On September 12, 2007, DeGette announced that she would introduce the Colorado Wilderness Act of 2007 in Congress. As the co-chair of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus, Diana has fought for common-sense family planning and reproductive rights. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Paid for by NARAL Pro-Choice America, www.ProChoiceAmerica.org, and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. Reps. Diana DeGette, Joe Neguse and Jason Crow formally endorsed Pettersen on Monday for her campaign to represent Colorados 7th Congressional District. "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. Jennifer Qualteri's name has never been printed on a ballot before. 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. You can be in the know right alongside Colorados political insiders. Colorado Politics is published both in print and online. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Sen. John Hickenlooper is the remaining Democrat in the congressional delegation who has not yet endorsed Pettersen. Walia is running against 13-term U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette in a primary in Colorado's 1st Congressional District. 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. Secure your subscription to Colorados premier political news journal, in continuous publication since 1898. [citation needed]. A spokeswoman for DeGette's campaign declined to comment on Williamson's endorsement. [18], DeGette has consistently voted in favor of the use of embryonic stem cell research. Diana DeGette represents Colorado's 1st Congressional district and has established herself as a leader here in Colorado and on the national stage. "I am honored to earn David's endorsement in this race," she said in a statement. He spoke at Manual High School at 1700 East 28th Street. 3756 [110th]: Colorado Wilderness Act of 2007", H.R. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. We ask that you edit only for style or to shorten, provide proper attribution and link to our web site. Our stories may be republished online or in print under Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. "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. Representative Suzanne Bonamici - OR. [19] DeGette says "we must pass common-sense embryonic stem cell research legislation, placing these regulations into statute and once and for all, ensuring this critical life-saving research can be conducted for years to come, unimpeded by political whims or naysayers. 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 . President Bush vetoed the bill the next day his first veto.[8]. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. 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 recently secured $24.2 million to help those experiencing homelessness in her district. NARAL Pro-Choice America 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. U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette is drawing national ridicule for an inaccurate statement she made Tuesday about magazines. 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. 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. Threats of harming another She graduated from Colorado College, where she earned a B.A. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism 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. Diana serves . 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. Democratic congressional candidate Neal Walia is pictured in a photograph provided by his campaign. in political science and was elected to the Pi Gamma Mu international honor society in 1979. Member subscribers also receive the weekly print edition of our award-winning newspaper, containing outstanding features and news stories, in their mailboxes every Saturday. [25], DeGette is married to attorney Lino Lipinsky. As co-chair of the House Pro-Choice Caucus, Rep. DeGette is leading the fight to restore Americans right to reproductive care. Subscribe to Colorado Politics today! 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. Our website features subscriber-only news stories daily, designed for public policy arena professionals. David Foster, state president of the firefighters union, said DeGette has always stood with unions and the working people of her district. She authored a law that guarantees Colorado women unobstructed access to abortion clinics and other medical care facilities, also known as the Bubble Bill. We'd love to hear eyewitness 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. You have permission to edit this article. 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 . Representative Betty McCollum - MN. Subscribe to Colorado Politics today! Use the 'Report' link on The funding will be used to make more housing and health care services available to those in need throughout the Denver area. 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. She was a write-in candidate for a CU regent seat in 2016. She was reelected in 1994 and chosen as assistant minority leader. You can be in the know right alongside Colorados political insiders. DeGette, an attorney and former state lawmaker, was first elected in 1996 and has since won re-election by wide margins. [17][18] DeGette also received a 100% rating from Planned Parenthood. He saw an opportunity to make change in Congress and lead from the bottom up instead of the top down.". After routinely winning the nomination for years without opposition, DeGette has faced primaries since 2016, winning each time by overwhelming margins. There was a problem saving your notification. Learn more about what Diana is fighting for every day. DeGette defeated Republican nominee Martin Walsh, Libertarian nominee Frank Atwood, UNA nominee Danny Stroud, and two write-in candidates. You have permission to edit this article. DeGette was also a cosponsor for the Udall Amendment to the House Energy Bill, which the House approved by a vote of 220 to 190 on August 4, 2007. racist or sexually-oriented language. Local unions endorse Democrat Diana DeGette's re-election bid, Author Marianne Williamson endorses Diana DeGette's Democratic primary challenger, Colorado officials reflect on 1-year anniversary of US Capitol attack, Democrat Diana DeGette wins endorsement from Congressional Progressive Caucus, Colorado delegation splits along party lines as House passes Biden's Build Back Better bill, Colorado's Democratic delegation cheers passage of infrastructure bill amid GOP scowls, US Rep. 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Keep it Clean. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. She served two terms in the Colorado House of Representatives serving as Assistant Minority Leader from 1993-1995. Rescinding an endorsement is not something we do often or consider lightly,"said Hatton Sen in a written statement. You have permission to edit this article. Everyone should be able to decide if, when, how, and with whom they start or grow a family. [18] The National Right to Life Committee gave her a 0% rating due to her strong pro-choice stance. "David is a leader for progressive causes and inside the Democratic Party. A member of the Democratic Party, her district is based in Denver.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 . Nonetheless, he added, "our entire team remains unified in our mission and we believe now more than ever that after 25 years, Denver is ready to become a leading voice in the fight for a Green New Deal, Healthcare as a human right and housing for all.". Now in her fourteenth term, DeGette is recognized as a leading voice in the nation's ongoing health care debate. Walia responded that he is disappointed by the group's decision but intends to continue pushing for progressive goals they share. Schroeder, who stayed neutral during the primary, endorsed DeGette once DeGette became the nominee. The Senate adopted a different version of the legislation the next day. 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.". DeGette secures millions to help Denver homeless, Keeping our Communities Safe from Gun Violence, DeGette selected to lead as top Democrat on Energy and Climate panel, DeGette statement on Supreme Courts decision on mifepristone, DeGette seeks $29.8 million for Denver-area projects. Throughout her career, Congresswoman DeGette has been a tireless champion for reproductive rights, said Ilyse Hogue, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America. "The Colorado Professional Firefighters are proud to stand with her in her re-election bid, he added. 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. They live in Denver[26] and have two daughters together. Representative Diana DeGette - CO. Representative Anna Eshoo - CA. Caucus Memberships. Caraveo said in a statement that she was honored to receive DeGette's support. Subscribe to Colorado Politics today! DeGette defeated Republican nominee George Lilly, Libertarian nominee Martin Buchanan, and Independent Gary Swing. The DeGette-Castle bill passed the Senate on July 18, 2006. 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. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) In Congress, her sponsorship of the EACH Woman Act with Rep Barbara Lee (D-CA) would ensure that all women can access abortion care, without shame, stigma, or financial barriers. Diana is a leading voice on environmental issues in Congress and is working to protect both Colorados public lands and our global environment. Press Release. Fellow Coloradan Joe Neguse is one of the group's vice chairs. Rep. Diana DeGette is a rising star in the Democratic Party and is running for her eleventh term representing Colorado's 1st District, which encompasses the Denver metro area. magna cum laude from Colorado College in 1979 and her J.D. You have permission to edit this article. NARAL Pro-Choice America today announced its endorsement of Diana DeGette in her campaign for re-election to represent Colorado's 1st Congressional District. 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: 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. The United States Supreme Court found the Bubble Bill constitutional in Hill v. Colorado, 530 U.S. 703 (2000). 1725 Eye Street, NW Suite 900 "Rep. DeGette's endorsement emphasizes the widespread support for Dr. Caraveo across Colorado and the strong momentum behind her campaign," Schrager wrote. BOLD PAC, the political arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, has endorsed U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette in the Denver Democrat's bid for a 13th term representing the 1st Congressional District. Intersectional Commitments and Supporting Policies. 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. DeGette is facing two primary challengers in the overwhelmingly Democratic 1st Congressional District, which she has represented since . In 2013, DeGette drew national attention after making an erroneous statement at a public forum about firearm magazine restrictions. 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"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.". In 2019,Rep. DeGette was named Chairof the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, putting her in a position to hold Administration officials accountable. 2043 ("To establish the District of Columbia as a Congressional district for purposes of representation in the House of Representatives, and for other purposes. We ask that you edit only for style or to shorten, provide proper attribution and link to our web site. Be Truthful. Share with Us. AIPAC PAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region (ANCA-WR) Colorado AFL-CIO; Colorado Education Association . Former president BIll Clinton made two campaign stops in Denver today October 30th, 2012. In 2007, DeGette served as the House Democrats' designated whip on the bill reauthorizing the State Children's Health Insurance Program (HR 3162). As the daughter of working-class parents, Brittany Pettersen has always known how hard American families have to work just to make ends meet. DeGette sings in her church choir.[27]. Diana is married to attorney, Lino Lipinsky. Paid for by Diana DeGette for Congress, Inc., Edgar Neel, Treasurer. Our website features subscriber-only news stories daily, designed for public policy arena professionals. In this file photo, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, a Denver Democrat, speaks at a news conference on May 6, 2021, in northeast Denver. that is degrading to another person. Biography. 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. Our website features subscriber-only news stories daily, designed for public policy arena professionals. First-time candidates Neal Walia and Dom Waters are running against DeGette in the Democratic primary. DeGette and her former fellow co-chair, Louise Slaughter, are the sponsors of the Prevention First Act. DeGette won with 57% of the vote and has been reelected 13 times since. [9] She reintroduced the bill in 2009. Representative Robin Kelly - IL. Share with Us. Congresswoman Diana DeGette. DeGette is a cosponsor of legislation to provide the District of Columbia voting representation. Incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Denver) picked up the endorsement of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), one of the largest labor unions in Colorado. The NARAL Pro-Choice America PAC endorsed DeGette and gave her a 100% approval rating based on her positions. She formerly was a reporter for The Pueblo Chieftain, where she covered politics and government in southern Colorado. You can be in the know right alongside Colorados political insiders. Congresswoman Diana DeGette addresses the audience. Don't knowingly lie about anyone State Sen. Brittany Pettersen now has endorsements from every Colorado Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives for her congressional bid. On January 12, 2021, Degette was named an impeachment manager for the second impeachment of President Trump. 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 defeated Republican nominee Jennifer Qualteri, Libertarian nominee John Kittleson, and Green nominee Iris Boswell. Member subscribers also receive the weekly print edition of our award-winning newspaper, containing outstanding features and news stories, in their mailboxes every Saturday. The caucus, formed in 1991, counts 95 Democratic House members and one senator, Vermont independent Bernie Sanders. DeGette sat as speaker pro tempore and presided over the debate on December 18, 2019, the day United States House of Representatives voted on the first impeachment of President Donald Trump. [3] Her parents were American, and at the time of her birth her father was serving in the armed forces. The Democrats who represent Colorado in Washington hailed passage of the massive, bipartisan infrastructure bill late Friday, celebrating bill. DeGette, who is seeking her 14th term, reported just under $435,000 on hand at the end of the year.
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