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CO-01 Democratic nominee?
$31.9K
JUL 1, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationColorado
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BackgroundAttorney
EducationColorado College (B.A.)
Notable personal detailsDiana DeGette is a U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 1st Congressional District, serving in the House since 1997. She serves on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and has focused her work on health care, biomedical research, and climate and environmental policy. Before Congress, she served two terms in the Colorado House of Representatives and was chosen Assistant Minority Leader. She earned a B.A. from Colorado College and a J.D. from New York University School of Law.
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Positions
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.
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