Amanda Gonzalez
Coverage of Amanda Gonzalez in the Nexus archive.
- Amanda Gonzalez wins Democratic primary for secretary of state
Amanda Gonzalez won the Democratic primary for secretary of state. She was the Jefferson County clerk and led by 25.8 percentage points when The Associated Press called the race.
- Amanda Gonzalez wins Democratic nomination for secretary of state in Colorado
Amanda Gonzalez has won the Democratic nomination for secretary of state in Colorado. The victory secures her position as the party's candidate for the upcoming election.
- Colorado voter guide: These are the candidates for the 2026 primary election this June
Colorado voters will cast ballots in the 2026 primary election on June 30. Key races include the gubernatorial contest with candidates from the Democratic and Republican parties, as well as races for attorney general, secretary of state, and U.S. Senate. Voters have multiple options to submit ballots, including drop boxes, voter centers, and in-person voting.
- Jefferson County clerk and recorder pushes back against proposed rules for states with mail-in voting
Jefferson County clerk and recorder Amanda Gonzalez opposes a proposed U.S. Postal Service rule requiring election offices to submit voter lists before mailing ballots, arguing it could delay or derail mail-in voting for hundreds of thousands of Colorado voters. She claims the rule introduces federal bureaucracy, risks errors, and lacks USPS expertise, while a Jefferson County Republican official supports federal involvement in ballot processing.