Pueblo County

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.
 

Adam Frisch is running for Congress in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District, a seat currently held by one of the most controversial members of Congress, Rep. Lauren Boebert, who announced in December of 2023 she would run in the 4th District rather than face Frisch in a rematch after barely winning the race by 546 votes in 2022. Before running for Congress, Frisch served the residents of Aspen and Pitkin County as an Aspen city councilor and the chairman of the Pitkin County financial review committee. Frisch is a graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder with a degree in economics.

If elected, Frisch has promised to lead with the priorities of the Third District first and partisan considerations second, and has vowed to represent stakeholders on all sides of the economic and environmental issues affecting Western and Southern Colorado.

Frisch's Republican opponent Jeff Hurd is an attorney with the Ireland Stapleton firm based in Grand Junction and has no experience in elected office. Hurd has expressed support for Donald Trump's anti-immigrant and natural resource exploitation agenda. Hurd was endorsed in the GOP primary by a number of Republican elected officials over Boebert including former Gov. Bill Owens.

The Third Congressional District is drawn with a significant but not insurmountable Republican advantage. Adam Frisch is without question the better candidate to represent the Third Congressional District.

Ellen Angeles is the Democratic candidate running for the Colorado State Board of Education to represent Colorado's 3rd Congressional District to replace the outgoing Stephen Varela. Angeles earned a graduate degree from Colorado Mesa University, and has taught K-12 education across the Western Slope.

Angeles' opponent is Republican Sherri Wright, a former member of the Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 school board. Wright has said that the Colorado legislature is "overstepping" its authority in protecting children from discrimination.

Angeles is the progressive choice to represent the 3rd Congressional District on the Colorado State Board of Education.

Robert Logan is the Democratic candidate running for the University of Colorado Board of Regents to represent Colorado's 3rd Congressional District. A native of Durango, Logan is a graduate of Fort Lewis College and the Denver Seminary. Logan taught in public schools for a total of 27 years, including 10 years at Durango High School. Logan is running to support CU's 36,000 employees, reduce the cost of higher education on students, and encourage students to consider a career in public education.

Logan's Republican opponent is former state Sen. Ray Scott, who has no experience in public education with a background in the oil and gas industry before running for political office. Scott is perhaps most famous for a lawsuit he settled after unlawfully blocking a constituent on social media. Scott was criticized after using his position as a lawmaker to threaten a business partner after making late payments for products.

Robert Logan is the clear choice to honestly represent Colorado's 3rd Congressional District 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.

Pueblo native, Rep. Tisha Mauro, is running for reelection to Colorado House District 46. Rep. Mauro was raised on a farm near Boone, graduated from Pueblo County High School and from Colorado State University-Pueblo, and has been in the auto industry for 20 years as a finance manager and sales manager. Rep. Mauro seeks to fight for working families by creating better jobs, addressing public safety, protecting Colorado water, and investing in Colorado highways and roads. Rep. Mauro will continue her advocacy for laborers, having sponsored laws on towing carrier regulations and railroad safety requirements in the House of Representatives. Rep. Mauro is a supporter of reproductive rights and environmental protections.

Rocky Mountain Gun Owners candidate (“Pro 2A all day, everyday!”), Kim Swearington is challenging Representative Tisha Mauro. Swearington is also an anti-LGBTQIA+ candidate.

Rep. Tisha Mauro is the progressive candidate for Colorado House District 46.

Elizabeth Bulthuis is running for Representative of House District 47. In the Capitol, Buthuis plans to be “Standing up for Southeastern Colorado” through her advocacy for the people of her large and diverse community. She aims to preserve Colorado’s water, spur small town economic development, support rural schools, and assure accessible healthcare and reproductive rights. Bulthuis is proud to dedicate her political action to every Coloradan regardless of race, gender, or sexuality.

Bulthuis is challenging incumbent Ty Winter. Winter is a dangerous conservative and is a member of the Proud Boys, an FBI identified “extremist group with ties to white nationalism” and white supremacy. He opposes public health mandates and diversity education.

Elizabeth Bulthuis is the progressive running for House District 47.

Kathryn Green is running for Colorado House District 60. Green grew up on Colorado’s Eastern plains and graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Green is a retired paralegal who has worked in the Denver Legal Aid office and in large corporations such as Marti Marietta’s Government Property Management. Green retired to Fremont County in 2021 and is seeking to serve all HD-60 residents. From support for public education and abortion rights, to fighting climate change and ensuring access to service for veterans, Green will be a progressive voice in the Colorado legislature.

Green is challenging Republican Stephanie Luck. Luck is an outspoken and extreme conservative who espouses Christian Nationalism. She is fervently anti-abortion and supports a restructuring of Colorado family courts in order to dissuade divorce, which would potentially endanger victims of domestic violence and abuse. A gun enthusiast, Luck supports an unrestricted Second Amendment and the expansion of TABOR (Taxpayers Bill of Rights). Luck has also sponsored and supported anti-voting legislation. Luck would be offended to be seen as progressive in any light.

Green is the clear progressive choice for House District 60.

Rep. Matthew Martinez is running for reelection to Colorado House District 62. Rep. Martinez is a veteran who served in the US Marines Corps during the Iraq War. He is a dedicated public servant who has served the Boys and Girls Club of the San Luis Valley Board of Directors as well as the Adams State University LatinX Caucus.

Rep. Martinez currently serves as the Vice Chair to the Education Committee. He has passed legislation to support Colorado veterans, agriculture, and students in both traditional schools and trade programs. Rep. Martinez advocates for renewable energy development and living wage policies. He stands with laborers and unions across the state.

Republican candidate Carol Riggenbach is challenging Rep. Martinez. Riggenbach is a conservative gun enthusiast who prides herself on being "Gun totin'" and "Bible packin.'" She supports Colorado becoming a Constitutional Carry State, which would see the removal of any permitting or legal regulations in order to own and carry a firearm. She supports increasing funding to law enforcement, oil and gas drilling, and TABOR (Taxpayers Bill of Rights) expansion.

Rep. Martinez has proven himself to be the progressive choice for House District 62.

Kyle Aber is running in Colorado's 10th Judicial District. He has worked as a prosecutor in Pueblo, as well as in the Pueblo City Attorney’s Office. He aims to bring a new perspective and approach to community safety to Pueblo.

His opponent in the race is Kala Beauvais, the chief trial deputy attorney for the 10th District.

Kyle Aber is the progressive choice for Colorado's 10th District District Attorney.