No Kings 2.0 & Ballots Dropped | October 17, 2025
- Mesa County Dems
- Oct 17
- 3 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
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Update from Chair / VC / Team Leader
So much going on that our heads are spinning!
We have launched a brand new website: MesaCountyDems.org — take a look and let us know what you think!
Check out the Voting Section, where you can find ballot drop-off info and our new Blog feature.
Last weekend’s Blue Cocktails & Silent Auction fundraiser brought Democrats from across the county to mingle, bid on great items, and hear from Alex Kelloff, John Mikos, and Brianna Titone.
This weekend, Indivisible Grand Junction hosts No Kings 2.0, one of more than 2,500 marches nationwide.
“Truly loving America means standing up to would-be tyrants and thugs.”
Ballots for the November 4 Election
Ballots have dropped! If you didn’t receive yours, visit the Voting Section on our site.
The Colorado Democratic Party has endorsed Propositions LL and MM, which fund the Healthy School Meals for All program.
While Mesa County Dems do not endorse specific D51 candidates, we oppose the extremist incumbents threatening public education.
We support challengers Vicki Woods, Kaci Cole, and Mike Rathbone, along with local measures funding Plateau Valley, Glade Park, and Clifton Fire Districts.
“Our role is local — we must stand up for kids and resist Project 2025’s slash-and-burn agenda.”
— Jennifer Hancock, Communications Team Leader
Local Meetings & Elections
Mesa County Democratic Party Meetings
🗓️ Second Monday of each month | 🕠 5:30 PM
📍 Mesa County Dems Office, 310 N 7th St #2, Grand Junction, CO
Attend in person or via Zoom. To register for Zoom, contact the office and leave word for Jamie Porta.
Next Meeting: November 10, 2025
City & Town Meetings
State Legislation & Updates
Colorado Democratic Party Endorses Amendments LL & MM
Protecting food access for over 600,000 Colorado students.
Passing LL and MM will:
Continue free school meals for all students.
Support local farmers and ranchers.
Improve wages for school nutrition staff.
Protect SNAP access for 300,000 Coloradans.
“Every child deserves to walk into the classroom ready to learn, not worrying about hunger.” — Shad Murib, Colorado Democratic Party Chair
Full statement: coloradodems.org
2026 Election Updates
Democratic Candidates (as of April 25, 2025)
Governor:
Attorney General:
Secretary of State:
Treasurer:
Board of Education:
Mike Rathbone (Dist. C)
Kaci Cole (Dist. D)
Vicki Woods (Dist. E)
Congress – CD3:
D51 School Board Elections & Events
Rally & Canvassing – Saturday Morning
📍 Meet 9 AM | Sherwood Park, Grand Junction
Canvass for school board candidates before the No Kings March.
Honk & Wave for Vicki Woods
Oct 13 | 7:30–8:30 AM | Lucky Me Liquor
Oct 17 | 7:30–8:30 AM | Palisade Pizza & Pour House
Oct 20 | 7:30–8:30 AM | Walgreens Fruita
Oct 24 | 7:30–8:30 AM | LaVonne Gorsuch State Farm
Events & Activities
No Kings 2.0 March & Rally
📅 Saturday, October 18 | 🕛 12–2 PM
“In America, we don’t have kings — and we won’t back down.”
Commit to nonviolent action and de-escalation.
More info: Indivisible Grand Junction Facebook
💌 Postcard Campaign
🗓️ Thursdays in October | 🕚 11 AM – 1 PM
📍 Mesa County Dems Office, 310 N 7th St #2, Grand Junction
Write and send postcards supporting D51 candidates and national races.
📞 Contact Fran Higgins at 970-314-8366.
🎉 Save the Date
Dec 13 – Holiday Party
📍 Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge, 1674 Hwy 50, Grand Junction
🙌 Volunteer Opportunities
From James Gilliam, Volunteer Lead
Help at events, parades, and meet-and-greets.
Write Letters to the Editor.
Visit Rep. Jeff Hurd’s Office.
Follow Indivisible Grand Junction on Facebook & Instagram.
Join First Fridays (next: Oct 3, 5–7:30 PM).
☎️ 970-549-8544
🏛️ Contact Your Elected Officials
Sen. Michael Bennet – bennet.senate.gov
📞 GJ: (970) 241-6631 | DC: (202) 224-5852
Sen. John Hickenlooper – hickenlooper.senate.gov
📞 GJ: (970) 822-4530 | DC: (202) 224-5941
Rep. Jeff Hurd (CD3) – hurd.house.gov
📞 GJ: (970) 208-0455 | DC: (202) 225-4676
📍 743 Horizon Ct, Suite 112, Grand Junction
Learn how his “Big, Beautiful Bill” hurts Colorado families: Congress.gov
📚 Resources
🕓 Mesa County Democrats Office
🕓 Mon & Thu 12–4 PM | Wed 10 AM–4 PM
☎️ 970-549-8544
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