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

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

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

Rep. Elizabeth Velasco

HD 57 Representative

Rep. Lindsay Gilchrist

HD 8 Representative

Rep. Matthew Martinez

HD 62 Representative

David Ortiz

Former HD 38 Representative

Councilmember Craig Kim

Councilmember, At-Large, Commerce City

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. 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!