The Denver Post
Rep. Diana DeGette faces two primary challengers in bid for 16th term
James argues that DeGette has not provided effective leadership and says she would be more visible and outspoken.
ElectionsINFORMATIONAL
FORMER CANDIDATE · 2026 · U.S. HOUSE · CO-1 (D)FORMER CANDIDATE · 2026 · U.S. HOUSE · CO-1 (D)
Wanda James
Wanda James ran in the June 30, 2026 Democratic primary for Colorado’s 1st district and did not advance.
- Party
- Democrat
- Ran for
- U.S. House · CO-1 (2026)
- Result
- Lost primary (7.0%)
- Raised
- $300K
- LAST RAN
- 2026
- RAISED
- $300K
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STORIESWanda James’s career and background
- OCCUPATION
- Business owner
- EDUCATION
- University of Colorado · University of Southern California
- PREVIOUS OFFICE
- University of Colorado Board of Regents, Congressional District 1 (2023-present)
2026 election: Colorado’s 1st District
Wanda James’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $300K
- CASH ON HAND
- $34K
- SPENT
- $266K
- DEBT
- $54K
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $281K · 93.6%
- PACs
- $1K · 0.4%
- Self-funding
- $18K · 6%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →TOP DONORS
Rathod, SiddharthaRathod Mohamedbhai, LLC · ATTORNEY$7K
Pearson, JamieNew Holland Group · BUSINESS CONSULTANT$5K
Wiseman, HopeCha Management, LLC · FOUNDER$4K
Mendez, TerranceShf Holdings, INC. · FINANCIAL EXECUTIVE$4K
Warner, MichaelSpencer Fane, Llp · GOVERNMENT RELATIONS$4K
Mohamedbhai, QusairRathod Mohamedbhai, LLC · ATTORNEY$4K
Carlson, Catherine A.Not Employed · RETIRED$4K
Tamburello, PaulSelf-Employed · REAL ESTATE$4K
Cohen, BenBen And Jerry'S Homemade, INC. · EXECUTIVE$4K
Macias, ChandaNational Holistic Healing Center · RETAIL$4K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$220K
Administrative$43K
Fundraising$2K
Contributions$2K
Advertising$1K
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Rep. Diana DeGette faces two primary challengers in bid for 16th term
James argues that DeGette has not provided effective leadership and says she would be more visible and outspoken.
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