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Colorado Democrats Focus on War, Housing and Accountability After Midterm Wins

State party chair Shad Murib says the party will tackle the Iran conflict, housing costs and Trump‑era corruption.

By Serve Aurora Newsroom · Nov 13, 6:20 PM MT · 1 min read

Democratic leaders gathered at Mission Ballroom in Denver — AI-generated illustration

State Democratic Party Chair Shad Murib told Colorado Matters at a Denver gathering of Democratic leaders that the party’s recent midterm victories bring a duty to address several pressing issues. He highlighted the need to curb the ongoing conflict in Iran, which he said is inflating gas prices and grocery costs for Colorado families.

Accountability and Oversight

Murib warned that the Trump administration is “exercising corruption at no discretion or shame” and pledged that Democratic lawmakers will increase scrutiny of contracts and taxpayer spending, citing Congressman Joe Neguse’s actions against Secretary Kristi Noem as an example.

Housing Affordability

He also noted that Governor‑elect Phil Weiser has acknowledged Colorado’s housing challenges and will push the legislature and local officials to rethink policies. Murib pointed to recent Democratic wins in county commissions in Pueblo, Garfield and El Paso counties as evidence that voters are demanding more action on housing affordability.

The chair said these priorities will shape the party’s agenda in the new Congress, including revisiting the impeachment vote on the defense secretary.