Julie Gonzales

Colorado Senate Majority Whip

Julie Gonzales is a progressive Democrat serving north, west, and downtown Denver as the state Senator for Senate District 34. With roots that stretch back generations in Colorado, Julie has dedicated her life to organizing working people, Latinos, and youth around affordable housing, educational justice, and immigrant rights. First elected in the blue wave of 2018, she allocated millions of dollars towards affordable housing, strengthened protections for immigrant communities from ICE, repealed the death penalty, and streamlined Colorado’s marijuana regulations. She serves as Chair of the Judiciary Committee; Chair of the Committee on Legal Services; and as a member of the Local Government & Housing and State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Committees. She serves as the Co-Chair of the Colorado Democratic Latino Caucus and the Parliamentarian of the Board of Latino Legislative Leaders.