Colorado Democratic Party Releases 2026 Platform

The Colorado Democratic Party today released its 2026 Party Platform, adopted by delegates at the Party’s State Assembly in Pueblo.

The platform was built through a grassroots process that engaged tens of thousands of Coloradans, including more than 58,000 Democrats who were surveyed and hundreds who submitted priorities and suggestions. It reflects input from community leaders, stakeholder groups, party caucuses and elected officials across the state.

Compared to previous versions, the 2026 platform is 27% shorter by page count and 40% shorter by word count, with a more accessible reading level to better connect with voters. This accomplishes a campaign promise by CDP leadership to democratize and improve the platform to be a document built for all Coloradans, not just Party insiders.

“We set out to create something more readable, more grassroots, and grounded in the priorities of everyday Coloradans,” said Platform Committee Chair Jen Hancock. “This platform was built over nine months with input from thousands of Coloradans, with representatives from every corner of our state, and reflects the work ahead of us over the next two years.”

“This is a platform we can actually take to our neighbors,” said Colorado Democratic Party Chair Shad Murib. “It’s clear, concise and rooted in the real challenges Coloradans are facing. While not everyone will agree with every item, this document reflects a truly democratic process, and drives a hard contrast with the Republican platform of raising  costs at the gas pump, grocery store, and doctor’s office for everyday Coloradans.” 

The full platform is available at coloradodems.org/platform