The split in Colorado’s Democratic Party is growing bigger.
Far-Left State Senator Julie Gonzales just announced she is running against current US Senator John Hickenlooper in the 2026 election.
Why?
Because she, and others in the Democratic Party think that John Hickenlooper is too moderate!
In this video Brandon looks at Julie Gonzales’ record and explains how she has been behind some of the most extreme, anti-liberty legislation that Colorado has seen in recent years.
Links from Video:
Hickenlooper draws primary challenge from State Sen. Julie Gonzales: https://www.cpr.org/2025/12/08/julie-gonzales-running-democratic-colorado-senate-seat/
Colorado lawmakers introduce bill to expand protections for undocumented immigrants: https://www.denverpost.com/2025/04/04/colorado-immigration-protections-donald-trump/
Undocumented immigrants will get Colorado driver’s licenses much more quickly under new law: https://www.cpr.org/2024/06/05/undocumented-immigrants-will-get-colorado-drivers-licenses-much-more-quickly-under-new-law/
Colorado Democrats’ centerpiece land-use bill hits snag as key lawmaker withholds support over concerns: https://www.denverpost.com/2024/04/25/colorado-legislature-land-use-reform-transit-development-housing/
Gov. Jared Polis signs bill eliminating most occupancy limits in housing — here’s what is still allowed: https://www.denverpost.com/2024/04/15/colorado-jared-polis-occupancy-limits-housing/
Democratic opposition sinks plan to pay $3,000 grants to people leaving prison: https://www.cpr.org/2024/02/07/democratic-opposition-sinks-plan-to-pay-3000-grants-to-people-leaving-prison/
Polis vetoes bill to standardize prison commutation proceedings: https://www.greeleytribune.com/2023/05/17/polis-colorado-legislature-prison-clemency/
Industry critics: Proposed legislation threatens to limit oil & gas industry in Colorado: https://www.denvergazette.com/2023/04/14/industry-critics-proposed-legislation-threatens-to-limit-oil-gas-industry-in-colorado-a7a7c1b6-dafa-11ed-af76-dbde32e67878/
Colorado bill would eliminate cities’ growth caps: https://www.cpr.org/2023/03/29/colorado-bill-eliminate-cities-growth-cap/
Bill would create overdose prevention sites in Colorado: https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/bill-would-create-overdose-prevention-sites-in-colorado
Opinion: Colorado leaders must enact lasting reform to prevent evictions and promote an equitable recovery: https://coloradosun.com/2021/03/30/evictions-opinion/
Colorado bills seek to shield immigrants from ICE, provide legal representation: https://www.greeleytribune.com/2021/03/17/colorado-bills-immigrants-ice/
Liberty Scorecard for Senator Julie Gonzales: https://libertyscorecardco.us/#/legislator/23888
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