Senate Leadership Welcomes New Members of the Colorado Senate Democrats

President Coleman and Majority Leader Rodriguez extend congratulations following the swearing in of new members to the Colorado Senate Democratic Caucus

Senators who were elected last November being sworn in to the Colorado State Senate on the morning of Jan. 8, 2025.

DENVER, CO – Following their official swearing in by Chief Justice Monica M. Márquez, Senate President James Coleman, D-Denver, and Senate Majority Leader Robert Rodriguez, D-Denver today welcomed five new members of the Colorado Senate Democrats.

“We’re thrilled to welcome the new members of the Colorado Senate Democrats who bring a wealth of experience and a diversity of perspectives that will make our caucus stronger,” said Coleman. “Together, we are committed to delivering results for Coloradans: cutting costs for Colorado families, fostering safety in our neighborhoods and communities, and protecting our freedoms.”

“I want to send a heartfelt welcome to all the new Democratic Senators. We have just 120 days to make a real difference for Colorado families,” said Rodriguez. “I’m confident in every member - new and returning - to serve with integrity, work hard, and move Colorado forward with our ambitious goals for the 2025 legislative session.”

The new members of the Colorado Senate Democrats who were sworn in today are:

Senator Judy Amabile
Senator Judy Amabile, D-Boulder, represents Senate District 18, Boulder County. She serves as a member of the Joint Budget Committee and Chair of the Appropriations Committee. Amabile's legislative work has included measures to increase mental health resources, improve the criminal justice system, increase gun safety, and make communities more resilient to the climate crisis. All of her work is informed by her experience as a parent and a business owner. 

Senator Lindsey Daugherty
Senator Lindsey Daugherty, D-Arvada, represents Senate District 19, Jefferson County. She serves as a member of the Health and Human Services Committee and the Judiciary Committee. Daugherty is a lawyer and volunteers at free legal nights for the underserved. She believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to participate in the decisions affecting us all, and will work to give everyone the ability to thrive. 

Senator Cathy Kipp
Senator Cathy Kipp, D-Fort Collins, represents Senate District 14, Fort Collins. She serves as Chair of the Finance Committee and as a member of the Education Committee. Her seven years of service on the Poudre School District school board informs her legislative work, and she is committed to serving all Coloradans by funding Colorado schools, protecting the environment, increasing options for affordable and attainable housing, and improving access to health care.

Senator Marc Snyder
Senator Marc Snyder, D-Manitou Springs, represents Senate District 12, El Paso County. He serves as a member of the Senate Local Government and Housing Committee and the Senate Finance Committee. In 2018, Snyder was elected to the Colorado State House, where he served for six years. He is an attorney by trade and formerly served as a city councilor, and later as Mayor of Manitou Springs. He has always had a keen interest in community issues and works tirelessly toward a better world for his children and the generations to come. 

Senator Mike Weissman
Senator Mike Weissman, D-Aurora, represents Senate District 28, Adams and Arapahoe Counties. He serves as the Chair of the State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee, Vice Chair of the Judiciary Committee, and as a member of the Health and Human Services Committee. Weissman is committed to serving people over special interests and corporate money. His work in the legislature has focused on passing laws that support economic and housing justice, fight climate change, strengthen consumer protection laws, and reform our criminal justice system.