Amanda Gonzalez

My name is Amanda Gonzalez, and I'm a Democrat running for Secretary of State in Colorado. Four years ago today, Trump made it clear he doesn't respect the integrity of our elections — and as an election official, I have to fight back. Will you join me? secure.actblue.com/donate/amanda4…

Whether it's democracy in our workplaces or in our communities, we all deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. I'm grateful unions like @SEIU105 and @COWINS_union are ready to stand firm for these values. #UnionStrong

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Who, beyond the well-known and much-profiled Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Zohran Mamdani, and Jon Ossoff, are the young people most likely to rebuild the Democratic Party? The bright lights of the next generation don’t fit into easy classifications. They include a seminarian, a waitress, an oysterman, and a semiconductor heiress. There are Bernie-endorsed socialists and iconoclastic centrists. Some are eyeing a national stage, others are staying adamantly local. Some already have a decade of experience; others are fresh upstarts proving themselves. We spent months talking with professionals who recruit and support young candidates to identify the party’s next generation, and we called dozens of political operatives, consultants, and strategists—and granted them all anonymity so they could dish about the nominees candidly. The nominators didn’t all agree, and, of course, had their own perspectives and agendas, but through those conversations, we found the 25 most promising rising Democratic leaders who have yet to become household names. Armed with our list of politicians under 40, photographer Elinor Kry hit the road in a minivan to meet and photograph a dozen or so of the next generation of Democrats. Kry shot her portfolio over a month, hauling a tufted armchair onto boats, truck beds, football fields, construction sites, and suburban cul-de-sacs to capture these officials and candidates on their home turf. Not all of these hopefuls will win their elections this month or next year, but all are worth watching. Although they don’t run the country yet, the visions of these young politicians speak to the problems the party is grappling with: how to deliver on working-class issues, expand the party’s tent while holding onto its values, and stand up to the current administration: nymag.com/intelligencer/…

Such a pleasure talking with folks in #LoganCounty about why experience matters. Your next Sec. of State should be someone who has actually run elections—and I’ve done just that. CO deserves a leader who knows how to protect access to the ballot and keep our elections secure.

Thinking of Senator Hoffman, his wife, and everyone mourning Speaker Hortman and her husband. An attack on a democratically elected leader is not just a personal tragedy for those directly impacted—it is an attack on our democracy itself.

When DC gets frustrating, I look to rooms like the Larimer Dems' Fund Our Fight Dinner—neighbors organizing, fundraising, and fighting for the future they believe in. This is what democracy really looks like.

Congratulations to #NewDEALers @AZSecretary @Adrian_Fontes and @JeffcoClerk @AmandaForCO who both won Clearinghouse Awards for excellence in election administration 🏆 Learn more 👇 #administration" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">eac.gov/election-offic…

BREAKING: The House will vote on the SAVE Act this week. If the bill passes, more than 21 million Americans could be blocked from voting. 1/

#NewDEALers like @Adrian_Fontes, @JulianaStratton, and @AmandaForCO have denounced President Trump's Executive Order tightening federal control over elections and are doubling down on their mission to protect voting rights. Read more 👇 @theNewDEAL/newdeal-leaders-fight-back-against-executive-order-threatening-the-right-to-vote-8baf480fe962" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@theNewDEAL/ne…

“Trump is once again trying to rig democracy in his favor by making it harder for Americans, especially Latinos, to vote,” said Katharine Pichardo-Erskine, President and CEO of Latino Victory. 🔗 bit.ly/3XuvqlS

Trump is fanning the flames of election conspiracy theories with performative politics dressed up as policy. This doesn’t protect democracy -it undermines it by pushing fear, falsehoods & voter suppression. I will always fight to protect every eligible voter’s right to be heard.

Fair maps. Fair representation. The CO Supreme Court just affirmed that Weld County must follow our state’s redistricting laws. Voters should pick their politicians—not the other way around.

Great to connect with fellow election officials at the @TakethePLEJ convening in San Diego this week! These democracy defenders serve 300K+ voters & work tirelessly to ensure fair, secure, and accessible elections. Proud to stand with them! #DemocracyDefenders #ElectionsMatter

All the lawsuits Colorado has filed against the Trump administration so far coloradosun.com/2025/02/11/col… #copolitics

Standing in solidarity with @UFCW members across the state, as they fight for safer working conditions and a fair benefits package for King Soopers employees!

"Reorg" is when local Dems come together to organize, elect leaders, and mobilize their communities. Today in Weld, Adams, & JeffCo, I saw firsthand the power of local action. While national politics feels chaotic, real change starts here. Excited to keep working with you all!

I testified against a bill that claimed to improve voter roll accuracy but would’ve done the opposite—risking eligible voters being removed Don’t be fooled. CO’s elections are already safe & secure. Voter suppression hides in bureaucracy—I’ll keep fighting to protect your vote

Solidarity with @UFCW_7 workers on strike for better staffing & safer conditions at King Soopers! As a former union member (@CWAUnion & @DenverGuild) I stand with our grocery workers. Dropped off donuts to show my support—unions make workplaces better for us all! ✊🏽 #UnionStrong

Election offices (and the zoo?) got a concerning email from DHS, the federal agency we rely on for accurate security information. This is the chaos election officials will face for the next 4 years. You can count on me to protect our elections and the people who run them.

Great night at the @JeffCo_Dem Italian Feast! Congrats to Taylor Jarnagin, Volunteer of the Year! Volunteers are the backbone of our democracy—thank you for all you do! 💙 #JeffCoDems #DemocracyInAction