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Congressional District 8

state REpresentative

Shannon Bird

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Daniel Johnson

Venture Capitalist &amp; Marine Veteran

Evan Munsing

State REpresentative

Manny Rutinel

John Szemler

Adams County is hosting most of their Caucus' and Assembly in person for 2026 (<a href="https://www.adamscountydems.org/caucus-info" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">locations, times can be found here along with more info about these events)</a>This means we need your help to help us make them successful.

We need your help to run Caucus &amp; Assembly

March 7 Volunteer @ Caucus

March 14 Volunteer @ Assembly

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Thinking of running for office as a Democrat is a significant step toward making a difference in your community and beyond! These tips will help you get started, but are not a replacement for the necessary legal and campaign financial guidance that you should obtain prior to running for office.

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Learn more about our local elected officials in the Adams County Government!

Our Democratic Local Elected Officials

Adams County Commissioner

Julie Duran Mullica

Kathy Henson

Emma Pinter

AdAms County Commissioner

Steve O'Dorisio

Lynn Baca

Adams County Sheriff

Gene Claps

Adams County Clerk and Recorder

Josh Zygielbaum

Adams County Treasurer

Alex Villagran

Adams County Assessor

Ken Musso

17th Judicial District - Adams &amp; Broomfield Counties

District Attorney

Brian Mason

Office of the Coroner - Adams &amp; Broomfield Counties

Chief Coroner

Monica Broncucia-Jordan

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<h2>Committed to Inclusion!</h2>The Adams County Democratic Party (ACDP) does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities in our activities or services. We strive to be as inclusive as possible! <h3>Request ADA Support</h3>Accommodations for qualified individuals are provided at no cost to the individual. All requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Accommodation requests that would impose an undue financial or administrative burden on the Adams County Democratic Party may not be fulfilled as requested. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please <a href="https://forms.gle/UrtTHBui4hJGnAGa8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">complete this form</a>, or call 303-428-5206 and leave a message.<h3>Report a Website Accessibility Concern</h3>We strive to make our website as accessible as possible. If you have encountered an accessibility barrier on our website, please let us know! You can email us at <a href="mailto:website@adamscountydems.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">website@adamscountydems.org</a>, or call 303-428-5206 and leave a message.

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Governor

U.S. Senator

Michael Bennet

Engineer, Entrepreneur &amp; Non-Profit Founder

Carmen Broesder

Antonio Martinez

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William Moses

Colorado Attorney General

Phil Weiser

Governor

We’re not just electing Democrats—we’re building a stronger community in Adams County. From organizing neighborhoods to developing new leaders, we’re growing a movement rooted in fairness, inclusion, and year-round action.

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Learn more about our Democratic State leaders!

Democratic State Senators from Adams County

Senate District 19

Lindsey Daugherty

Senate District 25

William Lindstedt

Senate District 21

Dafna Michaelson Jenet

Senate District 24

Kyle Mullica

Senate District 28

Mike Weissman

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There's lots more to come. Join the movement and help make Adams County a better place to live and thrive!

Our Initiatives uplift the voices of groups who may not have been heard in the past. Join an initiative that you align with to help make the Adams County Democrats stronger, from the grassroots, all the way to the top.If you would like to start a new initiative, email <a href="mailto:chair@adamscountydems.org">chair@adamscountydems.org</a>.

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<h2>60th Annual JFK Dinner</h2>Mark your calendars for the 60th Annual John F. Kennedy Birthday Celebration Dinner! This year will be extra special with an expanded event. You won't want to miss out!As we plan the event, we will share additional details.

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Join the movement and help make Adams County a better place to live and thrive!

State House Candidates

County Commissioner

Adams County Commissioner, District 3

Educator &amp; Researcher

Dr. Tyler Quick, PhD.

Engineer &amp; Non-Profit Founder

Karen DeAguero

Commissioner

The Adams County Democratic Party is grounded in our values! We believe that everyone should be a good person and not do harm to others. We are fighting to ensure that the lives of each and every member of our community are respected. We are working hard to protect our neighbors' human rights!

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Email us at info@adamscountydems.org and we'll respond asap!

U.S. Congressional Candidates

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The road to November's General Election starts in February. Scroll down to learn more about the key dates and deadlines for the 2026 Elections.

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Congressional District 4

Communications Professional

Trisha Calvarese

U.S. Navy Rear Admiral (Retired)

Eileen Laubaucher

Engineer

John Padora

Psychologist

Jenna Preston

State Treasurer

State Senator

Jeff Bridges

County Treasurer

Jerry DiTullio

Management Consultant &amp; Army Veteran

John Mikos

State Representative

Brianna Titone

State Treasurer

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CU Regents serve each congressional district. Their terms are six (6) years, so not all the CU Regents have elections this year.

CU Regent Candidates

CU REgent For CD6

Ilana Spiegel

CU Regent

Secretary of State

Jessie Danielson

County Clerk

Amanda Gonzalez

Secretary of State

We have 6 physical locations and will need help at all of them! Our neighborhood Caucus is the grassroots heartbeat of our democracy, and we need a dedicated team to help ensure the process runs smoothly and fairly.Sign up to volunteer on the House District Mobilize links below. In addition, join us for the Caucus Open House and if you can, we would love to have you join the Caucus Prep Team to prep Caucus boxes.

Caucus Volunteer Opportunities

<h5>Adams County Fire Rescue Station 11</h5>Sat, Feb 28, 10:00am-11:30Caucus Volunteers with questions, along with anyone new to Caucus and curious about how this all works is welcome to join!

Caucus Open House

<h5>Adams County Fire Rescue Station 11</h5>Sat, Feb 28, Noon-2:00pm Join the volunteer team to help put together Caucus materials.

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<h5>Westminster MAC</h5>Recreation Center Sat, Mar 7, 9:00am-1:00pm

House Districts (HD) 24, 29 and 35

<h5>Thornton </h5><h5>Active Adult Center</h5>Sat, Mar 7, 9:00am-11:00am

House District (HD) 31

<h5>Bison Ridge</h5>Recreation Center Sat, Mar 7, 10:00am-12:00pm

House District (HD) 32

<h5>Adams 12 5 Star School</h5>Conference Center Sat, Mar 7, 9:00am-11:00am

House Districts (HD) 33 &amp; 34

<h5>North Middle School</h5>Sat, Mar 7, 1:00pm-3:00pm

House District (HD) 36

<h5>Brighton ReC Center</h5>Recreation Center Sat, Mar 7, 12:00pm-2:00pm

U.S. Congressional Candidates

Congressional District 8

Shannon Bird

state REpresentative

Daniel Johnson

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Evan Munsing

Venture Capitalist & Marine Veteran

Manny Rutinel

State REpresentative

John Szemler

No Campaign Website

Congressional District 4

Trisha Calvarese

Communications Professional

Eileen Laubaucher

U.S. Navy Rear Admiral (Retired)

John Padora

Engineer

Jenna Preston

Psychologist

Congressional District 6

Jason Crow

U.s. Congressman & Army Veteran

Travis Dishon

Entrepreneur

Dr. Samir Witta

No Campaign Website

Congressional District 7

Brittany Pettersen

U.S. Congresswoman