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Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. NARAL Pro-Choice America and its network of state affiliates are dedicated to protecting and expanding reproductive freedom for all Americans. A progressive leader in the U.S. House, Representative for Colorado's 1st District, and fourth generation Coloradoan, Diana has dedicated her career to protecting the environment, expanding access to health care and fighting for her community. accounts, the history behind an article. Representative Betty McCollum - MN. Diana has taken a leading role in advocating for the protection of our nations food supply. [10] 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. Colorado Newsline provides fair and accurate reporting on politics, policy and other stories of interest to Coloradans. The political arm of the Congressional Progressive Caucus endorsed U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette's re-election bid, calling the Denver Democrat an important member of the prominent, left-leaning organization. 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. Diana DeGette draws Democratic primary challenge from 'grassroots Rescinding an endorsement is not something we do often or consider lightly,"said Hatton Sen in a written statement. DeGette is facing two primary challengers in the overwhelmingly Democratic 1st Congressional District, which she has represented since 1997. Progressive group pulls endorsement from DeGette primary challenger A progressive leader in the U.S. House, Representative for Colorados 1st District, and fourth generation Coloradoan, Diana has dedicated her career to protecting the environment, expanding access to health care and fighting for her community. Brittany Pettersen receives endorsements from all four Colorado Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. ", 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. The Republican candidates are state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, Weld County Commissioner Lori Saine, Thornton Mayor Jan Kulmann and first-time candidates Giulianna "Jewels" Gray and Tyler Allcorn. "Additionally, he has rejected counsel on campaign best practices from known experts in their field and engaged in hostile behavior towards several WFP leaders and allies. WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), chair of the House Pro-Choice Caucus, along with nearly two dozen Democratic members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee sent a letter today to the chair of the committee, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), calling for an immediate hearing on the unprecedented decision . Candidates who are petitioning into the primary have until March 15 to turn in their signatures. There was a problem saving your notification. Our stories may be republished online or in print under Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. DeGette defeated Republican nominee Shane Bolling, Libertarian nominee Kyle Furey, Unity nominee Paul Noel Fiorino, and Approval Voting nominee Jan Kok. First-time candidates Neal Walia and Dom Waters are running against DeGette in the Democratic primary. DeGette won with 57% of the vote and has been reelected 13 times since. During her time in Congress, DeGette has worked hard to Keep Title X funding, and is leading the effort to repeal the devastating Hyde amendment through the EACH Woman Act. Former state House Speaker Crisanta Duran ran against DeGette ahead of last year's election and garnered several high-profile endorsements for her campaign but withdrew after eight months and later moved out of state. Last cycle, former state House Speaker Crisanta Duran won several high-profile endorsements but withdrew more than a year before the 2020 election and moved out of state. Be Nice. [25], DeGette is married to attorney Lino Lipinsky. He spoke at Manual High School at 1700 East 28th Street. Endorsement: DeGette, Neguse and Perlmutter Share this: . Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Diana Louise DeGette (/ d t /; born July 29, 1957) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Colorado's 1st congressional district since 1997. Diana DeGette: A former lawyer and state lawmaker, DeGette is seeking her 14th term in Congress.She currently sits on the House Natural Resources Committee and the powerful Energy . She won 65.81% of the vote. Author Marianne Williamson endorses Diana DeGette's Democratic primary "We are continuing to fight for key progressive priorities in the Build Back Better package, including access to health care, environmental justice, and ensuring that working Americans are not left behind.". Be Proactive. Contact Editor Quentin Young for questions: info@coloradonewsline.com. "Her voice on these issues is invaluable and we are excited to endorse her re-election campaign.". NARAL Pro-Choice America today announced its endorsement of Diana DeGette in her campaign for re-election to represent Colorados 1st Congressional District. Colorado Politics is published both in print and online. "Just this past year," he said, "she delivered on important programs for working families and union workers in the infrastructure bill. Secure your subscription to Colorados premier political news journal, in continuous publication since 1898. Last cycle, its PAC raised $4.4 million and helped elect eight new members of Congress, the group said in a release. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 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Bush", "H.R. 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. DeGette received national attention in 2005, when the House of Representatives passed legislation she cosponsored to lift President George W. Bush's limits on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. WASHINGTON Democratic Rep. Diana DeGette drew national criticism Wednesday . GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX. The bill was unsuccessful and did not pass the committee level. We ask that you edit only for style or to shorten, provide proper attribution and link to our web site. President Bush vetoed the bill the next day his first veto.[8]. person will not be tolerated. A member of the Democratic Party, DeGette is known for her ardent support of reproductive and civil rights, environmental protection, and increased access to healthcare. DeGette has yet to draw a Republican challenger for the 2022 election. Member subscribers also receive the weekly print edition of our award-winning newspaper, containing outstanding features and news stories, in their mailboxes every Saturday. Endorsements News Get Involved Contact Press Donate Endorsements. Former state House Speaker Crisanta Duran ran against DeGette ahead of last year's election and garnered several high-profile endorsements for her campaign but withdrew after eight months and later moved out of state. You can be in the know right alongside Colorados political insiders. ", 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.". Rep. DeGette has introduced legislation to ban assault weapons and high-capacity gun magazines nationwide. She is a true champion for women and families and we are proud to stand with her., Colorado is a strongly pro-choice state, and Congresswoman DeGette has been a champion of choice throughout her public service careerstarting with Colorados bubble law protecting patients that she passed as a state legislator, said Karen Middleton, executive director of NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado. WASHINGTON, D.C. 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: WASHINGTON, D.C. 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. After routinely winning the nomination for years without opposition, DeGette has faced primaries since 2016, winning each time by overwhelming margins.
