One Colorado PAC Endorses Pro-Equality Candidates for the 2026 Election
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 8, 2026
Contact: Aspen Rawson, Communications and Development Manager
720-406-1427, AspenR@one-colorado.org
One Colorado PAC Endorses Pro-Equality Candidates for the 2026 Election
Denver, CO – The One Colorado PAC today announced its endorsements of pro-equality candidates running for office in Colorado’s November 3, 2026, General Election. All endorsed candidates have committed to voting NO on Propositions 134 and 135, two ballot measures that would impact transgender young people and their families. The PAC is also urging Coloradans to vote NO on both measures.
“At a time when our freedoms and our very ability to live openly and authentically are under attack, holding the line is no longer enough. One Colorado is proud to endorse pro-equality candidates who have the courage to lean into this work, stand alongside our communities, and take bold actions to defend and advance the rights of LGBTQIA+ Coloradans and their families. We need leaders who do not retreat when the work becomes difficult, who do not hide from protecting transgender Coloradans, and who work diligently to find sustainable solutions for our communities to thrive. This slate represents those leaders,” said Nadine Bridges (she/her), Executive Director of One Colorado.
“Coming from Texas, I know what's at stake in this election. With two anti-trans measures on the ballot, LGBTQIA+ rights are on the line. We need champions of equality to rally their community to stand up for trans youth. No matter the outcome of this election, we need leaders who will fight back against injustice and build solidarity across all marginalized communities. These endorsed candidates have proven alignment with protecting trans youth, and we will continue to hold them to this standard,” said Elsie Fierro (they/them), Political and Policy Coordinator at One Colorado.
The One Colorado PAC endorses the following candidates:
Statewide Offices
- Governor: Phil Weiser (D)
- Attorney General: Jena Griswold (D)
- Secretary of State: Amanda Gonzalez (D)
- State Board of Education CD-1: Lisa Escárcega (D)
- State Board of Education CD-3: Barb Clementi (D)
Colorado State Senate
- SD-3 Aaron Gutierrez (D)
- SD-8 Dylan Roberts (D)
- SD-11 Tony Exum Sr. (D)
- SD-15 Janice Marchman (D)
- SD-20 Sheila Lieder(D)
- SD-21 Adrienne Benavidez (D)
- SD-22 Monica Duran (D)
- SD-27 Tom Sullivan (D)
- SD-30 Kevin Leung (D)
- SD-31 Matt Ball (D)
- SD-32 Emily Sirota (D)
- SD-34 Chela Garcia Irlando (D)
Colorado House of Representatives
- HD-2 Scott Baldermann (D)
- HD-3 Gena Ozols (D)
- HD-4 Cecelia Espenoza (D)
- HD-5 Justine Sandoval (D)
- HD-6 Iris Halpern (D)
- HD-7 Jennifer Bacon (D)
- HD-8 Lindsay Gilchrist (D)
- HD-10 Junie Joseph (D)
- HD-11 Karen McCormick (D)
- HD-12 Kyle Brown (D)
- HD-13 Consuelo Redhorse (D)
- HD-16 Steph Vigil (D)
- HD-18 Amy Paschal (D)
- HD-19 Jillaire McMillan (D)
- HD-23 Alexis Hoffkling (D)
- HD-24 Lisa Feret (D)
- HD-26 Meghan Lukens (D)
- HD-27 Danielle Varda (D)
- HD-28 David Rein (D)
- HD-29 Lori Goldstein (D)
- HD-30 Rebekah Stewart (D)
- HD-31 Gabriel Cervantes (D)
- HD-32 Chris VanDijk (D)
- HD-33 Kenny Van Nguyen (D)
- HD-34 Jenny Willford (D)
- HD-37 Chad Clifford (D)
- HD-38 Gretchen Rydin (D)
- HD-42 Sarah Woodson (D)
- HD-45 Michael Clarkson (D)
- HD-46 Tisha Mauro (D)
- HD-49 Lesley Smith (D)
- HD-50 Tommy Butler (D)
- HD-51 Jacki Marsh (D)
- HD-53 Andy Boesenecker (D)
- HD-55 Brittni Packard (D)
- HD-57 Elizabeth Velasco (D)
- HD-59 Katie Stewart (D)
- HD-61 Eliza Hamrick (D)
- HD-62 Matthew Martinez (D)
Additional Endorsements
- University of Colorado Regent CD-2: Edie Hooton (D)
Ballot Endorsements
- Oppose Proposition 134 Male and Female Participation in School Sports
- Oppose Proposition 135 Prohibit Certain Surgeries for Minors
- Oppose Amendment 81 Law Enforcement Reporting Requirements to Federal Authorities
- Oppose Proposition 132 Penalties for Fentanyl Crimes
- Endorse Proposition NN State Public K–12 Education Funding
- Endorse Amendment 87 Graduated Income Tax
Colorado voters have the opportunity to elect leaders who will defend LGBTQIA+ Coloradans and reject efforts to write discrimination into state law. One Colorado PAC urges voters to support these pro-equality candidates and vote NO on Propositions 134 and 135.
“Colorado is proud to be a state where LGBTQIA+ people and their families are free to be themselves, in part because of One Colorado’s work to elect pro-equality candidates at the state level. It’s crucial that we elect pro-equality candidates this November so our state can weather the storm of federal attacks and ensure that we continue to live in a Colorado that believes in freedom and equality for all,” said Laura “Pinky” Reinsch (she/her), Board Chair of One Colorado.
Mail ballots begin going out to Colorado voters on Friday, October 2. Vote early or return your ballot before 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, to ensure your vote is counted. Ballots must be received, not merely postmarked, by the deadline.
About One Colorado PAC
One Colorado PAC works to elect pro-equality candidates who will champion policies that improve the lives of LGBTQ+ Coloradans and their families.
Paid for by One Colorado, a 501(c)4 Organization
