Joe Neguse

Campaign platform plank ('Civil Rights'): every Coloradan deserves to be treated equally, with respect and dignity. Proud member of the Equality Caucus working to pass the Equality Act (LGBTQ+ legal protection); joined the Congressional Black Caucus to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act to combat racial injustice; sponsor of the EACH Woman Act ensuring women can make their own health-care decisions; supports efforts to end gender discrimination.

“Every Coloradan deserves to be treated equally, with respect and dignity.”

joeforcolorado.com·As of August 2026

Campaign platform plank ('Election Reform'): the right to vote is at the foundation of democracy and is under attack; supports the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and H.R. 1 to make voting easier, implement Automatic Voter Registration, and defend every eligible American's right to cast a ballot; secured a bipartisan H.R.1 amendment enacting nationwide pre-registration for 16- and 17-year-olds; continues to fight for reforms to the FEC and protection of the right to vote.

“To protect voting rights and ensure voting remains accessible to all, Joe supports the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, and H.R. 1 - historic legislation that would make it easier to vote, implement Automatic Voter Registration, and defend every eligible American's right to cast a ballot.”

joeforcolorado.com·As of August 2026

Campaign platform plank ('Climate'): calls climate change an existential threat requiring bold action; served on the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis; first bill introduced was the Solar Edge Act to expand solar energy; sponsors bills to significantly increase renewable-energy investment and drastically reduce carbon emissions; helped launch the 21st Century Civilian Climate Corps; supports investing in a clean energy economy and federal research labs (in 2025 he led opposition to proposed NOAA cuts affecting Colorado labs).

“Joe firmly believes climate change is an existential threat, and one that must be addressed with bold action.”

joeforcolorado.com·As of August 2026

Campaign platform plank ('Public Lands'): public lands are at the heart of Colorado's economy and way of life; committed to preserving Colorado's public spaces, investing in the outdoor recreation economy, safeguarding wildlife and biodiversity, and tackling western wildfires. Authored the CORE Act to preserve roughly 400,000 acres; Founder and Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus who secured tens of millions of dollars for wildfire resiliency and mitigation. In 2025 he campaigned against proposals to sell millions of acres of public land.

“Joe is committed to preserving Colorado's treasured public spaces, investing in our outdoor recreation economy, safeguarding wildlife and biodiversity and tackling western wildfires.”

joeforcolorado.com·As of August 2026

A defining campaign theme on his site's homepage and 2025 campaign updates: he touts taking on 'tough challenges in Washington D.C. - from defending our democracy as an impeachment prosecutor, to leading efforts against political corruption.' Updates highlight him spearheading a congressional anti-corruption agenda ('End Corruption Now') and introducing, with Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, legislation imposing a lifetime ban on members of Congress becoming lobbyists; he also confronted what he called a constitutional crisis at a 2025 Steamboat town hall and joined 'No Kings' events in six district cities.

“It's why I'm proud to have taken on the tough challenges in Washington D.C. - from defending our democracy as an impeachment prosecutor, to leading efforts against political corruption.”

joeforcolorado.com·As of August 2026

Campaign platform plank ('Gun Violence Prevention'): inaction on gun violence is not an option. Vice-Chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force; in April 2021 led letters urging President Biden to take executive actions to curb gun violence, including stricter regulation of concealable assault-style weapons; helped pass legislation closing background-check loopholes; committed to passing reforms to keep 'weapons of war' out of communities, including a federal assault-weapons ban after the Boulder shooting.

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

joeforcolorado.com·As of August 2026