John — Election Day is only 3 weeks away, and while the spotlight might be on the big national races, some of the most important contests are happening at the local level.

Today, I want to highlight why county commissioners in Colorado are essential in our climate fight and introduce you to my three Climate Champions of the Week! If you’re ready to skip to the good part, click here to donate $24 — just $8 each — to help Caitlin Carey, Steven Arauza, and Naomi Lopez win their races. [[link removed]]

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Here’s why these county commissioner races matter:

1️⃣ Colorado remains one of the largest oil and gas producers in the nation. With thousands of wells across the state, Colorado ranks as the fourth-largest oil-producing state in the U.S., contributing nearly 4% of the nation’s total crude output. County commissioners hold significant power over whether new drilling projects are approved or blocked, making these elections critical. Decisions made here will have an impact nationwide.

2️⃣ Colorado may be blue, but fossil fuel money still runs deep. Despite the state's Democratic leadership, Governor Jared Polis has been reluctant to directly challenge the fossil fuel industry. That’s why we must elect local leaders like Caitlin, Steven, and Naomi; they’re ready to hold corporate polluters accountable and push for the bold climate action that state leadership has been hesitant to deliver.

3️⃣ It’s people power vs. Big Oil. Our endorsed climate champions have rejected fossil fuel donations, relying instead on grassroots support. This is a clear fight between the interests of corporate polluters and the well-being of Coloradans. Remember: every local victory strengthens our movement and builds momentum for national change.

Meet this week’s champions:

🌍 Caitlin Carey, Garfield County Commissioner, CO: Caitlin is a passionate advocate for transitioning Garfield County off fossil fuels. She’s committed to bringing clean energy like solar to her community and diversifying the local economy. She knows that the health of her community and the planet depends on moving away from dirty energy and building a sustainable future.

🌍 Steven Arauza, Garfield County Commissioner, CO: With years of experience as an Environmental Protection Specialist and oil and gas inspector, Steven has seen firsthand the damage done by corporate polluters. He’s fighting for a climate action plan in Garfield County and wants to strengthen the permitting process to hold oil and gas companies accountable.

🌍 Naomi Lopez, El Paso County Commissioner, District 3, CO: Naomi is running for an open seat in a highly competitive district. If elected, she would be the first Latina on the El Paso County Commission. Her platform emphasizes responsible land use, green space expansion, and renewable energy projects, with a commitment to push back against Republican commissioners who favor fossil fuel interests.

These races are crucial, and every contribution will help our champions reach voters they need to mobilize to win. Will you split a $24 donation today to support my Climate Champions of the Week? [[link removed]]

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