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February 12, 2025
Over 2,300 Coloradans voted from jail in 2024 under new law
“I want to continue to see this program expand — I want to see every single eligible voter participate in our democracy — but I am really proud that we made a significant step forward toward that goal during this cycle,” Gonzalez said.
January 29, 2025
Jeffco clerk’s office reaffirms support for nonbinary and transgender communities amid federal passport directive
“We want to be clear: nonbinary, transgender and gender non-conforming people have always been, and will always be, valued members of our community,” said Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder Amanda Gonzalez. “We are deeply disheartened by this directive, which sends a message contrary to the inclusive values we hold. But here in Jeffco, our passport office will always remain a place where everyone is treated with kindness and respect.”
January 6, 2025
Amanda Gonzalez, Jefferson County clerk, launches Colorado secretary of state campaign
“I’m excited for this. I’ve been working on voting rights for a very long time … This is something that I’m really passionate about, especially coming into another Trump administration. I know how important it is that we protect the right to vote. And so I’m excited to do it and be transparent about it.”
January 6, 2025
Jefferson County Clerk Amanda Gonzalez launches bid to become Colorado secretary of state
Gonzalez said her experience running elections and advocating for voting policy changes make her stand out in the field. She also pointed out how she would be the first Latina and first openly queer secretary of state in Colorado if elected. (She identifies as bisexual.)
January 6, 2025
Jefferson County clerk launches bid for Colorado Secretary of State
“January 6th is a day that reminds all of us what's at stake. It's a day that none of us, I think, we'll ever forget. I know that four years ago I sat glued to the news and horrified about what was happening in Washington DC,” she said. “One of the things that I take solace in is that for the last couple years, (is that) I have had the privilege of running elections in a really bipartisan manner.”
January 6, 2025
Jefferson County Clerk Amanda Gonzalez Joins 2026 Race for Secretary of State
"Right now in politics, people feel unheard. That indicates we need a new kind of leadership," she says. "The first Latina, the first out person, that's a new kind of leadership. That's the future. Talking about a system that works for all of us isn't academic for me. My people are some of the people who have historically been left out of our democracy."
January 6, 2025
Jeffco Clerk Amanda Gonzalez kicks off 2026 campaign for Colorado secretary of state
“You need to be able to trust people that you’re electing to make good decisions, even in unforeseen circumstances, and I want people to know who I am,” Gonzalez said. “And that’s someone who has been fighting tirelessly for voting rights for a very long time.”
January 6, 2025
Jeffco election official announces bid for Secretary of State
”Gonzalez, previously the executive director of Colorado Common Cause, said, “Voting is the way we express hope. The way we show love for our community. The way we make our voices heard. I promise to safeguard Coloradans' access to the ballot box and to fight for secure elections that work for every Colorado voter."
November 5, 2024
Colorado election workers unite across party lines for accurate count
"Those rooms are full of people from all different parties. They're working together because they just want a fair election. They just want to see democracy work for everybody," said Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder Amanda Gonzalez.
November 4, 2024
A Colorado law lets many inmates vote from jail – some are taking officials up on the offer
"Colorado’s election rules already allowed counties to do in-person jail voting, but only Denver had tried it before it became a requirement this year. Inmates can also get a ballot mailed to them in jail, but Amanda Gonzalez, the Jefferson County Clerk, said that just didn’t happen much. Her county ran the numbers and said voting from jail accounted for just around a half percent of voter turnout.
