ENDORSEMENTS

Julia Marvin

Former Thornton City Council member and former State Representative
ADRIENNE BENAVIDEZ

Former Speaker Pro Tempore
Wanda James

CU Regent CD1
Rep Javier Mabrey

House District 1
Rep Mike Weissman

HD 36 Representative
Rep Elizabeth Velasco

Colorado State Representative, District 57
David Ortiz

Former HD 38 Representative

Julia Marvin

“Manny has always been a champion for working families like mine—fighting for affordable housing, better jobs, and quality education. Manny listens to the community, understands our struggles, and actually delivers results. We need his leadership in Washington now more than ever!" - Former Thornton City Council member and former State Representative
Rep. Elizabeth Velasco

“Manny Rutinel is a fighter for working families, clean air and water, and a future where every Coloradan has a fair shot. His leadership and lived experience make him the champion we need in Congress. I'm proud to support him!"
-Elizabeth Velasco, Colorado State Representative, District 57
Wanda James

“I’m proud to support Manny Rutinel for Congress. He’s a proven leader who understands the importance of economic and educational opportunity and equity for all communities. Manny will bring pragmatic, solutions-focused leadership to Washington, and Colorado’s 8th District will be stronger with him in Congress.” -Wanda James, CU Regent, 1st Congressional District

Elected & Former Elected Officials, and community leaders

Adrienne Benavidez

Former Speaker Pro Tempore

Julia Marvin

Former Thornton City Council member and former State Representative

Rep. Meg Froelich

HD 3 Representative

Rep. Yara Zokaie

HD 52 Representative

Rep. Chad Clifford

HD 37 Representative

Jennifer Allen-Thomas

Former Commerce City Mayor Pro Tem

Rep. Javier Mabrey

HD 1 Representative

Rep. Katie Stewart

HD 59 Representative

Rep. Andrew Boesenecker

Colorado House of Representatives, Speaker Pro Tempore

Councilmember Oscar Madera

Commerce City Councilmember, Ward I

Director Chris Nicholson

RTD Board of Directors, District A

Councilmember Claire Carmelia

Westminster Councilmember, At-Large

PK Kaiser

Arapahoe County Assessor

Polly Baca

Former Colorado State Senator

Rosemary Rodriguez

Former Denver Council Member

Howard Chou

Former 1st Vice Chair of the Colorado Democratic Party

Thomas Swingle

Adams County Chief Deputy Advisor and Candidate for Assesor

Rep. Amy Paschal

HD 18 Representative

Rep. Eliza Hamrick

HD 61 Representative

Rep. Bob Marshall

HD 43 Representative

Councilmember Bonnie Sellers

Federal Heights Council Member, Ward II

Commissioner Jody Shadduck-McNally

Larimer County
Commissioner - District 3

Mayor JD Mangat

Mayor of Lafayette

Councilmember Kenny van Nguyen

Broomfield Councilmember, Ward 1

Gary Hart

Former U.S. Senator for Colorado

Alicia Johnson

Evans Council Member

Councilmember Craig Kim

Councilmember, At-Large, Commerce City

Yolanda Ortega

Community advocate, Chicana activist, KUVO jazz host, and former Colorado District 8 Board of Regents Candidate

Nita Gonzales

Long-time Advocate in the Chicano Movement

Rep. Elizabeth Velasco

HD 57 Representative

Rep. Lindsay Gilchrist

HD 8 Representative

Rep. Matthew Martinez

HD 62 Representative

David Ortiz

Former HD 38 Representative

Rep. Jennifer Bacon

Colorado House of Representatives, Assistant Majority Leader

Rep. Elizabeth Velasco

HD 57 Representative

Rep. Naquetta Ricks

HD 40 Representative

Rep. Junie Joseph

HD 10 Representative

Councilmember Amber Hott

Westminster Council Member

Councilmember Roberta Ayala

Thornton Council Member, Ward 2

Rep. Mandy Lindsay

House Democratic Caucus Co-Chair

HD 42 Representative

John Alge

Candidate, Thornton City Council Ward 2

Michael Doughterty

Boulder County District Attorney

Nina Waters

Summit County Commissioner

Beverly Benavidez-Ryken

Former 1st Vice Chair of the Colorado Democratic Party

Austin Ward

City Councilmember in Broomfield

Rep. Kyle Brown

HD 12 Representative

Rep. Tisha Mauro

HD 46 Representative

Councilmember Obi Ezeadi

Westminster City Council

Rep. Matthew Martinez

HD 62 Representative

Rep. Lesley Smith

HD 49 Representative

Regent Wanda James

CU Regent, 1st Congressional District

Senator Mike Weissman

Colorado State Senator, District 28

Manny is grateful to receive the support of elected officials and community leaders across CD-8 and Colorado. We’ll be releasing additional exciting endorsements soon, so stay tuned!