RELEASE: While Donald Trump Visits Aurora to Spew Hateful Rhetoric and Conspiracy Theories, Coloradans Prepare to Vote

Colorado is ready to reject Donald Trump’s Project 2025 agenda

DENVER - Today, October 11th, Colorado election officials will begin to mail ballots to all registered voters. Also today is Donald Trump’s visit to Aurora, where he is sure to spread election conspiracy theories and racist rhetoric. 

When Donald Trump spreads conspiracy theories about immigrants or our election system, it makes life harder and less safe for everyone, and for election officials to conduct safe, accessible elections. 

His strategy is to use others to score political points, not support our democracy or make us safer. 

“It’s ironic that Trump’s visit to Colorado, where he is sure to spread ridiculous conspiracy theories about immigrants and our elections, happens to be on the same day that ballots are being mailed to voters,” said Colorado Democratic Party Chair Shad Murib. “Colorado enjoys safe elections that result in Republican and Democratic victories – these are elections voters of all parties and beliefs can trust. And, you can trust that Coloradans will, for the third time, reject Donald Trump and help elect Kamala Harris as president of the United States”

While we wish he wasn’t coming, his visit is an opportunity to remind voters how to participate in Colorado’s safe gold-standard election system. Here are some resources regarding Colorado elections to consider including in stories about Trump’s visit:

HOW TO REGISTER TO VOTE:

To register to vote or check your registration, visit www.govotecolorado.gov. You may register and cast a ballot in person up to 7pm on Election Day Nov. 5th at a Voter Service and Polling Center (VSPC) in your neighborhood. 

HOW TO CAST YOUR BALLOT:

In Colorado there are three ways to cast your ballot:

(1) Bring your mailed ballot to a drop box in your neighborhood, which will open by Oct. 21st. To find your nearest drop box or VSPC visit govotecolorado.gov or Iwillvote.com. 

(2) Vote by mailing your ballot into the clerk's office with appropriate postage. The last day to mail in your ballot is Oct. 28th. After Oct. 28th, please bring your ballot to a drop box or vote in person. 

(3) Vote in person at a Voter Service and Polling Center (VSPC), which are open from Oct. 21st through Nov. 5th at 7pm (note: they are not open on the first Saturday or either Sunday before Election Day Nov. 5). Don’t forget to bring ID: www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/vote/acceptableFormsOfID.html.

HOW TO TRACK YOUR BALLOT:

Track your ballot to see when it is counted using BallotTrax (https://ballottrax.coloradosos.gov/voter/). 

Please note that you cannot vote by text, some Colorado residents are receiving texts with misinformation about being able to vote by text, do not believe information from unreliable sources.  

QUESTIONS?

For questions about registering to vote and how to vote, or to report voter intimidation, electioneering, long lines at polling centers, and other issues, please contact the Voter Protection Hotline (720-600-7761) or Email (VotingIssues@ColoradoDems.org)!

Colorado Democrats Take Positions on 2024 Ballot Measures

DENVER - Today the Colorado Democratic Party took the following positions on 2024 ballot initiatives:

Amendment 79 – Constitutional Right to Abortion : SUPPORT (Endorsed on February 13, 2024) 

Proposition 127 – Prohibit Trophy Hunting of Mountain Lions, Lynx, and Bobcats : NO POSITION

Proposition 128 – Parole Eligibility for Crimes of Violence : OPPOSE

Proposition 129 – Establishing Veterinary Professional Associates : NO POSITION

Proposition 130 – Funding for Law Enforcement : NO POSITION

Proposition 131 – Establishing All-Candidate Primary and Ranked Choice Voting General Elections : OPPOSE

Amendment 80 – School Choice in K-12 Education : OPPOSE

Amendment G – Modify Property Tax Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities : SUPPORT

Amendment H – Judicial Discipline Procedures and Confidentiality : SUPPORT

Amendment I – Constitutional Bail Exception for First Degree Murder : SUPPORT

Amendment J –  Repealing the Definition of Marriage in the Constitution: SUPPORT

Amendment K – Modify Constitutional Election Deadlines : SUPPORT

Proposition JJ – Retain Additional Sports Betting Tax Revenue : SUPPORT

Proposition KK – Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax : SUPPORT

 “These positions reflect our values, from ensuring that the ultra-wealthy don’t undermine our democracy, to protecting the right to an abortion, to finally enshrining the right to marriage for all Coloradans,” said Shad Murib, Chair of the Colorado Democratic Party. “Colorado Democrats are charting a path forward in our pursuit of freedom for all, and we invite folks of all backgrounds and zip codes to join us as we work to build an even better state to call home.”

RELEASE: CDP Statement on the Racist Street Signs Placed in Denver

DENVER-- Today, Colorado Democratic Party Chair Shad Murib released the following statement regarding the racist street signs placed in Denver:

“Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans have long emboldened white supremacists across the country, and now we’re seeing them bring their hate and division to Colorado. We condemn these far-right actors trying to drive our communities apart and we are proud to stand behind Vice President Harris and Governor Walz – two leaders focused on bringing us together, not further dividing us. Coloradans will reject the violent and hateful MAGA rhetoric this fall."

National and Statewide Leaders to Energize Colorado Delegation at Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago During DNC

Monday, August 19th through Thursday, August 22nd at 8:00 AM CT

Colorado’s 87-member delegation and guests will gather for daily breakfasts at the Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago to hear from Democratic leaders ahead of daytime events throughout the Democratic National Convention. 

Each morning will feature a distinctive lineup of Colorado elected officials and national leaders, including representatives from the Democratic National Committee, the Harris-Walz campaign, and coalition leaders who will speak to the priorities of the Democratic Party and mobilize the delegation as it prepares to ceremonially nominate Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz.

WHAT: Democratic Party leaders speaking at Colorado Presidential Delegation breakfasts

WHEN: Monday, August 19th through Thursday, August 22nd at 8:00 AM CT

WHO: National and statewide leaders, elected officials, special guests

WHERE: RSVP HERE

Vacancy Committee selected Jillaire McMillan as new House District 19 Candidate

Congratulations to Jillaire McMillan on being selected by the members of the House District 19 Vacancy committee to fill the vacancy in nomination created by Representative Jennifer Parenti’s decision to end her campaign for reelection.

The results were 16 votes for Jillaire McMillan and 14 votes for Richard Garcia on the second round of balloting.

“I’m a first-time candidate who’s been considering public office for a long time. While I believe my combination of public service, community relationships, and nonpartisan advocacy have uniquely prepared me to be the candidate and legislator HD19 needs, I don’t think anything can really prepare you for the experience of being a candidate. This condensed process packed so much work and emotion into a short time. I want to thank my kids for telling me to “Go for it!” and my husband for being supportive every time I’ve come home and told him what I just volunteered to do,” Said Jillaire McMillan, House District 19 Candidate. 

“I want to thank the party for this opportunity and the committee members for their dedication to choosing the best candidate for HD19. Special thanks to HD19 chair Jeff Barton for coordinating this unexpected vacancy-in-nomination committee–something he did not expect to be doing during his summer vacation.

Thank you for your votes and for your trust that I will be the hard-working candidate to keep HD19 blue. I promise to be a thoughtful, innovative, and solutions-based legislator for EVERYONE in HD19.

“I want to congratulate Jillaire McMillan and I also want to thank Richard Garcia, Anil Pesaramelli, and Jim Reed for running to fill this vacancy. I look forward to supporting Jillaire’s race to win HD19,” said Shad Murib, Chair of the Colorado Democratic Party. “While we have a strong belief that our nominees are best chosen by the voters at the ballot box, we are committed to transparency and access to the public and media in selecting a new Democratic nominee for this important race.

Colorado Democrats Congratulate Vice President Kamala Harris for Becoming the Presumptive Democratic Nominee for President of the United States of America

DENVER – Today, Vice President Kamala Harris received the support of the majority of Democratic delegates, making her the presumptive Democratic nominee for President of the United States.

“We are especially proud to be Democrats today. Colorado delegates are thrilled to join their colleagues across the country in nominating Vice President Kamala Harris as our nominee for president, a candidate perfectly suited to prosecute the case against Donald Trump and his dangerous Project 2025 agenda,” said Shad Murib, Colorado Democratic Party Chair. 

“Under the Biden-Harris administration, Colorado has seen hundreds of thousands of jobs created, billions of dollars in funding for infrastructure and renewable energy projects, lower health care costs for nearly one million seniors and Medicare recipients, Space Command kept in Colorado Springs, and Camp Hale designated as a National Monument. This is a record of accomplishment, and we know that Colorado has a friend in Kamala Harris — we’re going to do everything we can to elect her this fall.

A second Donald Trump presidency promises the Project 2025 agenda of more giveaways to the wealthy, a nationwide abortion ban, diminished public lands, and the shuttering of the Department of Education. As the Vice President has said, these are the dangers of another Trump presidency and we are not going back.”