Colorado Democratic Party Chair Shad Murib Appoints Joe Salazar to Voter Protection Advisory Council

DENVER — Colorado Democratic Party Chair Shad Murib announced today that civil rights attorney and former state Rep. Joe Salazar will join the party’s Voter Protection Advisory Council, strengthening the party’s statewide effort to protect every eligible Coloradan’s right to vote.

The Voter Protection Advisory Council provides legal and strategic guidance to the party’s voter protection team and supports its work with election officials, attorneys and volunteers across Colorado. The council is co-chaired by attorneys David Seligman and Colorado Democratic Party General Counsel Martha Tierney.

“Joe has spent his career standing up for people whose voices too often go unheard, and that experience will make our voter protection operation even stronger,” Colorado Democratic Party Chair Shad Murib said. “Colorado Democrats are bringing together experienced attorneys and advocates who are ready to defend our elections and make sure every eligible Coloradan can exercise their right to vote.”

The Colorado Democratic Party is building a statewide voter protection operation that includes hundreds of poll watchers, legal teams in key counties, mobile response teams and an Election Day legal center. The operation is led by attorney and CDP Voter Protection Director Emily Dowd.

“Protecting the right to vote requires people who know their communities, understand the law and are prepared to act when voters need help,” Colorado Democratic Party Voter Protection Director Emily Dowd said. “Joe brings years of civil rights experience and a deep commitment to protecting Coloradans. I’m grateful to have him joining our team as we prepare for Election Day.”

Salazar served three terms in the Colorado House of Representatives and has practiced civil rights and constitutional law. He joins the Council as the party continues preparing attorneys and volunteers across the state to help voters navigate the election and respond to reports of voter intimidation or suppression.

“The right to vote means nothing if people cannot exercise it freely and have confidence that their ballot will count,” Civil Rights Attorney and Former State Representative Joe Salazar said. “I’ve spent my career fighting for people whose rights are threatened or ignored, and I’m proud to bring that fight to this council. Every eligible Coloradan deserves to have their voice heard in our democracy, and we’re going to do everything we can to protect that right.”

Voters who need help or have questions can call the voter assistance hotline at 1-833-336-8683 or visit ColoradoDems.org/vote.

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