Colorado

Jessica Garrow is running for University of Colorado Regent, District 3. As a graduate of the University of Colorado-Boulder, Jessica knows how important the state university system is to Colorado. Higher education increases job opportunities for individuals, encourages involvement in our communities, and creates a skilled workforce that improved Colorado's ability to compete in the global marketplace. After graduating from the University of Colorado-Boulder, Jessica went on to get her Masters in City and Regional Planning and took a job as the Long Range Planner for the City of Aspen. As a young person Jessica is passionate about increasing opportunities for young people to get a good education and become involved in their communities.

Eva grew up in a family one paycheck away from being homeless, but they got by through sacrifice and with the help of neighbors. She knows what it’s like to struggle, to have a family member lose their job, to live without health insurance and be one bad break away from economic catastrophe. Eva brings accountability and transparency to Adams County government, which has been lacking for many years.

A Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, former educator, health outreach worker and job-training counselor, Rep. Kefalas was first elected to the Statehouse in 2006 as a Progressive Majority supported candidate. He worked with Catholic Charities as a public policy advocate and community development coordinator for seven years.

Andy Kerr was elected to State Senate in District 22 in 2012. Andy has spent over a decade with the Jefferson County Public Schools as a teacher and curriculum specialist, and has worked with many boards and organizations committed to improving education in Colorado. Since his election to the State Assembly in 2006, Andy has been a fighter for schools, health care, seniors, and economy.

Diane Mitsch Bush was elected to State Representative District 26 in 2012. Diane currently serves on the Routt County Commission and is a professor at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. She’s running to strengthen the economy and community in District 26 and Colorado.

Dianne Primavera is a Colorado native and has worked in public service and the non-profit sectors for over three decades. She has worked as a vocational counselor, government manager, and served as an elected official. Dianne was elected to the Colorado House of Representatives in 2006, and re-elected in 2008. During her time in the legislature, Dianne was chosen to serve as Chair of the Legislative Audit Committee and sponsored legislation to create the Colorado Autism Commission. Additionally, Dianne is a breast cancer survivor.

After taking early retirement, Mary Parker and her husband Steve started a small consulting business. Mary also works as a Truancy Special Advocate (TSA) and serves as a member of the Strategic Planning Advisory Committee for the Jefferson County School District.

Jessie Ulibarriwas born and raised in Colorado. After becoming the first person in his family to receive a bachelor’s degree, he began non-profit advocacy work, building grassroots campaigns educating citizens on the economy. Jessie has also served his community in a variety of roles, including as State Central Committee Member of the Colorado Democratic Party, Board Chair of the Colorado Progressive Coalition, Board Chair of the Denver Agency on Human Rights and Community Relations, and as a Commissioner on the Denver GBLT Commission.

A retired Battalion Chief from the Colorado Springs Fire Department, Tony Exum spent thirty-five years working to make the community safer. Tony's victory for the State House seat in 2012 was another step in a lifetime of public service. He is a member of the Colorado Springs Fire Association.

Alfonso Nunez served the city of Aurora for twenty-two years as a firefighter.  He is also a small business owner in Aurora and has worked with his family to create the Nunez Foundation.  The foundation has provided over $150,000 in scholarships and career development opportunities to over 50 Aurora area high school seniors since 1996.

Briana Peterson is running in a special election to fill a seat in Ward 1 of the Lakewood City Council. Peterson will bring an extensive amount of experience to the city council. Her experience as a tax representative and a lawyer provide the knowledge and experience needed on the council.  She’s running to give people in her neighborhood a voice that is not currently being heard.  

Progressive Majority previously endorsed candidate running for re-election. 

Progressive Majority previously endorsed candidate running for re-election. 

Progressive Majority previously endorsed candidate running for re-election. 

Progressive Majority previously endorsed candidate running for re-election. 

Progressive Majority previously endorsed candidate running for re-election. 

Progressive Majority previously endorsed candidate running for re-election. 

Progressive Majority previously endorsed candidate running for re-election. 

Pete Lee has lived in Colorado Springs for over 34 years, and practiced law for 25 years, where he represented individuals and small business owners in commerical and real estate transactions. Pete has been active in the community, including serving on the boards of numerous community organizations. As a candidate, he is running to help fix Colorado's health care system and to strengthen environmental protections.

In 2006, John Morse ran and won in one of the most competitive State Senate districts in Colorado. He was the first Democrat to win in El Paso County since 1974. Now, he is running for re-election in a tougher environment. John has served as a police officer and as a Police Chief for nearly 20 years, worked four years as a CPA, worked as a paramedic in Denver, and ran a $3.3 million nonprofit organization that helps seniors age with dignity and remain independent. In the Legislature, John serves as Vice Chair of the Judiciary Committee and a member of the Finance and the Health and Human Services Committees. He has fought for improved public pensions and increased investment in health care.

Dan Pabon is a former staffer at the Office of White House Counsel who is running for House of Representatives in District 4. Dan worked with President Obama's top advisors creating and drafting the President's first Executive Order on Ethics. While a student at Colorado University, Dan helped create a recruitment and retention program for at risk students. As a young lawyer, Dan worked in a legal aid clinic helping economically disadvantaged clients obtain child support, alimony, and social security benefits. Dan recently won a tough primary against two other accomplished progressives. Dan is an outstanding progressive champion and will be a leader in the Colorado House of Representatives for many years.

Senator Gail Schwartz is running for re-election in the Colorado Senate District 5. Gail has lived in the Western Slope for 32 years. During that time, she has worked to serve the unique needs of the Western Slope in over a dozen nonprofit, government, and business organizations that focus on helping students graduate, providing rural health care services, and constructing affordable housing for working families. Prior to being elected to the Colorado Senate, Gail was appointed by Governor Roy Romer to be a member of the Colorado Commission on Higher Education, and was elected by the voters of the 3rd Congressional District to serve as a member and Vice-Chair of the University of Colorado Board of Regents. Her current legislative focus is on re-energizing Colorado's economy by creating jobs and investing in the future of renewable energy.