Cecelia Espenoza

Democrat for House District 4

A lifetime of service.

A new era of progress.

A former immigration judge, attorney, and law professor standing up for justice, access, and Colorado communities.

A Lifetime of Breaking Barriers.

Cecelia was the first. She made sure she wasn’t the last.

★ FIRST IN HER FAMILY

to attend college, graduate with honors, and attend law school.

★FIRST MEXICAN-AMERICAN

to become an appellate judge on the highest immigration court in the country.

★FIRST LATINA

to become a tenure-track professor to teach law in Colorado at the University of Denver.

★PAVING THE WAY FOR OTHERS

to enter, lead, and thrive in the spaces where she once had to be the first.

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A New Era of Progress.

Cecelia has spent a lifetime opening doors. Now she's using that experience to change what happens on the other side of them.

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★ Justice that works for people.

Cecelia brings decades of experience in the courtroom and legal system to the Capitol, working to make Colorado’s justice system more fair, accurate, and accountable.

★ Safer communities. Smarter solutions.

Cecelia believes public safety means protecting people while advancing practical solutions that address the challenges facing our communities.

★ Protecting those who need it most.

From survivors and young people to immigrants and vulnerable Coloradans, Cecelia is fighting to make sure the people too often overlooked are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect.

★ Progress that changes lives.

Because progress isn’t just about changing the law. It’s about changing people’s lives. Learn more about her perspective on varying issues.

HD4 IS HOME.

For 34 years, Cecelia has called House District 4 home. She knows its neighborhoods, its people, and the community that makes this district so special. Now, she’s proud to keep showing up for the place and people she loves.

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From September 4 through October 4, I’m asking you to join me in continuing the work of building a stronger, more affordable Colorado.
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