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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Julie Mullica is running for Adams County Commissioner District 1. Mullica is a public health professional who has worked in Infection Control and Epidemiology. She served as Co-Chair of Tri-County Health Department and as Councilmember for the Northglenn City Council, Chair of the North Area Transportation Alliance, and Chair of the Adams County Subregional Transportation Alliance. She is ready to continue her public health advocacy for Adams County in conjunction with new Adams County Public Health Department to provide important services from air quality to reproductive health.
Mullica seeks solutions to the regional housing crisis and will aim to provide affordable options for everyone both young and old. She understands the the changes Adams County will face in the near future and plans to lean in to the power of community and emphasize the importance of mindful and smart growth practices. She is fighting to keep both our neighborhoods and environment safe and healthy.
Republican Shelly Mcclure is running against Mullica. Mcclure has no previous governance or public service experience.
Julie Mullica is a proven servant leader dedicated to the people of Adams County. She is the progressive choice for County Commissioner of Adams County District 1.
Adams County Commissioner candidates come from a specific district, but are elected county-wide or at-large.
Julie Mullica is running for Adams County Commissioner District 1. Mullica is a public health professional who has worked in Infection Control and Epidemiology. She served as Co-Chair of Tri-County Health Department and as Councilmember for the Northglenn City Council, Chair of the North Area Transportation Alliance, and Chair of the Adams County Subregional Transportation Alliance. She is ready to continue her public health advocacy for Adams County in conjunction with new Adams County Public Health Department to provide important services from air quality to reproductive health.
Mullica seeks solutions to the regional housing crisis and will aim to provide affordable options for everyone both young and old. She understands the the changes Adams County will face in the near future and plans to lean in to the power of community and emphasize the importance of mindful and smart growth practices. She is fighting to keep both our neighborhoods and environment safe and healthy.
Republican Shelly Mcclure is running against Mullica. Mcclure has no previous governance or public service experience.
Julie Mullica is a proven servant leader dedicated to the people of Adams County. She is the progressive choice for County Commissioner of Adams County District 1.
Adams County Commissioner candidates come from a specific district, but are elected county-wide or at-large.
Julie Mullica is running for Adams County Commissioner District 1. Mullica is a public health professional who has worked in Infection Control and Epidemiology. She served as Co-Chair of Tri-County Health Department and as Councilmember for the Northglenn City Council, Chair of the North Area Transportation Alliance, and Chair of the Adams County Subregional Transportation Alliance. She is ready to continue her public health advocacy for Adams County in conjunction with new Adams County Public Health Department to provide important services from air quality to reproductive health.
Mullica seeks solutions to the regional housing crisis and will aim to provide affordable options for everyone both young and old. She understands the the changes Adams County will face in the near future and plans to lean in to the power of community and emphasize the importance of mindful and smart growth practices. She is fighting to keep both our neighborhoods and environment safe and healthy.
Republican Shelly Mcclure is running against Mullica. Mcclure has no previous governance or public service experience.
Julie Mullica is a proven servant leader dedicated to the people of Adams County. She is the progressive choice for County Commissioner of Adams County District 1.
Adams County Commissioner candidates come from a specific district, but are elected county-wide or at-large.
Kathy Henson is running for Adams County Commissioner of District 2. Henson is an active community leader and advocate. She has served as a councilmember of the Thornton City Council, member of the Adams 12 School District Finance & Audit Committee, and has directed and choreographed over 50 theatrical productions in the surrounding areas. Henson began her advocacy career 22 years ago as a member of a committee to increase opportunities for Colorado’s professional performing artists.
Henson will champion families, students, and local businesses as County Commissioner. She will prioritize affordable housing for all, environmental protections, and public safety. Henson supports modernizing and reforming law enforcement practices by championing co-response programs that provide clinicians and mental health experts as alternatives to police force in mental health emergencies. She understands the importance of a mindful transition to 100% renewable energy and decreasing our carbon emissions. Henson will seek market based approaches to housing accessibility and diversification as well as promoting small businesses over corporations.
Opposing Henson is Bernadette Tedesco of the Colorado Center Party.
Kathy Henson is a dedicated progressive candidate for Adams County Commissioner District 2.
Adams County Commissioner candidates come from a specific district, but are elected county-wide or at-large.
Kathy Henson is running for Adams County Commissioner of District 2. Henson is an active community leader and advocate. She has served as a councilmember of the Thornton City Council, member of the Adams 12 School District Finance & Audit Committee, and has directed and choreographed over 50 theatrical productions in the surrounding areas. Henson began her advocacy career 22 years ago as a member of a committee to increase opportunities for Colorado’s professional performing artists.
Henson will champion families, students, and local businesses as County Commissioner. She will prioritize affordable housing for all, environmental protections, and public safety. Henson supports modernizing and reforming law enforcement practices by championing co-response programs that provide clinicians and mental health experts as alternatives to police force in mental health emergencies. She understands the importance of a mindful transition to 100% renewable energy and decreasing our carbon emissions. Henson will seek market based approaches to housing accessibility and diversification as well as promoting small businesses over corporations.
Opposing Henson is Bernadette Tedesco of the Colorado Center Party.
Kathy Henson is a dedicated progressive candidate for Adams County Commissioner District 2.
Adams County Commissioner candidates come from a specific district, but are elected county-wide or at-large.
Kathy Henson is running for Adams County Commissioner of District 2. Henson is an active community leader and advocate. She has served as a councilmember of the Thornton City Council, member of the Adams 12 School District Finance & Audit Committee, and has directed and choreographed over 50 theatrical productions in the surrounding areas. Henson began her advocacy career 22 years ago as a member of a committee to increase opportunities for Colorado’s professional performing artists.
Henson will champion families, students, and local businesses as County Commissioner. She will prioritize affordable housing for all, environmental protections, and public safety. Henson supports modernizing and reforming law enforcement practices by championing co-response programs that provide clinicians and mental health experts as alternatives to police force in mental health emergencies. She understands the importance of a mindful transition to 100% renewable energy and decreasing our carbon emissions. Henson will seek market based approaches to housing accessibility and diversification as well as promoting small businesses over corporations.
Opposing Henson is Bernadette Tedesco of the Colorado Center Party.
Kathy Henson is a dedicated progressive candidate for Adams County Commissioner District 2.
Adams County Commissioner candidates come from a specific district, but are elected county-wide or at-large.
Lynn Baca is running for reelection as County Commissioner in Adams County District 5. Baca is an Adams County native with deep roots in the area's agricultural community. She began her journey in public service 20 years ago when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and began volunteering with her church and the 27J school district. Baca served on the Brighton Parks Advisory Board and Brighton City Council. Baca has also served on the Greater Brighton Fire Protection District, the Adams County Sub-Regional Transportation Committee, the Denver Regional Council of Governments, the Smart Commute Metro North, and the North Area Transportation Alliance.
As a commissioner, it is important to Baca to build an economy and community where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. She supports raising minimum wage and requiring living wages for workers. Baca is concerned with lowering housing prices and making home ownership and stable housing a reality for all of Adams County. Baca is dedicated to ensuring clean air and water and fighting back against big polluters to keep our communities safe and healthy. Honoring her family's history in agriculture, Baca is passionate about agrigultural land preservation. In her previous term she helped to preserve nearly 700 acres of farmland in the Historic Splendid Valley.
Opposing Commissioner Baca is Republican, Jim Wood. Wood is a Colorado transplant with no prior governance or public service experience. A thorough platform is not available to the public, but he has stated he does not support taxation for government programs.
Baca has proven herself a dedicated leader for working families in Adams County. She is the progressive choice for County Commissioner of Adams County District 5.
Adams County Commissioner candidates come from a specific district, but are elected county-wide or at-large.
Lynn Baca is running for reelection as County Commissioner in Adams County District 5. Baca is an Adams County native with deep roots in the area's agricultural community. She began her journey in public service 20 years ago when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and began volunteering with her church and the 27J school district. Baca served on the Brighton Parks Advisory Board and Brighton City Council. Baca has also served on the Greater Brighton Fire Protection District, the Adams County Sub-Regional Transportation Committee, the Denver Regional Council of Governments, the Smart Commute Metro North, and the North Area Transportation Alliance.
As a commissioner, it is important to Baca to build an economy and community where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. She supports raising minimum wage and requiring living wages for workers. Baca is concerned with lowering housing prices and making home ownership and stable housing a reality for all of Adams County. Baca is dedicated to ensuring clean air and water and fighting back against big polluters to keep our communities safe and healthy. Honoring her family's history in agriculture, Baca is passionate about agrigultural land preservation. In her previous term she helped to preserve nearly 700 acres of farmland in the Historic Splendid Valley.
Opposing Commissioner Baca is Republican, Jim Wood. Wood is a Colorado transplant with no prior governance or public service experience. A thorough platform is not available to the public, but he has stated he does not support taxation for government programs.
Baca has proven herself a dedicated leader for working families in Adams County. She is the progressive choice for County Commissioner of Adams County District 5.
Adams County Commissioner candidates come from a specific district, but are elected county-wide or at-large.
Lynn Baca is running for reelection as County Commissioner in Adams County District 5. Baca is an Adams County native with deep roots in the area's agricultural community. She began her journey in public service 20 years ago when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and began volunteering with her church and the 27J school district. Baca served on the Brighton Parks Advisory Board and Brighton City Council. Baca has also served on the Greater Brighton Fire Protection District, the Adams County Sub-Regional Transportation Committee, the Denver Regional Council of Governments, the Smart Commute Metro North, and the North Area Transportation Alliance.
As a commissioner, it is important to Baca to build an economy and community where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. She supports raising minimum wage and requiring living wages for workers. Baca is concerned with lowering housing prices and making home ownership and stable housing a reality for all of Adams County. Baca is dedicated to ensuring clean air and water and fighting back against big polluters to keep our communities safe and healthy. Honoring her family's history in agriculture, Baca is passionate about agrigultural land preservation. In her previous term she helped to preserve nearly 700 acres of farmland in the Historic Splendid Valley.
Opposing Commissioner Baca is Republican, Jim Wood. Wood is a Colorado transplant with no prior governance or public service experience. A thorough platform is not available to the public, but he has stated he does not support taxation for government programs.
Baca has proven herself a dedicated leader for working families in Adams County. She is the progressive choice for County Commissioner of Adams County District 5.
Adams County Commissioner candidates come from a specific district, but are elected county-wide or at-large.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Brett Martin MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Brett Martin MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Brett Martin MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that the Honorable Sharon Diane Holbrook MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that the Honorable Sharon Diane Holbrook MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that the Honorable Sharon Diane Holbrook MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that the Honorable Teri L. Vasquez MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that the Honorable Teri L. Vasquez MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that the Honorable Teri L. Vasquez MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
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.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Courtney L. Dinnel MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Courtney L. Dinnel MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Courtney L. Dinnel MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 9-0 with one recusal that Judge Joshua T. Nowak MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 9-0 with one recusal that Judge Joshua T. Nowak MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 9-0 with one recusal that Judge Joshua T. Nowak MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Leroy D. Kirby MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Leroy D. Kirby MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Leroy D. Kirby MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that the Honorable Madoche Jean MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that the Honorable Madoche Jean MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that the Honorable Madoche Jean MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that the Honorable Marques A. Ivey MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that the Honorable Marques A. Ivey MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that the Honorable Marques A. Ivey MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Martin J. Flaum II MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Martin J. Flaum II MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Seventeenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously agrees by a vote of 10-0 that Judge Martin J. Flaum II MEETS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
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.
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.
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.
Vote YES on Amendment J to protect marriage equality
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.
Vote YES on Amendment K for a more inclusive voting process in Colorado
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.
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.
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.
Vote NO on Proposition 128 and reject fear-based policies that create dangerous prison conditions
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.
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.
Vote NO on Proposition 130, a knee-jerk measure to tie the hands of lawmakers on public safety funding
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.
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.
Adams County Ballot Issue 1A seeks to introduce a new .15% sales tax in order to generate over $22.2 million annually for the creation of 6,000 more affordable housing units over 20 years. This tax is equivalent to 15 cents on a $100 purchase; Purchases of food, medicine and diapers are among the exceptions of the proposed tax. This measure will help to stabilize housing costs in Adams County for the present as well as the future. Adams County will be the fastest growing county in Colorado over the next 20 years, in both population and employment. The issue was introduced to the November ballot because officials feel that local communities and working families can no longer wait for a solution to affordable housing stock.
Adams County Ballot Issue 1A seeks to introduce a new .15% sales tax in order to generate over $22.2 million annually for the creation of 6,000 more affordable housing units over 20 years. This tax is equivalent to 15 cents on a $100 purchase; Purchases of food, medicine and diapers are among the exceptions of the proposed tax. This measure will help to stabilize housing costs in Adams County for the present as well as the future. Adams County will be the fastest growing county in Colorado over the next 20 years, in both population and employment. The issue was introduced to the November ballot because officials feel that local communities and working families can no longer wait for a solution to affordable housing stock.
Arapahoe County Ballot 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.
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Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below congressional districts on your ballot.
4th Congressional District
U.S. Representative
Trisha Calvarese
6th Congressional District
U.S. Representative
Jason Crow
Board of Education, 4th Congressional District
Board of Education, 4th Congressional District
Krista Holtzmann
University of Colorado Board of Regents
CU Regent, At-Large
Elliott Hood
Representative, District 36
State Representative
Michael Carter
County Commission Races
Depending on where you live, you may have the below county races on your ballot.
Adams County Commission
Adams County Commissioner, District 1
Julie Mullica
Adams County Commissioner, District 2
Kathy Henson
Adams County Commissioner, District 5
Lynn Baca
Arapahoe County Commission
Arapahoe County Commissioner, District 1
Carrie Warren-Gully
Arapahoe County Commissioner, District 3
Scott Brown
Arapahoe County Commissioner, District 5
Rhonda Fields
District Attorney, 18th Judicial District
District Attorney, 18th Judicial District
Amy Padden
Regional Transportation District
Regional Transportation District A
Regional Transportation District Director
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
Chris Nicholson
Kiel Brunner
Regional Transportation District D
Regional Transportation District Director
Chris D. Gutschenritter
Regional Transportation District E
Regional Transportation District Director
Matt Larsen
Regional Transportation District F
Regional Transportation District Director
Bernard P. Celestin
Regional Transportation District G
Regional Transportation District Director
Julien Bouquet
Regional Transportation District H
Regional Transportation District Director
Patrick O'Keefe
Regional Transportation District I
Regional Transportation District Director
Karen Benker
Statewide Judicial Races
Supreme Court Justice
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.
Maria E. Berkenkotter
Brian D. Boatright
Monica M. Márquez
Court of Appeals Judge
Stephanie Dunn
Jerry N. Jones
W. Eric Kuhn
Gilbert M. Román
Timothy J. Schutz
District Court Races
17th Judicial District
District Court Judge, 17th Judicial District
Brett Martin
Sharon Diane Holbrook
Teri L. Vasquez
18th Judicial District
District Court Judge, 18th Judicial District
Ben L. Leutwyler III
Benjamin Figa
Bonnie Heather McLean
Don Jesse Toussaint
Joseph R. Whitfield Jr.
Robert R. Lung
Shay K. Whitaker
County Judicial Races
Adams County
Adams County Court Judge
Courtney L. Dinnel
Joshua T. Nowak
Leroy D. Kirby
Madoche Jean
Marques A. Ivey
Martin J. Flaum II
Arapahoe County
Arapahoe County Court Judge
Joshua Jay Williford
Melina Hernandez
Statewide Ballot Measures
Amendment G
Modify property tax exemption for disabled veterans
YES
Amendment H
Judicial discipline procedures and confidentiality
No Position
Amendment I
Bail exemption for first degree murder
YES
Amendment J
Repeal same-sex marriage ban in Colorado
YES
Amendment K
Modify constitutional election deadlines
YES
Amendment #79
Constitutional right to an abortion
YES
Amendment #80
K-12 school vouchers
NO
Proposition JJ
Retain additional sports betting tax revenue
No Position
Proposition KK
Firearms and ammunition excise tax
YES
Proposition #127
Prohibit bobcat, lynx, and mountain lion hunting
No Position
Proposition #128
Concerning eligibility for parole
NO
Proposition #129
Establishing veterinary professional associates
No Position
Proposition #130
Funding for law enforcement
NO
Proposition #131
Establishing an all-candidate primary and ranked choice voting
NO
County Ballot Measures
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below ballot measures on your ballot.
Adams County Ballot Measures
Ballot Issue 1A
Affordable housing sales tax
No Position
Arapahoe County Ballot Measures
Ballot Issue 1A
Retain revenue above TABOR limit
No Position
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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.