Westminster City Councilor Obi Ezeadi is heading into the Colorado Democratic Party’s multi-county assembly next week with a sizeable collection of delegates in his bid to win the Senate District 19 race.
Ezeadi emerged as the winner of the Jefferson County Democratic Party Assembly on March 30 with a 58.4% majority for the SD 9 seat, currently held by Rachel Zenzinger. Zenzinger is running for the open Jefferson County Commissioner seat held by Tracy Kraft-Tharp, who is not seeing a second term, according to Colorado Politics.
The win in the March 30 Jefferson County assembly means he is allotted 43 delegates at the multi-county assembly on April 10.
Ezeadi thanked the community for his win. “We know there is more work to do to win the primary on June 25 and protect out district from those seeking to take our rights away in November’s General election,” Ezeadi said in a news release.
Ezeadi will share the Democratic primary ballot with State Rep. Lindsey Daugherty.
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Ezeadi began his state senate run last June at a local movie theater, raising more than $50,000 in the first month of campaigning. More than 80% of donations to Ezeadi’s campaign came from individuals, according to the news release.
In the press release, Ezeadi said his priorities for SD19 revolve around creating a space where families thrive with access to affordable housing, fully-funded public education, and a clean economy.
“I’m running for State Senate with the unwavering belief that together, we can build a brighter future for my daughter, your children, and generations to come. We can challenge a system that takes necessities from the many to give luxuries to the few,” said Ezeadi. “I’m dedicated to preserving your personal freedom to read, learn, and love on your own terms.”
Ezeadi’s campaign has collected endorsements from elected officials, unions, activists, and organizations across Colorado, the news release states.