Colorado Working Families Party

If we want a democracy that works for all of us, we have to call out corporate power wherever it shows up, including in Colorado’s Capitol.

Colorado Ethics Commission advances complaints against Democrats who attended dark money-funded retreat The Democratic lawmakers face allegations they violated the state’s gift ban by attending a Vail retreat with lobbyists paid for by dark money

This Vail “retreat” wasn’t a harmless getaway -- it was a reminder of how corporate interests sidestep our laws and our values -- in Colorado and in Washington D.C.

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“It’s outrageous that while an independent ethics commission is doing its job, Colorado’s Democratic Party is doing damage control for lawmakers who took corporate gifts. That’s the same corporate donor-driven politics that has broken trust nationally, and it has no place in Colorado." COWFP State Director, Wynn Howell, in response to the Democratic Party’s statement after the Independent Ethics Commission unanimously voted to investigate ethics complaints on 11/18

Today, the Independent Ethics Commission unanimously voted to begin investigations into ethics complaints filed against state lawmakers in the "Colorado Opportunity Caucus".

Our State Director, Wynn Howell, on the Democratic Party's response to that decision:

Wage Cuts Are Never Acceptable Boulder County Commissioners are considering rolling back our hard-fought minimum wage increase. Tell them no wage cuts -- send a message today to protect Boulder County workers. tinyurl.com/SaveBoulderMinimumWage

Working people need stability and dignity, not wage cuts.
Tell Boulder County Commissioners: stand with workers.
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And if you can, join us to testify on Thursday (11/20): tinyurl.com/SaveTheWageS...

Progressive Democrats win big across Front Range races It's a sharp warning for Republican candidates eyeing 2026 contests in competitive districts statewide.

People are tired of leaders who are disconnected from what working people face every single day.

Across the Front Range, and across the country, we're showing what’s possible when working people come together and organize.

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Flyer for Sen. Chris Kolker (SD-16) and Rep. Tammy Story's (HD-25) Town Hall Meeting. Wednesday, November 12 Ken Caryl Middle School 6509 W Ken Caryl Ave, Littleton, CO 80128 6:00pm-7:00pm RSVP: tinyurl.com/SD16TH

No corporate sponsors. No luxury retreats. Just real leaders doing the work with our communities.

Come out tomorrow to support two of the legislators fighting corporate corruption and building a government that works for working people!

AIR WITHOUT ICE! Community Call to Action! Councilmember Dennis Flores will bring forward a resolution declaring that Pueblo will not enter into any agreement connected to the proposed detention facility near Walsenburg, or to the transport or deportation of immigrants or community members. He will present this at the November 10 City Council meeting. Our people are needed in the chambers! Your presence and support matter! Show Pueblo Mayor and City Council No ICE! No detention flights! No inhuman use of our resources Wear orange as a symbol of courage and belonging! Nov 10 2025 6:30pm Regular City Council Meeting 1 City Hall Pl, 3rd floor Pueblo, CO

If you’re in Pueblo, show your support tonight!

This is a good time to join the WFP @workingfamilies.org I'm a broken record and if they ain't going to learn they need to learn by us not cooperating with their party anymore and building a political force that is so big that can hold different tenants but still have values.

Colorado lawmakers face ethics complaints over Vail retreat — and how it was paid for The complaints allege that the legislators violated a state constitutional prohibition on accepting gifts of more than $75 when the caucus’s leader sought a $25,000 donation to cover hotel ro…

Big thanks to the watchdogs for shining a light on the lawmakers accepting luxury junkets from groups tied to corporate lobbyists. This is corruption, plain and simple. It erodes public trust, betrays working people, and has no place in our state government.
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Colorado Working Families Party Victory! Ashish Vaidya, Centennial City Council District 2

Big news in Centennial -- congratulations to Ashish Vaidya on his election to City Council! A longtime educator and tireless advocate for housing that is truly affordable, Ashish is exactly the kind of people-first leader Centennial needs.

Colorado Working Families Party Victory! Yes on Ballot Issue 5B Adams 12

Colorado Working Families Party Victory! Yes on Ballot Issue 1B Larimer County

Colorado Working Families Party Victory! Yes on Question 2F City of Pueblo

Three more local ballot measure victories to celebrate with the latest ballot return data today:
✅ Adams 12 Ballot Issue 5B to fund our publics schools
✅ Larimer County Ballot Issue 1B to increase child care access
✅ Pueblo Question 2F making it easier for city employees to run for office

Colorado Working Families Party Victory! Alli Jackson, Aurora City Council At-Large

Colorado Working Families Party Victory! Amy Wiles, Aurora City Council Ward 2

More big wins in Aurora! Congratulations to Alli Jackson and Amy Wiles on their victories for City Council. Aurora voters are shaping a new chapter by electing true community-driven leaders, and we can’t wait to see their people-first leadership in action on Council!

Colorado Working Families Party Victory! Nicole Speer, Boulder City Council

As she pulls into the top four with late votes only breaking her way, we're calling it: Nicole Speer has won re-election to the Boulder City Council!

Colorado Working Families Party Victory! Emily Francis, Fort Collins Mayor

Congratulations mayor-elect Emily Francis! This is a big win for building a Fort Collins where everyone who works here can afford to live, raise a family, and thrive here.

Colorado Working Families Party Victory! Karla Baise Poudre School Board District C

Colorado Working Families Party Victory! Coronda Ziegler Poudre School Board District D

Congratulations Karla Baise and Coronda Ziegler! We’re so excited to see Coloradans come together and elect pro-public schools candidates in Poudre School District and across our state tonight.

Colorado Working Families Party Victory! Dr. DJ Torres, Denver School Board District 3

To round out the excellent news for Denver kids and families tonight: Congratulations Dr. DJ Torres!

We’re thrilled to see a clean sweep of champions for public education winning in Denver tonight.

Colorado Working Families Party Victory! Kelly Denzler, Douglas County School Board, District G

Douglas County is coming together to stand strong for our neighborhood public schools, too. Congratulations Kelly Denzler!

Colorado Working Families Party Victory! Crystal Prieto, Longmont City Council At-Large

Colorado Working Families Party Victory! Jake Marsing, Longmont City Council At-Large

Colorado Working Families Party Victory! Susie Hidalgo-Fahring, Longmont

Exciting night for Longmont! Huge congratulations to Councilmembers-elect Crystal Prieto and Jake Marsing, and Mayor-elect Susie Hidalgo-Fahring

Colorado Working Families Party Victory! Amanda Henderson, Littleton City Council District 3

In Littleton, we're excited to congratulate longtime community leader & community builder Amanda Henderson on her election to City Council!

Colorado Working Families Party Victory! Selena Ruiz-Gomez Pueblo City Council At-Large

Colorado Working Families Party Victory! Tommy Farrell Pueblo D60 School Board

Two more big wins in Pueblo: Congratulations Selena Ruiz-Gomez for City Council and Tommy Farrell for School Board!

Colorado Working Families Party Victory! Gianina Horton, Aurora City Council Ward 1

Colorado Working Families Party Victory! Kristin Mallory, Aurora (28J) School Board

We're delighted to congratulate Gianina Horton for Aurora City Council and Kristin Mallory for Aurora School Board! Two proven leaders for strong communities and strong public schools.

Colorado Working Families Party Victory! John Alge, Thornton City Council Ward 2

Colorado Working Families Party Victory! Chris Conway, Fort Collins City Council, District 1

Congratulations John Alge and Chris Conway!
Two new Councilmember-elects ready to deliver for working families and build communities that work for all of us in Thornton and Fort Collins.

Colorado Working Families Party Victory! Denver School Board District 2 Xóchitl Gaytán

Colorado Working Families Party Victory! Denver School Board District 4 Monica Hunter

With their sizable leads holding strong in the 8:30p update, we're pleased to congratulate Xóchitl Gaytán & Monica Hunter on their victories for Denver School Board!

Colorado Working Families Party Victory! No on Question 2C City of Pueblo

Colorado Working Families Party Victory! Yes on Denver Question 2F

It's going to be a late night as results roll in, but we're ready to celebrate two more local victories!
✔️No on Ballot Question 2C in the City of Pueblo to keep a mayor
✔️Yes on Denver Ballot Question 2F (Renaming the Department of Excise and Licensing)

Colorado WFP Victory! Yes on LL and MM

We’re thrilled to kick off this Election Night celebrating the passage of Props LL & MM!

Once again, Coloradans came together to make sure every kid — no matter their zip code or parent’s job — can count on healthy, free meals at school.

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For homes we can afford. For food that doesn't break the bank. For healthcare that doesn't crush us. For people -- Not Billionaires. Vote for Working Families Party Candidates Election Day: November 4th, 2025

From small towns to big cities, we’re electing champions who actually listen to working people — not corporate donors. This election, let’s keep building the movement for the many, not the money.

Vote for WFP candidates: workingfamilies.org/candidates/

Who’s funding the effort to change Denver’s at-large elections? They've played a big role in other local elections.

Just your average "grassroots movement"… funded by developers and corporate lobbyists. Wonder why...

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Colorado Working Families Party 2025 Endorsements Municipal Candidates Arvada City Council At-Large: Dr. Denise Vargas Aurora City Council At-Large: Alli Jackson Aurora City Council Ward 1: Gianina Horton Aurora City Council Ward 2: Amy Wiles Boulder City Council: Lauren Folkerts Boulder City Council: Nicole Speer Centennial City Council Dist. 2: Ashish Vaidya Commerce City Council At-Large: Kristi Douglas Commerce City Council Ward 1: Lucy Molina Commerce City Council Ward 3: Renée M. Chacon Fort Collins Mayor: Emily Francis Fort Collins City Council Dist. 1: Chris Conway Fort Collins City Council Dist. 5: Zoelle Lane Greeley Mayor: Tiffany Simmons Littleton City Council Dist. 3: Amanda Henderson Longmont Mayor: Susie Hidalgo-Fahring Longmont City Council At-Large: Crystal Prieto Longmont City Council At-Large: Jake Marsing Pueblo City Council At-Large: Selena Ruiz-Gomez Salida City Council Ward 3: Salty Riggs Thornton City Council Ward 2: John Alge School Board Aurora (28J): Kristin Mallory Denver Dist. 2: Xóchitl Gaytán Denver Dist. 3: Dr. DJ Torres Denver Dist. 4: Monica Hunter Douglas Dist. G: Kelly Denzler Poudre Dist. C: Karla Baise Poudre Dist. D: Coronda Ziegler Pueblo D60: Rae Carnevale Pueblo D60: Tommy Farrell Ballot Measures Prop. LL (Statewide): Vote YES Prop. MM (Statewide): Vote YES Adams 12 Ballot Issue 5B: Vote YES Denver Ballot Issue 2D: Vote NO Denver Referred Q. 2F: Vote YES Denver Referred Q. 2G: Vote NO Larimer County Issue 1A: Vote YES Larimer County Issue 1B: Vote YES City of Pueblo Ballot Q. 2C: Vote NO City of Pueblo Ballot Q. 2D: Vote YES City of Pueblo Ballot Q. 2F: Vote YES

One more time for the folks in the back: if you still have your ballot, it’s time to vote!
Ballots have to be turned in by 7pm tomorrow (Nov. 4th). All WFP candidates here: workingfamilies.org/candidates/

Join Dr. Lisa Calderón vote NO on Question 2G. "This measure would make our local races more expensive, more complicated, and tilt the field toward big-money candidates over grassroots progressives... Vote NO on 2G to keep elections people-powered, not money-driven."

Dr. Lisa Calderón (@lisafordenver.bsky.social) is right: 2G makes elections more complicated, more expensive, and rewards corporate-backed candidates.
Denver needs leaders who represent *people*, not money. Vote NO on 2G.