Education is top of Mind for Coloradans

You can't watch the news without a story about our education coming on. Whether we are talking about how teachers are burnt out from remote learning, the teacher and staff shortage, battles over masks, or teacher's pay there is a lot going on. However, Democrats at all levels of government are working hard to help teachers and families alike get kids back to school safely with all the resources needed.

Safe and Fair Elections for All from

Secretary of State Jena Griswold

Secretary of State Griswold has overseen 4 successful elections. Three of the elections had record-breaking turnout. She also expanded voter access statewide, increased access to dropboxes and voter service centers on college campuses and Tribal lands, expanded Automatic Voter registration, and ensured ballot transparency by implementing a statewide BallotTrax across the state.

It is with a heavy heart that I announce my retirement. 2021 was extremely difficult for my family as my father’s cognitive health deteriorated rapidly. I truly believe that the lack of social stimulation, due to the pandemic, aided in the deterioration. For more than 10 months I have been trying to get help through our Medicaid system and I’ve finally gotten to the point where getting him help has to be my full-time job.

I must point out that it is a sad day in America when a person has to quit their job to navigate our healthcare system! I cannot imagine what a person without my resources does in this case - if they do not have the luxury of simply retiring.

That is what makes all of this so difficult. Prior to my dad’s decline, I had no intention of going anywhere. I was in for the fight so consequently, I’ve been training Karin Asensio to take my place since early last summer! Karin, our Deputy Executive Director, has my full confidence to step into the role of Executive Director.

For those who truly know me, you know that my goal is always to leave a situation better than I found it, and I hope that I have done that. I know that because of many of you, I have grown tremendously; and for that, I thank you!

So long, but not goodbye,

Halisi

Thank You Halisi!

"The Colorado Democratic Party has been extremely fortunate to leave the leadership, wisdom and skills of Halisi Vinson as our Executive Director. Halisi has brought her many talents to help us make a difference and win elections. She will be deeply missed."

- Democratic Chair Morgan Carroll

Please join us in grieving and giving thanks to our fellow Democrats whom we lost this week:

Patrick Tegarden, Director of Policy and Legislation for the Department of Labor and Employment

Miguel Baca Barragan, Colorado State Fair Commissioner and long time champion for Colorado’s agricultural sector

Caucus Week 2022

March 1st - 5th

Save the date because Caucus is almost here! Make sure you are registered as a Democrat to participate.

You can find the most up-to-date information here.

What's Going On Across the State

Here are some of the top headlines from all over Colorado:

Former Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway joins Gino Campana's campaign for Colorado's US Senate seat
What’s Working: Where Colorado’s COVID economic recovery is better and worse than the rest of the country
What’s the state of solar power in Colorado? Here’s a Q&A with a key player to find out.
Democrats’ effort to affirm abortion access in Colorado won’t stop Republicans from trying to limit the procedure
Expert explains how snowy start to 2022 affects Colorado's drought

Once again, ROX Productions is preparing to present another of their record-breaking FUNraiser livecasts, this time featuring three of Colorado's Executive Branch: AG Phil Weiser, SOS Jena Griswold, and CO Treasurer Dave Young.

ROX Productions won the 2021 Volunteer of the Year Award for their exciting, fast-paced, slickly-produced livecasts, raising funds for Democrat candidates up and down the ballot here in Colorado, as well as then-candidates Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, and more. ROX Productions also co-produced the 4th Annual Obama Gala for our first virtual livecast. This all-volunteer team of talented professionals raised nearly a half-million dollars in funds for candidates and the party in 2021.

As always, this livecast event will feature live music, poetry, and fun short videos as well as time with our Colorado leaders.

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BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY TO THE 2022 OBAMA GALA!

Date: Saturday, June 4th @ 6PM

Join us in celebrating the 2020 and 2021 Election accomplishments! Join old friends and meet new allies from across our state to kick off the work needed to elect Democrats across Colorado in 2022. Space will be limited due to COVID-19, so tickets will sell out FAST! Buy your ticket or become a sponsor *now* before the year is over! Or join us for a virtual option!

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