"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. 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. Democrat Diana DeGette wins endorsement from Congressional Progressive Caucus, attorney and children's book publisher Saira Rao, Colorado's Democratic delegation cheers passage of infrastructure bill amid GOP scowls, US Rep. Diana DeGette names new chief of staff, TRAIL MIX | Win, lose or draw: New congressional map shakes up Colorado's political scene, Coloradans sign on to friend-of-court briefs in Supreme Court abortion case, TRAIL MIX | Recalling Colorado's connection to John Lewis' 'good trouble', TRAIL MIX | A dive into the almanac of Colorado elections, Author Marianne Williamson endorses Diana DeGette's Democratic primary challenger, Local unions endorse Democrat Diana DeGette's re-election bid, DeGette challenger Neal Walia successfully petitions onto Democratic primary ballot, Progressive group pulls endorsement from DeGette primary challenger Neal Walia, How Colorado's budget was built, UN ambassador visits Denver | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. Meet Diana | Diana DeGette for Congress Representative Suzanne Bonamici - OR. [17][18] DeGette also received a 100% rating from Planned Parenthood. [11] DeGette was a superdelegate to the Democratic National Convention in Denver in August 2008. 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. Author Marianne Williamson endorses Diana DeGette's Democratic primary In this file photo, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, a Denver Democrat, speaks at a news conference on May 6, 2021, in northeast Denver. As the chair of a key oversight panel, DeGette is responsible for overseeing . "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.". The caucus, formed in 1991, counts 95 Democratic House members and one senator, Vermont independent Bernie Sanders. U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette is drawing national ridicule for an inaccurate statement she made Tuesday about magazines. Colorado Politics is published both in print and online. Pettersen jumped into the race one day after the representatives surprise retirement announcement. New U.S. House Natural Resources chair opposes limits on, In a Denver election defined by safety, some dangers, Governor candidate Greg Lopez wants to pause sales tax in. Diana DeGette represents Colorado's 1st Congressional district and has established herself as a leader here in Colorado and on the national stage. Walia is running against 13-term U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette in a primary in Colorado's 1st Congressional District. Congresswoman Diana DeGette. Colorado Newsline maintains editorial independence. State Sen. Brittany Pettersen, a Democrat from Lakewood, has announced her candidacy for the 7th Congressional District seat being vacated by Rep. Ed Perlmutter. There was a problem saving your notification. Caraveo said in a statement that she was honored to receive DeGette's support. Our website features subscriber-only news stories daily, designed for public policy arena professionals. [6], DeGette defeated Republican nominee Charles "Casper" Stockham, and Libertarian nominee Darrell Dinges. Late last week, Democratic U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette nabbed the endorsement of the local United Food and Commercial Workers union, Colorado's largest labor union. racist or sexually-oriented language. [4] She earned a Juris Doctor degree from New York University School of Law in 1982. She proudly stands on the frontlines for progressive change on health care, reproductive rights, climate change, consumer protection and the environment. 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. Congresswoman Diana DeGette addresses the audience. A spokeswoman for DeGette's campaign declined to comment on Williamson's endorsement. Throughout her career, Congresswoman DeGette has been a tireless champion for reproductive rights, said Ilyse Hogue, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America. The Republicans running include Erik Aadland, Laurel Imer, Tim Reichert and Carl Andersen. Washington, DC 20006, Main number: 202.973.3000 Want the real scoop? As the daughter of working-class parents, Brittany Pettersen has always known how hard American families have to work just to make ends meet.
