"Just this past year," he said, "she delivered on important programs for working families and union workers in the infrastructure bill. Kim Cordova, president of UFCW . The Democrats. From fighting near-constant attacks on our healthcare to proactively advancing reproductive freedom, Diana has lead the way. This brave organization has done so much for women over the years and is laser-focused on ensuring that we continue making progress, said DeGette. DeGette defeated Republican nominee Danny Stroud, Libertarian nominee Frank Atwood, and Green Party nominee Gary Swing. Member subscribers also receive the weekly print edition of our award-winning newspaper, containing outstanding features and news stories, in their mailboxes every Saturday. [9] She reintroduced the bill in 2009. Late last week, Democratic U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette nabbed the endorsement of the local United Food and Commercial Workers union, Colorado's largest labor union. [23] The Brady Campaign endorsed DeGette's reelection in 2008, 2010, and 2012. "From the moment she launched her campaign, Dr. Caraveo has made it clear that she is focused on bringing communities across the 8th Congressional District together so she can work with people to solve problems and be a strong voice for families in Adams, Weld, and Larimer counties.". Neguse, the 2nd Congressional District representative, said he met Pettersen 10 years ago at New Era Colorado, a nonprofit he helped form to educate young voters. Now, she has the support of nearly every Democrat in Colorados congressional delegation. In recognition of its work defending our constitutional right to choose, Fortune Magazine described NARAL as one of the top 10 advocacy groups in America.. DeGette has faced primary challengers in each of the last three cycles. "Our work to pass transformative progressive change and provide real relief for hardworking families is more important than ever," she said. Don't Threaten. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski). You can be in the know right alongside Colorados political insiders. WASHINGTON Democratic Rep. Diana DeGette drew national criticism Wednesday . Also 2012, 2010. Her office said the Democratic-led House could approve the . each comment to let us know of abusive posts. 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 . Diana DeGette (1957- ) is a lawyer and politician who has represented Colorado's First Congressional Districtthe city of Denverin the US House of Representatives since 1997. From her incredible work expanding access to mental health services, to taking on the opioid epidemic, and fighting for early childhood education and development, Brittany has been a champion for Colorado in the State House and State Senate, and I know she will continue to fight for us in Congress, Neguse said. DeGette welcomed Sedbrook's support. Colorados Democratic congressional delegation has set the bar for what Americans should expect from their representatives in Congress, and I am humbled to earn their support, she said in a statement. . ", 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.". She won 257,254 votes, 67.87% of the total.[7]. by Sara Wilson, Colorado Newsline February 1, 2022. person will not be tolerated. Be Nice. Our website features subscriber-only news stories daily, designed for public policy arena professionals. [18], DeGette has consistently voted in favor of the use of embryonic stem cell research. Subscribe to Colorado Politics today! Diana serves . Since January 2011, DeGette has served as the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette on Thursday endorsed state Rep. Yadira Caraveo in the Democratic primary for the Colorado's new 8th Congressional District, . Democrat Diana DeGette wins endorsement from Congressional Progressive Caucus, attorney and children's book publisher Saira Rao, Colorado's Democratic delegation cheers passage of infrastructure bill amid GOP scowls, US Rep. 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Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Adams County Commissioner Eva Henry, aTedesco supporter, told Colorado Politics that the endorsement from one of Denver's leading Democrats might not carry as much weight in neighboring Adams County, considering the long history of disputes and confrontations between the two local governments. Former president BIll Clinton made two campaign stops in Denver today October 30th, 2012. In this file photo, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, a Denver Democrat, speaks at a news conference on May 6, 2021, in northeast Denver. 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. DeGette is a cosponsor of legislation to provide the District of Columbia voting representation. Colorado Politics is published both in print and online. As the co-chair of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus, Diana has fought for common-sense family planning and reproductive rights. Contact:[emailprotected]. She formerly was a reporter for The Pueblo Chieftain, where she covered politics and government in southern Colorado. She won 272,886 votes, 73.8% of the total. Paid for by Diana DeGette for Congress, Inc., Edgar Neel, Treasurer. "[22] DeGette and Carolyn McCarthy introduced the Stop Online Ammunition Sales Act of 2012. She was a write-in candidate for a CU regent seat in 2016. As the chair of a key oversight panel, DeGette is responsible for overseeing . magna cum laude from Colorado College in 1979 and her J.D. U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette on Thursday endorsed state Rep. Yadira Caraveo in the Democratic primary for the Colorado's new 8th Congressional District, calling the Thornton pediatrician's candidacy "historic.". Secure your subscription to Colorados premier political news journal, in continuous publication since 1898. I am pleased to partner with NARAL in this effort and to receive their enthusiastic endorsement.. First-time candidates Neal Walia and Dom Waters are running against DeGette in the Democratic primary. "I look forward to working with Dr. Caraveo in Congress to stabilize our economy and lower health care costs for Coloradans, take on climate change and defend every American's right to vote.". Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. Congresswoman Diana DeGette. DeGette won with 57% of the vote and has been reelected 13 times since. Fellow Coloradan Joe Neguse is one of the group's vice chairs. Crow, who represents the 6th Congressional District, called Pettersen a proven fighter for her community. The road to Colorado's June 28 primary kicks off this week with precinct caucuses, the first step in a delegate-selection process that culminates in a series of party assemblies at the county, district and state levels. DeGette defeated Republican nominee Shane Bolling, Libertarian nominee Kyle Furey, Unity nominee Paul Noel Fiorino, and Approval Voting nominee Jan Kok. ", 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.". Member subscribers also receive the weekly print edition of our award-winning newspaper, containing outstanding features and news stories, in their mailboxes every Saturday. Contact Editor Quentin Young for questions: info@coloradonewsline.com. 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Diana DeGette names new chief of staff, TRAIL MIX | Win, lose or draw: New congressional map shakes up Colorado's political scene, Hickenlooper, delegation urge Biden to pick Colorado for Summit of Americas, Mixed praise and criticism for adopted congressional map; some plan challenges, Coloradans sign on to friend-of-court briefs in Supreme Court abortion case, Labor-led coalition doubles down on poll that sparked outrage in Democratic legislative primary, How Colorado's budget was built, UN ambassador visits Denver | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. A spokeswoman for DeGette's campaign declined to comment on Williamson's endorsement. Representative Suzanne Bonamici - OR. The Senate adopted a different version of the legislation the next day. Democratic U.S. Reps. Mark Pocan, Pramila Jayapal and Jamie Raskin, the co-chairs of the Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC, said DeGette has played a key role advancing the group's legislative agenda. DeGette, who represents the 1st Congressional District, said in a statement that she is looking forward to working with Pettersen in Washington, D.C. DeGette co-chairs the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus and is an outspoken supporter of abortion access as the future of Roe v. Wade hangs in the balance. President Bush vetoed the bill the next day his first veto.[8]. U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, the longest-serving member of Colorado's congressional delegation, faces a primary challenge from fellow Denver Democ. Sen. John Hickenlooper is the remaining Democrat in the congressional delegation who has not yet endorsed Pettersen. In 2007, DeGette served as the House Democrats' designated whip on the bill reauthorizing the State Children's Health Insurance Program (HR 3162). State Sen. Brittany Pettersen, a Democrat from Lakewood, has announced her candidacy for the 7th Congressional District seat being vacated by Rep. Ed Perlmutter. [11] DeGette was a superdelegate to the Democratic National Convention in Denver in August 2008. Diana DeGette draws Democratic primary challenge from 'grassroots progressive' Neal Walia, US Rep. Diana DeGette names new chief of staff, Local unions endorse Democrat Diana DeGette's re-election bid, DeGette challenger Neal Walia successfully petitions onto Democratic primary ballot, How Colorado's budget was built, UN ambassador visits Denver | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. Want the real scoop? She was reelected in 1994 and chosen as assistant minority leader. Otherwise, candidates need 30% support from delegates to make the ballot. Newsline is based in Denver, and coverage of activities at the Capitol are central to its mission, but its reporters are devoted to providing reliable information about topics that concern readers in all parts of the state, from Lamar to Dinosaur, from Durango to Sterling. As co-chair of the House Pro-Choice Caucus, Rep. DeGette is leading the fight to restore Americans right to reproductive care. Rescinding an endorsement is not something we do often or consider lightly,"said Hatton Sen in a written statement. The 33-year-old Walia, whose parents emigrated from India to the United States before he was born, said he's running to fight for "the people whove been left behind by politicians across the spectrum. "Being a young person of color, a renter, someone whose story is similar to many Denverites having that representation, someone who knows what your everyday life is like is hugely important. Rep. Diana DeGette is a fourth-generation Coloradoan who has dedicated her life to serving the people of Colorado's First Congressional District. accounts, the history behind an article. There was a problem saving your notification. For Immediate Release: April 13, 2018 [5], Long active in Denver politics, DeGette was elected to the Colorado House of Representatives in 1992. Two years later, DeGette fended off a spirited challenge from attorney and children's book publisher Saira Rao, winning the primary with more than 68% of the vote. DeGette supports bans on semi-automatic firearms like those used in the 2012 Aurora, Colorado shooting, which happened in a movie theater near her district. Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus which works to protect Americans' constitutionally protected reproductive rights. Member subscribers also receive the weekly print edition of our award-winning newspaper, containing outstanding features and news stories, in their mailboxes every Saturday. "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.". 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. "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.". Representative Diana DeGette - CO. Representative Anna Eshoo - CA. 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. Walia, who announced his candidacy last summer, raised just over $100,000 in his initial quarter but saw contributions drop to roughly $23,000 for the second three-month period he was in the race and finished 2021 with about $57,000 in the bank. Subscribe to Colorado Politics today! Member subscribers also receive the weekly print edition of our award-winning newspaper, containing outstanding features and news stories, in their mailboxes every Saturday. person will not be tolerated. DeGette proudly stands on the frontlines for progressive change on healthcare, reproductive rights, food safety, consumer protection, and the environment. There was a problem saving your notification. For these reasons, the Executive Committee of CO-WFP has voted to rescind his endorsement, effective immediately.". [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.) Be Proactive. In 2019,Rep. DeGette was named Chairof the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, putting her in a position to hold Administration officials accountable. Rep. Diana DeGette won a 14th term representing Colorado's First District in Congress on Tuesday, handily defeating political newcomer Jennifer Qualteri. Member subscribers also receive the weekly print edition of our award-winning newspaper, containing outstanding features and news stories, in their mailboxes every Saturday. DeGette serves as the co-chair of both the Congressional Diabetes Caucus and Pro-Choice Caucus, and she is Vice Chair of the LGBT Equality Caucus. On November 26, 2007, DeGette announced her endorsement of Senator Hillary Clinton for president and was named national co-chair of Clinton's Health Care Policy Task Force and adviser on stem-cell research. U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette made a hard pitch Monday to pass a nearly 1.4 million-acre wilderness-protection package, including more than 600,000 acres in Colorado. Denver resident Neal Walia is challenging 13-term U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette in the 2022 Democratic primary in Colorado's 1st Congressional District. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. Caucus Memberships. Walia plans to kick off his campaign Saturday outside the Pacific Ocean Marketplace on West Alameda Avenue in Denver. The NARAL Pro-Choice America PAC endorsed DeGette and gave her a 100% approval rating based on her positions. We ask that you edit only for style or to shorten, provide proper attribution and link to our web site. Kyle Faust and Julius Mopper, both first-time candidates, have also filed to run for the Democratic nomination in the district. Rep. Diana DeGette has been selected to lead as the top Democrat on the House Energy and Climate subcommittee where shell play a key role in shaping the nations energy policies and expediting Americas transition away from fossil fuels to more renewable forms energy. DeGette has yet to draw a Republican challenger for the 2022 election. 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 Haalands 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. 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. 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 Representative for the 6th district from 1993 until her election to the U.S. House. 1725 Eye Street, NW Suite 900 Colorado Newsline maintains editorial independence. On January 12, 2021, Degette was named an impeachment manager for the second impeachment of President Trump. As the daughter of working-class parents, Brittany Pettersen has always known how hard American families have to work just to make ends meet. Be Truthful. [16] This act aims to decrease the number of unintended pregnancies, abortions and sexually transmitted diseases through better women's healthcare. Be Proactive. "We are surprised to hear that the Colorado WFP decided to withdraw its endorsement of our campaign, especially on the heels of us qualifying for the ballot and becoming the only Democratic primary challenger to a congressional incumbent in our state," he said. Use the 'Report' link on The caucus, formed in 1991, counts 95 Democratic House members and one senator, Vermont independent Bernie Sanders. or anything. from New York University School of Law in 1982. Perlmutter, who currently represents the district, announced earlier this year that he is not seeking reelection. that is degrading to another person. In 2016, she defeated political newcomerCharles Chuck Norris, whose campaign was inspired by U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders , with 87 percent of the vote. The Democrats who represent Colorado in Washington hailed passage of the massive, bipartisan infrastructure bill late Friday, celebrating bill. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Donna is proud to be endorsed by: . 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. Last cycle, its PAC raised $4.4 million and helped elect eight new members of Congress, the group said in a release. First elected in 1996, DeGette, an attorney and former state lawmaker, is seeking a 14th term representing the heavily Democratic, Denver-based 1st Congressional District in next year's election. Don't knowingly lie about anyone Walia responded that he is disappointed by the group's decision but intends to continue pushing for progressive goals they share. 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.