Hickenlooper’s Running for Senate. His Opponents Are Not Impressed
Former Gov. John Hickenlooper is officially running for U.S. Senate. Here's what the 11 Democrats already in the primary race—as well as Sen. Cory Gardner—have to say about that.
Natasha Gardner, Articles Editor
Natasha Gardner writes and edits longform journalism and multimedia projects for 5280 and is a regular columnist for 5280.com. She was named a finalist for a 2012 National Magazine Award in the public interest category for “Direct Fail,” an expose of Colorado’s “direct file” policy of sending juveniles to adult prison. Since that story was published, the state has dramatically changed the direct file law. Her investigation of the Colorado foster care system (“Unwanted”) received multiple awards, including a prestigious Sigma Delta Chi Award from the Society of Professional Journalists. In 2010, she was also a National Magazine Awards finalist for “Low on O2,” a service package that explores the impact of altitude on day-to-day life in Colorado (co-written with Lindsey B. Koehler). She also won The Knight-Risser Prize for Western Environmental Journalism for “Dry Times,” an investigation of Colorado’s water crisis that she co-wrote with Patrick Doyle. Gardner has appeared on Colorado Public Television to discuss her work and current affairs. She was a Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma Ochberg Fellow in 2011. Before settling in Colorado, she worked in book publishing in New York. She has a BA from Smith College and holds a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Colorado. She lives in Denver with her husband and son.
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Your Complete Guide to Colorado’s 2020 Senate Election
Colorado's political landscape has changed drastically since Cory Gardner was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2014. Here's who he's up against in 2020.
Colorado’s 2020 Senate Candidates: Diana Bray
A first-time candidate, this clinical psychologist wants to focus on addressing climate issues, which she says are resulting in a humanitarian disaster.
Colorado’s 2020 Senate Candidates: Mike Johnston
This former teacher, school principal, state senator, and one-time gubernatorial candidate thinks he’s built a resume that can work in Washington as Colorado's next senator.
Colorado’s 2020 Senate Candidates: Alice Madden
From serving in the legislature to working for President Obama’s administration and private sector work, Madden believes her experience makes her uniquely prepared to become Colorado’s next senator.
Colorado’s 2020 Senate Candidates: Stephany Rose Spaulding
A college professor—she teaches women's and ethnic studies at University of Colorado Colorado Springs—and Baptist pastor, Spaulding wants to change our political conversations.
