Two Colorado Democratic legislators known for their pro-Palestinian activism lost their primary contests Tuesday in a rebuff to the party's anti-Israel wing.
Rep. Elisabeth Epps speaks to the media during a press conference in the West Foyer at the Colorado State Capitol on Thursday, March 9, 2023 in Denver. Colorado lawmakers are looking to strengthen the state’s role as an oasis for …DENVER — Two Colorado Democratic legislators known for their pro-Palestinian activism lost their primary contests Tuesday in a rebuff to the party’s anti-Israel wing.
In a break with precedent, Democratic Gov. Jared Polis endorsed Mr. Camacho, who also won the backing of House and Senate leaders. Both Mr. Camacho and Ms. Espenoza were supported by the Stop Antisemitism Colorado Action Fund. “We might be able to bring some respect and decorum back to the institution of our legislature now that Epps and Hernandez were booted!!!” Mr. Armagost said on X.
Not unlike New York, Colorado had two races that saw “far left” incumbents facing a primary challenge from more “moderate” Democrats. In both cases , the DSA  backed incumbents have lost. Tim Hernandez and Elisabeth Epps will not be returning to the Statehouse.Mr. Hernandez, a former high school teacher who was appointed last year to fill a legislative vacancy, participated in a Colorado Palestine Coalition “emergency protest” at the state capitol on Oct.
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