Colorado Democratic Party Announces Results of Congressional District Conventions & Assemblies

April 11, 2024

DENVER– Today, delegates to the Colorado Democratic Party Congressional District Conventions and Assemblies designated the following Democratic candidates onto the primary ballot:

Congressional District 1

US House: Rep. Dianna DeGette

Congressional District 2 

US House: Rep. Joe Neguse

State Board of Education: Kathy Gebardt 

Congressional District 3 

US House: Adam Frisch

State Board of Education: Ellen Angeles

CU Regent: Robert Logan

Congressional District 4 

US House: Trisha Calvarese, John Padora

State Board of Education: Krista Holtzmann

Congressional District 5 (Assembly & Convention held April 6)

US House: River Gassen, Joe Reagan

CU Regent: Axel Brown

Congressional District 6 

US House: Rep. Jason Crow

Congressional District 7 

US House: Rep. Brittany Pettersen

Congressional District 8 

US House: Rep. Yadira Caraveo

State Board of Education: Director Rhonda Solis

“This phenomenal group of leaders are a winning ticket for Colorado, and we’re delighted to be hitting the ground running with fantastic candidates focused on creating jobs, protecting our freedoms, and bringing the voice of their communities to government – not playing politics with our lives,” said Shad Murib Chair, Colorado Democratic Party. “The Republican Party is promising a dark vision for America where we have fewer freedoms, and one where everything we love about Colorado, from our outdoor spaces and world-class election system to our nation-leading gun safety & abortion laws and incredible economy will be put at risk. The Colorado Democratic Party’s vision is one of hope, prosperity, and taking care of each other. We’re Colorado through and through, and we look forward to a great primary season and big wins this November.”

"I take very seriously the trust that the Democratic voters put in me and thank them for their support. When I work in Congress on important issues like reproductive rights, healthcare access and climate change, I am carrying their voices with me." Said Representative Diana DeGette

“I’m honored to receive the Democratic Party’s nomination to represent the people of Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District. Representing our remarkable community in the United States Congress for the past five years has been a tremendous honor. Together, we've achieved meaningful progress for the people of our great state, but there is still much work to be done as we work to address the consequential challenges of our time. And as we prepare for the most consequential election of our lifetimes, I’ll continue to focus on what matters most — working collaboratively, finding common ground, and building hope in a brighter future for everyone in our community.” Said Representative Joe Neguse.

“I believe my background and experience make me uniquely qualified to take on this important role. The vote by the 2nd CD assembly was particularly meaningful  as I believe deeply in public education. As part of my campaign,  I have been able to reconnect with many of my friends and colleagues across the 2nd CD and return to schools, charter and non-charter, who have benefitted from my work on school finance. I am so grateful for their support and look forward to working together on this campaign.” Said Kathy Gebhardt, CD2 State Board of Education Nominee.

"At a time when extremist politicians are trying to play culture wars in our classrooms, I'm running to restore commonsense in our schools. Every kid deserves a great education that sets them up for a great life, no matter their zip code, and I look forward to being a strong voice for Western and Southern Colorado families," said Ellen Angeles, CD3 State Board of Education Nominee.

"The nomination as the Democratic candidate for the University of Colorado district 3 Regent, is a privilege, an honor, and responsibility that I take seriously. I look forward to serving the voters and their families as they consider the future of Colorado.  Thank you for putting your faith in me as a qualified candidate for this elected position.” Said Robert Logan, CD3 CU Regent Nominee.

“I am incredibly grateful for the delegates who put us at the top of the ballot tonight, and to all organizers, delegates and workers across the Democratic Party. I have full faith that come June 25, voters will back this campaign because they want a representative, a fighter, and a champion for working families—not a complacent seatholder. Tonight I’m thinking about my father, who passed away shortly before I began this campaign in my childhood home here in Highlands Ranch. I was fortunate to be able to provide end-of-life care to both of my parents—a privilege a majority of Americans do not have. He may have been a Republican, but he was my first endorsement. Because like so many voters, he shares our values—economic opportunity, time with family, investments in community. I’ll be carrying his endorsement close to my heart as I take this campaign throughout the district in the coming weeks.  It’s time to move forward and into a new chapter for Colorado and our country. It’s time to create economic opportunities for our families to live and work in the towns that raised them. And it starts with a vote—your vote. Together, we’re going to win this election in June and again in November to make sure Lauren Boebert stays far, far away from power in our CD4,” said Trisha Calvarese, CD4 Primary Candidate for Congress.

“I’m immensely honored to be chosen by CD-4 Democratic Delegates as a primary election nominee,” said John Padora, CD4 Primary Candidate for Congress.  “My team and I are ready to leap into this next phase of the election with ferocity, and I know I can earn constituents' support and trust that I will be the best person to serve them in office. Regardless of who the general election opponent is, I will be ready to push back and show everyone in this district that the GOP does not have their interest at heart. It’s time for a new person who will push for progressive policies and fight for better social programs that benefit everyone.”

“There’s no more important work than supporting high quality public education for each and every student,” said Krista Holtzmann, CD4 State Board of Education Nominee.“I’m excited to continue my lifelong work of advocating for the best interests of children.”

“I’m grateful to the Colorado Democratic Party for trusting me to keep up the fight for our rights and freedoms in Congress,” said Representative Jason Crow. “This is a fight between those who want to take us back or move us forward. With your support, I will continue to move us forward and use my voice to protect abortion rights, combat gun violence, tackle the climate crisis, and safeguard our democracy.” 

"It has been the greatest honor to serve as the Representative for the place I grew up and call home and the place that has given me every opportunity to build a better life," said Representative Brittany Pettersen. "The stakes could not be higher this election and I've seen firsthand the dysfunction we're up against in Congress. I'd like to thank everyone who put their faith in me today and promise that I'll never stop fighting to protect our democracy, the rights and freedoms of all Americans, fight against extremism, and do everything I can to give Coloradans a brighter future."

“Representing Colorado’s 8th Congressional District is the greatest honor of my life. I am deeply humbled and proud to have earned the nomination from Colorado Democrats for a second term in Congress,” stated Representative Yadira Caraveo, MD. “In just sixteen months, we’ve delivered for working families, channeling tens of millions of dollars in federal funds back to the Front Range and Northern Colorado. It’s a privilege to serve the community that raised me, and I look forward to ensuring that Colorado’s 8th district remains a beacon of Democratic values in 2024 and beyond.”

“I have been very proud to represent CD8 on the State Board of Education and I am honored to be running for re-election. Help me to continue fighting for public education!” said CD8 State Board of Education Member Rhonda Solis

The following 47 candidates have been elected to represent their Congressional Districts at the Democratic National Convention:

CD1

Polly Baca

Erik Clarke

Crisanta Duran

Alex Gutierrez

Khadija Haynes

Scott Mangino

James Reyes

Tracy Winchester

CD2

Reilly Jackson 

Jonathan Singer 

Sally Taylor 

James Thompson 

Serena Thomas 

Mo Siegel 

Anne Robertson 

Celeste Landry 

CD3

Michael Espinosa

Pamela Espinoza

Nick Isenberg

Cindy Orr

Gregory Schneck

CD4

Irene Bonham

Kevin Leung

Patricia Long

Bob Marshall

Angela Thomas

CD5

Stephanie Bowman

Katherine Czukas

Michael Maday

Joseph Shelton

CD6

Jennifer Bigham

Christian Caldwell

Bryan Hartmann

Lucy Hojo Denson

Marlena McClellan

Ayinde Summey

CD7

Thomas Coogan

Elizabeth Geisleman

Susan Glass

Tracy Kraft-Tharp

Jeremiah Medina

Kenny Nguyen

Aliza Sodos

CD8

True Apodaca-Cobell

Alex Apodaca-Cobell

Rebecca Miller

Deborah Vogel

The following candidates have been elected to be Colorado’s Democratic Presidential Electors:

CD1: Hon. Polly Baca

CD2: Rep. Junie Joseph

CD3: Cindy Orr

CD4: Jarrod Munger

CD5: John Mikos

CD6: Carolyn Boller

CD7: Kathryn Wallace

CD8: Gil Reyes

Remaining At-Large (and alternates) and Party Leader & Elected Official delegates, as well as DNC members, will be elected at the State Convention & Assembly on April 13, 2024.