Hello!

My name is Misty Plowright, and I'm running for Congress.

I live in Colorado's 5th Congressional District. This is one of the reddest districts in the nation. It was created in 1972, and a Republican has won this district every election since.

A quick word about me. On most things I'm quite progressive, lining up very well with Bernie Sanders on just about everything, even on things a lot of Democrats don't necessarily like (some of his gun positions for example).

This campaign is just getting off the ground. 4 of us have been working very hard to get the campaign to this point with barely any resources. We're doing everything ourselves so far, from the FEC filings to the website.

If ever there was a year with a chance to capture this seat from Republicans, it's this one. If we can drive turnout, there's a good chance we can do this. The most populous city in this district, Colorado Springs, as well as the surrounding areas, has significantly shifting demographics. With the overall mood of the electorate, Lamborn's negatives (he's the incumbent), the fact that I'm not a politician, and about a bazillion other things... this is the year.

This year we're all making history. This is the revolution. It's the reason I have come out of the shadows and am making a run at this Congressional seat. Here is our brand spanking new website, and Here is the Facebook announcement.

This announcement is timed with the International Transgender Day of Visibility. I am a transgender woman, so it seemed appropriate.

Thank you!

LetsMakeHistory

Help Bernie win Colorado by caucusing tonight!

For those new to the Democratic Party or to Caucasus in General, here is a little guide put together mostly from PoliSci class (I haven't actually attended the caucus before, partly because I haven't been active in the Democratic Party here in CO).

WHAT IS A CAUCUS

WIKI See the wiki for more detailed information, but the long story short is it's a meeting. This is important compared to primaries. Primaries are like election day: you either mail in a ballot, or you show up to vote, between X AM and Y PM, and cast a ballot. Easy-peasy. Caucuses on the other hand, require a bit more of a commitment. You have to be at a specific place, at a specific time, and talk to people. There is a benefit to this... you actually get a little more leverage as a individual in a caucus versus a primary, you get to talk before a vote is taken.

So, with that in mind the current information suggests the Colorado Democratic Caucus will be Tuesday, March 1, 2016, typically some time in the evening. You will have to be at a specific place, at a specific time to participate. So if you want Bernie to beat the bajesus out of Clinton in Colorado, make it as important as the most important meetings in your life: a job interview, visiting your mom, getting laid... whatever event you would show up early for and wait for someone to get there, equate the caucus with that.

I'll update this post with more info as needed, but this would be a great question thread.

PRIMERS AND RESOURCES

• How to caucus in Colorado (from CBS4)

• How to Caucus (League of Women Voters, dates/times are outdated from 2014)

• COLORADO DEMOCRATS

• DEMOCRATIC PARTY BY COUNTY

But to answer some FAQs:

• No, it has not happened yet. See date above.

• YOU MUST REGISTER AS A DEMOCRAT. You may do so online through the Secretary of State, and you must register 30 days prior to caucus date (do it now).

• YOU MUST SHOW UP TO PARTICIPATE - THERE IS NO BALLOT IN YOUR MAILBOX.

• You will actually have to talk to people... probably old people and the nuttier side of the party. Caucuses are typically low turn out events. It's a meeting, and people hate meetings. So the only ones to show up are either old people or activists. YMMV though.

• By showing up you can actually get some power. It's not unusual for you to be the only person from your precinct. You then wield a shit-ton of power in the political world for a small geographic area: you're basically the only vote.

Any questions? Fire away.

Even with people being turned away - we KILLED the voter turnout. Way to get out the vote!!

Update: It turns out he is not up for re-election afterall. That helps to explain his extreme bias, he has no reason to care.

He is a superdelegate that has completely sold out to big corporations. He has refused to go with the vote of his people. He has made absurd excuses such as Bernie being "too inexperienced" and today was the straw that broke the camel's back when he hosted a funraiser for Hillary with white noise used to prevent reporters from knowing what she said. Whether or not Bernie wins the nomination the current governor of Colorado has no business being anything other than a dogcatcher after this year is over.

Colorado Voting Highlights

Change Affiliation Deadline: February 3, 2020

Primary Registration Deadline: February 24, 2020 (17 year olds may vote in Colorado's primaries if you will be 18 years old by November 3, 2020)

Primary: March 3, 2020 - 7AM to 7 PM

General Election: November 3, 2020 - 7AM to 7 PM

Register to Vote: https://www.sos.state.co.us/voter/pages/pub/olvr/verifyNewVoter.xhtml

Check your registration status: https://www.sos.state.co.us/voter/pages/pub/olvr/findVoterReg.xhtml

Find your polling station: https://www.sos.state.co.us/voter/pages/pub/olvr/findVoterReg.xhtml

Election Information: https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/electionInfo.html?menuheaders=5

ID Requirement: Yes - https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/vote/acceptableFormsOfID.html

Bernie State Subreddit: /r/Colorado4Sanders

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