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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.
2nd Congressional District
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse is running for reelection in Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District. Neguse, a lawyer and the son of Eritrean refugees, is the first and so far only Black American to serve Colorado in Congress. Prior to his election to Congress, Neguse served as a University of Colorado Regent representing the 2nd District and a legislative aide under Colorado Speaker of the House Andrew Romanoff.
Rep. Neguse is the former vice-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, and currently serves as Chair of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, in addition to serving on the Rules, Natural Resources and Judiciary Committees. Neguse advocates for bold progressive policies to address the most pressing issues facing our nation, such as Medicare for All and the Green New Deal. His priorities to date in Congress have included lowering prescription drug prices, raising workers’ wages, ensuring greater accountability in government, and protecting public lands, which make up over 50% of his district.
In Rep. Neguse's first two-year term in office after election to Congress in 2018, he introduced more legislation than any freshman lawmaker in the country and has had more legislation signed into law than any member of Colorado’s congressional delegation. As a member of the House Judiciary Committee, Neguse played a key role in holding former President Donald Trump accountable in Trump's second impeachment trial. Before Congress, Neguse fought to expand opportunities for families across Colorado in a variety of roles: as a co-founder of New Era Colorado, the state’s largest youth voter registration and mobilization nonprofit; as a six-term member of CU’s Board of Regents; and as leader of the state’s consumer protection agency for two years.
Neguse is a self-described eternal optimist who will continue to provide Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District with enthusiastic, diligent, and bold representation if reelected.
Rep. Neguse's Republican opponent, Marshall Dawson, is the vice-chairman of the Boulder County Republicans with no elected experience, and is considered a placeholder candidate in a race where Republicans have no realistic chance at winning.
Rep. Joe Neguse has proven himself to be the clear progressive choice for Colorado.
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse is running for reelection in Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District. Neguse, a lawyer and the son of Eritrean refugees, is the first and so far only Black American to serve Colorado in Congress. Prior to his election to Congress, Neguse served as a University of Colorado Regent representing the 2nd District and a legislative aide under Colorado Speaker of the House Andrew Romanoff.
Rep. Neguse is the former vice-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, and currently serves as Chair of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, in addition to serving on the Rules, Natural Resources and Judiciary Committees. Neguse advocates for bold progressive policies to address the most pressing issues facing our nation, such as Medicare for All and the Green New Deal. His priorities to date in Congress have included lowering prescription drug prices, raising workers’ wages, ensuring greater accountability in government, and protecting public lands, which make up over 50% of his district.
In Rep. Neguse's first two-year term in office after election to Congress in 2018, he introduced more legislation than any freshman lawmaker in the country and has had more legislation signed into law than any member of Colorado’s congressional delegation. As a member of the House Judiciary Committee, Neguse played a key role in holding former President Donald Trump accountable in Trump's second impeachment trial. Before Congress, Neguse fought to expand opportunities for families across Colorado in a variety of roles: as a co-founder of New Era Colorado, the state’s largest youth voter registration and mobilization nonprofit; as a six-term member of CU’s Board of Regents; and as leader of the state’s consumer protection agency for two years.
Neguse is a self-described eternal optimist who will continue to provide Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District with enthusiastic, diligent, and bold representation if reelected.
Rep. Neguse's Republican opponent, Marshall Dawson, is the vice-chairman of the Boulder County Republicans with no elected experience, and is considered a placeholder candidate in a race where Republicans have no realistic chance at winning.
Rep. Joe Neguse has proven himself to be the clear progressive choice for Colorado.
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse is running for reelection in Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District. Neguse, a lawyer and the son of Eritrean refugees, is the first and so far only Black American to serve Colorado in Congress. Prior to his election to Congress, Neguse served as a University of Colorado Regent representing the 2nd District and a legislative aide under Colorado Speaker of the House Andrew Romanoff.
Rep. Neguse is the former vice-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, and currently serves as Chair of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, in addition to serving on the Rules, Natural Resources and Judiciary Committees. Neguse advocates for bold progressive policies to address the most pressing issues facing our nation, such as Medicare for All and the Green New Deal. His priorities to date in Congress have included lowering prescription drug prices, raising workers’ wages, ensuring greater accountability in government, and protecting public lands, which make up over 50% of his district.
In Rep. Neguse's first two-year term in office after election to Congress in 2018, he introduced more legislation than any freshman lawmaker in the country and has had more legislation signed into law than any member of Colorado’s congressional delegation. As a member of the House Judiciary Committee, Neguse played a key role in holding former President Donald Trump accountable in Trump's second impeachment trial. Before Congress, Neguse fought to expand opportunities for families across Colorado in a variety of roles: as a co-founder of New Era Colorado, the state’s largest youth voter registration and mobilization nonprofit; as a six-term member of CU’s Board of Regents; and as leader of the state’s consumer protection agency for two years.
Neguse is a self-described eternal optimist who will continue to provide Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District with enthusiastic, diligent, and bold representation if reelected.
Rep. Neguse's Republican opponent, Marshall Dawson, is the vice-chairman of the Boulder County Republicans with no elected experience, and is considered a placeholder candidate in a race where Republicans have no realistic chance at winning.
Rep. Joe Neguse has proven himself to be the clear progressive choice for Colorado.
Board of Education, 2nd Congressional District
Kathy Gebhardt is a Democrat running for the Colorado State Board of Education to represent Colorado's 2nd Congressional District. Gebhardt currently teaches education law at the Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver. Gebhardt formerly served on the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education, District C, and served for 8 years on the Board of Directors for the Colorado Association of School Boards. Gebhardt is running to support public education and improve school finance.
Gebhardt faces only a write-in Libertarian opponent, Ethan Augreen.
Kathy Gebhardt is the clear choice to represent the 2nd Congressional District on the Colorado State Board of Education.
Kathy Gebhardt is a Democrat running for the Colorado State Board of Education to represent Colorado's 2nd Congressional District. Gebhardt currently teaches education law at the Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver. Gebhardt formerly served on the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education, District C, and served for 8 years on the Board of Directors for the Colorado Association of School Boards. Gebhardt is running to support public education and improve school finance.
Gebhardt faces only a write-in Libertarian opponent, Ethan Augreen.
Kathy Gebhardt is the clear choice to represent the 2nd Congressional District on the Colorado State Board of Education.
Kathy Gebhardt is a Democrat running for the Colorado State Board of Education to represent Colorado's 2nd Congressional District. Gebhardt currently teaches education law at the Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver. Gebhardt formerly served on the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education, District C, and served for 8 years on the Board of Directors for the Colorado Association of School Boards. Gebhardt is running to support public education and improve school finance.
Gebhardt faces only a write-in Libertarian opponent, Ethan Augreen.
Kathy Gebhardt is the clear choice to represent the 2nd Congressional District on the Colorado State Board of Education.
University of Colorado Board of Regents
Elliott Hood the Democratic candidate running for an at-large (statewide) seat on the University of Colorado Board of Regents. Hood is a graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder. Hood currently serves on the Boulder Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Hood is a former fifth-grade teacher who became an attorney for school districts, involved in litigation to defend COVID-19 safety measures and protections against discrimination. Hood served as vice chairman of the Colorado Disability Funding Committee. Hood is running to keep the CU system affordable and fight for the rights of campus workers.
Hood's Republican opponent Eric Rinard is an engineer and graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder, and serves as a board member at the Aspen Ridge Preparatory School charter school in Erie.
Elliott Hood is the recommended progressive choice to serve statewide on the University of Colorado Board of Regents.
Elliott Hood the Democratic candidate running for an at-large (statewide) seat on the University of Colorado Board of Regents. Hood is a graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder. Hood currently serves on the Boulder Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Hood is a former fifth-grade teacher who became an attorney for school districts, involved in litigation to defend COVID-19 safety measures and protections against discrimination. Hood served as vice chairman of the Colorado Disability Funding Committee. Hood is running to keep the CU system affordable and fight for the rights of campus workers.
Hood's Republican opponent Eric Rinard is an engineer and graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder, and serves as a board member at the Aspen Ridge Preparatory School charter school in Erie.
Elliott Hood is the recommended progressive choice to serve statewide on the University of Colorado Board of Regents.
Elliott Hood the Democratic candidate running for an at-large (statewide) seat on the University of Colorado Board of Regents. Hood is a graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder. Hood currently serves on the Boulder Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Hood is a former fifth-grade teacher who became an attorney for school districts, involved in litigation to defend COVID-19 safety measures and protections against discrimination. Hood served as vice chairman of the Colorado Disability Funding Committee. Hood is running to keep the CU system affordable and fight for the rights of campus workers.
Hood's Republican opponent Eric Rinard is an engineer and graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder, and serves as a board member at the Aspen Ridge Preparatory School charter school in Erie.
Elliott Hood is the recommended progressive choice to serve statewide on the University of Colorado Board of Regents.
State Senate
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below State Senate races on your ballot.
Senator, District 17
Sen. Sonya Jaquez Lewis is seeking reelection to Colorado Senate District 17. Sen. Lewis is a pharmacist, small business owner, and medical advisor. Prior to her election to the Colorado State Senate, she represented House District 12. Sen. Lewis is a proven leader in improving access to healthcare. During her tenure, she sponsored the Child Health Plan Plus, establishing a plan to get health care access for thousands of children across the state. Sen. Lewis is a member of the Latino and LGBTQ+ Caucuses in the legislature and previously served as president of Out Boulder (formerly Boulder Pride).
Sen. Lewis lives in unincorporated Longmont and has been a champion in the fight to prioritize the health and safety of Coloradans over oil and gas operators. She has passed legislation to provide mental health resources to schools, mitigate wildfires, and protections for both seekers and providers of reproductive and gender-affirming care.
Tom Van Lone is the extreme conservative running against Sen. Lewis.
Sen. Lewis is the progressive champion in Senate District 17.
Sen. Sonya Jaquez Lewis is seeking reelection to Colorado Senate District 17. Sen. Lewis is a pharmacist, small business owner, and medical advisor. Prior to her election to the Colorado State Senate, she represented House District 12. Sen. Lewis is a proven leader in improving access to healthcare. During her tenure, she sponsored the Child Health Plan Plus, establishing a plan to get health care access for thousands of children across the state. Sen. Lewis is a member of the Latino and LGBTQ+ Caucuses in the legislature and previously served as president of Out Boulder (formerly Boulder Pride).
Sen. Lewis lives in unincorporated Longmont and has been a champion in the fight to prioritize the health and safety of Coloradans over oil and gas operators. She has passed legislation to provide mental health resources to schools, mitigate wildfires, and protections for both seekers and providers of reproductive and gender-affirming care.
Tom Van Lone is the extreme conservative running against Sen. Lewis.
Sen. Lewis is the progressive champion in Senate District 17.
Sen. Sonya Jaquez Lewis is seeking reelection to Colorado Senate District 17. Sen. Lewis is a pharmacist, small business owner, and medical advisor. Prior to her election to the Colorado State Senate, she represented House District 12. Sen. Lewis is a proven leader in improving access to healthcare. During her tenure, she sponsored the Child Health Plan Plus, establishing a plan to get health care access for thousands of children across the state. Sen. Lewis is a member of the Latino and LGBTQ+ Caucuses in the legislature and previously served as president of Out Boulder (formerly Boulder Pride).
Sen. Lewis lives in unincorporated Longmont and has been a champion in the fight to prioritize the health and safety of Coloradans over oil and gas operators. She has passed legislation to provide mental health resources to schools, mitigate wildfires, and protections for both seekers and providers of reproductive and gender-affirming care.
Tom Van Lone is the extreme conservative running against Sen. Lewis.
Sen. Lewis is the progressive champion in Senate District 17.
Senator, District 18
Rep. Judy Amabile is running for Senate District 18. A longtime activist, innovative business owner, and 50-year Colorado resident, Amabile has worked in the House to bring about livable wages for working families, access to mental health resources, and action on climate change.
Rep. Amabile has championed important legislation ranging from gun safety to criminal justice reform— including support for alternative sentencing options for pregnant and postpartum individuals. She supports climate action, working to help transition oil and gas jobs and to incentivize electric lawn equipment.
Unity Party member, Gary Swing, is running against Amabile for SD 18.
Amabile is the progressive choice for Senate District 18.
Rep. Judy Amabile is running for Senate District 18. A longtime activist, innovative business owner, and 50-year Colorado resident, Amabile has worked in the House to bring about livable wages for working families, access to mental health resources, and action on climate change.
Rep. Amabile has championed important legislation ranging from gun safety to criminal justice reform— including support for alternative sentencing options for pregnant and postpartum individuals. She supports climate action, working to help transition oil and gas jobs and to incentivize electric lawn equipment.
Unity Party member, Gary Swing, is running against Amabile for SD 18.
Amabile is the progressive choice for Senate District 18.
Rep. Judy Amabile is running for Senate District 18. A longtime activist, innovative business owner, and 50-year Colorado resident, Amabile has worked in the House to bring about livable wages for working families, access to mental health resources, and action on climate change.
Rep. Amabile has championed important legislation ranging from gun safety to criminal justice reform— including support for alternative sentencing options for pregnant and postpartum individuals. She supports climate action, working to help transition oil and gas jobs and to incentivize electric lawn equipment.
Unity Party member, Gary Swing, is running against Amabile for SD 18.
Amabile is the progressive choice for Senate District 18.
State House
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below State House races on your ballot.
Representative, District 10
Rep. Junie Joseph is seeking reelection to House District 10. Rep. Joseph is an attorney and Haitian immigrant. She is a champion for reproductive justice, gun safety, LGBTQ+ rights, affordable housing, and economic stability. Rep. Joseph has sponsored bills for equal representation in courts, employee protections, and rights for youths in facilities operated by the Division of Youth Services.
Rep. Joseph is running against Republican William B. DeOreo. An oil and gas candidate, DeOreo is also opposed to protections against "identity-based discrimination."
Rep. Joseph is the progressive legislator for House District 10.
Rep. Junie Joseph is seeking reelection to House District 10. Rep. Joseph is an attorney and Haitian immigrant. She is a champion for reproductive justice, gun safety, LGBTQ+ rights, affordable housing, and economic stability. Rep. Joseph has sponsored bills for equal representation in courts, employee protections, and rights for youths in facilities operated by the Division of Youth Services.
Rep. Joseph is running against Republican William B. DeOreo. An oil and gas candidate, DeOreo is also opposed to protections against "identity-based discrimination."
Rep. Joseph is the progressive legislator for House District 10.
Rep. Junie Joseph is seeking reelection to House District 10. Rep. Joseph is an attorney and Haitian immigrant. She is a champion for reproductive justice, gun safety, LGBTQ+ rights, affordable housing, and economic stability. Rep. Joseph has sponsored bills for equal representation in courts, employee protections, and rights for youths in facilities operated by the Division of Youth Services.
Rep. Joseph is running against Republican William B. DeOreo. An oil and gas candidate, DeOreo is also opposed to protections against "identity-based discrimination."
Rep. Joseph is the progressive legislator for House District 10.
Representative, District 11
Rep. Dr. Karen McCormick is running for reelection in House District 11. Rep. McCormick is a long time Longmont resident and veterinarian who ran her own small vet practice for 16 years. As a vet, she is concerned with animal welfare ranging from house pets to endangered species at risk due to climate change. She volunteered with Citizen’s Climate Lobby to promote bipartisan solutions and climate action.
In the House, Rep. McCormick serves as the Chair of the Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Committee. She has led legislation on water conservation and animal welfare. Additionally, Rep. McCormick has sponsored bills for carbon regulation, universal healthcare, and research into gender affirming healthcare.
Anti-immigrant and anti-abortion conservative extremist Kathy Reeves is the Republican running for House District 11.
Rep. McCormick has shown herself to be the representative House District 11 needs and is the progressive choice for this seat.
Rep. Dr. Karen McCormick is running for reelection in House District 11. Rep. McCormick is a long time Longmont resident and veterinarian who ran her own small vet practice for 16 years. As a vet, she is concerned with animal welfare ranging from house pets to endangered species at risk due to climate change. She volunteered with Citizen’s Climate Lobby to promote bipartisan solutions and climate action.
In the House, Rep. McCormick serves as the Chair of the Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Committee. She has led legislation on water conservation and animal welfare. Additionally, Rep. McCormick has sponsored bills for carbon regulation, universal healthcare, and research into gender affirming healthcare.
Anti-immigrant and anti-abortion conservative extremist Kathy Reeves is the Republican running for House District 11.
Rep. McCormick has shown herself to be the representative House District 11 needs and is the progressive choice for this seat.
Rep. Dr. Karen McCormick is running for reelection in House District 11. Rep. McCormick is a long time Longmont resident and veterinarian who ran her own small vet practice for 16 years. As a vet, she is concerned with animal welfare ranging from house pets to endangered species at risk due to climate change. She volunteered with Citizen’s Climate Lobby to promote bipartisan solutions and climate action.
In the House, Rep. McCormick serves as the Chair of the Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Committee. She has led legislation on water conservation and animal welfare. Additionally, Rep. McCormick has sponsored bills for carbon regulation, universal healthcare, and research into gender affirming healthcare.
Anti-immigrant and anti-abortion conservative extremist Kathy Reeves is the Republican running for House District 11.
Rep. McCormick has shown herself to be the representative House District 11 needs and is the progressive choice for this seat.
Representative, District 12
Rep. Kyle Brown is running for reelection to represent House District 12. Rep. Brown was elected to this seat in 2022. He has a PhD in Genetics, served as a senior advisor for U.S Senators and governors, and sat on the Louisville City Council. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Rep. Brown served as an advisor for both the Colorado Dept. of Public Safety and the Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment to help create a state testing strategy.
As proven progressive, Rep. Brown has been an outspoken leader in the Marshall Fire recovery effort. Rep. Brown is a fierce advocate for accessible and affordable healthcare. He designed and implemented CO’s public option program to provide free healthcare for low income communities and immigrants. He has continuously defended the Affordable Care Act and supports the expansion of a “Medicare for all.” He has passed prohibitions on assault weapons and assisted the creation of Louisville’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion task force.
Opposing Rep. Brown is Republican candidate Mark Milliman. Milliman is a strong supporter of TABOR (Taxpayers Bill of Rights), repealing property tax, and “less government regulation.”
Rep. Brown is the progressive candidate running for House District 12.
Rep. Kyle Brown is running for reelection to represent House District 12. Rep. Brown was elected to this seat in 2022. He has a PhD in Genetics, served as a senior advisor for U.S Senators and governors, and sat on the Louisville City Council. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Rep. Brown served as an advisor for both the Colorado Dept. of Public Safety and the Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment to help create a state testing strategy.
As proven progressive, Rep. Brown has been an outspoken leader in the Marshall Fire recovery effort. Rep. Brown is a fierce advocate for accessible and affordable healthcare. He designed and implemented CO’s public option program to provide free healthcare for low income communities and immigrants. He has continuously defended the Affordable Care Act and supports the expansion of a “Medicare for all.” He has passed prohibitions on assault weapons and assisted the creation of Louisville’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion task force.
Opposing Rep. Brown is Republican candidate Mark Milliman. Milliman is a strong supporter of TABOR (Taxpayers Bill of Rights), repealing property tax, and “less government regulation.”
Rep. Brown is the progressive candidate running for House District 12.
Rep. Kyle Brown is running for reelection to represent House District 12. Rep. Brown was elected to this seat in 2022. He has a PhD in Genetics, served as a senior advisor for U.S Senators and governors, and sat on the Louisville City Council. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Rep. Brown served as an advisor for both the Colorado Dept. of Public Safety and the Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment to help create a state testing strategy.
As proven progressive, Rep. Brown has been an outspoken leader in the Marshall Fire recovery effort. Rep. Brown is a fierce advocate for accessible and affordable healthcare. He designed and implemented CO’s public option program to provide free healthcare for low income communities and immigrants. He has continuously defended the Affordable Care Act and supports the expansion of a “Medicare for all.” He has passed prohibitions on assault weapons and assisted the creation of Louisville’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion task force.
Opposing Rep. Brown is Republican candidate Mark Milliman. Milliman is a strong supporter of TABOR (Taxpayers Bill of Rights), repealing property tax, and “less government regulation.”
Rep. Brown is the progressive candidate running for House District 12.
Representative, District 19
Jillaire McMillan is a long time Weld county resident running to be represent House District 19. McMillan is a small business owner and mom. She has been extremely active in small scale local politics as president of school PTAs and as President of the High School Education Foundation. McMillan is heavily involved in nonpartisan political activism for the support of children and students. She seeks to expand public transportation and prevent gun violence. McMillan will work for accessible healthcare, medical privacy, reproductive freedoms, and expanding Medicaid.
Oil and gas enthusiast, Dan Woog is the Republican running for HD 19. Woog has stated that police reform programs are “irresponsible" and believes in vouchers and school choice. Woog has been staunch in his opposition to gun-violence prevention and belief in the need to expand ICE.
Jillaire McMIllan is the progressive choice for House District 19.
Jillaire McMillan is a long time Weld county resident running to be represent House District 19. McMillan is a small business owner and mom. She has been extremely active in small scale local politics as president of school PTAs and as President of the High School Education Foundation. McMillan is heavily involved in nonpartisan political activism for the support of children and students. She seeks to expand public transportation and prevent gun violence. McMillan will work for accessible healthcare, medical privacy, reproductive freedoms, and expanding Medicaid.
Oil and gas enthusiast, Dan Woog is the Republican running for HD 19. Woog has stated that police reform programs are “irresponsible" and believes in vouchers and school choice. Woog has been staunch in his opposition to gun-violence prevention and belief in the need to expand ICE.
Jillaire McMIllan is the progressive choice for House District 19.
Jillaire McMillan is a long time Weld county resident running to be represent House District 19. McMillan is a small business owner and mom. She has been extremely active in small scale local politics as president of school PTAs and as President of the High School Education Foundation. McMillan is heavily involved in nonpartisan political activism for the support of children and students. She seeks to expand public transportation and prevent gun violence. McMillan will work for accessible healthcare, medical privacy, reproductive freedoms, and expanding Medicaid.
Oil and gas enthusiast, Dan Woog is the Republican running for HD 19. Woog has stated that police reform programs are “irresponsible" and believes in vouchers and school choice. Woog has been staunch in his opposition to gun-violence prevention and belief in the need to expand ICE.
Jillaire McMIllan is the progressive choice for House District 19.
Representative, District 49
Lesley Smith is running to represent House District 49. Smith has worked as a scientist and educator at CU for thirty years. Having served on the Boulder Valley School Board for eight years, and currently as a CU Regent At-Large, Smith has a long and successful history of leadership and service. After the 2013 floods, she served on the City of Boulder’s Water Resources Advisory Board to help rebuild and secure Boulder’s water infrastructure.
Smith is a fierce advocate for public education and hopes to secure funding for both K-12 and higher education institutions. As a scientist, Smith understands the importance of climate action and aims to help our state transition to renewable energy as well as to increase protections from wildfire, flooding, and drought. Smith supports both the ban on assault weapons and protecting abortion rights and reproductive freedom.
Opposing Smith is Steve Ferrante. Ferrante is a conservative, anti-LGBTQIA+ candidate, opposed to government funding of social welfare programs.
Lesley Smith is the progressive running for House District 49.
Lesley Smith is running to represent House District 49. Smith has worked as a scientist and educator at CU for thirty years. Having served on the Boulder Valley School Board for eight years, and currently as a CU Regent At-Large, Smith has a long and successful history of leadership and service. After the 2013 floods, she served on the City of Boulder’s Water Resources Advisory Board to help rebuild and secure Boulder’s water infrastructure.
Smith is a fierce advocate for public education and hopes to secure funding for both K-12 and higher education institutions. As a scientist, Smith understands the importance of climate action and aims to help our state transition to renewable energy as well as to increase protections from wildfire, flooding, and drought. Smith supports both the ban on assault weapons and protecting abortion rights and reproductive freedom.
Opposing Smith is Steve Ferrante. Ferrante is a conservative, anti-LGBTQIA+ candidate, opposed to government funding of social welfare programs.
Lesley Smith is the progressive running for House District 49.
Lesley Smith is running to represent House District 49. Smith has worked as a scientist and educator at CU for thirty years. Having served on the Boulder Valley School Board for eight years, and currently as a CU Regent At-Large, Smith has a long and successful history of leadership and service. After the 2013 floods, she served on the City of Boulder’s Water Resources Advisory Board to help rebuild and secure Boulder’s water infrastructure.
Smith is a fierce advocate for public education and hopes to secure funding for both K-12 and higher education institutions. As a scientist, Smith understands the importance of climate action and aims to help our state transition to renewable energy as well as to increase protections from wildfire, flooding, and drought. Smith supports both the ban on assault weapons and protecting abortion rights and reproductive freedom.
Opposing Smith is Steve Ferrante. Ferrante is a conservative, anti-LGBTQIA+ candidate, opposed to government funding of social welfare programs.
Lesley Smith is the progressive running for House District 49.
Boulder County Commission
Boulder County Commissioner Claire Levy is running for re-election to Boulder County Commissioner District 1. Levy is running unopposed.
First elected in 2020, Commissioner Levy previously served in the Colorado State House. She is a progressive running to continue her long career of public service. When she is re-elected, Levy will continue working to increase access to affordable housing, expand the electrification of buildings and vehicles in Boulder County, and address the mental health treatment needs of the unhoused. Levy will also work to continue supporting agricultural land, protecting public land, and advocating for an intercity rail.
This Boulder County Commissioner seat is elected at-large.
Boulder County Commissioner Claire Levy is running for re-election to Boulder County Commissioner District 1. Levy is running unopposed.
First elected in 2020, Commissioner Levy previously served in the Colorado State House. She is a progressive running to continue her long career of public service. When she is re-elected, Levy will continue working to increase access to affordable housing, expand the electrification of buildings and vehicles in Boulder County, and address the mental health treatment needs of the unhoused. Levy will also work to continue supporting agricultural land, protecting public land, and advocating for an intercity rail.
This Boulder County Commissioner seat is elected at-large.
Boulder County Commissioner Claire Levy is running for re-election to Boulder County Commissioner District 1. Levy is running unopposed.
First elected in 2020, Commissioner Levy previously served in the Colorado State House. She is a progressive running to continue her long career of public service. When she is re-elected, Levy will continue working to increase access to affordable housing, expand the electrification of buildings and vehicles in Boulder County, and address the mental health treatment needs of the unhoused. Levy will also work to continue supporting agricultural land, protecting public land, and advocating for an intercity rail.
This Boulder County Commissioner seat is elected at-large.
Marta Loachamin is seeking a second term for Boulder County Commissioner District 2. A realtor and former teacher, Loachamin coordinated a climate resiliency grant program with the City of Longmont. Loachamin developed a Colorado State Based Standards curriculum for Spanish Speakers and created professional development guidance for Saint Vrain Valley School Districts for educators on financial literacy.
Loachamin is running to expand access to affordable housing and economic opportunity. promote climate action and sustainability and to ensure government transparency. She is a proven progressive running for Boulder County Commissioner District 2.
Challenging Loachamin is Donald "Don" Lewis. There is no information published about Lewis.
The Boulder County Commissioner position is elected county-wide or at-large.
Marta Loachamin is seeking a second term for Boulder County Commissioner District 2. A realtor and former teacher, Loachamin coordinated a climate resiliency grant program with the City of Longmont. Loachamin developed a Colorado State Based Standards curriculum for Spanish Speakers and created professional development guidance for Saint Vrain Valley School Districts for educators on financial literacy.
Loachamin is running to expand access to affordable housing and economic opportunity. promote climate action and sustainability and to ensure government transparency. She is a proven progressive running for Boulder County Commissioner District 2.
Challenging Loachamin is Donald "Don" Lewis. There is no information published about Lewis.
The Boulder County Commissioner position is elected county-wide or at-large.
Marta Loachamin is seeking a second term for Boulder County Commissioner District 2. A realtor and former teacher, Loachamin coordinated a climate resiliency grant program with the City of Longmont. Loachamin developed a Colorado State Based Standards curriculum for Spanish Speakers and created professional development guidance for Saint Vrain Valley School Districts for educators on financial literacy.
Loachamin is running to expand access to affordable housing and economic opportunity. promote climate action and sustainability and to ensure government transparency. She is a proven progressive running for Boulder County Commissioner District 2.
Challenging Loachamin is Donald "Don" Lewis. There is no information published about Lewis.
The Boulder County Commissioner position is elected county-wide or at-large.
Regional Transportation District I
Karen Benker is running to represent RTD District I. Benker has served District and on the Longmont City Council. Her Goal is to bring an RTD Rail Line to Longmont. Benker would like to see RTD focus on safety and budget, while implementing forward-thinking solutions to make commuter rail for Longmont a reality.
Benker is running unopposed for District I.
Karen Benker is running to represent RTD District I. Benker has served District and on the Longmont City Council. Her Goal is to bring an RTD Rail Line to Longmont. Benker would like to see RTD focus on safety and budget, while implementing forward-thinking solutions to make commuter rail for Longmont a reality.
Benker is running unopposed for District I.
Karen Benker is running to represent RTD District I. Benker has served District and on the Longmont City Council. Her Goal is to bring an RTD Rail Line to Longmont. Benker would like to see RTD focus on safety and budget, while implementing forward-thinking solutions to make commuter rail for Longmont a reality.
Benker is running unopposed for District I.
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.
20th Judicial District
The Twentieth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance, by a vote of 10-0, finds that Judge Dea Marie Lindsey MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Twentieth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance, by a vote of 10-0, finds that Judge Dea Marie Lindsey MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Twentieth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance, by a vote of 10-0, finds that Judge Dea Marie Lindsey MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Twentieth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance, by a vote of 10-0, finds that Judge J. Keith Collins MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Twentieth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance, by a vote of 10-0, finds that Judge J. Keith Collins MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Twentieth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance, by a vote of 10-0, finds that Judge J. Keith Collins MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Twentieth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance, by a vote of 10-0, finds that Judge Robert R. Gunning MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Twentieth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance, by a vote of 10-0, finds that Judge Robert R. Gunning MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Twentieth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance, by a vote of 10-0, finds that Judge Robert R. Gunning MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Twentieth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance, by a vote of 8-0, finds that Judge Thomas Francis Mulvahill MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Twentieth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance, by a vote of 8-0, finds that Judge Thomas Francis Mulvahill MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Twentieth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance, by a vote of 8-0, finds that Judge Thomas Francis Mulvahill MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
Boulder County
The Twentieth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance, by a vote of 10-0, finds that Judge Jonathon P. Martin MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Twentieth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance, by a vote of 10-0, finds that Judge Jonathon P. Martin MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Twentieth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance, by a vote of 10-0, finds that Judge Jonathon P. Martin 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.
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.