U.S. Rep. Jared Polis, a leading Democratic candidate for governor of Colorado, announced Friday he’s been endorsed by more than 40 Latino current and former elected officials and civic leaders.

“I’m so honored to have earned the support of so many hardworking community leaders, and I look forward to partnering with them to build a bright and inclusive future for Colorado,” Polis said in a statement.

While Colorado’s Latino communities are “essential to Colorado’s history and Colorado’s future,” Polis said, “too often Latino voices go unheard in our government. Latino voices deserve to be heard on all issues – whether that’s how to improve our public schools, expanding access to affordable health care, bringing down the cost of housing, or modernizing our transportation system.”

Polis, a five-term congressman and former member of the State Board of Education, founded the New America School, a network of charter schools that enrolls young immigrants. He also founded Aurora’s Cinema Latino, which presents movies in Spanish.

His guest at President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address this week was an immigrant known as a Dreamer, a Colorado State University student brought illegally to the United States as a young child. Polis is a member of the bipartisan House Problem Solvers Caucus, which is working on proposals to resolve an impasse over immigration policy.

“Whether it’s in the classroom, the workplace, or at home in our neighborhoods, the people of Colorado need a governor focused on creating opportunities for all of us, no matter the county or zip code,” said Denver City Councilman Paul Lopez in a statement. “Jared Polis has been and will continue to be that leader.”

Polis is among 10 Democrats who have filed to run for the office held by term-limited Gov. John Hickenlooper. Other major candidates include Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne, former State Treasurer Cary Kennedy, former state Sen. Mike Johnston and business owner and civic leader Noel Ginsburg.

Colorado’s primary is June 26.

Below are the endorsements Polis released this week:

Current elected officials:Dan Pabon, state representativeAdrienne Benavidez, state representativePaul Lopez, Denver city council memberMaria De Cambra, Westminster mayor pro temGustavo Reyna, Lafayette Mayor pro temYolanda Avila, Colorado Springs city council memberGarrison Ortiz, Pueblo County CommissionerLarry Atencio, Pueblo city council member

Former elected officials:Abel Tapia, former state senatorPolly Baca, former state senatorRob Hernandez, former state senatorVal Vigil, former state representativeCecil Gutierrez, former Loveland mayorRamona Martinez, former Denver city council memberRosemary Rodriguez, former Denver city council member and former Denver Public Schools board memberJorge Amaya, former Alamosa county commissioner

Former Democratic Party officials:Beverly Benavidez Ryken, former vice chair of the Colorado Democratic PartyBlanca O’Leary, former Pitkin County Democratic Party chair and Democratic National Committee memberRick Palacio, former Colorado Democratic Party chairman and and Democratic National Committee member

Civic leaders and business owners:Marlene De La Rosa, community leaderRhonda Solis, community leaderNita Gonzales, community leaderRudy Gonzales, community leaderZee Ferrufino, owner, KBNO RadioLeonard Martinez, business wwnerCynthia Martinez, Denver teacherBarbara DesMarteau, leadership development consultantEstevan Flores, owner, Flores Consulting, LLCMiguel Baca Barragan, radio talk show hostChristine Alonzo, commissioner, United States Civil Rights CommissionIrene Vilar, founder Americas for ConservationFabian Ortega, community leaderAngela Alfaro, community leaderWilliam Neidig, owner, La Familia BroadcastingDusti Gurule, community leaderJose Beteta, executive director, Latino Chamber of CommerceTamil Maldonado Vega, founder, Barrio E’Joan Padilla, community leaderOlivia Mendoza, community leaderGrace Lopez Ramirez, community leaderMiriam Peña, community leader