Colorado — 2nd District

Joe Neguse

Supports wage increases and working-class economic relief

Neguse advocates for expanding federal support programs and labor protections to help working families and small businesses. He supports raising the federal minimum wage, closing gender wage gaps, and preventing anti-competitive market behavior.

• Co-sponsored Raise the Wage Act to increase federal minimum wage to $15
• Co-sponsored Paycheck Fairness Act to close the gender pay gap
• Authored a 15% increase to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits signed into law in 2021
• Supported PPP, EIDL, and Restaurant Revitalization Funds for small businesses during economic crises
• Voted Nay on H.R. 1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) and Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023

“Joe believes that the American dream should be attainable for every family, including access to a good-paying job, quality public schools and economic opportunity.”

Kelley Dennison

Opposes inflation-driving policies and regulatory barriers

Dennison focuses on regulatory relief and lowering cost-of-living burdens for families and small businesses. Her platform addresses rising housing, fuel, tax, and property costs squeezing Coloradans.

• Strengthen small businesses and remove growth barriers
• Lower housing and child-rearing costs for young and working families
• Support responsible economic growth that benefits working Coloradans
• Protect the ability of individuals to build futures and retire in Colorado

“Families in Colorado are being squeezed from all sides; rising housing costs, gas, inflation, property taxes, and economic policies that make it harder for young people, working families, and those approaching retirement to build and maintain stable lives.”

Joe Neguse

Supports public land preservation and climate action

Neguse champions federal land preservation, wildfire mitigation, and renewable energy investments. As former Chair of the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands, he passed major wilderness legislation and opposes federal public land sales.

• Authored the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy (CORE) Act to preserve 400,000 acres
• Co-founded Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus and secured funding for wildfire resiliency and mitigation
• Introduced Solar Edge Act and launched proposal for 21st Century Civilian Climate Corps
• Led opposition to proposed NOAA cuts and plans to sell public lands

“Public lands are at the heart of Colorado’s economy, our commitment to sustainability and our way of life.”

Kelley Dennison

Supports local-led conservation and watershed protection

Dennison advocates for environmental stewardship centered on watershed protection and responsible land use. She supports conservation policies guided by local knowledge rather than federal mandates.

• Protect headwater ecosystems and Colorado's watersheds
• Support responsible land use, agriculture, and outdoor recreation
• Pursue balanced policies preserving landscapes without crushing local livelihoods
• Promote stewardship rooted in local knowledge over top-down mandates

“Protect headwater ecosystems and Colorado's watersheds”

Joe Neguse

Supports increased federal funding and college debt relief

Neguse advocates expanding federal investments in public K-12 education, increasing teacher pay, and reducing higher education debt. He has authored legislation supporting rural schools and open-access learning materials.

• Enacted legislation supporting rural schools with funding for supplies and building improvements
• Sponsored measures for free open-access textbooks and community college transfer credits
• Supported debt-free public higher education graduation
• Secured increased funding for Title I, Title II, and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
• Voted Nay on Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 (H.R. 28)

“Every student should be able to obtain a quality public-school education.”

Kelley Dennison

Supports parental rights and classroom curriculum reform

Dennison prioritizes empowering parents, strengthening school transparency, and improving academic excellence. Her platform advocates removing political agendas from classrooms to focus on core education.

• Prioritize academic excellence, literacy, and workforce readiness
• Strengthen parental rights and transparency in education decisions
• Improve school safety and support for teachers
• Remove political agendas from classrooms and focus on core subjects

“Every child deserves a safe, high-quality education that prepares them for real-world success. Parents should be informed and empowered partners in their children's education; not sidelined by the system.”

Joe Neguse

Supports federal gun control and assault weapons bans

Neguse serves as Vice-Chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force and advocates for federal gun control measures. He supports a federal assault weapons ban and closing background check loopholes.

• Pushed for a federal assault weapons ban and restrictions on concealable assault-style weapons
• Led efforts in the House to pass legislation closing background check loopholes
• Urged executive action from the White House to curb gun violence
• Endorsed by Giffords gun violence prevention organization

“Inaction on gun violence is simply not an option.”

Kelley Dennison

Opposes gun restrictions on law-abiding citizens

Dennison views the Second Amendment as a vital constitutional right safeguarding personal security and self-reliance. She opposes gun regulations that penalize law-abiding citizens for criminal acts.

• Protect Second Amendment rights as essential for individual freedom and personal security
• Oppose gun control measures that punish law-abiding gun owners
• Focus crime prevention on holding offenders accountable rather than restricting gun ownership

“The Second Amendment is a constitutional right that helps safeguard individual freedom, personal security, and the American tradition of self-reliance.”

Joe Neguse

Supports expanded voting rights and lobbying bans

Neguse advocates for voting rights protection, campaign finance reform, and ethics rules. He has introduced legislation for lifetime congressional lobbying bans and supported national voter pre-registration.

• Introduced legislation imposing a lifetime ban on members of Congress from lobbying
• Supported John Lewis Voting Rights Act and H.R. 1 (For the People Act)
• Secured bipartisan amendment for nationwide pre-registration of 16- and 17-year-olds
• Voted Nay on SAVE Act (H.R. 22) citizenship verification requirements

“The right to vote is at the very foundation of our democracy, yet it is under attack like never before.”

Kelley Dennison

Supports congressional term limits and anti-corruption pledges

Dennison targets career politicians in Washington by supporting constitutional term limits. She signed pledges advocating for limits on congressional service and restricting foreign campaign funding.

• Signed U.S. Term Limits Pledge to co-sponsor and vote for a term limits constitutional amendment
• Signed Foreign Funding Pledge to prevent foreign influence in elections
• Promotes grassroots accountability to reform Washington political establishment

“Washington has a career politician problem.”

Joe Neguse

Supports protections for Dreamers and refugees

As Vice Chair of the House Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship, Neguse advocates for humane treatment of immigrants. He supports legal protections for Dreamers, sanctuary residents, and expanding refugee resettlement.

• Co-chaired Bipartisan Refugee Caucus and sponsored the GRACE Act
• Advocated for legal protections for Dreamers and individuals living in sanctuary
• Voted Nay on Laken Riley Act (S. 5) regarding mandatory detention
• Voted Nay on Secure the Border Act of 2023 (H.R. 2)
• Voted Nay on DUI Deportation Act of 2025 (H.R. 875)

“As the son of refugees, Joe is fighting to ensure that all immigrants are treated with humanity and dignity.”

Kelley Dennison

Supports strong border security enforcement

Dennison emphasizes securing the border as essential for community safety and national sovereignty. Her platform aligns with border enforcement and crime prevention.

• Securing national borders to protect local communities
• Restoring common-sense border enforcement and rule of law

“Fighting for Colorado families, protecting our freedoms, and restoring common sense to Washington. Strong borders. Safe streets. American values.”

Joe Neguse

Supports universal healthcare and abortion rights

Neguse supports universal healthcare, lower prescription drug prices, and protecting abortion access. He co-sponsored the EACH Woman Act and endorsed Colorado's constitutional abortion right initiative.

• Supports universal healthcare coverage and Medicare expansion
• Co-sponsored EACH Woman Act to eliminate abortion coverage restrictions
• Endorsed Colorado Amendment 79 (Right to Abortion and Health Insurance Coverage Initiative)
• Passed legislation ensuring affordable access to specialized hearing devices

“Affordable health care should be available to all Coloradans.”

Kelley Dennison

Supports parental rights in healthcare decisions

Dennison frames her healthcare position around protecting parental authority in medical decisions for their children. She also emphasizes supporting veterans and senior citizens.

• Protect parental rights in healthcare decisions for children
• Ensure dignified support and healthcare resources for veterans and senior citizens

“Protect parental rights in education and healthcare decisions”