Posted October 15, 2026

 

For 37 years, The Weekly Issue/El Semanario has provided our community with news and resources grounded in truth, integrity and ethics. We have always promoted the value of democracy, civic engagement and participation in our elections.

Positive and equal change only happens in our communities when we vote for elected officials that truly and authentically align with our values and morals and genuinely support all our communities.

As a country, we are currently facing extremely serious and dangerous consequences due to our nation’s immoral and reckless leadership. As responsible voters, we can redirect the future of our country by participating in ALL elections. However, our responsibilities do not end after elections, the fight continues to hold elected officials accountable and to follow our constitution and laws every day.

It’s time for every eligible voter to step up and vote with integrity and demand accountability. We ask that all Colorado voters participate in the midterm elections on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

This week, we offer endorsements and support for federal and state candidates, as well as our position on state amendments and propositions.

 

FEDERAL

 

U.S. Senate – John Hickenlooper

 

Congressional District 1 – Melat Kiros

Congressional District 2 – Joe Neguse

Congressional District 3 – Dwayne Romero

Congressional District 4 – Eileen Laubacher

Read El Semanario’s Official Endorsement for Eileen Laubacher

Congressional District 5 – Jessica Killin

Congressional District 6 – Jason Crow

Congressional District 7 – Brittany Pettersen

Congressional District 8 – Manny Rutinel

 

STATE

 

Governor – Phil Weiser

Read El Semanario’s Official Endorsement for Phil Weiser

 

Attorney General – Jena Griswold

Read El Semanario’s Official Endorsement for Jena Griswold

 

Secretary of State – Amanda Gonzalez

 

State Treasurer – Jeff Bridges

 

State Board of Education

Lisa Escárcega (Congressional District 1)

Barb Clementi (Congressional District 3)

Karla Esser (Congressional District 7)

 

University of Colorado Board of Regents

Edie Hooton (Congressional District 2)

Ilana Spiegel (Congressional District 6)

Nolbert Chavez (Congressional District 7)

 

STATE HOUSE

 

State House District 1 – Javier Mabrey

State House District 2 – Scott Baldermann

State House District 3 – Gena Ozols

State House District 4 – Cecelia Espenoza

State House District 5 – Justine Sandoval

State House District 6 – Iris Halpern

State House District 7 – Jennifer Bacon

State House District 8 – Lindsay Gilchrist

State House District 9 – Monica VanBuskirk

State House District 10 – Junie Joseph

State House District 11 – Karen McCormick

State House District 12 – Kyle Brown

State House District 13 – Consuelo Redhorse

State House District 14 – Sarah Emery

State House District 15 – Jeff Livingston

State House District 16 – Stephanie Vigil

State House District 17 – Regina English

State House District 18 – Amy Paschal

State House District 19 – Jillaire McMillan

State House District 21 – Michelle Tweed

State House District 22 – Michael Pierson

State House District 23 – Alexis Hoffkling

State House District 24 – Lisa Feret

State House District 25 – Tammy Story

State House District 26 – Meghan Lukens

State House District 27 – Danielle Varda

State House District 28 – David Rein

State House District 29 – Lori Goldstein

State House District 30 – Rebekah Stewart

State House District 31 – Gabriel Cervantes

State House District 32 – Chris VanDijk

State House District 33 – Kenny Nguyen

State House District 34 – Jenny Willford

State House District 35 – Lorena Garcia

State House District 36 – Michael Carter

State House District 37 – Chad Clifford

State House District 38 – Gretchen Rydin

State House District 39 – Christian Schilder

State House District 40 – Naquetta Ricks

State House District 41 – Jamie Jackson

State House District 42 – Sarah Woodson

State House District 43 – Bob Marshall

State House District 44 – Richard Bowness

State House District 45 – Michael Clarkson

State House District 46 – Tisha Mauro

State House District 47 – Vic Meyers

State House District 48 – Dez Packard

State House District 49 – Lesley Smith

State House District 50 – Tommy Butler

State House District 51 – Jacki Marsh

State House District 52 – Yara Zokaie

State House District 53 – Andy Boesenecker

State House District 54 – Mallory Martin

State House District 55 – Brittni Packard

State House District 57 – Elizabeth Velasco

State House District 58 – Alec Lindeman

State House District 59 – Katie Stewart

State House District 60 – Kathryn Green

State House District 61 – Eliza Hamrick

State House District 62 – Matthew Martinez

State House District 64 – Maureen Dower

 

STATE SENATE

 

State Senate District 1 – Jamie Jeffery

State Senate District 3 – Aaron Gutierrez

State Senate District 4 – Justin Kurth

State Senate District 8 – Dylan Roberts

State Senate District 9 – William Moses

State Senate District 11 – Tony Exum

State Senate District 15 – Janice Marchman

State Senate District 17 – Katie Wallace

State Senate District 20 – Sheila Lieder

State Senate District 21 – Adrienne Benavidez

State Senate District 22 – Monica Duran

State Senate District 24 – Kyle Mullica

State Senate District 25 – William Lindstedt

State Senate District 27 – Tom Sullivan

State Senate District 29 – Iman Jodeh

State Senate District 30 – Kevin Leung

State Senate District 31 – Matt Ball

State Senate District 32 – Emily Sirota

State Senate District 34 – Graciela “Chela” Garcia Irlando

State Senate District 35 – Duane Gurule

 

 

COLORADO AMENDMENTS & PROPOSITIONS

 

NO – Amendment 81

Initiative #95 – Law Enforcement Reporting Requirements to Federal Authorities

Read more: rmequality.org/hands-off-colorado

 

NO- Amendment 82

Initiative #177 – Right to Natural Gas

Read more: no82.org

 

NO – Amendment 83

Initiative #302 – Constitutional Right to Hunt and Fish

Read more: wildlifeforall.us/5-consequences-of-initiative-302 and protectcoloradosconstitution.org

 

NO – Amendment 84

Initiative #362 – Mail Ballot Voter Identification

Read more: defendourballots.com

 

NO – Amendment 85

Initiative #234 – Plain Language Ballot Questions

Read more: Read the Bell Policy Center’s position.

 

NO -Amendment 86

Initiative #256 – Congressional Redistricting

 

YES – Amendment 87

Initiative #195 – Graduated Income Tax

Read more: protectcoloradosfuture.com

 

YES – Proposition NN

Senate Bill 26-135 – State Public K-12 Education Funding

Read more: yesforcoloradokids.com

 

NO – Proposition 132

Initiative #85 – Penalties for Fentanyl Crimes

Read more: noon132.com and getthefactsco.org

 

NO – Proposition 133

Initiative #108 – Penalties for Human Trafficking of a Minor

 

NO – Proposition 134

Initiative #109 – Male and Female Participation in School Sports

Read more: familiesnotpolitics.com

 

NO – Proposition 135

Initiative #110 – Prohibit Certain Surgeries on Minors

Read more: familiesnotpolitics.com

 

NO – Proposition 136

Initiative #232 – Income Tax Rate Cap

 

NO – Proposition 137

Initiative #308 – Designate Sporting Goods Sales Tax Revenue for Conservation

Read more: noprop137.com