Incumbent
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CO-01 Democratic nominee?
$614.7K
JUL 1, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age68 years old (Jul 29, 1957)
GenderFemale
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LocationColorado
BackgroundAttorney
EducationColorado College (B.A.), 1979
Notable personal detailsDiana Louise DeGette is an American lawyer and politician who has represented Colorado’s 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1997. Before Congress, she served in the Colorado House of Representatives (1992–1996) and worked as a lawyer, including with the Colorado State Public Defender’s Office. She earned a B.A. from Colorado College (1979) and a J.D. from New York University School of Law (1982).
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
The candidate opposes large Republican tax cuts and supports progressive economic priorities aimed at benefiting working families and expanding social programs. She has criticized the 2017 GOP tax law as a giveaway to the wealthy and aligns with the Congressional Progressive Caucus on economic and Build Back Better priorities.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to health care through strengthening the Affordable Care Act, protecting and expanding Medicaid-related programs, increasing funding for medical research and preventive care, and expanding telehealth and other access measures. Advocates government action to lower costs and preserve coverage rather than full privatization or repeal.
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Immigration & Border
Supports protections for migrants and Dreamers, expanded legal relief and pathways to permanent residency, and limits on immigration enforcement practices that risk privacy or family separation. Has sponsored and cosponsored legislation and sent letters urging humanitarian treatment and federal support for migrants in her district.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports codifying and restoring federal protections for abortion access, leads pro-choice caucuses in Congress, and advocates for passage of the Women’s Health Protection Act and repeal of federal restrictions on abortion funding. Opposes state and federal restrictions that limit access to reproductive health care.
Climate & Energy
Supports robust federal action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and expand clean energy, including legislation to transition the power sector to zero emissions by 2050, stronger methane and fracking protections, and investments in climate resilience and energy assistance. Advocates environmental justice, accountability for oil and gas producers, and federal support for clean-energy programs and communities affected by the energy transition.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports federal restrictions on high-capacity magazines and other gun-safety measures and is an active member of congressional efforts to reduce gun violence. Has sponsored and reintroduced legislation to ban high-capacity gun magazines and participates in the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force.
Polls
CO-01 Democratic nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
CO-01 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of Diana DeGette for CO-01 Democratic nominee?
State Rep. Jovan E. Melton
Public endorsement
State Rep. Jovan E. Melton endorsed Diana DeGette.
Colorado's Democratic Delegation
Public endorsement
Colorado's Democratic Delegation endorsed Diana DeGette.
Sheet Metal Workers (SMART) Local Union 9
Labor organization
Sheet Metal Workers (SMART) Local Union 9 endorsed Diana DeGette.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus BOLD PAC
Political organization
Congressional Hispanic Caucus BOLD PAC endorsed Diana DeGette.
Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC
Political organization
Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC endorsed Diana DeGette.
Colorado WINS Political Committee
Political organization
Colorado WINS Political Committee endorsed Diana DeGette.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$1.7M
$1.3M
$835.8K
$417.9K
$0
2022
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$1.2M
$348.8K
$1.1M
$45.0K
Cycle 2024
$1.1M
$269.5K
$1.2M
$49.3K
Cycle 2026
$1.7M
$290.4K
$1.7M
$91.7K
Source: FEC
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