May 15, 2025
“He is one of the most forward-thinking, pro-science policy champions in Congress”
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) — 314 Action Fund today announced the endorsement of Senator John Hickenlooper for reelection in Colorado.
“At a time where everything from science, health care, and the cost of living is under attack, we need to work harder than ever to reelect those in fighting for us in office—and that’s Senator John Hickenlooper,” said Shaughnessy Naughton, President of 314 Action Fund. “Time and time again, he’s delivered for Coloradans by using facts and data to always put their needs first. He is one of the most forward-thinking, pro-science policy champions in Congress. We’re proud to endorse Senator Hickenlooper for reelection and look forward to supporting him once again.”
“We can’t tackle climate change or the problems of tomorrow without science,” said Senator John Hickenlooper. “314 Action is leading the pack to keep science — and scientists — at the table. We’re excited to have their support as we fight to protect Colorado families!”
John Hickenlooper is a geologist by training and the only scientist in the Senate. He spent his career starting and growing small businesses, including Colorado’s first brewpub. He later served as Mayor of Denver and Governor of Colorado. Since his election to the U.S. Senate, he’s secured positions on several Senate committees dedicated to science policy, including the committees on Energy and Natural Resources as well as Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senator Hickenlooper played an instrumental role passing the Inflation Reduction Act — the largest investment to fight climate change in history — and helped advance pro-science legislation, including the CHIPS + Science Act and the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Senator Hickenlooper is fighting to protect federal funding for science and has also pushed back on the Trump administration’s anti-science views. He voted against the majority of President Trump’s Cabinet picks, including Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and Secretary of Department of Health and Human Services RFK Jr., who have pushed disinformation and anti-science views.
314 Action Fund is the only national organization working to elect Democrats with backgrounds in science and medicine across all levels of government—from the Senate down to local school boards. The organization is powered by a grassroots community of over six million people supporting scientists, doctors, and STEM professionals who will use science and facts to address our most pressing issues like climate change and health care.
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