Hi, friend. My name is Trisha Calvarese (D), and I'm running for Congress. Together, we can unseat Lauren Boebert and build a path that uplifts the hardworking people of Colorado.

I was born in Colorado, baptised on the rural Eastern plains, raised in the middle-class community of Highlands Ranch. My parents were conservatives, mom was a child care provider, dad was a civil servant. They taught me the importance of finding common ground, cherishing community and responsibility and living your values – even when no one is watching.

I earned an academic scholarship to Johns Hopkins, worked at the AFL-CIO and swore an oath to the Constitution at the U.S. National Science Foundation. I lost both my parents to cancer, 13 days apart. Seeing firsthand the difference that Medicare, union protections and a strong safety net made for my family, I knew I had to step up. 

I believe in servant leadership. Colorado needs someone who’s actually working for them: to lower costs, make care more affordable, and create good-paying jobs right here at home.

Lauren Boebert has proven she is more interested in headlines than standing up for our families. She’s not just divisive — she’s dangerous – and she’s bought and paid for by billionaires like Elon Musk.

We deserve leaders who show up. Who listen. Who understand our district because they’ve lived through its challenges.

That’s why I’m running – and I’m so honored to have you in this rodeo with me. So today, I want to hear directly from you, friend: Will you take a few minutes to tell me what issues matter most to you and your family?

Your voice matters, friend – input from grassroots supporters like you is critical to building our strategy to defeat Lauren Boebert. If we’re going to flip this seat, take back the House and build a better future for Colorado, we’ll need to do it together.

Thanks again for joining the team.

Trisha Calvarese
Democratic Candidate for CO-04