Peggy Lamm Enters CD-7 Race

We just got a press release indicating that Democrat Peggy Lamm has filed her candidacy papers with the Federal Election Commission. And as Colorado Pols reported previously, it looks like she's hired long time political consultant Rick Ridder in some capacity.

Ridder tells us that Lamm has moved to Arvada, so at least she's in the district now. Where does that put her in terms of competitiveness? That depends on the money she can raise. If rumors that she was getting a strong response from Emily's List are true, then she's up among the favorites. The fact that she hired Ridder, a big name in a race like this, says that she's willing to spend some money as well.

This also puts pressure on Jim Polsfut to stay among the top two Democrats in Ed Perlmutter and Lamm. And it pretty much drives a stake through the heart of Joanna Conti's campaign; you can officially stick a fork in that one.

You can read the full text of Lamm's press release below.

Former State Rep. Peggy Lamm Enters Race for Congress
in the 7th Congressional District

ARVADA - Former Colorado State Representative Peggy Lamm today officially entered the race for Congress in the 7th Congressional District by filing her candidacy with the Federal Election Commission.

Lamm, who is currently Executive Director of Bighorn Action, said she is uniquely qualified to represent the people of the 7th.

"The people in this district are not on the far left or the far right. They want a Congresswoman who can find bipartisan solutions to the challenges they're facing. I've spent my life building coalitions and solving problems," said Lamm who as Executive Director of Bighorn Action worked closely with Democrats and Republicans to pass legislation that created Colorado's No-Call List.

"Our representation in Washington is too busy serving the agenda of the extreme right," Lamm said. "We need a congresswoman who will stand up and truly represent the interests of the people of the 7th."

"In Congress I will work to strengthen our educational system, make quality health care accessible to all and bring jobs to the district," she said.

Lamm, who taught high school English and is a former chair of the Colorado Commission on Higher Education, is especially committed to ensuring that Colorado's youth have access to an educational system that will help them realize their dreams.

"From my days in the classroom as a high school English teacher, to serving as the Chair of the Colorado Commission of Higher Education, I know first hand the challenges we face," Lamm said. "I'll fight for more than just a decent education for our kids, because our children deserve an education that inspires them to pursue their dreams. That's the only way we can build a work force that has the skills to compete in the global economy."

Peggy Kerns, former Minority Leader of the Colorado House of Representatives, will serve as Lamm's campaign treasurer.

Bio
Peggy Lamm, 54, was the co-chair of the independent panel that investigated the CU football/sex scandal. She has also served on numerous boards and commissions including the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center for Ethics, Humanities and the Law, Hospice of Boulder County, and the National Center for Atmospheric Research Advisory Board.  She is currently Chair of the Board of Trustees of Adams State College.

Lamm has a 17 year old son, Danny, and recently moved to Arvada.

Comments

[ralphcarr]

If Peggy really supported Bill Owens, I think her credibility with Democrats is going to drop like a rock. Emily's List supports pro-choice women, and how will Peggy square that with her support for a pro-life governor --especially a governor with Bill Owens far right record?

[skintle]

If anybody gets the chance, you might head over to the FEC's site-- you'll get a good idea where Mike Feeley's money will go. Check out the treasurers of each campaign.