Vote knowledgeably
When it comes to advancing equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Coloradans and their families, who we elect matters. Whether it’s protecting LGBTQ+ young people, or removing barriers transgender Coloradans face every day, elected officials are in a position to improve — or harm — the lives of LGBTQ+ Coloradans and their families.
2023 Denver Mayoral Election
One Colorado reached out to Denver’s mayoral candidates and asked: Why should LGBTQ+ Denverites vote for you? Here is what they said:
Visit denvervotes.org to find information on your ballot, voter service locations, drop-boxes, and more.
*Videos were required to be a maximum of 2 minutes.
The following candidates did not reply to our requests for a video (listed in ABC order):
- Renate Behrens
- Lisa Calderon
- Al Gardner
- Aurelio Martinez
- Terrance Roberts
- Trinidad Rodriguez
- Andy Rougeot
- Robert Treta
- Kwame Spearman
- James Walsh
2022 General Election: LGBTQ+ Candidates
One Colorado would like to recognize the following openly LGBTQ+ candidates running for state and local office in Colorado’s 2022 General Election. Being listed as an LGBTQ+ candidate does not imply an endorsement from One Colorado. View our 2022 Endorsements.
If you are an LGBTQ+ candidate running for office and would like to be included, please fill out the form.
Statewide
Governor
- Governor Jared Polis
Colorado House of Representatives
- Alex Valdez, HD5
- Brianna Titone, HD27
- Daniel Lutz, HD49
- David Ortiz, HD38
- Elisabeth Epps, HD6
- Elizabeth Velasco, HD57
- Jennifer Parenti, HD19
- Leslie Herod, HD8
- Ruby Dickson, HD37
- Stephanie Vigil, HD16
Colorado Senate
- Braeden Miguel, SD30
State Board of Education
- Joseph Shelton, District 5
Local
- Amanda Gonzalez, Clerk and Recorder, Jefferson County
- Darryl B Watson, Denver City Council, District 9
- Jessica Campbell-Swanson, Arapahoe County Commissioner, District 2
- Travis Leiker, Denver City Council, At-Large
* Note: This page is updated on a regular basis with candidates who consent to being listed publicly.