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Four Democratic gubernatorial candidates endorse Jena Griswold for Colorado secretary of state
Four of the leading Democrats running for governor of Colorado on Thursday threw their support behind Jena Griswold in her bid to unseat Republican Secretary of State Wayne Williams, her campaign announced The 33-year-old attorney received endorsements from U.S. Rep. Jared Polis, former State Treasurer Cary Kennedy, former state Sen. Mike Johnston and businessman and…
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Democrat Mike Johnston first to submit nominating petitions in Colorado gubernatorial race
Democrat Mike Johnston on Wednesday will be the first Colorado gubernatorial candidate to submit nominating petitions, his campaign said. The former state senator from Denver plans to turn in roughly twice the number of signatures required to qualify for the June primary ballot. Johnston, one of five leading Democrats running for the office held by term-limited…
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Steelworkers back Democrat Cary Kennedy for governor of Colorado
Former State Treasurer Cary Kennedy, one of five leading Democrats running for governor of Colorado, has won the unanimous endorsement of the United Steelworkers District 12 labor union, her campaign Friday. “Cary Kennedy is a proven leader who shares United Steelworkers’ vision and values. She has the experience and the vision to lead Colorado and…
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Petitioning Democrat Noel Ginsburg says he’ll add caucus route to bid for governor
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Noel Ginsburg announced this week he plans to secure a spot on the June primary ballot by going through the caucus and assembly process in addition to gathering petition signatures. Ginsburg joins leading candidates Jared Polis, a five-term congressman, and Cary Kennedy, a former state treasurer, wooing the party faithful – starting…
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Carpenters union endorses Democrat Jared Polis in Colorado governor’s race
Calling the Boulder Democrat a fighter for the working people of Colorado, the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters threw its support Thursday behind U.S. Rep. Jared Polis in the gubernatorial race. The union, which operates in six western states, represents more than 2,500 carpenters in Colorado. “Jared has been fighting for better wages and critical benefits…
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Associated Builders and Contractors endorses Republican Walker Stapleton for governor
Republican gubernatorial candidate Walker Stapleton landed the first endorsement by a major business organization in the crowded GOP primary Tuesday when the Associated Builders and Contractors Rocky Mountain Chapter declared it’s backing Stapleton, saying the twice-elected state treasurer “gets business.” “The chapter is proud to recognize Walker Stapleton for his support of merit shop contractors and the…
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Powerful Pipefitters union throws weight behind Democrat Jared Polis for governor
Pipefitters Local 208, one of the largest and most politically active trade unions in Colorado, endorsed Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jared Polis on Thursday, praising the Boulder congressman’s vision for the state’s economy. “We are very excited to announce our endorsement of Jared Polis for governor,” said Gary Arnold, the union’s business manager, in a statement.…
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Former Colorado Gov. Dick Lamm endorses Democrat Mike Johnston in governor’s race
Saying he’s never seen a more promising candidate, former Gov. Dick Lamm on Tuesday endorsed Democrat Mike Johnston to be Colorado’s next governor. Lamm, a Democrat, said he’s backing Johnston because he believes the former state senator from Denver is the candidate who can best steer the state toward “thoughtful growth paired with protection of…
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Dozens of Latino leaders endorse Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jared Polis
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…
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Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg to help launch women’s coalition for Democrat Mike Johnston
Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook’s chief operating officer and the author of “Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead,” will be on hand to help Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Johnston kick off a coalition of women supporting his campaign at a panel discussion in Denver, his campaign announced. “I first got to know Mike through…