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EMILY’s List endorses 3 Democratic women in Colorado mayoral races
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The national political action committee EMILY’s List threw its support behind three candidates running to be mayor of Colorado cities on Wednesday. Arvada mayoral candidate Lauren Simpson, Lakewood mayoral candidate Wendi Strom, and Thornton mayoral candidate Julia Marvin are all being endorsed by the organization, which backs the candidacies of Democratic women who support abortion rights. …
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PRIMARY PREVIEW: Money matters in the governor’s race
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In the void of policy differences and clear, consistent polling on gubernatorial primary candidates, money is the next best measure. Spending in the race has soared past $25 million, fueled by two wealthy candidates – Republican Victor Mitchell and Democrat Jared Polis – and a slew of super PACs that have already doled out millions.…
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ENDORSEMENT WATCH | EMILY’s List picks candidates in Democratic primaries
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EMILY’s List, a national group that backs pro-choice Democratic women candidates, on Wednesday endorsed five legislative candidates running for open seats in Colorado’s June 26 primary election. The group’s president, Stephanie Schriock, called the group’s picks “at the forefront of advocacy for Colorado’s working families and their children.” “These women have used their personal experiences…
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State Democrats use Lebsock expulsion to bolster Rep. Faith Winter in Emily’s List competition
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Before the seat held by former Rep. Steve Lebsock had even cooled off, a state Democratic Party committee used the expulsion to push its supporters to back Rep. Faith Winter in an Emily’s List competition. But whether that’s likely to turn into campaign contributions from the Washington, D.C. group is another matter. The Democratic Senate…
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State Rep. Faith Winter nominated for EMILY’s List’s Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star Award
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State Rep. Faith Winter, D-Westminster, is one of six women nominated for a national award from EMILY’s List, an organization that supports pro-choice, Democratic women candidates, the group said Thursday. The award, named for former Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, honors state and local women elected officials with a commitment to community, women and families and, the…
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Democratic secretary of state candidate Jena Griswold lands backing from unions, elected officials
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Jena Griswold, a Democratic candidate for Colorado secretary of state, announced Monday she’s won the endorsements of two local unions and more than a dozen current and former elected Democrats, including state lawmakers, city council members and county officials. “Colorado needs a secretary of state who will protect all eligible voters’ right to vote and…
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Grand Junction Councilman Chris Kennedy drops out of 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary
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Grand Junction Councilman Chris Kennedy announced Wednesday that he’s withdrawing from the Democratic primary for the 3rd Congressional District seat held by Republican Scott Tipton. Kennedy said in a Facebook post that family health issues will require his time and attention. He told the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel that his mother has recently undergone heart…
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Democratic secretary of state candidate Jena Griswold announces slate of endorsements
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Jena Griswold, one of several Democrats running for secretary of state in next year’s election, unveiled a list of more than a dozen endorsements from current and former Democratic officials Monday. State Sens. Mike Merrifield, John Kefalas, Matt Jones and Rachel Zenzinger and state Rep. James Coleman added their names to a roster of Griswold…
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EMILY’s List targets Secretary of State Wayne Williams, Colorado Senate’s Republican majority
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EMILY’s List, a national group that recruits and helps fund Democratic women candidates, said Thursday it’s putting Colorado’s Republican Secretary of State Wayne Williams and GOP state senators “on notice,” naming them to its list of top targets for defeat in next year’s election. The group charged that Williams has “failed to defend” Coloradans against…
