Endorsements
“Incumbent Hinds has represented the district since 2019 and just might hold the record for sheer number of endorsements. The council needs that kind of a uniter. Vote for Chris Hinds.”
Former District 10 Candidates Endorse Chris
Every former Denver City Council District 10 candidate has chosen Chris Hinds. While you may have voted for one of them in the general election, Noah and Margie will vote for Chris and hope you will, too!
Former District 10 Candidate
Noah Kaplan
“District 10 is the heart of our great city, it needs a leader who will listen and who will work with the community to find solutions to our homelessness epidemic and our affordability crisis. I’m voting for Chris Hinds in the runoff, and I encourage those who supported my campaign to do the same.”
Former District 10 Candidate
Margie Morris
“Chris brings the knowledge and experience to get down to business on Day 1. His focus on public safety and health, backed by evidence-based practices, aligns with my priorities and will serve Denver well in solving the homelessness crisis and revitalizing our beloved city.”
Statewide and Federal Elected Officials Endorse Chris
Statewide and Federal elected officials endorse Chris Hinds, demonstrating his ability to work with other levels of government and get policy accomplished.
Colorado Lieutenant Governor
Dianne Primavera
Colorado State Treasurer
Dave Young
US Congressman (Fmr)
Ed Perlmutter
Denver City Councilmembers Endorse Chris
Current Denver City Councilmembers endorse Chris Hinds, demonstrating his ability to work with colleagues and get policy accomplished.
Denver City Councilmember
Robin Kniech
Denver City Councilmember
Jolon Clark
Denver City Councilmember
Debbie Ortega
As Denver’s first out Councilmember, I’m proud to endorse Chris Hinds for District 10. He’s been a strong progressive on so many critical issues that matter:
- Standing strong on the minimum wage
- Pushing for deeper affordability in Golden Triangle
- A strong ally on LGBQ and immigrant inclusion
and I know he’ll keep fighting to expand affordable housing.”
Denver City Councilmember
Kendra Black
“I am proud to endorse my colleague Chris Hinds in his re-election to Denver City Council District 10. During our time serving together, Chris has been a thoughtful, collaborative, and balanced partner. He consistently brings a compassionate perspective to discussions and decisions. His dedication to working with community members to understand their needs and priorities is critical to being a good advocate on their behalf. Councilman Hinds is committed to ensuring that our city remains a great place to live, work, and play for all of our residents.
The city will be well served with his continued representation for District 10. Please join me in supporting Chris Hinds for re-election to Denver City Council.”
Former District 10 Councilmembers Endorse Chris
Every District 10 Councilmember who has endorsed believes Chris Hinds is the best candidate to represent District 10. These are the people who know this job and this District better than anyone else.
District 10 Councilmembers
Jeanne Robb (2003 – 2015)
Ed Thomas (1994 – 2003)
Former Denver Elected Officials Endorse Chris
Every former Denver elected official who has endorsed a candidate in this runoff has chosen Chris Hinds. These are the people who know this job better than anyone else, and they choose Chris!
Denver Mayor
Wellington Webb
Denver Mayor
Federico Peña
Denver City Council President
Ramona Martinez
Denver City Council
Kathleen MacKenzie
Denver City Council President
Elbra Wedgeworth
Education Elected Officials Endorse Chris
Every elected education policymaker who has endorsed a candidate in this runoff has chosen Chris Hinds. These are the people who can work with Council to ensure success for future generations, and they choose Chris!
State Board of Education Chair
Rebecca McClellan
Denver Public Schools Past-President
Carrie Olson, PhD
Other Elected Officials Endorse Chris
So many other elected officials in the State House, State Senate, and RTD Board choose Chris. These are the people who can work with Council to ensure success for future generations, and they choose Chris!
CO State Senator and Representative
Polly Baca
CO State Representative
Steven Woodrow
CO Speaker Pro Tempore
Chris Kennedy
CO State Representative Co-whip
Iman Jodeh
CO State Representative
David Ortiz
CO State Senator
Joann Ginal
CO State Senator
Jeff Bridges
CO State Senator
Dylan Roberts
RTD Board Member
Kate Williams
CO State Representative
Sheila Leider
CO State Senator (fmr)
Lucia Guzman
Adams County Commissioner
Chair Steve O’Dorisio
Labor Unions Endorse Chris
Nearly every labor union chooses Chris. These are the people who fight for working families against wealthy special interests, and they choose Chris! Chris is a Teamster, has his union dues automatically deducted from his city paycheck, and hopes everyone in our city has access to representation and bargaining rights.
Denver Area Labor Federation
Service Employees International Union
Local 105
AFSCME
Council 18
Teamsters
Local 17
Teamsters
Local 455
Unite Here
Local 23
Southwest Regional Council
of Carpenters
UFCW
Local 7
Plumbers Union
Local 3
Denver Firefighters
Local 858
LiUNA
Local 720
SMART
Local Union 9
Communication Workers of America
IUPAT
Local 81
Carpenters
Local 555
Cannabis Organizations Endorse Chris
Any cannabis industry organization that has taken a position in this race has endorsed Chris. The people have voted time and time again that cannabis should be legal in Denver, and Chris is the candidate to make sure our city supports that industry!
Colorado NORML
Marijuana Industry Group
Organizations
Sierra Club – Colorado
YIMBY
Progressive Democrats of America
3.14 Action Fund
Homebuilders Association
of Metro Denver
Hispanic Contractors Association
of Colorado
Ranked Choice Voting for Colorado
Here’s a list of Chris’ endorsements from 2019:
- Colorado Democratic Party (never endorsed a Denver City Council candidate before Chris)
- Democratic Party of Denver (never endorsed a Denver City Council candidate before Chris)
- Our Revolution Metro Denver
- Progressive Democrats of America (“Progressive Vote – Colorado”)
- AFSCME Council 76
- ATU Local 1001
- LiUNA Local 720
- Denver Fire Local 858
- IBEW Local 68
- Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters
- Colorado Carpenters Local 555
- Denver Area Labor Federation (DALF)
- Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 27
- Teamsters Local 17
- Teamsters Local 455
- IATSE Local 7 (Denver Theatrical Stage, Film, and Exhibition Employees’ Union)
- National Postal Mail Handlers Union Local 321
- Unite Here Local 23
- Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 105
- Communication Workers of America
- APWU Local 229
- Bricklayers Local 7
- IUPAT Glaziers Local 930
- IUPAT Painters Local 79
- SMART Local 9
- Colorado Working Families
- Blue Wave Crowdsource
- Disability Voters
- Colorado Black Women for Political Action – gold tier
- Stonewall Democrats of Colorado (Colorado Democratic Party LGBTQ Initiative)
- Colorado Congressman Ed Perlmutter
- Colorado Lt. Gov Dianne Primavera
- Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young
- Senator Lucia Guzman (Senate Minority Leader)
- Senator Pat Steadman (Joint Budget Committee Chair)
- Senator Faith Winter (Caucus Chair)
- Senator Joann Ginal
- Senator Jessie Danielson
- Senator Brittany Pettersen
- Senator Robert Rodriguez
- Senator Nancy Todd
- Senator Jeff Bridges
- Speaker Crisanta Duran
- Representative Alec Garnett (Majority leader)
- Representative Chris Hansen (Joint Budget Committee)
- Representative Dan Pabon (Fmr Majority leader)
- Representative Jonathan Singer
- Representative Susan Lontine
- Representative Rochelle Galindo
- Representative Matt Gray
- Representative Dafna Michaelson Jenet
- Representative Joe Miklosi
- Representative Lois Landgraf
- Representative Dylan Roberts
- Representative Joe Salazar
- Representative Brianna Titone
- Denver City Councilmember Susan Barnes-Gelt
- Denver City Councilmember Kathleen MacKenzie
- University of Colorado Regent Michael Carrigan
- State Board of Education Val Flores
- RTD Board of Directors Claudia Folska
- University of Colorado Regent Jack Kroll
- Lakewood City Councilman Jacob Labure
- Littleton Mayor Pro Tem Bruce Stahlman
- RTD Board of Directors Kate Williams
- Colorado Sierra Club
- Healthier Colorado
- Colorado NORML
- Colorado Voters for Animals
- Denver City Council, District 10 candidate Antonio Mendez (endorsed me in the runoff)
Chris Needs Your Help!
It’s now time to show potential challengers that Chris has supporters who are willing to share a little of their personal treasure to ensure he gets re-elected. Please contribute any amount up to $50 today!
