endorsements
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Democrat Alan Kennedy-Shaffer wins Flores endorsement, submits petitions in Senate District 34 primary
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Democrat Alan Kennedy-Shaffer, one of four primary candidates in Denver’s Senate District 34, delivered petitions with 1,400 signatures to the Colorado secretary of state’s office on Monday, his campaign said. The attorney and Colorado Army National Guard captain also announced he’s been endorsed by Val Flores, who represents the 1st Congressional District on the Colorado…
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Democratic secretary of state candidate Jena Griswold wins endorsement from Let America Vote organization
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Calling her a “voting rights champion,” Let America Vote, a progressive organization devoted to fighting voter suppression efforts and expanding voting rights, this week endorsed Jena Griswold, one of two Democrats challenging Republican Secretary of State Wayne Williams. “Jena Griswold knows that the right to vote is fundamental in our country, and I know she’ll…
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Sierra Club endorses Democratic congressional candidate Jason Crow, but primary rival cries foul
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Calling him a “climate champion,” the Sierra Club Colorado on Tuesday announced its support for Jason Crow, a Democrat running against incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman in Colorado’s 6th Congressional District – but one of Crow’s primary opponents blasted the endorsement as an example of a “rigged system” favoring party insiders. “A supporter of…
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Civil rights legend John Lewis endorses gubernatorial candidate Jared Polis as Democrats head to caucus
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jared Polis released a video endorsement from civil rights legend John Lewis on Tuesday praising the Boulder congressman’s “courage” for supporting President Donald Trump’s impeachment. The video went out to 15,000 Polis supporters in text messages and emails, Polis’ campaign said, and will also run online statewide as a digital ad as Democrats prepare…
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More than 50 county commissioners endorse Republican gubernatorial candidate Walker Stapleton
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County commissioners representing more than half of Colorado’s counties are endorsing Republican gubernatorial candidate Walker Stapleton, his campaign said Monday. The two-term state treasurer, one of 10 Republicans running to replace term-limited Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper, unveiled the slate of 57 officials from 33 counties the day before voters are set to attend precinct caucuses. “County…
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Trail Mix: The road to Colorado’s 2018 election (March 4)
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STRIKE UP THE BAND … It is, after all, March Fourth. The celebration started a few days early in Colorado, when John Philip Sousa IV, the grandson of the composer and marching band icon, was on hand to endorse a pair of longshot Republican candidates – Greg Lopez, the former Parker mayor running for governor,…
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Former state Sen. Gail Schwartz endorses Democrat Phil Weiser for attorney general
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Gail Schwartz, a former Democratic state senator and congressional nominee, endorsed attorney general candidate Phil Weiser on Friday, saying the former University of Colorado Law School dean champion issues important to rural Colorado, including broadband access, the environment and public safety. “Phil Weiser is committed to serving all of the people of Colorado and ensuring…
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Abortion rights group endorses Democrat Jason Crow in 6th Congressional District primary
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NARAL Pro-Choice America, an abortion rights group and one of the leading progressive political advocacy organizations, on Friday endorsed Democratic congressional candidate Jason Crow, one of four Democrats running against incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman in the 6th Congressional District. “Mike Coffman’s extreme anti-choice, anti-woman record does not reflect the voters or values of…
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Democrat Julie Gonzales turns in petitions, wins incumbent Lucia Guzman’s backing in Senate primary
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Senate Democratic Leader Lucia Guzman on Tuesday endorsed immigrant rights advocate Julie Gonzales to take her place representing Denver’s Senate District 34 – the same day Gonzales turned in her nominating petitions, her campaign said. Gonzales, one of four Democrats running in a primary, has a proven ability to “listen to all voices and bring…
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Ken Salazar endorses Ashley Wheeland in House District 9 Democratic primary
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Former Interior Secretary Ken Salazar this week endorsed Ashley Wheeland, one of two Democrats running in a primary against state Rep. Paul Rosenthal in southeast Denver’s House District 9. “I have known Ashley since she began her career in policy in our state – working for me in my United States Senate office,” said Salazar, a…