Why I'm Running

COLORADO HOUSE DISTRICT 33

I’m proud to announce that I am a Candidate for Colorado House District 33 for the 2026 election cycle! I will need your support to get the nomination for this important race!

I believe I am the best candidate to be an effective voice and representative of Adams, Broomfield and Weld counties. I have over 5 and a half years experience as a state employee to the State of Colorado, including the immense privilege of working under the Capitol to Colorado’s 50th Lieutenant Governor, Dianne Primavera. In my current capacity as Broomfield City Council member, I work to bring income-aligned housing, maintain effective local governance during unprecedented times, and provide crucial services to my community.

My parents were refugees from the Vietnam War and I was born and raised here in Colorado. I grew up in a broken family; my family still carries much of the generational trauma of the war. I’m the first in my family to graduate with a college degree and the first to obtain a Masters of Public Administration (MPA) degree at the University of Colorado Denver. I have the knowledge and expertise to be an effective policy leader in our community.

Throughout my adult life, I’ve been a dedicated public servant. From my service in philanthropic organizations like AmeriCorps and the “I Have a Dream” Foundation, to my tenure as a state employee; I am honored to serve and I hope I can continue to serve. I pledge that if I receive the nomination, I will continue to fight for more affordable housing, public transit, to make a Colorado for all, and to be your voice at the State Capitol.

Additionally, I’m proud to announce a slate of endorsements and support from local, state, and community leaders and elected officials. I’m humbled and thankful for the people who believe in me and I hope to get your support. I especially want to highlight the numerous Colorado Asian American leaders who have already joined my campaign. The reality is that there is not a single Asian American representative in our state assembly, let alone in much of our state government. Asian Americans have been severely underrepresented in the political environment. Yet, when I reached out to the community, many immediately agreed to endorse and support me. This growing list is only a small number of people that have publicly endorsed me and for that, I’m deeply thankful.

If you feel moved or motivated after reading all of this, I encourage you to also join the growing list. Please feel free to reach out to me to include your name on the list of endorsements to support this campaign. And if not, I’d be grateful for any financial contributions to my campaign and/or even a share of this post to reach the community.

Thank you and let’s get this done!

ENDORSEMENTS

Colorado State Representative Junie Joseph District 10

CU Board Regent Callie Rennison

Colorado State Representative Junie Joseph District 10

Arapahoe County Assessor PK Kaiser

Colorado State Representative Junie Joseph District 10

Arapahoe County Assessor PK Kaiser

Lafayette Mayor JD Mangat

Northglenn Mayor Pro Tem & Ward 4 Shannon Lukeman-Hiromasa

Arapahoe County Assessor PK Kaiser

Arapahoe County Commissioner District 4 Leslie Summey

Northglenn Mayor Pro Tem & Ward 4 Shannon Lukeman-Hiromasa

Erie Council Member & Candidate for HD19 Anil Pesaramelli

Northglenn City Council Member Ward 1 Megan Burns

Erie Council Member & Candidate for HD19 Anil Pesaramelli

Northglenn City Council Ward 3 Richard Kondo

Lafayette Mayor Pro Tem Brian Wong

Northglenn City Council Ward 3 Richard Kondo

Arvada City Council Member Sharon Davis

Lafayette City Council Member Saul Tapia

Senate District 34 Candidate Andres Carrera

Jerry DiTullio, Jefferson County Treasurer and State Treasurer candidate

Eva Henry, Former Adam's County Commissioner

Jerry DiTullio, Jefferson County Treasurer and State Treasurer candidate

Eva Henry, Former Adam's County Commissioner

Jerry DiTullio, Jefferson County Treasurer and State Treasurer candidate

Chris Nicholson, RTD Board of Directors District A

South Metro Fire Rescue Director & Senate District 30 Candidate Kevin Leung

Jerry DiTullio, Jefferson County Treasurer and State Treasurer candidate

Tyler Quick, Candidate Adams County Commissioner

South Metro Fire Rescue Director & Senate District 30 Candidate Kevin Leung

Commerce City Council Member Craig Kim

Lafayette City Council Member Crystal Gallegos

Northglenn City Council Ward 1 Adam Nowicki

Superior Town Trustee Neal Shah

Crestina Martinez, Former County Commissioner, Costilla County

Northglenn City Council Ward 4 Jody Roper

Crestina Martinez, Former County Commissioner, Costilla County

Michael A. Farrington, Candidate for RTD Board of Directors, District K

Joe Meyer, Candidate for RTD Board of Directors, District C

Jack Rosenthal, Candidate for RTD Board of Directors, District O

Rocky Ford Mayor Duane Gurule

Eiko Browning, MD, Community Leader

Jack Rosenthal, Candidate for RTD Board of Directors, District O

Rigway Mayor John Clark

Eiko Browning, MD, Community Leader

Father Joseph Dang, Community Leader

Alyssa Nilemo, Community Leader

Bianka Emerson, Community Leader

Angela Thomas, Community Organizer

Steamboat Springs Council Member Dakotah McGinlay

Harry Budisidharta, Community Leader

Dee Perry, Retired CFO

Quang Mai, Secretary of the My Loi Village Association – Hue, Vietnam (Colorado Chapter)