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Two Democratic candidates qualify for secretary of state race

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State Sen. Jessie Danielson speaks during a campaign gathering in 2025. Photo: RJ Sangosti/Denver Post via Getty Images

Jefferson County clerk Amanda Gonzalez and state Sen. Jessie Danielson will compete in the Democratic Party primary for secretary of state after earning enough votes at Saturday's party assembly.

Why it matters: The office is currently held by Democrats, and the party is confident it will retain the seat, making the primary winner the automatic frontrunner.

By the numbers: Gonzalez was the favorite in the delegate preference poll with 63% support compared to 37% for Danielson.

What they're saying: Both candidates vowed to uphold democracy and oppose President Trump's efforts to change mail-in voting.

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Two Democratic candidates qualify for secretary of state race

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