In 2007, DeGette served as the House Democrats' designated whip on the bill reauthorizing the State Children's Health Insurance Program (HR 3162). The Denver-based 1st CD hasn't elected a Republican to Congress in 50 years. For Immediate Release: April 13, 2018 Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. A fourth-generation Coloradan, DeGette was born in Tachikawa, Japan, the daughter of Patricia Anne (ne Rose) and Richard Louis DeGette. Press Release. David Foster, state president of the firefighters union, said DeGette has always stood with unions and the working people of her district. Colorado results: Diana DeGette vs. Jennifer Qualteri in First District Share with Us. She won 68.23% of the vote. DeGette defeated Republican nominee Mike Fallon, Green nominee Gary Swing, American Constitutional Party nominee Chris Styskal, and Libertarian nominee Clint Jones. DeGette, who represents the 1st Congressional District, said in a statement that she is looking forward to working with Pettersen in Washington, D.C. DeGette co-chairs the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus and is an outspoken supporter of abortion access as the future of Roe v. Wade hangs in the balance. There was a problem saving your notification. Member subscribers also receive the weekly print edition of our award-winning newspaper, containing outstanding features and news stories, in their mailboxes every Saturday. U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, the longest-serving member of Colorado's congressional delegation, faces a primary challenge from fellow Denver Democ. She is a true champion for women and families and we are proud to stand with her., Colorado is a strongly pro-choice state, and Congresswoman DeGette has been a champion of choice throughout her public service careerstarting with Colorados bubble law protecting patients that she passed as a state legislator, said Karen Middleton, executive director of NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado. Please see our republishing guidelines for use of photos and graphics. Colorados Democratic congressional delegation has set the bar for what Americans should expect from their representatives in Congress, and I am humbled to earn their support, she said in a statement.
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