Who We Are.

The Colorado Opportunity Caucus is a group of Democratic state legislators who came together because the issues that matter most to working people weren’t being solved. Groceries were too expensive, first homes were out of reach, and wages weren’t keeping up.

01 — Who We Are

The Colorado Opportunity Caucus

We believe in good governance, solution-focused leadership, and dialogue that is respectful and constructive. Our measure of success is real-world impact.

The Opportunity Caucus is not focused on moving to the left or to the center, but on moving Colorado forward.

02 — OUr Story & Mission

Born from the issues that weren’t getting solved for Coloradans.

Why we were founded

We came together because the issues that mattered most to those in our communities weren’t being solved.

We asked ourselves, are paychecks stretching a little further? Can students find a job and a home in Colorado when they graduate?

How far do patients have to drive to access basic health and maternity care? Are Coloradans better off than they were 10 years ago?

We believe these are the metrics that matter, this is how we should measure success, and it is exactly why the Opportunity Caucus was formed.

Where we agree

No matter where our members land on the democratic spectrum, we agree that our focus is on making decisions guided by how they affect our constituents’ livelihoods and access to opportunities.

We agree that press releases and social media posts don't build more housing, improve schools, or increase wages.

Members of our caucus don't agree on every issue or every piece of legislation—and that's a strength, not a weakness. We share something more important–a bold progressive vision for the future.

The mission

We are on a mission to govern collaboratively and create solutions for the biggest and most difficult challenges facing our state. Representing our constituents, engaging average Coloradans, and focusing on delivering results are the key tenets of our mission. We believe it’s not just about what you stand for, but how you stand up for it.

03 — OUr Principles

How We Govern

What defines us is our shared commitment to a set of principles by which we govern.

01

People Over Politics

Decisions should be guided by how they affect constituents’ livelihoods, paychecks, and opportunities. We reject ideology for ideology’s sake; our measure is real-world impact.

02

Collaboration Over Conflict

We seek to build bridges, not walls. Members actively engage with colleagues across divides to find common ground.

03

Pragmatism Over Purity

No one member or individual has all the answers. We will consider policies that advance progress, even if imperfect, rather than waiting for an unattainable ideal.

04

Respectful Discourse

Speak truthfully, but graciously. Avoid personal attacks, inflammatory rhetoric, or language that demeans others. Listen to dissenting viewpoints with openness and humility.

05

Accountability & Transparency

Hold ourselves and one another accountable for our commitments and actions. Be transparent with constituents and caucus colleagues.