This general election, New Era Colorado Action Fund endorsed two new Youth Agenda Champions: Representative Stephanie Vigil (HD 16) and Katie Stewart (HD 59)!
We know that one of the best ways to turn the goals of the Youth Agenda into a reality is to get advocates who actually believe in and fight for our issues into office. Our endorsed Youth Agenda Champions met a high bar: these candidates had nearly perfect scores on our questionnaire and impressed our endorsement team with their commitment to young people and Youth Agenda priorities. Our 2024 endorsement program has been intentionally selective because we are searching for true champions who can:
- Win,
- work alongside New Era to pass Youth Agenda policies, and
- need our help to get across the finish line.
Learn more about our 2024 General Election Youth Agenda Champions!
Representative Stephanie Vigil
House District 16
Representative Stephanie Vigil (she/they) believes everyday people deserve to have the government support their interests and ensure that the basics of a good life are accessible to all. Their lived experience as a survivor of childhood trauma, mental illness, and disability has prepared them to create policy that is people-centered and focused on achieving freedom for all.
Katie Stewart
House District 59
Katie Stewart (she/hers) is a tireless advocate for Southwest Colorado. She’s committed to building partnerships with the Ute Mountain Ute and Southern Ute Tribe to create sustainable relationships that benefit Native communities in Southwest Colorado, expanding access to healthcare for rural communities, and creating affordable housing for everyone.
Yara Zokaie
House District 52
Yara (she/hers) believes that it’s time for people to elect someone who will represent them—not corporate interests. Yara’s experience as a tax attorney and belief that corporations should pay what they owe will help us fund policy demands for a more inclusive, equitable and anti-racist future.