Mamdani’s Election Campaign: Lessons for Colorado Progressives

Mamdani’s Election Campaign: Lessons for Colorado Progressives

The link above is to a discussion that took place at the University of Denver’s Korbel School of Internationial Studies on September 10, 2025, concerning the impact of the Mamdani campaign for mayor of New York City and how it might influence local politics in Denver, Colorado. The meeting was organized by ourrevolution. metro.denver@gmail.com, introduced by Mark Belkin of Our Revolution, moderated by the university’s Dr. Aaron Schneider. 75 people were in attendance, many from the Denver Community.

The program lasts close to two hours

The participants were:

Colleen Johnston, Denver DSA Member and National Political Action Committee Member (2023-2025)

Sandra Parker-Murray, Secretary-Treasurer, Communications Workers of Local 7777

Joe Salazar, Civil Rights Attorney, former Colorado State Representative and candidate for state Attorney General.

Wynn Howell, State Director, Colorado Working Families Party.