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Federal
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.
Congress
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below congressional districts on your ballot.
1st Congressional District
Incumbent U.S. Representative Diana DeGette is seeking re-election in Colorado’s 1st Congressional District. DeGette, a lawyer, is Colorado’s most senior national legislator and the dean of its nine-member delegation. DeGette is the ranking Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee.
A lifelong Denverite, DeGette is a graduate of Denver's South High School, Colorado College, and earned a J.D. from the New York University School of Law. Rep. DeGette has dedicated her career to protecting the environment, expanding access to health care, and fighting for reproductive justice. Before being elected to Congress, DeGette served two terms in the Colorado House of Representatives, where she protected access to abortion clinics. She continues this work in Congress as co-chair of the Pro-Choice Caucus.
DeGette has been recognized for her ability to work across party lines to deliver results. Some of her biggest achievements include playing an important role in the passage of the Affordable Care Act, co-authoring the 21st Century Cures Act, legislation that modernized medical research, and spearheading improvements in protecting our nation’s food supply. DeGette has also been an outspoken advocate for enacting commonsense gun safety measures, safeguarding Colorado’s public lands, and protecting American consumers.
DeGette's Republican opponent, Valdemar Archuleta, is the chairman of the Log Cabin Republicans of Colorado. Archuleta is a graduate of Denver's George Washington High School.
Diana DeGette is one of the state's longest-serving and most effective progressive leaders. If reelected, DeGette will remain the strong, progressive voice that Denver needs in Washington. She is the clear progressive choice for the 1st Congressional District.
Incumbent U.S. Representative Diana DeGette is seeking re-election in Colorado’s 1st Congressional District. DeGette, a lawyer, is Colorado’s most senior national legislator and the dean of its nine-member delegation. DeGette is the ranking Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee.
A lifelong Denverite, DeGette is a graduate of Denver's South High School, Colorado College, and earned a J.D. from the New York University School of Law. Rep. DeGette has dedicated her career to protecting the environment, expanding access to health care, and fighting for reproductive justice. Before being elected to Congress, DeGette served two terms in the Colorado House of Representatives, where she protected access to abortion clinics. She continues this work in Congress as co-chair of the Pro-Choice Caucus.
DeGette has been recognized for her ability to work across party lines to deliver results. Some of her biggest achievements include playing an important role in the passage of the Affordable Care Act, co-authoring the 21st Century Cures Act, legislation that modernized medical research, and spearheading improvements in protecting our nation’s food supply. DeGette has also been an outspoken advocate for enacting commonsense gun safety measures, safeguarding Colorado’s public lands, and protecting American consumers.
DeGette's Republican opponent, Valdemar Archuleta, is the chairman of the Log Cabin Republicans of Colorado. Archuleta is a graduate of Denver's George Washington High School.
Diana DeGette is one of the state's longest-serving and most effective progressive leaders. If reelected, DeGette will remain the strong, progressive voice that Denver needs in Washington. She is the clear progressive choice for the 1st Congressional District.
Incumbent U.S. Representative Diana DeGette is seeking re-election in Colorado’s 1st Congressional District. DeGette, a lawyer, is Colorado’s most senior national legislator and the dean of its nine-member delegation. DeGette is the ranking Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee.
A lifelong Denverite, DeGette is a graduate of Denver's South High School, Colorado College, and earned a J.D. from the New York University School of Law. Rep. DeGette has dedicated her career to protecting the environment, expanding access to health care, and fighting for reproductive justice. Before being elected to Congress, DeGette served two terms in the Colorado House of Representatives, where she protected access to abortion clinics. She continues this work in Congress as co-chair of the Pro-Choice Caucus.
DeGette has been recognized for her ability to work across party lines to deliver results. Some of her biggest achievements include playing an important role in the passage of the Affordable Care Act, co-authoring the 21st Century Cures Act, legislation that modernized medical research, and spearheading improvements in protecting our nation’s food supply. DeGette has also been an outspoken advocate for enacting commonsense gun safety measures, safeguarding Colorado’s public lands, and protecting American consumers.
DeGette's Republican opponent, Valdemar Archuleta, is the chairman of the Log Cabin Republicans of Colorado. Archuleta is a graduate of Denver's George Washington High School.
Diana DeGette is one of the state's longest-serving and most effective progressive leaders. If reelected, DeGette will remain the strong, progressive voice that Denver needs in Washington. She is the clear progressive choice for the 1st Congressional District.
4th Congressional District
Trisha Calvarese is running for Congress to represent Colorado's 4th Congressional District. Calvarese grew up in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, before graduating from Johns Hopkins University. Calvarese has worked for the AFL-CIO and the National Science Foundation. Calvarese is running on a platform of protecting Medicare and Social Security and championing rural communities in need of support for aging infrastructure and environmental risks like wildfires.
Calvarese's opponent, Rep. Lauren Boebert is one of the most polarizing and least effective members of Congress ever elected by Colorado voters. Rep. Boebert's first two terms in office were virtually devoid of accomplishments for the Third District, with Boebert repeatedly claiming credit for funding she voted against. Dissatisfaction with Boebert's representation and growing personal scandals forced Boebert to switch to run in the 4th Congressional District. After winning the CD-4 primary without majority support, Rep. Boebert has campaigned with controversial and discredited far-right members of Congress like Reps. Matt Gaetz of Florida over her own constituents. Rep. Boebert has also been repeatedly cited by campaign finance regulators for use of campaign funds for personal interests.
Trisha Calvarase is the clear moral and ethical choice to represent the 4th Congressional District.
Trisha Calvarese is running for Congress to represent Colorado's 4th Congressional District. Calvarese grew up in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, before graduating from Johns Hopkins University. Calvarese has worked for the AFL-CIO and the National Science Foundation. Calvarese is running on a platform of protecting Medicare and Social Security and championing rural communities in need of support for aging infrastructure and environmental risks like wildfires.
Calvarese's opponent, Rep. Lauren Boebert is one of the most polarizing and least effective members of Congress ever elected by Colorado voters. Rep. Boebert's first two terms in office were virtually devoid of accomplishments for the Third District, with Boebert repeatedly claiming credit for funding she voted against. Dissatisfaction with Boebert's representation and growing personal scandals forced Boebert to switch to run in the 4th Congressional District. After winning the CD-4 primary without majority support, Rep. Boebert has campaigned with controversial and discredited far-right members of Congress like Reps. Matt Gaetz of Florida over her own constituents. Rep. Boebert has also been repeatedly cited by campaign finance regulators for use of campaign funds for personal interests.
Trisha Calvarase is the clear moral and ethical choice to represent the 4th Congressional District.
Endorsed By: Cobalt
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Colorado AFL-CIO
Trisha Calvarese is running for Congress to represent Colorado's 4th Congressional District. Calvarese grew up in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, before graduating from Johns Hopkins University. Calvarese has worked for the AFL-CIO and the National Science Foundation. Calvarese is running on a platform of protecting Medicare and Social Security and championing rural communities in need of support for aging infrastructure and environmental risks like wildfires.
Calvarese's opponent, Rep. Lauren Boebert is one of the most polarizing and least effective members of Congress ever elected by Colorado voters. Rep. Boebert's first two terms in office were virtually devoid of accomplishments for the Third District, with Boebert repeatedly claiming credit for funding she voted against. Dissatisfaction with Boebert's representation and growing personal scandals forced Boebert to switch to run in the 4th Congressional District. After winning the CD-4 primary without majority support, Rep. Boebert has campaigned with controversial and discredited far-right members of Congress like Reps. Matt Gaetz of Florida over her own constituents. Rep. Boebert has also been repeatedly cited by campaign finance regulators for use of campaign funds for personal interests.
Trisha Calvarase is the clear moral and ethical choice to represent the 4th Congressional District.
Endorsed By: Cobalt
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Colorado AFL-CIO
6th Congressional District
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Jason Crow, a lawyer and former Army Ranger who completed three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, is running for reelection in Colorado's 6th Congressional District. In 2018, he defeated longtime Republican incumbent Mike Coffman to become the first Democrat ever to represent this district.
Before serving in Congress, Crow spent years helping veterans like himself who struggled to receive benefits, focusing his work on veteran homelessness and substance abuse issues. Then, during his first term, Crow stepped into the national spotlight as one of the seven impeachment managers who argued for Donald Trump’s removal from office during the Senate trial. Crow made the case that Trump put both Ukraine’s safety and the U.S.’s national security at risk by withholding military aid in exchange for political favors. Today, Rep. Crow is the co-chair of the investigative committee into the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
Crow’s district is the most diverse in Colorado, with 1 in 5 residents being born outside the United States; Crow has said this is what makes his community such a special place to live. He supports protecting DREAMers and passing comprehensive immigration reform and has called for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to end its contracts with private prison companies.
Crow has worked on instituting campaign finance reform. The first bill he sponsored, the End Dark Money Act, would prevent mega-donors from being able to hide their political contributions. His other priorities include preventing gun violence, combatting the effects of climate change, ensuring small businesses are able to thrive, and fighting for a bold investment in America’s infrastructure. Crow has been a key vote in favor of major infrastructure, LGBTQ+ rights, and voting rights legislation passed during the Biden administration.
Rep. Crow's Republican opponent John Fabbricatore is a former Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent running on an almost exclusively anti-immigrant platform. Fabbricatore has been a principal source of misinformation about the presence of foreign gangs in Aurora, which has been amplified by former President Donald Trump and condemned by fellow Republicans in Aurora city government. Fabbricatore hosted a campaign event with Rep. Lauren Boebert and national Republicans in Aurora to further spread false information about crime in the city.
Rep. Crow has served the residents of the 6th Congressional District with distinction and is the clear progressive choice in this race.
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Jason Crow, a lawyer and former Army Ranger who completed three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, is running for reelection in Colorado's 6th Congressional District. In 2018, he defeated longtime Republican incumbent Mike Coffman to become the first Democrat ever to represent this district.
Before serving in Congress, Crow spent years helping veterans like himself who struggled to receive benefits, focusing his work on veteran homelessness and substance abuse issues. Then, during his first term, Crow stepped into the national spotlight as one of the seven impeachment managers who argued for Donald Trump’s removal from office during the Senate trial. Crow made the case that Trump put both Ukraine’s safety and the U.S.’s national security at risk by withholding military aid in exchange for political favors. Today, Rep. Crow is the co-chair of the investigative committee into the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
Crow’s district is the most diverse in Colorado, with 1 in 5 residents being born outside the United States; Crow has said this is what makes his community such a special place to live. He supports protecting DREAMers and passing comprehensive immigration reform and has called for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to end its contracts with private prison companies.
Crow has worked on instituting campaign finance reform. The first bill he sponsored, the End Dark Money Act, would prevent mega-donors from being able to hide their political contributions. His other priorities include preventing gun violence, combatting the effects of climate change, ensuring small businesses are able to thrive, and fighting for a bold investment in America’s infrastructure. Crow has been a key vote in favor of major infrastructure, LGBTQ+ rights, and voting rights legislation passed during the Biden administration.
Rep. Crow's Republican opponent John Fabbricatore is a former Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent running on an almost exclusively anti-immigrant platform. Fabbricatore has been a principal source of misinformation about the presence of foreign gangs in Aurora, which has been amplified by former President Donald Trump and condemned by fellow Republicans in Aurora city government. Fabbricatore hosted a campaign event with Rep. Lauren Boebert and national Republicans in Aurora to further spread false information about crime in the city.
Rep. Crow has served the residents of the 6th Congressional District with distinction and is the clear progressive choice in this race.
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Jason Crow, a lawyer and former Army Ranger who completed three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, is running for reelection in Colorado's 6th Congressional District. In 2018, he defeated longtime Republican incumbent Mike Coffman to become the first Democrat ever to represent this district.
Before serving in Congress, Crow spent years helping veterans like himself who struggled to receive benefits, focusing his work on veteran homelessness and substance abuse issues. Then, during his first term, Crow stepped into the national spotlight as one of the seven impeachment managers who argued for Donald Trump’s removal from office during the Senate trial. Crow made the case that Trump put both Ukraine’s safety and the U.S.’s national security at risk by withholding military aid in exchange for political favors. Today, Rep. Crow is the co-chair of the investigative committee into the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
Crow’s district is the most diverse in Colorado, with 1 in 5 residents being born outside the United States; Crow has said this is what makes his community such a special place to live. He supports protecting DREAMers and passing comprehensive immigration reform and has called for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to end its contracts with private prison companies.
Crow has worked on instituting campaign finance reform. The first bill he sponsored, the End Dark Money Act, would prevent mega-donors from being able to hide their political contributions. His other priorities include preventing gun violence, combatting the effects of climate change, ensuring small businesses are able to thrive, and fighting for a bold investment in America’s infrastructure. Crow has been a key vote in favor of major infrastructure, LGBTQ+ rights, and voting rights legislation passed during the Biden administration.
Rep. Crow's Republican opponent John Fabbricatore is a former Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent running on an almost exclusively anti-immigrant platform. Fabbricatore has been a principal source of misinformation about the presence of foreign gangs in Aurora, which has been amplified by former President Donald Trump and condemned by fellow Republicans in Aurora city government. Fabbricatore hosted a campaign event with Rep. Lauren Boebert and national Republicans in Aurora to further spread false information about crime in the city.
Rep. Crow has served the residents of the 6th Congressional District with distinction and is the clear progressive choice in this race.
Board of Education, 4th Congressional District
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below board of education races on your ballot.
Krista Holtzmann is the Democratic candidate running for the Colorado State Board of Education to represent Colorado's 4th Congressional District. Holtzmann served an assistant state's attorney in Iowa and Illinois, including the position of Director of Operations for the Iowa Child Protective Training Academy, before moving to Colorado to serve as a volunteer attorney at the Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center. Holtzmann also served on the Douglas County School District Board of Directors. Holtzmann is running to expand opportunity and meet the educational needs of public school students across Colorado.
Holtzmann's opponent, longtime far-right political activist Kristi Burton Brown, is best known as the spokesperson for the failed "Personhood" abortion ban ballot measures that have appears on Colorado's statewide ballot several times since 2008. A former chairperson of the Colorado Republican Party, Burton Brown tried unsuccessfully to organize a recall election against now-Sen. Tom Sullivan, a leading gun safety advocate whose son was killed in the 2012 Aurora theater shooting. Kristi Burton Brown is one of the state's leading advocates for irresponsible ballot measures to slash revenue to public schools and institute disastrous "voucher" programs to fund religious schools at the expense of public schools.
Krista Holtzmann is the obvious progressive choice to represent the 4th Congressional District on the Colorado State Board of Education over one of the state's foremost threats to public education.
Krista Holtzmann is the Democratic candidate running for the Colorado State Board of Education to represent Colorado's 4th Congressional District. Holtzmann served an assistant state's attorney in Iowa and Illinois, including the position of Director of Operations for the Iowa Child Protective Training Academy, before moving to Colorado to serve as a volunteer attorney at the Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center. Holtzmann also served on the Douglas County School District Board of Directors. Holtzmann is running to expand opportunity and meet the educational needs of public school students across Colorado.
Holtzmann's opponent, longtime far-right political activist Kristi Burton Brown, is best known as the spokesperson for the failed "Personhood" abortion ban ballot measures that have appears on Colorado's statewide ballot several times since 2008. A former chairperson of the Colorado Republican Party, Burton Brown tried unsuccessfully to organize a recall election against now-Sen. Tom Sullivan, a leading gun safety advocate whose son was killed in the 2012 Aurora theater shooting. Kristi Burton Brown is one of the state's leading advocates for irresponsible ballot measures to slash revenue to public schools and institute disastrous "voucher" programs to fund religious schools at the expense of public schools.
Krista Holtzmann is the obvious progressive choice to represent the 4th Congressional District on the Colorado State Board of Education over one of the state's foremost threats to public education.
Krista Holtzmann is the Democratic candidate running for the Colorado State Board of Education to represent Colorado's 4th Congressional District. Holtzmann served an assistant state's attorney in Iowa and Illinois, including the position of Director of Operations for the Iowa Child Protective Training Academy, before moving to Colorado to serve as a volunteer attorney at the Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center. Holtzmann also served on the Douglas County School District Board of Directors. Holtzmann is running to expand opportunity and meet the educational needs of public school students across Colorado.
Holtzmann's opponent, longtime far-right political activist Kristi Burton Brown, is best known as the spokesperson for the failed "Personhood" abortion ban ballot measures that have appears on Colorado's statewide ballot several times since 2008. A former chairperson of the Colorado Republican Party, Burton Brown tried unsuccessfully to organize a recall election against now-Sen. Tom Sullivan, a leading gun safety advocate whose son was killed in the 2012 Aurora theater shooting. Kristi Burton Brown is one of the state's leading advocates for irresponsible ballot measures to slash revenue to public schools and institute disastrous "voucher" programs to fund religious schools at the expense of public schools.
Krista Holtzmann is the obvious progressive choice to represent the 4th Congressional District on the Colorado State Board of Education over one of the state's foremost threats to public 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 16
Sen. Chris Kolker is seeking reelection to Senate District 16. He lives in Arapahoe County with his family and has served in the State Senate since 2021.
Sen. Kolker will continue to fight for funding for Colorado schools, gun safety, improving Colorado's transportation, and taking action on climate change. He has fought for criminal justice reform and is endorsed by the Human Rights Campaign, Planned Parenthood, the Sierra Club, and several unions. Sen. Kolker joined picket lines in support of healthcare workers and the Service Employees International Union.
Donald Trump enthusiast Robyn Carnes is the Republican running on a platform of election denial and conspiracy theories. Bennett Rutledge is running also as the Libertarian candidate.
Sen. Chris Kolker is the progressive choice for Senate District 16.
Sen. Chris Kolker is seeking reelection to Senate District 16. He lives in Arapahoe County with his family and has served in the State Senate since 2021.
Sen. Kolker will continue to fight for funding for Colorado schools, gun safety, improving Colorado's transportation, and taking action on climate change. He has fought for criminal justice reform and is endorsed by the Human Rights Campaign, Planned Parenthood, the Sierra Club, and several unions. Sen. Kolker joined picket lines in support of healthcare workers and the Service Employees International Union.
Donald Trump enthusiast Robyn Carnes is the Republican running on a platform of election denial and conspiracy theories. Bennett Rutledge is running also as the Libertarian candidate.
Sen. Chris Kolker is the progressive choice for Senate District 16.
Sen. Chris Kolker is seeking reelection to Senate District 16. He lives in Arapahoe County with his family and has served in the State Senate since 2021.
Sen. Kolker will continue to fight for funding for Colorado schools, gun safety, improving Colorado's transportation, and taking action on climate change. He has fought for criminal justice reform and is endorsed by the Human Rights Campaign, Planned Parenthood, the Sierra Club, and several unions. Sen. Kolker joined picket lines in support of healthcare workers and the Service Employees International Union.
Donald Trump enthusiast Robyn Carnes is the Republican running on a platform of election denial and conspiracy theories. Bennett Rutledge is running also as the Libertarian candidate.
Sen. Chris Kolker is the progressive choice for Senate District 16.
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 28
Representative Mike Weissman is running for Senate District 28. Rep. Weissman has served House District 36 since 2016. Weissman serves as chair of the Colorado House Judiciary Committee and the Committee on Legal Services.
Weissman is a proven, dedicated legislator who has tirelessly led the way on economic and housing justice, fighting climate change, protecting public education, and reforms to the criminal justice system. He has worked to fight human trafficking to rent price gouging.
Republican, Pedro Espinoza, a conservative law enforcement professional, who opposes gender affirming care and other reproductive freedoms, is also running. Espinoza espouses the extreme anti-immigrant rhetoric of the Colorado Republican party.
Representative Mike Weismann is the clear progressive running for Senate District 28.
Representative Mike Weissman is running for Senate District 28. Rep. Weissman has served House District 36 since 2016. Weissman serves as chair of the Colorado House Judiciary Committee and the Committee on Legal Services.
Weissman is a proven, dedicated legislator who has tirelessly led the way on economic and housing justice, fighting climate change, protecting public education, and reforms to the criminal justice system. He has worked to fight human trafficking to rent price gouging.
Republican, Pedro Espinoza, a conservative law enforcement professional, who opposes gender affirming care and other reproductive freedoms, is also running. Espinoza espouses the extreme anti-immigrant rhetoric of the Colorado Republican party.
Representative Mike Weismann is the clear progressive running for Senate District 28.
Representative Mike Weissman is running for Senate District 28. Rep. Weissman has served House District 36 since 2016. Weissman serves as chair of the Colorado House Judiciary Committee and the Committee on Legal Services.
Weissman is a proven, dedicated legislator who has tirelessly led the way on economic and housing justice, fighting climate change, protecting public education, and reforms to the criminal justice system. He has worked to fight human trafficking to rent price gouging.
Republican, Pedro Espinoza, a conservative law enforcement professional, who opposes gender affirming care and other reproductive freedoms, is also running. Espinoza espouses the extreme anti-immigrant rhetoric of the Colorado Republican party.
Representative Mike Weismann is the clear progressive running for Senate District 28.
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.
State House
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below State House races on your ballot.
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 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 36
Michael Carter is running to represent in House District 36. With a law degree from the University of Denver, Carter works as a public defender and a private criminal defense attorney. He has served as a member of the Aurora Public School board since 2021 and will fight for affordable housing, workers and unions, and criminal justice reform. Carter is also dedicated to improving public school education funding and ending gun violence through safe storage mandates and a ban on assault weapons.
Opposing Carter is Eric Mulder of the Forward Party.
Michael Carter is the strong and progressive choice for Colorado House District 36.
Michael Carter is running to represent in House District 36. With a law degree from the University of Denver, Carter works as a public defender and a private criminal defense attorney. He has served as a member of the Aurora Public School board since 2021 and will fight for affordable housing, workers and unions, and criminal justice reform. Carter is also dedicated to improving public school education funding and ending gun violence through safe storage mandates and a ban on assault weapons.
Opposing Carter is Eric Mulder of the Forward Party.
Michael Carter is the strong and progressive choice for Colorado House District 36.
Endorsed By: Conservation Colorado
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Cobalt
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Colorado AFL-CIO
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Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado
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SEIU Local 105
Michael Carter is running to represent in House District 36. With a law degree from the University of Denver, Carter works as a public defender and a private criminal defense attorney. He has served as a member of the Aurora Public School board since 2021 and will fight for affordable housing, workers and unions, and criminal justice reform. Carter is also dedicated to improving public school education funding and ending gun violence through safe storage mandates and a ban on assault weapons.
Opposing Carter is Eric Mulder of the Forward Party.
Michael Carter is the strong and progressive choice for Colorado House District 36.
Endorsed By: Conservation Colorado
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Cobalt
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Colorado AFL-CIO
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Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado
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SEIU Local 105
Representative, District 37
Rep. Chad Clifford is running for reelection to Colorado House District 37. Rep. Clifford is a dedicated advocate on issues such as affordable housing, public school education funding, and systemic inequality. He has been and will continue to be a prime sponsor on at least one bill regarding social issues and accessibility each legislative session. He is committed to sustainability, conservation, and equitable resource management. Rep. Clifford has sponsored legislation on protections for juvenile offenders, opportunities for disabled people, and the regulation of money transmitters like Applepay and Paypal.
Kevin Biehl is a write-in unaffiliated candidate for House District 37.
Rep. Clifford is the progressive choice for House District 37.
Rep. Chad Clifford is running for reelection to Colorado House District 37. Rep. Clifford is a dedicated advocate on issues such as affordable housing, public school education funding, and systemic inequality. He has been and will continue to be a prime sponsor on at least one bill regarding social issues and accessibility each legislative session. He is committed to sustainability, conservation, and equitable resource management. Rep. Clifford has sponsored legislation on protections for juvenile offenders, opportunities for disabled people, and the regulation of money transmitters like Applepay and Paypal.
Kevin Biehl is a write-in unaffiliated candidate for House District 37.
Rep. Clifford is the progressive choice for House District 37.
Rep. Chad Clifford is running for reelection to Colorado House District 37. Rep. Clifford is a dedicated advocate on issues such as affordable housing, public school education funding, and systemic inequality. He has been and will continue to be a prime sponsor on at least one bill regarding social issues and accessibility each legislative session. He is committed to sustainability, conservation, and equitable resource management. Rep. Clifford has sponsored legislation on protections for juvenile offenders, opportunities for disabled people, and the regulation of money transmitters like Applepay and Paypal.
Kevin Biehl is a write-in unaffiliated candidate for House District 37.
Rep. Clifford is the progressive choice for House District 37.
Representative, District 38
Gretchen Rydin is running for House District 38. Rydin is a Littleton City Council member, therapist, and social worker. She is an advocate for trauma and addiction recovery as well as for the LGBTQ+ community and refugees. Rydin promises to fight for equitable and accessible housing, small businesses, and arts and education funding. She chaired the Regional Opioid Council and directed more than $49M in funding for substance use prevention, treatment, harm reduction, recovery, and criminal justice programs in Arapahoe County. She also helped pass a inclusive housing ordinance in Littleton to ensure affordable housing as a part of new builds.
Opposing Rydin is a pro-gun candidate and TABOR (Taxpayers Bill of Rights) expansionist Jeffery Patty, of the Republican Party.
Gretchen Rydin is the progressive choice for House District 38.
Gretchen Rydin is running for House District 38. Rydin is a Littleton City Council member, therapist, and social worker. She is an advocate for trauma and addiction recovery as well as for the LGBTQ+ community and refugees. Rydin promises to fight for equitable and accessible housing, small businesses, and arts and education funding. She chaired the Regional Opioid Council and directed more than $49M in funding for substance use prevention, treatment, harm reduction, recovery, and criminal justice programs in Arapahoe County. She also helped pass a inclusive housing ordinance in Littleton to ensure affordable housing as a part of new builds.
Opposing Rydin is a pro-gun candidate and TABOR (Taxpayers Bill of Rights) expansionist Jeffery Patty, of the Republican Party.
Gretchen Rydin is the progressive choice for House District 38.
Gretchen Rydin is running for House District 38. Rydin is a Littleton City Council member, therapist, and social worker. She is an advocate for trauma and addiction recovery as well as for the LGBTQ+ community and refugees. Rydin promises to fight for equitable and accessible housing, small businesses, and arts and education funding. She chaired the Regional Opioid Council and directed more than $49M in funding for substance use prevention, treatment, harm reduction, recovery, and criminal justice programs in Arapahoe County. She also helped pass a inclusive housing ordinance in Littleton to ensure affordable housing as a part of new builds.
Opposing Rydin is a pro-gun candidate and TABOR (Taxpayers Bill of Rights) expansionist Jeffery Patty, of the Republican Party.
Gretchen Rydin is the progressive choice for House District 38.
Representative, District 40
Incumbent Rep. Naquetta Ricks has served Colorado House District 40 since 2020. Rep. Ricks resettled in Aurora, Colorado after fleeing the ongoing civil war in her native Liberia. She graduated from the University of Colorado with an MBA and serves on the House Business and Public Health Committees. Rep. Ricks was the prime sponsor of legislation to reform the practices of predatory towing companies.
Rep. Ricks' Republican opponent Darryl Gibbs is an Air Force Reserve veteran and former Denver Police officer. Gibbs is a right-wing, anti-LGBTQIA+ candidate, with the toxic Facebook mantra: "teach your boys to be men before their teachers teach them to be women," and claims "there's no such thing as an assault weapon."
Rep. Naquetta Ricks is the clear progressives running for Colorado House District 40.
Incumbent Rep. Naquetta Ricks has served Colorado House District 40 since 2020. Rep. Ricks resettled in Aurora, Colorado after fleeing the ongoing civil war in her native Liberia. She graduated from the University of Colorado with an MBA and serves on the House Business and Public Health Committees. Rep. Ricks was the prime sponsor of legislation to reform the practices of predatory towing companies.
Rep. Ricks' Republican opponent Darryl Gibbs is an Air Force Reserve veteran and former Denver Police officer. Gibbs is a right-wing, anti-LGBTQIA+ candidate, with the toxic Facebook mantra: "teach your boys to be men before their teachers teach them to be women," and claims "there's no such thing as an assault weapon."
Rep. Naquetta Ricks is the clear progressives running for Colorado House District 40.
Incumbent Rep. Naquetta Ricks has served Colorado House District 40 since 2020. Rep. Ricks resettled in Aurora, Colorado after fleeing the ongoing civil war in her native Liberia. She graduated from the University of Colorado with an MBA and serves on the House Business and Public Health Committees. Rep. Ricks was the prime sponsor of legislation to reform the practices of predatory towing companies.
Rep. Ricks' Republican opponent Darryl Gibbs is an Air Force Reserve veteran and former Denver Police officer. Gibbs is a right-wing, anti-LGBTQIA+ candidate, with the toxic Facebook mantra: "teach your boys to be men before their teachers teach them to be women," and claims "there's no such thing as an assault weapon."
Rep. Naquetta Ricks is the clear progressives running for Colorado House District 40.
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.
Representative, District 42
Rep. Mandy Lindsay is seeking re-election to the Colorado House of Representatives for House District 42. Rep. Lindsay replaced former Rep. Dominique Jackson in 2022, when Rep. Jackson was appointed to the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development. In the Colorado House, Rep. Linsday has been a strong supporter of legislation promoting gun safety, affordable housing, and expanding access to health care.
Rep. Lindsay is running unopposed for re-election to House District 42.
Rep. Mandy Lindsay is seeking re-election to the Colorado House of Representatives for House District 42. Rep. Lindsay replaced former Rep. Dominique Jackson in 2022, when Rep. Jackson was appointed to the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development. In the Colorado House, Rep. Linsday has been a strong supporter of legislation promoting gun safety, affordable housing, and expanding access to health care.
Rep. Lindsay is running unopposed for re-election to House District 42.
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Cobalt
Rep. Mandy Lindsay is seeking re-election to the Colorado House of Representatives for House District 42. Rep. Lindsay replaced former Rep. Dominique Jackson in 2022, when Rep. Jackson was appointed to the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development. In the Colorado House, Rep. Linsday has been a strong supporter of legislation promoting gun safety, affordable housing, and expanding access to health care.
Rep. Lindsay is running unopposed for re-election to House District 42.
Endorsed By: Conservation Colorado
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Cobalt
Representative, District 56
Alessandra Navetta is running for Colorado House District 56. Navetta is a retired nurse and attorney, dedicated to public service. She has served as a Trustee for Pines and Plains Library District. Nevetta is dedicated to speaking out for the rural voices of District 56 by advocating for increased healthcare access, high speed internet infrastructure development, and post-secondary education. She supports adding limitations to the Second Amendment and policies against corporate greed.
Republican candidate Chris Richardson also running. Richardson is a pro-gun, anti-government, TABOR (Taxpayers Bill of Rights)-supporter and believes that the Colorado state government should not pass new laws or policies. Richardson has stated that “We should be repealing what we can, amending what we can’t repeal, and only rarely considering any new law.”
Alessandra Navetta is the progressive choice for House District 56.
Alessandra Navetta is running for Colorado House District 56. Navetta is a retired nurse and attorney, dedicated to public service. She has served as a Trustee for Pines and Plains Library District. Nevetta is dedicated to speaking out for the rural voices of District 56 by advocating for increased healthcare access, high speed internet infrastructure development, and post-secondary education. She supports adding limitations to the Second Amendment and policies against corporate greed.
Republican candidate Chris Richardson also running. Richardson is a pro-gun, anti-government, TABOR (Taxpayers Bill of Rights)-supporter and believes that the Colorado state government should not pass new laws or policies. Richardson has stated that “We should be repealing what we can, amending what we can’t repeal, and only rarely considering any new law.”
Alessandra Navetta is the progressive choice for House District 56.
Alessandra Navetta is running for Colorado House District 56. Navetta is a retired nurse and attorney, dedicated to public service. She has served as a Trustee for Pines and Plains Library District. Nevetta is dedicated to speaking out for the rural voices of District 56 by advocating for increased healthcare access, high speed internet infrastructure development, and post-secondary education. She supports adding limitations to the Second Amendment and policies against corporate greed.
Republican candidate Chris Richardson also running. Richardson is a pro-gun, anti-government, TABOR (Taxpayers Bill of Rights)-supporter and believes that the Colorado state government should not pass new laws or policies. Richardson has stated that “We should be repealing what we can, amending what we can’t repeal, and only rarely considering any new law.”
Alessandra Navetta is the progressive choice for House District 56.
Representative, District 61
Rep. Eliza Hamrick is running for reelection to Colorado House District 61. Rep. Hamrick is a retired public school history and government teacher. She also helped found Teachers United for Immigrant Rights to support immigrant students and families. Additionally, she has served as a vaccination advocate through the Colorado Vaccine Equity Taskforce.
Rep. Hamrick has focused on public education, health and safety, and creating thriving communities. Rep. Hamrick supports legislation to end gun violence and protect reproductive freedoms. She has supported important environmental protections and economic development strategies that serve all Coloradans.
Rep. Hamrick is opposed by Libertarian Joe Johnson. Johnson opposes government tax incentives for economic growth and development and government aid in lowering the cost of healthcare.
Rep. Eliza Hamrick is a proven progressive leader seeking re-election to House District 61.
Rep. Eliza Hamrick is running for reelection to Colorado House District 61. Rep. Hamrick is a retired public school history and government teacher. She also helped found Teachers United for Immigrant Rights to support immigrant students and families. Additionally, she has served as a vaccination advocate through the Colorado Vaccine Equity Taskforce.
Rep. Hamrick has focused on public education, health and safety, and creating thriving communities. Rep. Hamrick supports legislation to end gun violence and protect reproductive freedoms. She has supported important environmental protections and economic development strategies that serve all Coloradans.
Rep. Hamrick is opposed by Libertarian Joe Johnson. Johnson opposes government tax incentives for economic growth and development and government aid in lowering the cost of healthcare.
Rep. Eliza Hamrick is a proven progressive leader seeking re-election to House District 61.
Rep. Eliza Hamrick is running for reelection to Colorado House District 61. Rep. Hamrick is a retired public school history and government teacher. She also helped found Teachers United for Immigrant Rights to support immigrant students and families. Additionally, she has served as a vaccination advocate through the Colorado Vaccine Equity Taskforce.
Rep. Hamrick has focused on public education, health and safety, and creating thriving communities. Rep. Hamrick supports legislation to end gun violence and protect reproductive freedoms. She has supported important environmental protections and economic development strategies that serve all Coloradans.
Rep. Hamrick is opposed by Libertarian Joe Johnson. Johnson opposes government tax incentives for economic growth and development and government aid in lowering the cost of healthcare.
Rep. Eliza Hamrick is a proven progressive leader seeking re-election to House District 61.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.