and parrots harmful "grooming" conspiracy theories regarding education.
Rhonda Fields is a proven progressive candidate that understands and uplifts Coloradans and will help Arapahoe County District 5 in moving forward.
Rhonda Fields is running for Arapahoe County Commissioner District 5. Currently serving as a State Senator, Sen. Fields has an undeniable progressive track record - standing up for Arapahoe County and Coloradans across the state. She has lived in Aurora for 30 years and her children graduated from Aurora Public Schools. She has championed public safety, families both young and old, and behavioral health care.
During her time in the legislture, Sen. Fields has championed improving the quality of life for Colorado families. She sponsored legislation to provide all-inclusive care for the elderly and Medicaid coverage for doula birthing services. As commissioner she will prioritize managing growth and its impacts, investing in youth enrichment programs, advocacy for the elderly, and providing good paying quality jobs.
Libertarian Eliseo Gonzalez is running against Senator Fields. A staunch anti-government advocate, Gonzales seeks to increase funding for law enforcement and ensure "defensive rights." Extremely pro-gun, Gonzalez does not support limitations to the Second Amendment and parrots harmful "grooming" conspiracy theories regarding education.
Rhonda Fields is a proven progressive candidate that understands and uplifts Coloradans and will help Arapahoe County District 5 in moving forward.
Endorsed By: Conservation Colorado
Rhonda Fields is running for Arapahoe County Commissioner District 5. Currently serving as a State Senator, Sen. Fields has an undeniable progressive track record - standing up for Arapahoe County and Coloradans across the state. She has lived in Aurora for 30 years and her children graduated from Aurora Public Schools. She has championed public safety, families both young and old, and behavioral health care.
During her time in the legislture, Sen. Fields has championed improving the quality of life for Colorado families. She sponsored legislation to provide all-inclusive care for the elderly and Medicaid coverage for doula birthing services. As commissioner she will prioritize managing growth and its impacts, investing in youth enrichment programs, advocacy for the elderly, and providing good paying quality jobs.
Libertarian Eliseo Gonzalez is running against Senator Fields. A staunch anti-government advocate, Gonzales seeks to increase funding for law enforcement and ensure "defensive rights." Extremely pro-gun, Gonzalez does not support limitations to the Second Amendment and parrots harmful "grooming" conspiracy theories regarding education.
Rhonda Fields is a proven progressive candidate that understands and uplifts Coloradans and will help Arapahoe County District 5 in moving forward.
Endorsed By: Conservation Colorado
Jefferson County Commission
Rachel Zenzinger is the Democrat running for Jefferson County Commissioner District 1. She is the outgoing State Senator from Arvada. In the legislature, Zenzinger serves on the year-round Joint Budget Committee, which is responsible for creating the state's annual balanced budget.
Rachel is a mom who has spent her career serving her Jefferson County community. Zenzinger also served on the Arvada City Council, the boards for the Arvada Center and the Ralston House, the Jefferson County Child and Youth Commission, the Arvada Community Food Bank, and the Denver Regional Council of Governments.
With a deep background in economic development, Zenzinger is focused on helping local businesses to thrive; finding solutions to the County's transportation needs; efficient land use solutions to the county's housing crisis; and equipping Jefferson County with the resources necessary to address fires and public safety while preserving trails and open space. If this sounds like a big policy platform, it is. Zenzinger is a proven and diligent community leader who will keep Jefferson County moving forward.
Challenging Zenzinger for the open seat is Republican Candidate Charlie Johnson. Johnson is running to combat the "liberal Jefferson County Commissioners." Johnson will work to combat property taxes, keep illegal immigrants out of Jefferson County, and work to keep Jefferson County kids "free from indoctrination. If it sounds extreme, he is.
Rachel Zenzinger, for Jefferson Cunty Commissioner District 1, is a proven and pragmatic leader who will keep the county moving forward.
The Jefferson County Commissioner position is elected at-large or county-wide.
Rachel Zenzinger is the Democrat running for Jefferson County Commissioner District 1. She is the outgoing State Senator from Arvada. In the legislature, Zenzinger serves on the year-round Joint Budget Committee, which is responsible for creating the state's annual balanced budget.
Rachel is a mom who has spent her career serving her Jefferson County community. Zenzinger also served on the Arvada City Council, the boards for the Arvada Center and the Ralston House, the Jefferson County Child and Youth Commission, the Arvada Community Food Bank, and the Denver Regional Council of Governments.
With a deep background in economic development, Zenzinger is focused on helping local businesses to thrive; finding solutions to the County's transportation needs; efficient land use solutions to the county's housing crisis; and equipping Jefferson County with the resources necessary to address fires and public safety while preserving trails and open space. If this sounds like a big policy platform, it is. Zenzinger is a proven and diligent community leader who will keep Jefferson County moving forward.
Challenging Zenzinger for the open seat is Republican Candidate Charlie Johnson. Johnson is running to combat the "liberal Jefferson County Commissioners." Johnson will work to combat property taxes, keep illegal immigrants out of Jefferson County, and work to keep Jefferson County kids "free from indoctrination. If it sounds extreme, he is.
Rachel Zenzinger, for Jefferson Cunty Commissioner District 1, is a proven and pragmatic leader who will keep the county moving forward.
The Jefferson County Commissioner position is elected at-large or county-wide.
Rachel Zenzinger is the Democrat running for Jefferson County Commissioner District 1. She is the outgoing State Senator from Arvada. In the legislature, Zenzinger serves on the year-round Joint Budget Committee, which is responsible for creating the state's annual balanced budget.
Rachel is a mom who has spent her career serving her Jefferson County community. Zenzinger also served on the Arvada City Council, the boards for the Arvada Center and the Ralston House, the Jefferson County Child and Youth Commission, the Arvada Community Food Bank, and the Denver Regional Council of Governments.
With a deep background in economic development, Zenzinger is focused on helping local businesses to thrive; finding solutions to the County's transportation needs; efficient land use solutions to the county's housing crisis; and equipping Jefferson County with the resources necessary to address fires and public safety while preserving trails and open space. If this sounds like a big policy platform, it is. Zenzinger is a proven and diligent community leader who will keep Jefferson County moving forward.
Challenging Zenzinger for the open seat is Republican Candidate Charlie Johnson. Johnson is running to combat the "liberal Jefferson County Commissioners." Johnson will work to combat property taxes, keep illegal immigrants out of Jefferson County, and work to keep Jefferson County kids "free from indoctrination. If it sounds extreme, he is.
Rachel Zenzinger, for Jefferson Cunty Commissioner District 1, is a proven and pragmatic leader who will keep the county moving forward.
The Jefferson County Commissioner position is elected at-large or county-wide.
Commissioner Andy Kerr is seeking re-election to represent Jefferson County Commissioner District 2. Commissioner Kerr is a father, husband, educator, former State Representative and Senator, and avid cyclist. He has lived in Lakewood since he was eight years old.
The Jefferson County Commissioner position is elected at-large or county-wide. Commissioner Kerr is a dedicated public servant who has championed public education, renewable energy, and working Jefferson County families. He is seeking reelection to make sure that the County has a growing economy that works for all of its residents and families. This includes support for small business owners, paid sick leaves; and living wages for public workers and contractors.
Kerr sees Jefferson County open space as the "crown jewel" of the Denver metro area. Andy will continue leading the way to expand multi-use trails, ensure strategic and financial support for wildfire mitigation, and work to increase funding for outdoor education programs and conservation easements for farmers and ranchers. Kerr will continue to be a leader on balanced growth as well as mental health and social services for the county.
Natalie Menten is an anti-tax, anti-growth evangelist running to unseat Commissioner Kerr in November. Menten is a Republican librarian who opposes taxes and government mandates, such as growth.
Commissioner Andy Kerr is a dedicated community advocate and public servant who will keep Jefferson County moving forward.
Commissioner Andy Kerr is seeking re-election to represent Jefferson County Commissioner District 2. Commissioner Kerr is a father, husband, educator, former State Representative and Senator, and avid cyclist. He has lived in Lakewood since he was eight years old.
The Jefferson County Commissioner position is elected at-large or county-wide. Commissioner Kerr is a dedicated public servant who has championed public education, renewable energy, and working Jefferson County families. He is seeking reelection to make sure that the County has a growing economy that works for all of its residents and families. This includes support for small business owners, paid sick leaves; and living wages for public workers and contractors.
Kerr sees Jefferson County open space as the "crown jewel" of the Denver metro area. Andy will continue leading the way to expand multi-use trails, ensure strategic and financial support for wildfire mitigation, and work to increase funding for outdoor education programs and conservation easements for farmers and ranchers. Kerr will continue to be a leader on balanced growth as well as mental health and social services for the county.
Natalie Menten is an anti-tax, anti-growth evangelist running to unseat Commissioner Kerr in November. Menten is a Republican librarian who opposes taxes and government mandates, such as growth.
Commissioner Andy Kerr is a dedicated community advocate and public servant who will keep Jefferson County moving forward.
Commissioner Andy Kerr is seeking re-election to represent Jefferson County Commissioner District 2. Commissioner Kerr is a father, husband, educator, former State Representative and Senator, and avid cyclist. He has lived in Lakewood since he was eight years old.
The Jefferson County Commissioner position is elected at-large or county-wide. Commissioner Kerr is a dedicated public servant who has championed public education, renewable energy, and working Jefferson County families. He is seeking reelection to make sure that the County has a growing economy that works for all of its residents and families. This includes support for small business owners, paid sick leaves; and living wages for public workers and contractors.
Kerr sees Jefferson County open space as the "crown jewel" of the Denver metro area. Andy will continue leading the way to expand multi-use trails, ensure strategic and financial support for wildfire mitigation, and work to increase funding for outdoor education programs and conservation easements for farmers and ranchers. Kerr will continue to be a leader on balanced growth as well as mental health and social services for the county.
Natalie Menten is an anti-tax, anti-growth evangelist running to unseat Commissioner Kerr in November. Menten is a Republican librarian who opposes taxes and government mandates, such as growth.
Commissioner Andy Kerr is a dedicated community advocate and public servant who will keep Jefferson County moving forward.
District Attorney
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below district attorney races on your ballot.
District Attorney, 1st Judicial District
Alexis King is the current district attorney for District 1 and is running unopposed for reelection. In 2020, she defeated Republican Matthew Durkin for the seat.
Prior to serving as District Attorney, King served for over a decade as a Jefferson and Gilpin County Deputy District Attorney. Her responsibilities included leading the day-to-day operations of the Juvenile Unit, prosecuting individual cases, responding to emergent situations, and leading the specialized court that addresses youth with mental health issues.
In her role as District Attorney, her experience and collaboration with other districts has helped to create a Conviction Integrity Unit, enforce bond reform, develop a pre-file diversion program, and lead Colorado in the largest prosecutorial data transparency project in the country.
King's commitment to accountability is clear and makes her the progressive choice for District 1.
Alexis King is the current district attorney for District 1 and is running unopposed for reelection. In 2020, she defeated Republican Matthew Durkin for the seat.
Prior to serving as District Attorney, King served for over a decade as a Jefferson and Gilpin County Deputy District Attorney. Her responsibilities included leading the day-to-day operations of the Juvenile Unit, prosecuting individual cases, responding to emergent situations, and leading the specialized court that addresses youth with mental health issues.
In her role as District Attorney, her experience and collaboration with other districts has helped to create a Conviction Integrity Unit, enforce bond reform, develop a pre-file diversion program, and lead Colorado in the largest prosecutorial data transparency project in the country.
King's commitment to accountability is clear and makes her the progressive choice for District 1.
Alexis King is the current district attorney for District 1 and is running unopposed for reelection. In 2020, she defeated Republican Matthew Durkin for the seat.
Prior to serving as District Attorney, King served for over a decade as a Jefferson and Gilpin County Deputy District Attorney. Her responsibilities included leading the day-to-day operations of the Juvenile Unit, prosecuting individual cases, responding to emergent situations, and leading the specialized court that addresses youth with mental health issues.
In her role as District Attorney, her experience and collaboration with other districts has helped to create a Conviction Integrity Unit, enforce bond reform, develop a pre-file diversion program, and lead Colorado in the largest prosecutorial data transparency project in the country.
King's commitment to accountability is clear and makes her the progressive choice for District 1.
District Attorney, 2nd Judicial District
John Walsh is running unopposed for the 2nd Judicial District vacated by Beth McCann. He has an accomplished legal record in public and private practice and served as the United States Attorney for the District of Colorado from 2010 to 2016.
Walsh is passionate about reducing gun violence and ensuring that our criminal justice system is fair for all Coloradans through close collaboration with city officials and law enforcement. He's committed to fighting violent crime and working with the community to find smarter approaches to law enforcement that build trust instead of increasing criminalization.
John Walsh is the progressive candidate for District Attorney in Judicial District 2.
John Walsh is running unopposed for the 2nd Judicial District vacated by Beth McCann. He has an accomplished legal record in public and private practice and served as the United States Attorney for the District of Colorado from 2010 to 2016.
Walsh is passionate about reducing gun violence and ensuring that our criminal justice system is fair for all Coloradans through close collaboration with city officials and law enforcement. He's committed to fighting violent crime and working with the community to find smarter approaches to law enforcement that build trust instead of increasing criminalization.
John Walsh is the progressive candidate for District Attorney in Judicial District 2.
John Walsh is running unopposed for the 2nd Judicial District vacated by Beth McCann. He has an accomplished legal record in public and private practice and served as the United States Attorney for the District of Colorado from 2010 to 2016.
Walsh is passionate about reducing gun violence and ensuring that our criminal justice system is fair for all Coloradans through close collaboration with city officials and law enforcement. He's committed to fighting violent crime and working with the community to find smarter approaches to law enforcement that build trust instead of increasing criminalization.
John Walsh is the progressive candidate for District Attorney in Judicial District 2.
District Attorney, 18th Judicial District
Amy Padden is running for Colorado's 18th judicial district after an extremely narrow loss in 2020 to John Kellner, who is now term limited. She's worked in the Colorado Attorney General's Office, the U.S. Attorney's Office, and District Attorney's Offices in the 5th and 11th districts. In District 18, Padden has identified rehabilitation over incarceration and public safety as priorities. Her wealth of knowledge and experience at the state and federal level make her an excellent candidate.
Her opponent, Carol Chambers, was a nurse before becoming an attorney. She served as the district attorney from 2004-2012, and is coming out of retirement because “somebody needed to run." Chambers has faced disciplinary action in the past due to attempts to influence the outcome of cases or encourage convictions from prosecutors.
Padden's experience and human-first approach make her an easy choice for progressive voters.
Amy Padden is running for Colorado's 18th judicial district after an extremely narrow loss in 2020 to John Kellner, who is now term limited. She's worked in the Colorado Attorney General's Office, the U.S. Attorney's Office, and District Attorney's Offices in the 5th and 11th districts. In District 18, Padden has identified rehabilitation over incarceration and public safety as priorities. Her wealth of knowledge and experience at the state and federal level make her an excellent candidate.
Her opponent, Carol Chambers, was a nurse before becoming an attorney. She served as the district attorney from 2004-2012, and is coming out of retirement because “somebody needed to run." Chambers has faced disciplinary action in the past due to attempts to influence the outcome of cases or encourage convictions from prosecutors.
Padden's experience and human-first approach make her an easy choice for progressive voters.
Endorsed By: Colorado Working Families Party
Amy Padden is running for Colorado's 18th judicial district after an extremely narrow loss in 2020 to John Kellner, who is now term limited. She's worked in the Colorado Attorney General's Office, the U.S. Attorney's Office, and District Attorney's Offices in the 5th and 11th districts. In District 18, Padden has identified rehabilitation over incarceration and public safety as priorities. Her wealth of knowledge and experience at the state and federal level make her an excellent candidate.
Her opponent, Carol Chambers, was a nurse before becoming an attorney. She served as the district attorney from 2004-2012, and is coming out of retirement because “somebody needed to run." Chambers has faced disciplinary action in the past due to attempts to influence the outcome of cases or encourage convictions from prosecutors.
Padden's experience and human-first approach make her an easy choice for progressive voters.
Endorsed By: Colorado Working Families Party
Regional Transportation District
Regional Transportation District A
In District A, there are three well-qualified individuals with similar policy positions and experience levels, so we encourage you to read about each and select the candidate whose specific background and priorities most resonate with you.
Bob Dinnegar is an RTD Bus Driver, who is also running for District A. Dinnegar is a member of the transit workers union, ATU Local 1772 and a commissioner of the Colorado Babe Ruth baseball league. Dinnegar has been active with RTD since he started driving for them in 2019, and organized the candidate forums in 2020, 2022, and 2023. He is running to increase ridership by making RTD safer and more efficient.
Bob Dinnegar is an RTD Bus Driver, who is also running for District A. Dinnegar is a member of the transit workers union, ATU Local 1772 and a commissioner of the Colorado Babe Ruth baseball league. Dinnegar has been active with RTD since he started driving for them in 2019, and organized the candidate forums in 2020, 2022, and 2023. He is running to increase ridership by making RTD safer and more efficient.
Bob Dinnegar is an RTD Bus Driver, who is also running for District A. Dinnegar is a member of the transit workers union, ATU Local 1772 and a commissioner of the Colorado Babe Ruth baseball league. Dinnegar has been active with RTD since he started driving for them in 2019, and organized the candidate forums in 2020, 2022, and 2023. He is running to increase ridership by making RTD safer and more efficient.
Chris Nicholson is running for RTD District A. Nicholson is endorsed by several members of the RTD Board, ATU Local 1001, SEIU Local 105, Colorado Black Women for Political Action, and Mayor Mike Johnston. Nicholson is an avid RTD rider and will prioritize better routes and working conditions, modernize the safety measures of RTD, and work to make RTD more efficient and reliable.
Chris Nicholson is running for RTD District A. Nicholson is endorsed by several members of the RTD Board, ATU Local 1001, SEIU Local 105, Colorado Black Women for Political Action, and Mayor Mike Johnston. Nicholson is an avid RTD rider and will prioritize better routes and working conditions, modernize the safety measures of RTD, and work to make RTD more efficient and reliable.
Chris Nicholson is running for RTD District A. Nicholson is endorsed by several members of the RTD Board, ATU Local 1001, SEIU Local 105, Colorado Black Women for Political Action, and Mayor Mike Johnston. Nicholson is an avid RTD rider and will prioritize better routes and working conditions, modernize the safety measures of RTD, and work to make RTD more efficient and reliable.
Kiel Brunner is a data scientist and dad who is committed to improving the air quality in the Denver metro area. He is endorsed by Governor Jared Polis, the Environmental Defense Fund, Earth Justice, the Nature Conservancy, State Senate President Steve Fenberg, and Labor Lab. He is seeking to improve transit services to help save people time and money, while improving Colorado's air quality.
Kiel Brunner is a data scientist and dad who is committed to improving the air quality in the Denver metro area. He is endorsed by Governor Jared Polis, the Environmental Defense Fund, Earth Justice, the Nature Conservancy, State Senate President Steve Fenberg, and Labor Lab. He is seeking to improve transit services to help save people time and money, while improving Colorado's air quality.
Kiel Brunner is a data scientist and dad who is committed to improving the air quality in the Denver metro area. He is endorsed by Governor Jared Polis, the Environmental Defense Fund, Earth Justice, the Nature Conservancy, State Senate President Steve Fenberg, and Labor Lab. He is seeking to improve transit services to help save people time and money, while improving Colorado's air quality.
Regional Transportation District D
Chris Gutschenritter is running for RTD District D. An "IT Leader" and member of multiple City of Englewood boards, Gutschenritter is running to rebuild trust in RTD. Gutschenritter is running to increase use of RTD and enhance rider safety. He will work to restore trust in the agency by increasing operational reliability and transparency. He is endorsed by ATU Local 1001.
Barbara McManus has spent over a decade as Executive Manager of the Board of Directors' Office at RTD. She is running to increase safety, work to make sure that RTD is accessible to all, foster transparency, and advocate for resources to maintain quality infrastructure.
Gutschenritter is running to bring changes to RTD and move forward.
Chris Gutschenritter is running for RTD District D. An "IT Leader" and member of multiple City of Englewood boards, Gutschenritter is running to rebuild trust in RTD. Gutschenritter is running to increase use of RTD and enhance rider safety. He will work to restore trust in the agency by increasing operational reliability and transparency. He is endorsed by ATU Local 1001.
Barbara McManus has spent over a decade as Executive Manager of the Board of Directors' Office at RTD. She is running to increase safety, work to make sure that RTD is accessible to all, foster transparency, and advocate for resources to maintain quality infrastructure.
Gutschenritter is running to bring changes to RTD and move forward.
Chris Gutschenritter is running for RTD District D. An "IT Leader" and member of multiple City of Englewood boards, Gutschenritter is running to rebuild trust in RTD. Gutschenritter is running to increase use of RTD and enhance rider safety. He will work to restore trust in the agency by increasing operational reliability and transparency. He is endorsed by ATU Local 1001.
Barbara McManus has spent over a decade as Executive Manager of the Board of Directors' Office at RTD. She is running to increase safety, work to make sure that RTD is accessible to all, foster transparency, and advocate for resources to maintain quality infrastructure.
Gutschenritter is running to bring changes to RTD and move forward.
Regional Transportation District E
Matt Larsen is running for Regional Transportation District E. With a background as an economic development consultant, Larsen lives in Southmoor Park and has three daughters. He is running to bring change to RTD - including prioritizing safety, increasing frequency of service and reliability, and expand ridership. Larsen will work to build budget transparency and coverage, while promoting safety on its buses and trains.
Scott Liva is a former RTD driver and seeks a simpler fare structure for riders and users. Liva opposes raising taxes and believes that RTD should advertise situational awareness and preparedness to make buses and trains safer.
Matt Larsen is the more progressive candidate for District E and will work to thoughtfully move RTD forward.
Matt Larsen is running for Regional Transportation District E. With a background as an economic development consultant, Larsen lives in Southmoor Park and has three daughters. He is running to bring change to RTD - including prioritizing safety, increasing frequency of service and reliability, and expand ridership. Larsen will work to build budget transparency and coverage, while promoting safety on its buses and trains.
Scott Liva is a former RTD driver and seeks a simpler fare structure for riders and users. Liva opposes raising taxes and believes that RTD should advertise situational awareness and preparedness to make buses and trains safer.
Matt Larsen is the more progressive candidate for District E and will work to thoughtfully move RTD forward.
Matt Larsen is running for Regional Transportation District E. With a background as an economic development consultant, Larsen lives in Southmoor Park and has three daughters. He is running to bring change to RTD - including prioritizing safety, increasing frequency of service and reliability, and expand ridership. Larsen will work to build budget transparency and coverage, while promoting safety on its buses and trains.
Scott Liva is a former RTD driver and seeks a simpler fare structure for riders and users. Liva opposes raising taxes and believes that RTD should advertise situational awareness and preparedness to make buses and trains safer.
Matt Larsen is the more progressive candidate for District E and will work to thoughtfully move RTD forward.
Regional Transportation District F
Bernard Celestin is running to represent RTD District F. Celestin is a long-time Aurora resident and community leader, Army veteran, and retired RTD bus operator. Celestin will work to make RTD buses and trains safe, reliable and frequent. He is endorsed by the ATU Local 1001 transit union and Greater Denver Transit.
Kathleen Chandler is a conservative and is also running for RTD District F. She is a Colorado Native and is focused on more bus routes (not rail lines) for RTD. She is endorsed by former conservative (known for attempting illegal gerrymandering) State Senator, John Andrews.
Celestin is the progressive choice who seeks to move RTD forward.
Bernard Celestin is running to represent RTD District F. Celestin is a long-time Aurora resident and community leader, Army veteran, and retired RTD bus operator. Celestin will work to make RTD buses and trains safe, reliable and frequent. He is endorsed by the ATU Local 1001 transit union and Greater Denver Transit.
Kathleen Chandler is a conservative and is also running for RTD District F. She is a Colorado Native and is focused on more bus routes (not rail lines) for RTD. She is endorsed by former conservative (known for attempting illegal gerrymandering) State Senator, John Andrews.
Celestin is the progressive choice who seeks to move RTD forward.
Bernard Celestin is running to represent RTD District F. Celestin is a long-time Aurora resident and community leader, Army veteran, and retired RTD bus operator. Celestin will work to make RTD buses and trains safe, reliable and frequent. He is endorsed by the ATU Local 1001 transit union and Greater Denver Transit.
Kathleen Chandler is a conservative and is also running for RTD District F. She is a Colorado Native and is focused on more bus routes (not rail lines) for RTD. She is endorsed by former conservative (known for attempting illegal gerrymandering) State Senator, John Andrews.
Celestin is the progressive choice who seeks to move RTD forward.
Regional Transportation District G
Julien Bouquet is running for re-election to RTD District G. He represents Parker, Lone Tree, and Centennial and is running unopposed.
Julien Bouquet is running for re-election to RTD District G. He represents Parker, Lone Tree, and Centennial and is running unopposed.
Julien Bouquet is running for re-election to RTD District G. He represents Parker, Lone Tree, and Centennial and is running unopposed.
Regional Transportation District H
Patrick O'Keefe is running unopposed for RTD District H. O'Keefe is running to bring about transparency and accountability for RTD.
Patrick O'Keefe is running unopposed for RTD District H. O'Keefe is running to bring about transparency and accountability for RTD.
Patrick O'Keefe is running unopposed for RTD District H. O'Keefe is running to bring about transparency and accountability for RTD.
Regional Transportation District I
Karen Benker is running to represent RTD District I. Benker has served District and on the Longmont City Council. Her Goal is to bring an RTD Rail Line to Longmont. Benker would like to see RTD focus on safety and budget, while implementing forward-thinking solutions to make commuter rail for Longmont a reality.
Benker is running unopposed for District I.
Karen Benker is running to represent RTD District I. Benker has served District and on the Longmont City Council. Her Goal is to bring an RTD Rail Line to Longmont. Benker would like to see RTD focus on safety and budget, while implementing forward-thinking solutions to make commuter rail for Longmont a reality.
Benker is running unopposed for District I.
Karen Benker is running to represent RTD District I. Benker has served District and on the Longmont City Council. Her Goal is to bring an RTD Rail Line to Longmont. Benker would like to see RTD focus on safety and budget, while implementing forward-thinking solutions to make commuter rail for Longmont a reality.
Benker is running unopposed for District I.
Regional Transportation District M
Brett Paglieri is running for Regional Transportation District District M. Representing Edgewater, Golden, Lakewood, and Wheat Ridge, Paglier is a transit advocate and user running to create a better, safer transit system for the Denver Metro area. Paglieri is endorsed by Greater Denver Transit.
Write-in candidate DIck Shuster is also running for District M. A mechanical engineer and grandfather, running to bring ridership back to RTD.
Paglieri is the more progressive and better prepared candidate for RTD District M.
Brett Paglieri is running for Regional Transportation District District M. Representing Edgewater, Golden, Lakewood, and Wheat Ridge, Paglier is a transit advocate and user running to create a better, safer transit system for the Denver Metro area. Paglieri is endorsed by Greater Denver Transit.
Write-in candidate DIck Shuster is also running for District M. A mechanical engineer and grandfather, running to bring ridership back to RTD.
Paglieri is the more progressive and better prepared candidate for RTD District M.
Brett Paglieri is running for Regional Transportation District District M. Representing Edgewater, Golden, Lakewood, and Wheat Ridge, Paglier is a transit advocate and user running to create a better, safer transit system for the Denver Metro area. Paglieri is endorsed by Greater Denver Transit.
Write-in candidate DIck Shuster is also running for District M. A mechanical engineer and grandfather, running to bring ridership back to RTD.
Paglieri is the more progressive and better prepared candidate for RTD District M.
Statewide Judicial Races
The following Judicial Retention selections are taken directly from the Colorado Office of Judicial Performance Evaluation, the independent state-funded body that evaluates judges. Statewide and judicial districted commissions spend hours evaluating the overall performance of judges in each of the following criteria: integrity, legal knowledge, communication skills, judicial temperament, administrative performance, and service to the legal profession and the public. The commissions then vote on if a judge either meets performance standards or does not meet performance standards.
If you would like to access a more detailed judicial evaluation, click on the "Website" near a judge's name.
The State Commission on Judicial Performance finds that Justice Maria E. Berkenkotter MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS by a vote of 10–0 with one recusal.
The State Commission on Judicial Performance finds that Justice Maria E. Berkenkotter MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS by a vote of 10–0 with one recusal.
The State Commission on Judicial Performance finds that Justice Maria E. Berkenkotter MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS by a vote of 10–0 with one recusal.
The State Commission on Judicial Performance finds that Justice Brian D. Boatright MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, by a vote of 8–0 with three recusals.
The State Commission on Judicial Performance finds that Justice Brian D. Boatright MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, by a vote of 8–0 with three recusals.
The State Commission on Judicial Performance finds that Justice Brian D. Boatright MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, by a vote of 8–0 with three recusals.
The State Commission on Judicial Performance finds that Chief Justice Monica M. Márquez MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, by a vote of 10–0 with one recusal.
The State Commission on Judicial Performance finds that Chief Justice Monica M. Márquez MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, by a vote of 10–0 with one recusal.
The State Commission on Judicial Performance finds that Chief Justice Monica M. Márquez MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, by a vote of 10–0 with one recusal.
The State Commission on Judicial Performance finds that Judge Stephanie Dunn MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, by a vote of 10–0 with one recusal.
The State Commission on Judicial Performance finds that Judge Stephanie Dunn MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, by a vote of 10–0 with one recusal.
The State Commission on Judicial Performance finds that Judge Stephanie Dunn MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, by a vote of 10–0 with one recusal.
The State Commission on Judicial Performance finds that Judge Jerry N. Jones of the Colorado Court of Appeals MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS by a vote of 10-0 with one recusal.
The State Commission on Judicial Performance finds that Judge Jerry N. Jones of the Colorado Court of Appeals MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS by a vote of 10-0 with one recusal.
The State Commission on Judicial Performance finds that Judge Jerry N. Jones of the Colorado Court of Appeals MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS by a vote of 10-0 with one recusal.
The State Commission on Judicial Performance finds that Judge W. Eric Kuhn MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, by a vote of 10–0 with one recusal.
The State Commission on Judicial Performance finds that Judge W. Eric Kuhn MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, by a vote of 10–0 with one recusal.
The State Commission on Judicial Performance finds that Judge W. Eric Kuhn MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, by a vote of 10–0 with one recusal.
The State Commission on Judicial Performance finds that Chief Judge Gilbert M. Román MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, by a vote of 10-0 with one recusal.
The State Commission on Judicial Performance finds that Chief Judge Gilbert M. Román MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, by a vote of 10-0 with one recusal.
The State Commission on Judicial Performance finds that Chief Judge Gilbert M. Román MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, by a vote of 10-0 with one recusal.
The State Commission on Judicial Performance finds that Judge Timothy J. Schutz MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, by a vote of 10-0 with one recusal.
The State Commission on Judicial Performance finds that Judge Timothy J. Schutz MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, by a vote of 10-0 with one recusal.
The State Commission on Judicial Performance finds that Judge Timothy J. Schutz MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, by a vote of 10-0 with one recusal.
District Court Races
1st Judicial District
The First Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Diego G. Hunt MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The First Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Diego G. Hunt MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The First Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Diego G. Hunt MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The First Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance agrees by a vote of 9-1 that Judge Jason D. Carrithers MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The First Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance agrees by a vote of 9-1 that Judge Jason D. Carrithers MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The First Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance agrees by a vote of 9-1 that Judge Jason D. Carrithers MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
2nd Judicial District
The Second Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 9–0, with one Commissioner vacancy, that Judge Adam J. Espinosa MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Second Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 9–0, with one Commissioner vacancy, that Judge Adam J. Espinosa MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Second Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 9–0, with one Commissioner vacancy, that Judge Adam J. Espinosa MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Second Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 9–0, with one Commissioner vacancy, that Judge Alex C. Myers MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Second Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 9–0, with one Commissioner vacancy, that Judge Alex C. Myers MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Second Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 9–0, with one Commissioner vacancy, that Judge Alex C. Myers MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Second Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 9–0, with one Commissioner vacancy, that Judge Anita M. Schutte MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Second Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 9–0, with one Commissioner vacancy, that Judge Anita M. Schutte MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Second Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 9–0, with one Commissioner vacancy, that Judge Anita M. Schutte MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Second Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 9-0, with one Commissioner vacancy, that Judge Demetria E. Trujillo MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Second Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 9-0, with one Commissioner vacancy, that Judge Demetria E. Trujillo MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Second Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 9-0, with one Commissioner vacancy, that Judge Demetria E. Trujillo MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Second Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 9–0, with one Commissioner vacancy, that Judge Jay S. Grant MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Second Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 9–0, with one Commissioner vacancy, that Judge Jay S. Grant MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Second Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 9–0, with one Commissioner vacancy, that Judge Jay S. Grant MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Second Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 9–0, with one Commissioner vacancy, that Judge Marie A. Moses MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Second Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 9–0, with one Commissioner vacancy, that Judge Marie A. Moses MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Second Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 9–0, with one Commissioner vacancy, that Judge Marie A. Moses MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Second Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 9–0, with one Commissioner vacancy, that Judge Mark T. Bailey MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Second Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 9–0, with one Commissioner vacancy, that Judge Mark T. Bailey MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Second Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 9–0, with one Commissioner vacancy, that Judge Mark T. Bailey MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Second Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 9–0, with one Commissioner vacancy, that Judge Stephanie Scoville MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Second Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 9–0, with one Commissioner vacancy, that Judge Stephanie Scoville MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Second Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 9–0, with one Commissioner vacancy, that Judge Stephanie Scoville MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
17th Judicial District
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Brett Martin MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Brett Martin MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Brett Martin MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that the Honorable Sharon Diane Holbrook MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that the Honorable Sharon Diane Holbrook MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that the Honorable Sharon Diane Holbrook MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that the Honorable Teri L. Vasquez MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that the Honorable Teri L. Vasquez MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that the Honorable Teri L. Vasquez MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
18th Judicial District
The Eighteenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 7-0, with three commissioners absent from voting, that Judge Ben L. Leutwyler III MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Eighteenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 7-0, with three commissioners absent from voting, that Judge Ben L. Leutwyler III MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Eighteenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 7-0, with three commissioners absent from voting, that Judge Ben L. Leutwyler III MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Eighteenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 7-0, with three Commissioners absent from voting, that Judge Benjamin Figa MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Eighteenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 7-0, with three Commissioners absent from voting, that Judge Benjamin Figa MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Eighteenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 7-0, with three Commissioners absent from voting, that Judge Benjamin Figa MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Eighteenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 7-0, with three Commissioners absent from voting, that Judge Bonnie Heather McLean MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Eighteenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 7-0, with three Commissioners absent from voting, that Judge Bonnie Heather McLean MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Eighteenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 7-0, with three Commissioners absent from voting, that Judge Bonnie Heather McLean MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Eighteenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 7-0, with three Commissioners absent from voting, that Judge Don Jesse Toussaint MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Eighteenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 7-0, with three Commissioners absent from voting, that Judge Don Jesse Toussaint MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Eighteenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 7-0, with three Commissioners absent from voting, that Judge Don Jesse Toussaint MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Eighteenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance voted 5-2, with three commissioners absent from voting, that Judge Joseph R. Whitfield, Jr.
The Eighteenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance voted 5-2, with three commissioners absent from voting, that Judge Joseph R. Whitfield, Jr.
The Eighteenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance voted 5-2, with three commissioners absent from voting, that Judge Joseph R. Whitfield, Jr.
The Eighteenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 7-0, with three commissioners absent from voting, that Judge Robert R. Lung MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Eighteenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 7-0, with three commissioners absent from voting, that Judge Robert R. Lung MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Eighteenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 7-0, with three commissioners absent from voting, that Judge Robert R. Lung MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Eighteenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 7-0, with three Commissioners absent from voting, that Judge Shay K. Whitaker MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Eighteenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 7-0, with three Commissioners absent from voting, that Judge Shay K. Whitaker MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Eighteenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 7-0, with three Commissioners absent from voting, that Judge Shay K. Whitaker MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
County Judicial Races
Adams County
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Courtney L. Dinnel MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Courtney L. Dinnel MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Courtney L. Dinnel MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 9-0 with one recusal that Judge Joshua T. Nowak MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 9-0 with one recusal that Judge Joshua T. Nowak MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 9-0 with one recusal that Judge Joshua T. Nowak MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Leroy D. Kirby MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Leroy D. Kirby MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Leroy D. Kirby MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that the Honorable Madoche Jean MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that the Honorable Madoche Jean MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that the Honorable Madoche Jean MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that the Honorable Marques A. Ivey MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that the Honorable Marques A. Ivey MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that the Honorable Marques A. Ivey MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Martin J. Flaum II MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Martin J. Flaum II MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Martin J. Flaum II MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
Arapahoe County
The Eighteenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 7-0, with three commissioners absent from voting, that Judge Joshua Jay Williford MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Eighteenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 7-0, with three commissioners absent from voting, that Judge Joshua Jay Williford MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Eighteenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 7-0, with three commissioners absent from voting, that Judge Joshua Jay Williford MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Eighteenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance agrees by a vote of 6-1, with three Commissioners absent from voting, that Judge Melina Hernandez MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Eighteenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance agrees by a vote of 6-1, with three Commissioners absent from voting, that Judge Melina Hernandez MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Eighteenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance agrees by a vote of 6-1, with three Commissioners absent from voting, that Judge Melina Hernandez MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
Broomfield County
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that the Honorable Amanda W. DeWick MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that the Honorable Amanda W. DeWick MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that the Honorable Amanda W. DeWick MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
Denver County
The Denver County Court Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 5-0 that Honorable Judge Andre L. Rudolph MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Denver County Court Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 5-0 that Honorable Judge Andre L. Rudolph MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Denver County Court Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 5-0 that Honorable Judge Andre L. Rudolph MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Denver County Court Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 5-0 that Honorable Judge Barry A. Schwartz MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Denver County Court Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 5-0 that Honorable Judge Barry A. Schwartz MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Denver County Court Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 5-0 that Honorable Judge Barry A. Schwartz MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Denver County Court Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 5-0 that Honorable Judge Beth Faragher MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Denver County Court Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 5-0 that Honorable Judge Beth Faragher MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Denver County Court Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 5-0 that Honorable Judge Beth Faragher MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Denver County Court Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 5-0 that Honorable Judge David Blackett MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Denver County Court Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 5-0 that Honorable Judge David Blackett MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Denver County Court Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 5-0 that Honorable Judge David Blackett MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Denver County Court Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 5-0 that Honorable Judge Fran Simonet MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Denver County Court Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 5-0 that Honorable Judge Fran Simonet MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Denver County Court Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 5-0 that Honorable Judge Fran Simonet MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Denver County Court Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 5-0 that Honorable Judge Isabel Pallares MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Denver County Court Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 5-0 that Honorable Judge Isabel Pallares MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Denver County Court Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 5-0 that Honorable Judge Isabel Pallares MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Denver County Court Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 5-0 that Honorable Judge Kelly C. Cherry MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Denver County Court Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 5-0 that Honorable Judge Kelly C. Cherry MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Denver County Court Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 5-0 that Honorable Judge Kelly C. Cherry MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Denver County Court Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 5-0 that Honorable Judge Nicole M. Rodarte MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Denver County Court Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 5-0 that Honorable Judge Nicole M. Rodarte MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Denver County Court Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 5-0 that Honorable Judge Nicole M. Rodarte MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Denver County Court Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 5-0 that Honorable Judge Renee A. Goble MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Denver County Court Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 5-0 that Honorable Judge Renee A. Goble MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Denver County Court Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 5-0 that Honorable Judge Renee A. Goble MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Denver County Court Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 5-0 that Honorable Judge Theresa Spahn MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Denver County Court Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 5-0 that Honorable Judge Theresa Spahn MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Denver County Court Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 5-0 that Honorable Judge Theresa Spahn MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
Jefferson County
The First Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Bradley Allen Burback MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The First Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Bradley Allen Burback MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The First Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Bradley Allen Burback MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The First Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Graham B. Peper MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The First Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Graham B. Peper MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The First Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Graham B. Peper MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The First Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Keith Michael Goman MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The First Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Keith Michael Goman MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The First Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Keith Michael Goman MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The First Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Kristan Wheeler MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The First Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Kristan Wheeler MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The First Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Kristan Wheeler MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The First Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Verna L. Carpenter MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The First Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Verna L. Carpenter MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The First Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Verna L. Carpenter MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
Statewide Ballot Measures
Colorado SHOULD extend its Homestead exemption to veterans, injured in the line of duty, who have been federally qualified as TDIU (or classified as having a service-related disability that has rendered them unemployable).
A constitutional measure referred to the ballot by the state legislature, Amendment G would add this exemption to Colorado veterans, who cannot hold steady employment as a result of their service.
Currently in Colorado, seniors (65+), Gold Star spouses, and veterans with a 100% service-related disability, can exempt 50% of the first $200,000 of their home’s value from taxation.
An estimated 3,700 veterans in Colorado who are not otherwise able to claim the homestead exemption would be eligible for the exemption under this amendment in property tax year 2025.
The state reimburses the local governments for all revenue lost as a result of the exemption.
The measure requires a 55% YES vote to pass.
We recommend a YES vote on Amendment G.
Colorado SHOULD extend its Homestead exemption to veterans, injured in the line of duty, who have been federally qualified as TDIU (or classified as having a service-related disability that has rendered them unemployable).
A constitutional measure referred to the ballot by the state legislature, Amendment G would add this exemption to Colorado veterans, who cannot hold steady employment as a result of their service.
Currently in Colorado, seniors (65+), Gold Star spouses, and veterans with a 100% service-related disability, can exempt 50% of the first $200,000 of their home’s value from taxation.
An estimated 3,700 veterans in Colorado who are not otherwise able to claim the homestead exemption would be eligible for the exemption under this amendment in property tax year 2025.
The state reimburses the local governments for all revenue lost as a result of the exemption.
The measure requires a 55% YES vote to pass.
We recommend a YES vote on Amendment G.
Referred by the state legislature, Amendment H creates an Independent Judicial Discipline Adjudicative Board, separate from the Colorado Supreme Court. This independent commission would preside over judicial discipline hearings and impose sanctions. The amendment would make judicial discipline public once formal proceedings begin.
The constitutional measure requires a 55% ‘yes’ vote to pass.
Referred by the state legislature, Amendment H creates an Independent Judicial Discipline Adjudicative Board, separate from the Colorado Supreme Court. This independent commission would preside over judicial discipline hearings and impose sanctions. The amendment would make judicial discipline public once formal proceedings begin.
The constitutional measure requires a 55% ‘yes’ vote to pass.
Amendment I was referred to the ballot by the Colorado State Legislature and requires a 55% yes vote to pass.
Amendment I would make first degree murder an “unbailable” offense if the proof “is evident or the presumption is great.”
In short, Amendment I adds first degree murder to the list of offenses for which a person can be held without bail in Colorado.
We recommend a YES vote on Amendment I.
Amendment I was referred to the ballot by the Colorado State Legislature and requires a 55% yes vote to pass.
Amendment I would make first degree murder an “unbailable” offense if the proof “is evident or the presumption is great.”
In short, Amendment I adds first degree murder to the list of offenses for which a person can be held without bail in Colorado.
We recommend a YES vote on Amendment I.
Endorsed By ProgressNow Colorado
As progressives, we proudly continue to stand with and support marriage equality for all.
Marriage is a basic right, and Colorado’s Constitution SHOULD reflect this right for all state residents. Amendment J repeals the ban on same-sex marriage in Colorado by striking language in Colorado’s Constitution stating that only the union of one man and one woman is a valid or recognized marriage in Colorado.
Repealing the ban is necessary, as the U.S. Supreme Court has hinted at overturning marriage equality in a prior opinion, and the legality of same-sex marriage would then revert to each state.
Amendment J was referred to the ballot by the Colorado State Legislature and requires a 55% YES vote to pass.
We must protect the legality of same-sex marriage in Colorado. We strongly recommend a YES vote on Amendment J.
As progressives, we proudly continue to stand with and support marriage equality for all.
Marriage is a basic right, and Colorado’s Constitution SHOULD reflect this right for all state residents. Amendment J repeals the ban on same-sex marriage in Colorado by striking language in Colorado’s Constitution stating that only the union of one man and one woman is a valid or recognized marriage in Colorado.
Repealing the ban is necessary, as the U.S. Supreme Court has hinted at overturning marriage equality in a prior opinion, and the legality of same-sex marriage would then revert to each state.
Amendment J was referred to the ballot by the Colorado State Legislature and requires a 55% YES vote to pass.
We must protect the legality of same-sex marriage in Colorado. We strongly recommend a YES vote on Amendment J.
Amendment K would require citizen initiatives to file their signatures one week earlier. Additionally, judges and justices seeking retention would be required to also file their “Declaration of Intent” one week earlier. Lastly, official text and ballot measure titles would have to be published one month sooner.
Should the measure pass, the Colorado Secretary of State and county clerks would have more time to finalize ballots ahead of printing.
Referred by the legislature, Amendment K requires 55% to pass.
We recommend a YES vote on Amendment K.
Amendment K would require citizen initiatives to file their signatures one week earlier. Additionally, judges and justices seeking retention would be required to also file their “Declaration of Intent” one week earlier. Lastly, official text and ballot measure titles would have to be published one month sooner.
Should the measure pass, the Colorado Secretary of State and county clerks would have more time to finalize ballots ahead of printing.
Referred by the legislature, Amendment K requires 55% to pass.
We recommend a YES vote on Amendment K.
Abortion is health care, and Amendment 79 protects the right to abortion care in Colorado’s constitution.
Amendment 79 ensures that state and local governments cannot block or limit access to abortion care. It removes existing insurance discrimination policies that prevent public employees and Coloradans enrolled in state and local government insurance programs, from having abortion care covered by their health insurance.
Currently, our state’s constitution does not keep the government out of personal, private health decisions, meaning the government can take away our right to abortion with the stroke of a pen.
A YES vote would change the Colorado constitution, recognizing the right to abortion and protecting it from future government interference of this right.
Regardless of the source of one's health insurance, the right to abortion should be protected for all Coloradans. Coloradans should have the freedom to decide for themselves whether to have an abortion, and that right shouldn’t depend on the source of their health insurance or who is in office.
We must end attempts by anti-abortion extremists to ban abortion in the state and even charge women who’ve had abortions with homicide. We can’t let that happen.
Vote YES on Amendment 79 to ensure that abortion remains safe, legal, and accessible for future generations in Colorado.
Abortion is health care, and Amendment 79 protects the right to abortion care in Colorado’s constitution.
Amendment 79 ensures that state and local governments cannot block or limit access to abortion care. It removes existing insurance discrimination policies that prevent public employees and Coloradans enrolled in state and local government insurance programs, from having abortion care covered by their health insurance.
Currently, our state’s constitution does not keep the government out of personal, private health decisions, meaning the government can take away our right to abortion with the stroke of a pen.
A YES vote would change the Colorado constitution, recognizing the right to abortion and protecting it from future government interference of this right.
Regardless of the source of one's health insurance, the right to abortion should be protected for all Coloradans. Coloradans should have the freedom to decide for themselves whether to have an abortion, and that right shouldn’t depend on the source of their health insurance or who is in office.
We must end attempts by anti-abortion extremists to ban abortion in the state and even charge women who’ve had abortions with homicide. We can’t let that happen.
Vote YES on Amendment 79 to ensure that abortion remains safe, legal, and accessible for future generations in Colorado.
Amendment 80 is a misleading constitutional measure that would require 55% of the vote to pass. Designed to weaken and divert funds from public education, this amendment seeks to pave the way for taxpayer funded, private school voucher programs.
Programs such as this seek to divert critical resources from already underfunded public schools and funnel them to private schools that discriminate against students and families and do not have to meet state education standards or serve all students.
While pretending to be about school choice, which already exists in Colorado (since 1994), Amendment 80's private education proponents seek to justify book banning and abandon curriculums that include sex education, race, and ethnicity. This amendment also would allow parents to sue schools for following non-discrimination laws and interfere with school activities.
Amendment 80 is dangerous - opening the door for extremists to try to dictate school curriculum for 95% of Colorado’s kids.
We recommend that you vote NO on Amendment 80 and protect Colorado's public schools.
Amendment 80 is a misleading constitutional measure that would require 55% of the vote to pass. Designed to weaken and divert funds from public education, this amendment seeks to pave the way for taxpayer funded, private school voucher programs.
Programs such as this seek to divert critical resources from already underfunded public schools and funnel them to private schools that discriminate against students and families and do not have to meet state education standards or serve all students.
While pretending to be about school choice, which already exists in Colorado (since 1994), Amendment 80's private education proponents seek to justify book banning and abandon curriculums that include sex education, race, and ethnicity. This amendment also would allow parents to sue schools for following non-discrimination laws and interfere with school activities.
Amendment 80 is dangerous - opening the door for extremists to try to dictate school curriculum for 95% of Colorado’s kids.
We recommend that you vote NO on Amendment 80 and protect Colorado's public schools.
In 2019, voters approved Proposition DD, which legalized sports betting in Colorado and authorized the state to collect up to $29 million per year in tax revenue from sports betting. Proposition JJ proposes allowing the state to keep any sports betting tax revenue above $29 million per year. This already collected revenue would go towards the Colorado Water Plan instead of being refunded to casinos and sportsbook operators.
As a statutory measure, Proposition JJ just needs above 50% of the vote to pass.
In 2019, voters approved Proposition DD, which legalized sports betting in Colorado and authorized the state to collect up to $29 million per year in tax revenue from sports betting. Proposition JJ proposes allowing the state to keep any sports betting tax revenue above $29 million per year. This already collected revenue would go towards the Colorado Water Plan instead of being refunded to casinos and sportsbook operators.
As a statutory measure, Proposition JJ just needs above 50% of the vote to pass.
Voting YES on Proposition KK supports our most at-risk Coloradans — veterans, youth, and victims of domestic violence and other violent crimes. Proposition KK creates a new state tax on the sale of firearms, firearm parts, and ammunition. This revenue would provide around $39 million each year to fund mental health support for survivors of trauma as well as youth and school safety programs.
These programs would provide critical resources to build resilience for survivors of trauma, support the prevention of crime and gun violence, and help end the cycle of violence.
We recommend a YES vote on Amendment KK.
Voting YES on Proposition KK supports our most at-risk Coloradans — veterans, youth, and victims of domestic violence and other violent crimes. Proposition KK creates a new state tax on the sale of firearms, firearm parts, and ammunition. This revenue would provide around $39 million each year to fund mental health support for survivors of trauma as well as youth and school safety programs.
These programs would provide critical resources to build resilience for survivors of trauma, support the prevention of crime and gun violence, and help end the cycle of violence.
We recommend a YES vote on Amendment KK.
Proposition 127 would prohibit killing, wounding, pursuing, entrapping, or discharging a deadly weapon at bobcats, lynx, and mountain lions in Colorado. This measure bans all hunting, pursuing, or entrapping of bobcats, lynx, and mountain lions.
Proposition 127 would prohibit killing, wounding, pursuing, entrapping, or discharging a deadly weapon at bobcats, lynx, and mountain lions in Colorado. This measure bans all hunting, pursuing, or entrapping of bobcats, lynx, and mountain lions.
Proposition 128 is a “scare tactic” initiative aimed to increase state spending on prisons, jeopardize prison safety, and disincentivize educational and mental health programs for inmates.
This measure would require an individual convicted of certain crimes to serve 85% of their sentence before the possibility of parole, up from 75% of their sentence. While the measure claims to be “tough on crime,” it does nothing to actually decrease crime. Rather, Proposition 128, is designed to increase prison populations in Colorado, increase spending, and increase the likelihood of repeat offenses by removing incentives for inmates to participate in education, mental health, and other rehabilitation resources.
We recommend a NO vote on Proposition 128.
Proposition 128 is a “scare tactic” initiative aimed to increase state spending on prisons, jeopardize prison safety, and disincentivize educational and mental health programs for inmates.
This measure would require an individual convicted of certain crimes to serve 85% of their sentence before the possibility of parole, up from 75% of their sentence. While the measure claims to be “tough on crime,” it does nothing to actually decrease crime. Rather, Proposition 128, is designed to increase prison populations in Colorado, increase spending, and increase the likelihood of repeat offenses by removing incentives for inmates to participate in education, mental health, and other rehabilitation resources.
We recommend a NO vote on Proposition 128.
Proposition 129 would create a mid-level position called a Veterinary Professional Associate, or VPA. This position, which would require a masters degree, would be allowed to diagnose animals, perform surgeries, and order and perform tests under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
A state would create a credentialing board that would require passage of a national exam and may adopt additional credential and testing requirements.
Proposition 129 would create a mid-level position called a Veterinary Professional Associate, or VPA. This position, which would require a masters degree, would be allowed to diagnose animals, perform surgeries, and order and perform tests under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
A state would create a credentialing board that would require passage of a national exam and may adopt additional credential and testing requirements.
Proposition 130 would reallocate $350 million of state funds to expand policing in Colorado. Currently, most local police are funded through local and municipal budgets, not from state coffers. The initiative falsely claims to fund first responders, but restricts the funds to local law enforcement only – fire fighters, EMTs, or mental health professionals would not receive a dime.
This measure diverts even more funding to local law enforcement at the expense of other essential services that are proven to increase and support public safety, such as education resources, mental health services, co-responder programs, and community development. The proposed government funding mandated by this measure does not include any oversight and cannot be used for diversion programs.
We recommend a NO vote on Proposition 130.
Proposition 130 would reallocate $350 million of state funds to expand policing in Colorado. Currently, most local police are funded through local and municipal budgets, not from state coffers. The initiative falsely claims to fund first responders, but restricts the funds to local law enforcement only – fire fighters, EMTs, or mental health professionals would not receive a dime.
This measure diverts even more funding to local law enforcement at the expense of other essential services that are proven to increase and support public safety, such as education resources, mental health services, co-responder programs, and community development. The proposed government funding mandated by this measure does not include any oversight and cannot be used for diversion programs.
We recommend a NO vote on Proposition 130.
The supporters of Proposition 131 (former DaVita CEO Kent Thiry and other multi-millionaires) want to make it easier for wealthy candidates like themselves to win in Colorado.
Proposition 131 proposes an “all-candidate” primary for U.S. Senate and House, statewide positions like governor, and the state legislature. It would ask primary voters to choose from all candidates for each of these races, regardless of political affiliation. The top four vote recipients would advance to the general election.
The new voting model would make elections in Colorado more expensive to administer, do away with Colorado’s post-election audit, and is designed to confuse voters and decrease participation.
Proposition 131 would not apply to the Presidential primary.
We recommend a NO vote on Proposition 131.
The supporters of Proposition 131 (former DaVita CEO Kent Thiry and other multi-millionaires) want to make it easier for wealthy candidates like themselves to win in Colorado.
Proposition 131 proposes an “all-candidate” primary for U.S. Senate and House, statewide positions like governor, and the state legislature. It would ask primary voters to choose from all candidates for each of these races, regardless of political affiliation. The top four vote recipients would advance to the general election.
The new voting model would make elections in Colorado more expensive to administer, do away with Colorado’s post-election audit, and is designed to confuse voters and decrease participation.
Proposition 131 would not apply to the Presidential primary.
We recommend a NO vote on Proposition 131.
County Ballot Measures
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below ballot measures on your ballot.
Adams County Ballot Measures
Adams County Ballot Issue 1A seeks to introduce a new .15% sales tax in order to generate over $22.2 million annually for the creation of 6,000 more affordable housing units over 20 years. This tax is equivalent to 15 cents on a $100 purchase; Purchases of food, medicine and diapers are among the exceptions of the proposed tax. This measure will help to stabilize housing costs in Adams County for the present as well as the future. Adams County will be the fastest growing county in Colorado over the next 20 years, in both population and employment. The issue was introduced to the November ballot because officials feel that local communities and working families can no longer wait for a solution to affordable housing stock.
Adams County Ballot Issue 1A seeks to introduce a new .15% sales tax in order to generate over $22.2 million annually for the creation of 6,000 more affordable housing units over 20 years. This tax is equivalent to 15 cents on a $100 purchase; Purchases of food, medicine and diapers are among the exceptions of the proposed tax. This measure will help to stabilize housing costs in Adams County for the present as well as the future. Adams County will be the fastest growing county in Colorado over the next 20 years, in both population and employment. The issue was introduced to the November ballot because officials feel that local communities and working families can no longer wait for a solution to affordable housing stock.
Arapahoe County Ballot Measures
Arapahoe County Ballot Issue 1A seeks to allow Arapahoe County to retain and spend tax revenue above the amount allowed by The Taxpayers Bill of Rights, known colloquially as TABOR. The money would be used for the improvement of pedestrian safety, road maintenance, emergency response, and mental health care resources. Ballot Issue 1A would not see an increase in taxation but would allow the county to retain roughly $74 million more to be used for community betterment. The measure was introduced this year after several years of insufficient tax revenue and an increased demand for services.
Arapahoe County Ballot Issue 1A seeks to allow Arapahoe County to retain and spend tax revenue above the amount allowed by The Taxpayers Bill of Rights, known colloquially as TABOR. The money would be used for the improvement of pedestrian safety, road maintenance, emergency response, and mental health care resources. Ballot Issue 1A would not see an increase in taxation but would allow the county to retain roughly $74 million more to be used for community betterment. The measure was introduced this year after several years of insufficient tax revenue and an increased demand for services.
Jefferson County Ballot Measures
Jefferson County Measure 1A allows the county to retain and spend the full revenue it already collects without raising taxes or increasing the mill levy rate. These funds will be invested in critical public services, including transportation infrastructure like road and bridge repairs, as well as public safety initiatives such as wildfire mitigation, mental health programs, and crime prevention. The measure does not eliminate TABOR or affect state or federal tax refunds—only county refunds, which have averaged $22 per filer in recent years.
Jefferson County Measure 1A allows the county to retain and spend the full revenue it already collects without raising taxes or increasing the mill levy rate. These funds will be invested in critical public services, including transportation infrastructure like road and bridge repairs, as well as public safety initiatives such as wildfire mitigation, mental health programs, and crime prevention. The measure does not eliminate TABOR or affect state or federal tax refunds—only county refunds, which have averaged $22 per filer in recent years.
Denver City Ballot Measures
As Denver’s only safety net hospital system, Denver Health is relied upon by many to provide care and services to the Denver community. Since 1860 Denver Health’s mission has been to provide care to anyone regardless of ability to pay. Despite all its efforts Denver Health is in a financial crisis and it is seeking a sustainable annual funding stream by way of Denver sales tax. Denver Health has experienced a significant rise in uncompensated care of over $100 million dollars per year for Denver residents alone. Denver Health is asking Denver voters to vote yes on 2Q, generating a .34% Denver sales tax increase (excluding food, medicine, fuel, diapers and feminine hygiene products) which will provide approximately $70 million per year to Denver Health to allow it to continue providing treatment and services in emergency and trauma care, primary care, mental health, drug and alcohol recovery, and pediatric care.
As Denver’s only safety net hospital system, Denver Health is relied upon by many to provide care and services to the Denver community. Since 1860 Denver Health’s mission has been to provide care to anyone regardless of ability to pay. Despite all its efforts Denver Health is in a financial crisis and it is seeking a sustainable annual funding stream by way of Denver sales tax. Denver Health has experienced a significant rise in uncompensated care of over $100 million dollars per year for Denver residents alone. Denver Health is asking Denver voters to vote yes on 2Q, generating a .34% Denver sales tax increase (excluding food, medicine, fuel, diapers and feminine hygiene products) which will provide approximately $70 million per year to Denver Health to allow it to continue providing treatment and services in emergency and trauma care, primary care, mental health, drug and alcohol recovery, and pediatric care.
Denver Ballot Issue 2R asks the citizens of Denver to approve an increase in sales tax in order to fund affordable housing in the area. The tax would be raised to .5%, or 5 cents on every $10. 2R could raise an estimated $100 million each year, leading to the development of over 40,000 affordable housing units in the next decade. The sales tax increase would not apply to many essentials such as food, fuel, medical supplies and some personal hygiene products. Currently, affordable housing is largely funded by the federal government, though Denver has seen a decrease in federal dollars towards housing even as the housing crisis has worsened in Colorado. The measure was proposed by Mayor Mike Johnston and placed on the ballot by the Denver City Council.
Denver Ballot Issue 2R asks the citizens of Denver to approve an increase in sales tax in order to fund affordable housing in the area. The tax would be raised to .5%, or 5 cents on every $10. 2R could raise an estimated $100 million each year, leading to the development of over 40,000 affordable housing units in the next decade. The sales tax increase would not apply to many essentials such as food, fuel, medical supplies and some personal hygiene products. Currently, affordable housing is largely funded by the federal government, though Denver has seen a decrease in federal dollars towards housing even as the housing crisis has worsened in Colorado. The measure was proposed by Mayor Mike Johnston and placed on the ballot by the Denver City Council.
Denver Initiative 309, the slaughterhouse ban, unfairly targets a single 70-year old employee-owned business and forces 160 workers out of a company they own. According to a CSU study, thousands of people will lose their jobs up and down the supply chain, from farmers, ranchers and truckers to butchers, restaurateurs and food service workers if this ban passes. Over 160, mostly Latino and Latina employee-owners at Denver’s only slaughterhouse will lose their jobs, benefits, and retirement savings, and CSU estimates the ban could cost our economy up to $861 million and threaten more than 2,700 additional jobs. The cost of a ban will be passed on to consumers due to the additional cost of shipping more of Denver’s food supply from further away–which will also increase carbon emissions and make our food supply chain less sustainable. Banning one business won’t help animals, it will just hurt people.
Denver Initiative 309, the slaughterhouse ban, unfairly targets a single 70-year old employee-owned business and forces 160 workers out of a company they own. According to a CSU study, thousands of people will lose their jobs up and down the supply chain, from farmers, ranchers and truckers to butchers, restaurateurs and food service workers if this ban passes. Over 160, mostly Latino and Latina employee-owners at Denver’s only slaughterhouse will lose their jobs, benefits, and retirement savings, and CSU estimates the ban could cost our economy up to $861 million and threaten more than 2,700 additional jobs. The cost of a ban will be passed on to consumers due to the additional cost of shipping more of Denver’s food supply from further away–which will also increase carbon emissions and make our food supply chain less sustainable. Banning one business won’t help animals, it will just hurt people.
Denver Ballot Measure 2U seeks to allow more employees collective bargaining rights, which would let them negotiate as part of a union. Currently, only Denver city police, firefighters, and teachers have this right. 2U would extend collective bargaining rights to approximately 7,000 additional city employees should they decide to unionize. Collective bargaining allows employees to argue for things like fair pay, terms of employment, hours, promotions, discipline, and benefits. Allowing unionization often leads to higher pay, more job stability, better protections in the workplace, and increased quality of life.
Denver Ballot Measure 2U seeks to allow more employees collective bargaining rights, which would let them negotiate as part of a union. Currently, only Denver city police, firefighters, and teachers have this right. 2U would extend collective bargaining rights to approximately 7,000 additional city employees should they decide to unionize. Collective bargaining allows employees to argue for things like fair pay, terms of employment, hours, promotions, discipline, and benefits. Allowing unionization often leads to higher pay, more job stability, better protections in the workplace, and increased quality of life.
In District A, there are three well-qualified individuals with similar policy positions and experience levels, so we encourage you to read about each and select the candidate whose specific background and priorities most resonate with you.