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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.

U.S. Congress

Manny Rutinel

U.S. House District 8

Statewide Offices

Jena Griswold

Attorney General

Jeff Bridges

Treasurer

State Senate

Sheila Lieder

State Senate District 20

Monica Duran

State Senate District 22

Emily Sirota

State Senate District 32

Chela Garcia Irlando

State Senate District 34

State House of Representatives

Javier Mabrey

State House District 1

Iris Halpern

State House District 6

Jennifer Bacon

State House District 7

Kyle Brown

State House District 12

Tammy Story

State House District 25

Kenny Nguyen

State House District 33

Jenny Willford

State House District 34

Chad Clifford

State House District 37

Jamie Jackson

State House District 41

Yara Zokaie

State House District 52

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.