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Our Endorsements

Candidates cannot simply expect our endorsement — they must earn it. State workers led this process.

We asked tough questions and evaluated who has consistently shown up for workers, not just during campaigns but when the cameras are gone — during legislative fights and workplace organizing.

The candidates we are endorsing have proven they believe workers deserve a real voice in their workplaces and in our democracy. Many of these candidates have already won their primaries with our endorsement.

If you're a candidate planning to run for office and are seeking our endorsement, contact the Colorado WINS Political Director, Vinu Zachariah.

SEIU Colorado Federal Endorsements

SEIU Colorado unites SEIU Local 105 and Colorado WINS, which bargain on behalf over 35,000 workers in healthcare, airports, building services, and state agencies.

Through direct action and political power, we are building a Colorado that works for everyone, not just the wealthy few. That's why members from both unions came together to vet the candidates running to represent Colorado on a federal level.

Melat Kiros

U.S. House District 1

Joe Neguse

U.S. House District 2

Dwayne Romero

U.S. House District 3

Jessica Killin

U.S. House District 5

Jason Crow

U.S. House District 6

Brittany Pettersen

U.S. House District 7

Manny Rutinel

U.S. House District 8

John Hickenlooper

U.S. Senate

Statewide Offices

Phil Weiser

Governor

Jena Griswold

Attorney General

Amanda Gonzalez

Secretary of State

Jeff Bridges

Treasurer

State Senate

Aaron Gutierrez

State Senate District 3

Tony Exum

State Senate District 11

Janice Marchman

State Senate District 15

Adrienne Benavidez

State Senate District 21

Monica Duran

State Senate District 22

Tom Sullivan

State Senate District 27

Sheila Lieder

State Senate District 28

Iman Jodeh

State Senate District 29

Kevin Leung

State Senate District 30

Matt Ball

State Senate District 31

Emily Sirota

State Senate District 32

Chela Garcia Irlando

State Senate District 34

State House of Representatives

Javier Mabrey

State House District 1

Scott Baldermann

State House District 2

Gena Ozols

State House District 3

Justine Sandoval

State House District 5

Iris Halpern

State House District 6

Jennifer Bacon

State House District 7

Monica VanBuskirk

State House District 9

Kyle Brown

State House District 12

Consuelo Redhorse

State House District 13

Stephanie Vigil

State House District 16

Amy Paschal

State House District 18

Jillaire McMillan

State House District 19

Alexis Hoffkling

State House District 23

Tammy Story

State House District 25

Danielle Varda

State House District 27

David Rein

State House District 28

Lori Goldstein

State House District 29

Gabriel Cervantes

State House District 31

Chris VanDijk

State House District 32

Kenny Nguyen

State House District 33

Jenny Willford

State House District 34

Chad Clifford

State House District 37

Gretchen Rydin

State House District 38

Naquetta Ricks

State House District 40

Jamie Jackson

State House District 41

Vic Meyers

State House District 47

Tommy Butler

State House District 50

Jacki Marsh

State House District 51

Yara Zokaie

State House District 52

Andrew Boesenecker

State House District 53

Elizabeth Velasco

State House District 57

Eliza Hamrick

State House District 61
We have a champion in pueblo!

Allen Medina is one of the candidates who earned our endorsement by prioritizing meeting with our members to answer tough questions about whether he’ll show up for state workers. He is a Colorado WINS member who works in Parole for the Colorado Department of Corrections.

So let’s show up in force to make sure Allen wins in November, and can serve as our champion in Pueblo.

Political Committee

Yes, we can make sure politicians deliver for state workers. Our political work ensures that the people making decisions about our budgets, contracts, and working conditions understand the reality of state employment.

We vet candidates, make endorsement recommendations, and hold elected officials accountable. We also coordinate member volunteer opportunities during campaigns and track voting records on issues affecting state employees.

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We fight to make state employees' lives better—at work and at home—by winning better wages, benefits, and working conditions.