Denver, CO – The One Colorado PAC endorses the following initial round of candidates running for election in November 2022:‍

Bold indicates an openly LGBTQ+ candidate.

Statewide

• Governor: Jared Polis (D) – original endorsement released June 14, 2022
• Attorney General: Phil Weiser (D)

Colorado Senate

• SD-03: Sen. Nick Hinrichsen (D)
• SD-08: Rep. Dylan Roberts (D)
• SD-20: Rep. Lisa Cutter (D)
• SD-24: Rep. Kyle Mullica (D)
• SD-27: Rep. Tom Sullivan (D)

Colorado House

• HD-04: Rep. Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez (D)
• HD-13: Rep. Julie McCluskie (D)
• HD-17: Regina English (D)
• HD-18: Rep. Marc Snyder (D)
• HD-24: Rep. Lindsey Daugherty (D)
• HD-26: Meghan Lukens (D)
• HD-27: Rep. Brianna Titone (D)
• HD-29: Rep. Shannon Bird (D)
• HD-30: Rep. Chris Kennedy (D)
• HD-33: William Lindstedt (D)
• HD-34: Jenny Willford (D)
• HD-35: Rep. Adrienne Benavidez (D)
• HD-38: Rep. David Ortiz (D)
• HD-46: Tisha Mauro (D)
• HD-50: Rep. Mary Young (D)
• HD-59: Rep. Barbara McLachlan (D)

*Please note this list is not exhaustive. The One Colorado PAC will release subsequent endorsements on Wednesday, September 14 and Monday, September 19, 2022.

“LGBTQ+ Coloradans, our friends, and families deserve to be represented by legislators who will lead on the many pressing issues that impact our communities such as access to health care, inclusive education, and marriage equality,” said Representative Brianna Titone (she, her, hers) LGBTQ Caucus Chair. “ I ran for office because representation matters, and I urge you to vote this November to elect pro-equality candidates who will represent us and fight for our rights at the State Capitol.”

“After an extensive process, the One Colorado PAC is proud to endorse a comprehensive list of pro-equality candidates from every corner of the state who have given their full commitment to ensuring that the rights of LGBTQ+ Coloradans are protected and expanded,” said Devin Cochran (he, him, his) PAC Board Member and One Colorado C4 Board Secretary. “As a member of One Colorado’s C4 and PAC boards, I’m proud of the slate of candidates that our team is recommending this election cycle and encourage all LGBTQ+ voters, allies, and supporters to return your ballot before Tuesday, November 8th.”

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The One Colorado Political Action Committee (PAC) endorses pro-equality candidates running for state office in Colorado who meet our screening and endorsement criteria. Key endorsement considerations include a candidate’s electoral viability and support of the rights, legal protections, and priorities of LGBTQ+ Coloradans.