Early career
Gonzales moved to Colorado after graduating from Yale University in 2005. She worked as a community organizer in Denver, [5] where she organized for causes in support of affordable housing,the environment,teachers and workers rights,college-preparatory education,and immigrants rights. In 2006,Gonzales volunteered and caucused for Bernie Sanders' campaign,before being hired by the Colorado Democratic Party,where she served as Morgan Carroll's persuasion field director during her CD6 Congressional campaign,engaged volunteers,and turned out voters in support of Hillary Clinton. In 2017,Julie was elected by HD5 to serve as a member of the Party's Central Committee and Executive Committee. [6]
Political career
Gonzales was elected in the general election on November 6,2018,winning 83 percent of the vote over 17 percent of Republican candidate Gordon Alley. [7] She currently serves on the Judiciary committee,Local Government &Housing committee,Appropriations committee,Finance committee,Committee on Legal Services,and the Legislative Council. [8]
In March 2019,Gonzales was signatory to a letter by the Democratic Socialists of American National Electoral Committee congratulating teachers strikes in Oakland,Los Angeles,West Virginia,Chicago,and Denver. [9]
On December 8,2025,she announced her candidacy for the United States Senate representing Colorado running against John Hickenlooper. [10]
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