Climate issues are kitchen table issues

By: Sammy Herdman

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: January 13, 2026

Words: 843

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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2026 is a big year for Colorado voters. The midterms will require Coloradans to weigh in on a new governor and a U.S. senate seat, in addition to 20 state Senate elections and the usual U.S. and state House of Representative elections.

Messaging from all candidates — especially Democrats — is increasingly focused on affordability, leaving some issues, like climate change, in the dust. Yet political candidates who neglect to include climate …

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