She understands better than anyone that the freedom to decide if and when to start or grow a family is a fundamental right for Colorado women and families. Member subscribers also receive the weekly print edition of our award-winning newspaper, containing outstanding features and news stories, in their mailboxes every Saturday. "[22] DeGette and Carolyn McCarthy introduced the Stop Online Ammunition Sales Act of 2012. Also 2012, 2010. Don't Threaten. She served two terms in the Colorado House of Representatives serving as Assistant Minority Leader from 1993-1995. Be Truthful. Colorado Politics is published both in print and online. Reps. Diana DeGette, Joe Neguse and Jason Crow formally endorsed Pettersen on Monday for her campaign to represent Colorado's 7th Congressional District. Her principal opponent in the primary election was former City Council member Tim Sandos, whom Denver Mayor Wellington Webb endorsed shortly before the primary. [25], DeGette is married to attorney Lino Lipinsky. Follow Colorado Newsline on Facebook and Twitter. ", Jennie Peek-Dunstone, DeGette's campaign manager, said in a statement: "Just since January she served as an impeachment manager; sponsored key climate change legislation to control deadly methane gas emissions and stood next to President Biden when he signed the bill; as co-chair of the Pro-choice Caucus, ensured that for the first time in 45 years the abortion restrictions in the Hyde Amendment are stripped from the federal budget; passed the PAW act which protects over 3 million acres of federal land through the House; secured millions of dollars in the appropriations bills for funding for homelessness and housing in the Denver area; and has introduced several critical pieces of health care legislation.". As the co-chair of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus, Diana has fought for common-sense family planning and reproductive rights. Caraveo is competing for the nomination in the new district against Charles "Chaz" Tedesco, nonprofit consultant Johnny Humphrey and former Commerce City Councilman Steve Douglas. Walia responded that he is disappointed by the group's decision but intends to continue pushing for progressive goals they share. In addition to her committee assignments, Diana is the Co-Chair of the Pro-Choice Caucus, Vice-Chair of the LGBT Equality Caucus and holds membership in 20 Caucuses focused on advancing medical research, culture and renewable energy. Member subscribers also receive the weekly print edition of our award-winning newspaper, containing outstanding features and news stories, in their mailboxes every Saturday. ", Arguing that Americans' lives are "dominated by a tiny ruling class" of billionaires, tech monopolists and corporations, Walia says on his campaign website: "Its time we elected a leader with the integrity to stand up to these interests, the comprehensive vision to tackle system-wide challenges, and the viable solutions to address the issues confronting everyday Denverites.". John Hickenlooper, focusing on ending homelessness and building ties between state government and the Asian American and Pacific Islanders community, and a subsequent job with the National Governors Association, he said, "opened his eyes to the underside of national politics. Unions backing her reelection include the Service Employees International Union of Colorado, Colorado Professional Firefighters, Laborers' International Union of North AmericaLocal 720, Colorado State Conference of Electrical Workers and the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters. ", Calling DeGette an "amazing friend and ally" to his union, LiUNA Local 720 secretary treasurer Anthony Trujillo said, "Whether it's her work to pass the PRO Act or her continued advocacy for programs that help workers in the infrastructure bill and the Build Back Better Bill, we appreciate her advocating for Laborers and other working families.". Secure your subscription to Colorados premier political news journal, in continuous publication since 1898. Member subscribers also receive the weekly print edition of our award-winning newspaper, containing outstanding features and news stories, in their mailboxes every Saturday. WASHINGTON, D.C. In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision last summer to overturn Roe v. Wade, House Democrats - including U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) - introduced legislation today to restore the protections that were in place prior to the Court's decision and, once again, give every American a federally . For these reasons, the Executive Committee of CO-WFP has voted to rescind his endorsement, effective immediately.". She has been representing Colorados First Congressional District since 1997, where she now serves as the Chief Deputy Whip and Co-Chair of the Pro-Choice Caucus. Rep. Diana DeGette is a rising star in the Democratic Party and is running for her eleventh term representing Colorado's 1st District, which encompasses the Denver metro area. Local unions endorse Democrat Diana DeGette's re-election bid, Author Marianne Williamson endorses Diana DeGette's Democratic primary challenger, Colorado officials reflect on 1-year anniversary of US Capitol attack, Democrat Diana DeGette wins endorsement from Congressional Progressive Caucus, Colorado delegation splits along party lines as House passes Biden's Build Back Better bill, Colorado's Democratic delegation cheers passage of infrastructure bill amid GOP scowls, US Rep. 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Now, she has the support of nearly every Democrat in Colorados congressional delegation. On September 12, 2007, DeGette announced that she would introduce the Colorado Wilderness Act of 2007 in Congress. by Sara Wilson, Colorado Newsline February 1, 2022. Saying his team had planned from the start to run "a dynamic and innovative grassroots campaign that champions people, families and their communities above all else," Walia said the group's decision to yank its endorsement came as a surprise. New U.S. House Natural Resources chair opposes limits on, In a Denver election defined by safety, some dangers, Governor candidate Greg Lopez wants to pause sales tax in. The comment, failing to take into account the fact that these magazines are designed to be reloaded, fueled long-running complaints by gun-rights groups that lawmakers trying to regulate firearms do not understand the issue. "[20] DeGette and Charlie Dent introduced the bipartisan Stem Cell Research Act of 2011, which would provide lasting support for stem cell research.[21]. that is degrading to another person. DeGette was a Chief Deputy Whip from 2005 to 2019 and is the dean of Colorado's congressional delegation; she served as the Colorado State . There was a problem saving your notification. accounts, the history behind an article. Sara Wilson covers state government, Colorado's congressional delegation, energy and other stories for Newsline. The Republicans running include Erik Aadland, Laurel Imer, Tim Reichert and Carl Andersen. in political science and was elected to the Pi Gamma Mu international honor society in 1979. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. [11] DeGette was a superdelegate to the Democratic National Convention in Denver in August 2008. DeGette defeated Republican nominee Martin Walsh, Libertarian nominee Frank Atwood, UNA nominee Danny Stroud, and two write-in candidates. ", A spokeswoman for DeGette said the congresswoman is "focused on doing the job that the people of CD 1 elected her to do. WASHINGTON Democratic Rep. Diana DeGette drew national criticism Wednesday . [24] She stated, [t]hese are ammunition, theyre bullets, so the people who have those now, theyre going to shoot them, so if you ban them in the future, the number of these high-capacity magazines is going to decrease dramatically over time because the bullets will have been shot and there wont be any more available. (Id.) Joeana Jo Middleton, DeGette's former deputy chief of staff and district director, takes over the top position from Lisa Cohen, who has run DeGette's office since her first term in 1997. Representative Betty McCollum - MN. DeGette won the primary with 55% of the vote, all but assuring her of election in the heavily Democratic district (the 1st has been in Democratic hands for all but four years since 1933). By taking this action you are affirming your membership in NARAL Pro-Choice America. Rep. DeGette has introduced legislation to ban assault weapons and high-capacity gun magazines nationwide. President Bush vetoed the bill the next day his first veto.[8]. Diana DeGette represents Colorados 1st Congressional district and has established herself as a leader here in Colorado and on the national stage. Subscribe to Colorado Politics today! A fourth-generation Coloradoan, Diana graduated from Denvers South High School, received her B.A. DeGette proudly stands on the frontlines for progressive change on healthcare, reproductive rights, food safety, consumer protection, and the environment. Hatton Sena added the group looks forward to focusing support for endorsed candidates Sol Sandoval, one of three Democrats running in the Western Slope-based 3rd Congressional District, and Elisabeth Epps, one of two Democrats running in Denver's House District 6. Diana DeGette represents Colorado's 1st Congressional district and has established herself as a leader here in Colorado and on the national stage. Diana serves . You can be in the know right alongside Colorados political insiders. (R-NC), and joined by Senator Kirsten . Diana has taken a leading role in advocating for the protection of our nations food supply. [citation needed]. DeGette defeated Republican nominee Shane Bolling, Libertarian nominee Kyle Furey, Unity nominee Paul Noel Fiorino, and Approval Voting nominee Jan Kok. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. "I am honored to earn David's endorsement in this race," she said in a statement. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand - NY. Republicans have yet to field a candidate for the seat. You have permission to edit this article. Sen. John Hickenlooper is the remaining Democrat in the congressional delegation who has not yet endorsed Pettersen. Calling DeGette a "tireless representative," the PAC's chairman, U.S. Rep. Tony Crdenas of California, said in a statement: "From healthcare to . You can be in the know right alongside Colorados political insiders. The funding will be used to make more housing and health care services available to those in need throughout the Denver area. As the daughter of working-class parents, Brittany Pettersen has always known how hard American families have to work just to make ends meet. Now in her fourteenth term, DeGette is recognized as a leading voice in the nation's ongoing health care debate. As of 10 p.m. Tuesday, DeGette had . Representative Robin Kelly - IL. DeGette won with 57% of the vote and has been reelected 13 times since. She won 257,254 votes, 67.87% of the total.[7]. Be Truthful. [16] This act aims to decrease the number of unintended pregnancies, abortions and sexually transmitted diseases through better women's healthcare. Subscribe to Colorado Politics today! Don't Threaten. Intersectional Commitments and Supporting Policies. DeGette is facing two primary challengers in the overwhelmingly Democratic 1st Congressional District, which she has represented since . "We are disappointed that differences in strategy and fundraising have led to this decision but remain aligned in our collective desire to improve the outcomes for the working families of Denver.". With the Democrats' victory in the 2006 midterm elections, DeGette briefly considered running for House Majority Whip, but bowed out in favor of Jim Clyburn of South Carolina. There was a problem saving your notification. Rep. DeGette currently serves as co-chair of the following caucuses: Congressional Diabetes Caucus which supports legislative activities that would improve diabetes research, education and treatment. In 2019,Rep. DeGette was named Chairof the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, putting her in a position to hold Administration officials accountable. DeGette and her former fellow co-chair, Louise Slaughter, are the sponsors of the Prevention First Act. NARAL works to guarantee that every woman has the right to make personal decisions regarding the full range of reproductive choices, including preventing unintended pregnancy, bearing healthy children, and choosing legal abortion. For those the candidates submit the required number of petition signatures from fellow party members 1,500 are needed for congressional candidates it'll take the support of 10% of delegates to the congressional district assembly to win a berth in the primary. DeGette was strongly critical of the Stupak-Pitts Amendment, which places limits on taxpayer-funded abortions (except in the case of rape, incest, or life of the mother) in the context of the November 2009 Affordable Health Care for America Act. U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), co-chair of the House Pro-Choice Caucus, issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Courts decision on the abortion pill, mifepristone: U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) announced today that she has requested more than $29.8 million to fund more than a dozen community projects in the Denver area. "David is a leader for progressive causes and inside the Democratic Party. 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Colorado Politics is published both in print and online. Fellow Coloradan Joe Neguse is one of the group's vice chairs. . DeGette sings in her church choir.[27]. A member of the Democratic Party, her district is based in Denver. From a press release: Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 7 Union announced their endorsement of Congresswoman Diana DeGette as she seeks re-election in 2020. Last cycle, its PAC raised $4.4 million and helped elect eight new members of Congress, the group said in a release. "Together we will make the progress that we want to see for the working people of Colorado.". Please see our republishing guidelines for use of photos and graphics. Everyone should be able to decide if, when, how, and with whom they start or grow a family. Washington, DC 20006, Main number: 202.973.3000 She authored a law that guarantees Colorado women unobstructed access to abortion clinics and other medical care facilities, also known as the Bubble Bill. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Endorsements News Get Involved Contact Press Donate Endorsements. Perlmutter, who currently represents the district, announced earlier this year that he is not seeking reelection. She was a write-in candidate for a CU regent seat in 2016. "I am proud to stand with my brothers and sisters in the labor movement as I have for my entire career," DeGette said in a statement. "We are going to continue talking with voters about Diana's record of accomplishment," Jennie Peek-Dunstone told Colorado Poltics in an email. She is also Vice-Chair of the LGBT Equality Caucus and holds membership in 20 Caucuses focused on advancing medical research, culture and renewable energy. Colorado Politics is published both in print and online. Use the 'Report' link on The United States Supreme Court found the Bubble Bill constitutional in Hill v. Colorado, 530 U.S. 703 (2000). 2043 ("To establish the District of Columbia as a Congressional district for purposes of representation in the House of Representatives, and for other purposes. ", Added Watters: "Neal is running to give a voice to everyday Denverites who are living paycheck to paycheck, who cant afford their medical bills, who cant afford housing, who are one mishap way from living on the streets. Be Nice. In this file photo, U.S. Rep Diana DeGette, D-Colo., front makes a point as Interior Secretary Deb Haaland looks on during a news conference after Haaland's visit to talk about federal solutions to ease the effects of the drought at the offices of Denver Water on July 22, 2021, in Denver. Colorado Politics is published both in print and online. Rep. Running for Congress, or any office, should be taken seriously, and the lack of Walias personal commitment to setting and meeting key campaign metrics including fundraising and voter outreach is inexcusable and unbefitting of office," she said.
