Our website features subscriber-only news stories daily, designed for public policy arena professionals. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. DeGette defeated Republican nominee Mike Fallon, Green nominee Gary Swing, American Constitutional Party nominee Chris Styskal, and Libertarian nominee Clint Jones. Washington, DC 20006, Main number: 202.973.3000 After routinely winning the nomination for years without opposition, DeGette has faced primaries since 2016, winning each time by overwhelming margins. DeGette defeated Republican nominee George Lilly, Libertarian nominee Martin Buchanan, and Independent Gary Swing. DeGette and her former fellow co-chair, Louise Slaughter, are the sponsors of the Prevention First Act. "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. that is degrading to another person. He spoke at Manual High School at 1700 East 28th Street. Member subscribers also receive the weekly print edition of our award-winning newspaper, containing outstanding features and news stories, in their mailboxes every Saturday. Learn more about what Diana is fighting for every day. Don't knowingly lie about anyone "Neal has a lot of respect for the work Diana has been doing for the last more than two decades in Congress, but representation is important, voters being able to see themselves in their representative is important," Morgan Watters,Walia's campaign manager,told Colorado Politics. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. ", 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.". The Colorado affiliate of the progressive Working Families Party on Wednesday rescinded its endorsement of congressional candidate Neal Walia, one day after the Denver Democrat qualified by petition to challenge U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette in the 1st Congressional District primary election. racist or sexually-oriented language. Diana has made it a priority to fight for expanding health care access, securing funding for medical research, supporting medical professionals and patient protections. 1725 Eye Street, NW Suite 900 Congresswoman Diana DeGette addresses the audience. DeGette defeated Republican nominee Danny Stroud, Libertarian nominee Frank Atwood, and Green Party nominee Gary Swing. The caucus, formed in 1991, counts 95 Democratic House members and one senator, Vermont independent Bernie Sanders. The Amendment creates a national Renewable Energy Standard that requires electric suppliers to produce 15 percent of their energy from renewable sources, 4 percent of which can come from efficiency, by the year 2020. She was reelected in 1994 and chosen as assistant minority leader. There was a problem saving your notification. "I am honored to earn David's endorsement in this race," she said in a statement. 2043 ("To establish the District of Columbia as a Congressional district for purposes of representation in the House of Representatives, and for other purposes. Rep. DeGette recently secured $24.2 million to help those experiencing homelessness in her district. Noting that it's the first time the Colorado group has taken back an endorsement,Kiera Hatton Sena, the group's state co-chair, said its governing body concluded Walia isn't dedicated to running "a serious campaign.". The Colorado affiliate of the progressive Working Families Party on Wednesday rescinded its endorsement of congressional candidate Neal Walia, one day after the Denver Democrat qualified by petition to challenge U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette in the 1st Congressional District primary election. [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.) A slate of local unions endorsed U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette's bid for a 14th term on Tuesday, calling the Denver Democrat a champion for labor and citing her support for last year's bipartisan infrastructure bill. Follow Colorado Newsline on Facebook and Twitter. State Sen. Brittany Pettersen now has endorsements from every Colorado Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives for her congressional bid. 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. Subscribe to Colorado Politics today! in political science and was elected to the Pi Gamma Mu international honor society in 1979. In 2019,Rep. DeGette was named Chairof the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, putting her in a position to hold Administration officials accountable. Congresswoman Diana DeGette. You have permission to edit this article. By taking this action you are affirming your membership in NARAL Pro-Choice America. 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. "[20] DeGette and Charlie Dent introduced the bipartisan Stem Cell Research Act of 2011, which would provide lasting support for stem cell research.[21]. 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. [4] She earned a Juris Doctor degree from New York University School of Law in 1982. Also 2012, 2010. Former Democratic presidential hopeful Marianne Williamson has thrown her support behind U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette's progressive primary challenger, calling on her millions of followers to get behind first-time candidate Neal Walia and his "people powered campaign.". Denver Democrat Neal Walia on Tuesday announced that he's running in next year's Democratic primary for the seat held by U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, the longest-serving member of Colorado's congressional delegation. Be Proactive. 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. Joeana Jo Middleton, DeGette's former deputy chief of staff and district director, takes over the top position from Lisa Cohen, who has run DeGette's office since her first term in 1997. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Republicans have yet to field a candidate for the seat. 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In 2013, DeGette drew national attention after making an erroneous statement at a public forum about firearm magazine restrictions. Diana is married to attorney, Lino Lipinsky. Want the real scoop? Contact Editor Quentin Young for questions: info@coloradonewsline.com. The Democrats. Our stories may be republished online or in print under Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Colorado Politics is published both in print and online. "David is a leader for progressive causes and inside the Democratic Party. DeGette won 331,621 votes, 73.6% of the total. David Foster, state president of the firefighters union, said DeGette has always stood with unions and the working people of her district. 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. She proudly stands on the frontlines for progressive change on health care, reproductive rights, climate change, consumer protection and the environment. DeGette is a long-time voice for Colorado families, and I look forward to joining her in Congress and fighting big fights for working Coloradans," she said. DeGette also serves on the powerful Committee on Energy and Commerce, where she has leveraged her leadership position to improve healthcare and expand medical research. Crow, who represents the 6th Congressional District, called Pettersen a proven fighter for her community. She graduated from Colorado College, where she earned a B.A. AIPAC PAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region (ANCA-WR) Colorado AFL-CIO; Colorado Education Association . [9] She reintroduced the bill in 2009. DeGette also authored the state Voluntary Cleanup and Redevelopment Act, a model for similar cleanup programs. A fourth-generation Coloradan, DeGette was born in Tachikawa, Japan, the daughter of Patricia Anne (ne Rose) and Richard Louis DeGette. Perlmutter, who currently represents the district, announced earlier this year that he is not seeking reelection. Our stories may be republished online or in print under Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Representative Suzanne Bonamici - OR. She won 68.23% of the vote. A year ago, she was one of nine House managers who prosecuted former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial in the Senate, which ended in an acquittal. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Diana is a leading voice on environmental issues in Congress and is working to protect both Colorados public lands and our global environment. racist or sexually-oriented language. Keep it Clean. 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. 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. "It has unfortunately become clear to us in the months since our early endorsements that Neal Walia is not committed to running a serious campaign. 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. [18], DeGette has consistently voted in favor of the use of embryonic stem cell research. DeGette defeated Republican nominee Jennifer Qualteri, Libertarian nominee John Kittleson, and Green nominee Iris Boswell. Secure your subscription to Colorados premier political news journal, in continuous publication since 1898. Diana Louise DeGette (/dt/; born July 29, 1957) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Colorado's 1st congressional district since 1997. 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. Longtime 1st district Representative Pat Schroeder chose not to run for a 13th term in 1996, prompting DeGette to run. DeGette defeated Republican nominee Martin Walsh, Libertarian nominee Frank Atwood, UNA nominee Danny Stroud, and two write-in candidates. 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. that is degrading to another person. Be Truthful. Biography. U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, the longest-serving member of Colorado's congressional delegation, faces a primary challenge from fellow Denver Democ. 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 . She served two terms in the Colorado House of Representatives serving as Assistant Minority Leader from 1993-1995. Paid for by NARAL Pro-Choice America, www.ProChoiceAmerica.org, and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. The United States Supreme Court found the Bubble Bill constitutional in Hill v. Colorado, 530 U.S. 703 (2000). Fellow Coloradan Joe Neguse is one of the group's vice chairs. She won 257,254 votes, 67.87% of the total.[7]. Office: U.S. House (CO) - District 1, Democratic Track This Politician. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. In addition to her committee assignments, Diana is the Co-Chair of the Pro-Choice Caucus, Vice-Chair of the LGBT Equality Caucus and holds membership in 20 Caucuses focused on advancing medical research, culture and renewable energy. I am pleased to partner with NARAL in this effort and to receive their enthusiastic endorsement.. (R-NC), and joined by Senator Kirsten . Now she is taking on 13-term incumbent U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette. Walia said it came as no surprise that rejecting contributions from corporate interests would present a "unique and daunting challenge" in attempting to oust DeGette, the longest-serving member of Colorado's congressional delegation. Colorado Newsline provides fair and accurate reporting on politics, policy and other stories of interest to Coloradans. DeGette has yet to draw a Republican challenger for the 2022 election. 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. First-time candidates Neal Walia and Dom Waters are running against DeGette in the Democratic primary. ", 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. Be Truthful. 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. Rep. DeGette has introduced legislation to ban assault weapons and high-capacity gun magazines nationwide. Be Nice. From a press release: Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 7 Union announced their endorsement of Congresswoman Diana DeGette as she seeks re-election in 2020. "From the moment she launched her . [5], Long active in Denver politics, DeGette was elected to the Colorado House of Representatives in 1992. 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. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism She won 65.81% of the vote. Representative Robin Kelly - IL. DeGette has yet to draw a Republican challenger for the 2022 election. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 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 . "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. 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. 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. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. NARAL Pro-Choice America and its network of state affiliates are dedicated to protecting and expanding reproductive freedom for all Americans. Want the real scoop? DeGette proudly stands on the frontlines for progressive change on healthcare, reproductive rights, food safety, consumer protection, and the environment. Use the 'Report' link on They live in Denver[26] and have two daughters together. 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. Diana DeGette represents Colorado's 1st Congressional district and has established herself as a leader here in Colorado and on the national stage. Colorado Newsline maintains editorial independence. Former president BIll Clinton made two campaign stops in Denver today October 30th, 2012. ", A spokeswoman for DeGette said the congresswoman is "focused on doing the job that the people of CD 1 elected her to do. DEIJ Policy | Ethics Policy | Privacy Policy. Caraveo said in a statement that she was honored to receive DeGette's support. State Sen. Brittany Pettersen now has endorsements from every Colorado Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives for her congressional bid. Don't Threaten. DeGette, who is seeking her 14th term, reported just under $435,000 on hand at the end of the year. Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH), Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), Congressman Jim Costa (D-CA), Congressman John Curtis (R-UT), Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-CO), Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), Congressman Gregory F. Murphy, M.D. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski). or anything. [12], DeGette is pro-choice and the co-chair of the Pro-Choice Caucus. Colorado women and families need Rep. DeGette in Congress fighting for our values and against the Trump administrations attacks on our fundamental reproductive rights, including abortion care., NARALs confidence in my leadership on reproductive health rights is immensely gratifying.
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