DENVER COUNTY
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
The Democratic Party of Denver is a volunteer-led organization and relies on everyday Democrats just like you to lead the party. Every odd-numbered year in Colorado, Precinct Organizers, and other Party leaders meet to elect the district, county, and state Party leaders. These meetings are known as the Reorganization (or Reorg) meetings.
Any registered or pre-registered Democrat living in the City and County of Denver may run for party leadership positions.
6:00 PM
Check In
6:30 PM
Candidate Forum
The public may submit question(s) for the candidate forum with this form. We will pose as many questions to the candidates as time allows.
7:30 PM
Break
7:40 PM
Vacancy Committee Meeting of the Democratic Party of Colorado's 31st Senate District
Tuesday, January 21st, 2025
Democratic Party of Denver
3000 Lawrence Street
Denver, CO 80205
Declare Your Intent
If you are interested in running, please email info@denverdemocrats.org to declare your intent or to get more information. Once you have declared your intent, you will receive a list of the voting members. As candidates declare, their names will be added to this website.
Please send a headshot and short bio (150 words or less) and a link to your website, if any, to be included on the website.
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Chair
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Secretary
Eliot Lewis
Chair
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Senate District
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HD1A Captain
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HD1A Co-Captain
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HD1B Captain
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Chair
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Secretary
Scott Balderman
HD2A Captain
Scott Sloan
HD2A Captain
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HD2A Co-Captain
Sandi Berenbaum
HD2B Captain
John Wadden
HD2B Co-Captain
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Chair
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Secretary
Raia Lichen
HD3A Captain
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HD4A Captain
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HD4B Captain
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Chair
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Secretary
- I'm Tyler Mangin, and I am seeking election as Captain for House District 5A, a position which I have served in for the last term. Over the past two years, I have worked to increase engagement, fundraising, and outreach. We have extended our Get Out the Vote (GOTV) efforts, launched social media outreach, held forums for candidates and ballot initiatives, and boosted attendance at monthly meetings. If re-elected, I plan to build on our achievements by: Growing fundraising efforts, including expanding our successful Dash for Democracy 5K Fun Run. Hosting four issue-focused forums in the first year to foster deeper political discussions. Providing financial support to local Democratic Candidates and to the County Party. Developing programs to mentor and empower the next generation of Denver Democratic leaders. I am committed to strengthening the Central Denver Democrats of House District 5, and I hope I can earn your vote!
Tyler Mangin
HD5A Captain
Terry Lopez
HD5A Co-Captain
Oliver Willett
HD5B Captain
Alex Gutierrez
HD5B Co-Captain
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Alex Gutierrez
Chair
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Vice Chair
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Secretary
Andrew Fischer
HD6A Captain
Shaneis Malouff
HD6A Co-Captain
Kellie Rockey
HD6A Co-Captain
Karen Zazzaretti
HD6B Captain
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HD6B Co-Captain
Marc Kamin
Chair
Kate Sneed
Vice Chair
Melissa Wittenberg
Secretary
Tyler Drum
HD7A Captain
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HD7A Co-Captain
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HD7B Captain
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Chair
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Vice Chair
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Secretary
- I am a Denver native, East High School Graduate and a long time resident of East Denver, as were both of my parents. I currently live in the Whittier Neighborhood and am a Chef at a local Capital Hill Restaurant.
Bill Tedesko
HD8A Captain
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HD8A Co-Captain
Patricia Morland
HD8B Captain
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Patricia Manning
Chair
Patricia Moreland
Vice Chair
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Secretary
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HD9A Captain
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HD9A Co-Captain
Larry Gallegos
HD9B Captain
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HD9B Co-Captain
House District
James Reyes
- Born and raised in Colorado, I stayed in Denver for college after receiving a full-ride Boettcher Scholarship to attend the University of Denver and earn both undergraduate and master’s degrees in public policy. My career has taken me from Washington, D.C., where I worked on economic policy at the Brookings Institution, to Education Commission of the States, where I helped improve education policy across the country. For the past five years, I’ve worked for the University of Colorado System, helping to ensure higher education remains affordable and accessible for all. I am currently finishing my third term as Captain in House District 2A. Before that, I worked as a precinct organizer in HD2. Outside of Denver Dems, I can be found singing Broadway showtunes at my partner Shelby (badly), trying to convince my puppy to leave the dog park (unsuccessfully), and teaching my nieces how to be feminists (important).
Emily Parker
Matthew Logan
Micaela Parker
Beth Turner
Countywide
Candidates
The following candidates have declared their intention to run. This list will be continuously updated as new candidates declare.
Important Notes
Bonus Members
In past reorgs, bonus members to the multi-county district central committees were held. Starting in 2025, multi-county house and senate districts will not elect bonus members. The precinct organizers of the multi-county district are members of the multi-county central committee. The multi-county districts will hold reorgs in March to elect their officers.
Precinct Organizers (POs)
Precinct Organizers (PO) are not elected at Reorg. PO’s were elected at the 2024 Precinct Caucuses and will serve until the 2026 Precinct Caucuses. If you are interested in filling a PO vacancy, please contact your district captain or email info@denverdemocrats.org.
Positions
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County Chair
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County First Vice-Chair
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County Second Vice-Chair
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County Secretary
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County Treasurer
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District Captain
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District Co-Captain
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House District Chair
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House District Vice-Chair
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House District Secretary
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Senate District Chair
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Senate District Vice-Chair
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Senate District Secretary
In addition to the offices above, members to the following committees will be elected:
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County Rules Committee
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County Permanent Organization Committee
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County Platform and Resolutions Committee
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County Credentials Committee
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Congressional District Central Committee
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State Platform Committee
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State Central Committee
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State Executive Committee
To learn more about each position, please find the responsibilities in our County Party Rules & Bylaws.