Senator Suzanne Williams
Candidate for Colorado State Senate, District 28
Enrolled Member of Comanche Nation
www.sensuzannewilliams.com/

Congratulations, Suzanne!  Senator Suzanne Williams won her reelection bid with 60% of the vote.

Senator Suzanne Williams is seeking re-election in Colorado’s State Senate District 28. She is a citizen of the Comanche Nation of Oklahoma and the only enrolled tribal member in the Colorado state legislature.

Senator Williams’ 12 year tenure in Colorado’s State Legislature is marked by bills that benefit all Colorado citizens. In 2008, the legislation she sponsored promoted a second chance program for minors with felonies who did not commit or assist in committing the act, a dual enrollment program for Native American students in Colorado, and a bill that would establish a two-year pilot program to improve the efficiency of Colorado’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Moreover, Senator Williams has sponsored bills in previous sessions of Colorado legislature that included anti-graffiti (1987) and Child Care Professionals Loan Forgiveness Program (2001).

She has held many leadership positions in the state legislature. She was elected the Assistant Caucus Chair for the Senate Majority Caucus (2007), the Vice Chair of the Transportation Committee (present), the Legislative Chair for the Early Childhood Commission, and is a member of the Education Committee.

Her community involvement makes Senator Williams a valuable resource to her district on a local level. She has been a member of many diverse boards, including D.A.R.E Colorado, United Cerebral Palsy Association, Colorado Special Education Advisory Board, Aurora Sister Cities President, and Co-chair of the Early Childcare and Education Commission. Senator Williams’ accolades include being chosen by the Aurora Chamber of Commerce as “Aurora Woman of the Year” in 2007.

Senator Williams obtained a BS from Baylor University and a Masters in Special Education from the University of Colorado.  She has lived in her district over 30 years and has worked in the Cherry Creek School District for 22 years as a special education teacher. She has been married over 40 years and has two children and four grandchildren.

State of the Race:
Senator Suzanne Williams is currently seeking re-election to the Colorado State Senate. With no primary opponent, she will face opposition from Republican candidate Sueyuna Duthie in November. INDN’s List is proud to support her race and hopes you will join us in helping Senator Williams win in the general election!