Update -- February 10, 2023 -- One Democratic female State Representative resigned and later pled guilty to criminal charges for lying about her place of residence to run for reelection. Her replacement was male, bringing the number of women down to 50. Colorado made history in the 2022 election by achieving gender parity with legislators … Continue reading Colorado makes history in 2022 election
Igniting AAPI Women’s Participation in Politics
Can you imagine a world in which more AAPI women were lifted into leadership? What would this world be like? How would we stand to benefit in Colorado? Join us on Saturday, September 17, 9 - 11 AM, at Happy Living at 14015 E. Evans Ave. in Aurora for a brainstorming session on how we … Continue reading Igniting AAPI Women’s Participation in Politics
Week of Women – March 2022
Colorado 50-50 is proud to be participating in the 2022 Week of Women. It runs from March 3-13 with a variety of events from concerts to networking and more. We're partnering with the Colorado League of Women Voters to show the film "Represent." "In the heart of the American Midwest, three women take on entrenched … Continue reading Week of Women – March 2022
Nov. 18 Online Winning With Women
The volunteers of Colorado 50-50 are proud to present "Winning With Women" on Thursday, November 18. The event will happen on Zoom beginning at 6 PM. The purpose of the event is to demystify the process for running for office and we do it in two parts. The first part is a panel discussion of … Continue reading Nov. 18 Online Winning With Women
Colorado 50-50 Awarded National Grant to Promote Gender Parity in Elected Offices
Royal Neighbors of America, one of the largest and first women-led insurance organizations in the U.S., located in Rock Island, Ill., has announced Erin Hottenstein, founder of Colorado 50-50, Fort Collins, CO, has been presented with one of ten Nation of Neighbors℠ empowerment awards and grants presented nationwide. In addition to the award, she received … Continue reading Colorado 50-50 Awarded National Grant to Promote Gender Parity in Elected Offices
Fall Social with special guest the Hon. Betsy Markey
We are looking forward to meeting up on Thursday, October 7, for our Fall Social. The Honorable Betsy Markey will be our special guest. She served as a member of the U.S. Congress from 2009-2011 for District 4. In December 2018, she was named Executive Director of Colorado's Office of Economic Development and International Trade … Continue reading Fall Social with special guest the Hon. Betsy Markey