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Lori Goldstein
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Democratic Party

Candidate, Colorado House of Representatives District 29

Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education District 1
Tenure

2019 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

6

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 7, 2023

Next election

June 30, 2026

Education

High school

Lincoln Senior High School

Bachelor's

Colorado State University, 1983

Graduate

Colorado State University, 1986

Personal
Birthplace
Chicago, Ill.
Religion
Jewish
Profession
Educator
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Lori Goldstein is a member of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools school board in Colorado, representing District 1. She assumed office on September 8, 2019. Her current term ends in 2027.

Goldstein (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Colorado House of Representatives to represent District 29. She declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on June 30, 2026.

Goldstein completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Lori Goldstein was born in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Lincoln Senior High School. She earned a bachelor's and a graduate degree from Colorado State University in 1983 and 1986, respectively. Her career experience includes working as an educator.[1][2]

Goldstein has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1][2]

  • Colorado Democratic Party
  • Colorado Education Association
  • National Education Association
  • Rotary International
  • Westminster Rotary

Elections

2026

See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on June 30, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 29

Lori Goldstein is running in the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 29 on June 30, 2026.

Candidate
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Endorsements

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2023

See also: Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Colorado, elections (2023)

General election

General election for Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education District 1

Incumbent Lori Goldstein defeated Ken Murphy-Montoya in the general election for Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education District 1 on November 7, 2023.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Lori Goldstein (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
65.3
 
33,175
Image of Ken Murphy-Montoya
Ken Murphy-Montoya (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
34.7
 
17,624

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 50,799
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Endorsements

Goldstein received the following endorsements.

Pledges

Goldstein signed the following pledges.

  • Everytown for Gun Safety

2019

See also: Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Colorado, elections (2019)

General election

The general election was canceled. Lori Goldstein (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot.

Note: Lori Goldstein was the only candidate to file and won the position by default when the election was canceled.

Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Lori Goldstein completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Goldstein's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I worked as an educator in Adams 12 for 34 years and currently I am the president of the Adams 12 Board of Education. I have lived in Westminster for 27 years with my husband Michael. I have three children, Shayna, Hannah, and David. Shayna and Hannah are on their own, but David is a student at Northglenn High School. I am involved with the Westminster Rotary and the Retired Educators Association.
  • I am a public servant, giving of my time and not expecting anything in return.
  • I am a fierce advocate for public education. All children are entitled to a free and appropriate public education and we need to find better ways to fund it.
  • Legislators need to listen to each other, collaborate, and compromise for what is best for the people of Colorado.
Public Education. Public Education is the cornerstone of our democracy. It levels the playing field for children to be successful. We need to make sure every child has the opportunity for that education and not at the expense of any other child.
A book I recently read was "Democracy in Chains," by Nancy McLean. I had the opportunity to listen to her speak about this book, which led to me reading it.
An elected official should have integrity. They should have high moral standards and not expect anything in return for their service.
One responsibility is to take the time to listen to their constituents. Another is to do their homework at the Capital, analyzing and evaluating the bills that are introduced, using the information to make the best decisions on bills they sponsor, as well as bills they do not sponsor, but ultimately have to vote on.
The legacy I would like to leave is how important public service is. I am not here to make money or leave permanent fixtures, I just want to be a good human.
The first historical event I remember was Apollo 11 and the first human on the moon. I was seven years old. I find it interesting there are people who still think it was a hoax.
My very first job was gift wrapping at Christmas time at a department store, so sadly it only lasted six weeks. It started in early November and ended on Christmas Eve. I think my busiest moments were Christmas Eve.
I think the legislature passes the bills and then the governor needs to sign them into law. If the governor does not agree with the bill, I think they should work with the legislature to amend the bill to a place where they can both agree. I don't think the governor should use the legislature to push their agenda, but with conversation and compromise, if the governor wants a particular bill, work with a few legislators to get the bill crafted.
The states greatest challenges in the next decade will be revenue. It is already a challenge and it is becoming more evident that TABOR needs to be modified. In the 2025 session, with a $1.2 billion shortfall, but a $1 billion TABOR refund, that is a problem. Affordability is proving to be a problem for the people of Colorado. More and more people are moving away because they cannot afford to live here. I also think clean air and water will be a great challenge.
I do think it is beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in both government or politics. My experience as a member of the Adams 12 Board of Education and as the former chair of the Adams County Democratic Party have given me an extensive tool box in how to navigate what happens in the legislature.
I think it is very beneficial to build relationships with other legislators, both Democrat and Republican. Each legislator is at a different place on the political spectrum. Legislators do not always have to agree with each other, but they should be willing to listen to each other, identify common beliefs and ideas, and come to a consensus. That is not happening at the moment.
The one legislator that I want to model myself after is Representative Shannon Bird. I have so much respect for her as a mentor and a friend. She does her homework, talks to her stakeholders, listens, and carefully weighs all the information she takes in. I might not always find myself in agreement with her, but I admire how she is thoughtful in her decisions. I know her shoes will be hard to fill, but I am ready to take what I have learned from her and be the next representative of HD29.
I am not interested in running for any office in the future. If down the road I see an opportunity after this office, and I think I might be a good fit for it, I might run, but I want to focus first on being effective in this office.
I have been on many doors in my district discussing public education topics, as I have campaigned for my school board seat and school district mill levy overrides and bond election. Hearing stories about how impactful specific teachers and schools have been to the voters I have talked to inspire me to work harder so there will be more stories like these.
If emergency powers are necessary, and if the majority of the legislature sees the need, I think it is fine to approve such emergency powers.
I think this is the funniest question. I am not running for this seat in order to push any agenda. I know each legislator gets five bills, but with 100 legislators, that is 500 items to be potentially changed in the state each season. I have ideas now about how we could improve school finance, but I suspect I am not the only one with these ideas and they could be solved by the time I get there. I think my first bill will generate itself organically based on an observation I make along the way.
as of April, 2025, many elected officials from school board members, city councilors, state senators and legislators, state-wide elected officials and two U.S. Congresspeople.
The Education Committee and the Health and Human Services Committee. I feel my background in public education gives me the tools I would need to be an effective member of these committees.
An elected official who does not embrace financial transparency and government accountability is not an elected official I would support. Elected officials are in charge of public dollars, and the public needs to know how those dollars are spent.
I do support citizens being able to petition for state ballot initiatives, but I find it concerning the amount of money that is sometimes spent for or against these initiatives. Many times there is a great deal of deception out there.

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2023

Candidate Connection

Lori Goldstein completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Goldstein's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I have been a life-long supporter of public education. I spent 34 years as an educator in the district I serve. I taught science, special education, and I was a dean. I also served as a leader in the local educator's association where I worked collaboratively with the District to ensure student success. I live and have raised my family in Adams 12. I have three children, two are graduates of the district and one currently in 8th grade. My eldest is an educator in Adams 12. I believe every child deserves a quality education and I feel that Adams 12 does a great job making sure that happens.
  • Ensure that all Adams 12 schools are safe and secure learning environments for students and staff
  • Hire and retain world-class educators and strengthen the positive relationships between parents and educators to create great learning outcomes for kids
  • Expand access to career and technical education and STEM throughout the district, broaden college pathways, and increase the number of career-ready graduates
School funding
I am accepting of people's differences

I have worked many years in public schools
I believe in the common good

I advocate for a quality public education for all
I think someone in this office needs to consider every student from every walk of life and work to make their education the best in can be regardless. Supporting every staff and student's mental health is necessary. We cannot let personal agendas drive us in this role.
I dedicated my life to the good of Adams 12
The first historical event that happened in my lifetime was the Apollo 11 landing on the moon. I was seven years old.
Exodus by Leon Uris, gave me the interest to visit Israel
One Republic's "I Lived."
The primary job of a school board member is to work with the other board members in making sure the superintnendtent does what they are supposed to do. They are in charge of the district's end statements.
The people who reside in Adams 12
By making sure resources get to where they are needed to make sure every school gets what they need to meet the needs of their students.
I have many connections in the community. I am a member of the Westminster Rotary and we do many great things for our community. Through Rotary I have met many community members. I support our Education Foundation. I visit schools. I talk to educators.
Good teaching involves addressing different learning styles. It needs to be relevant. Assessments need to be authentic. As an educator I was always learning and trying out new approaches. Giving teachers opportunity to use date driven instruction makes for better outcomes.
I would like to see Career and Technical education ands STEM expanded. Workforce readiness is key. Once students are finished with high schools they should have the tools they need to go on to the next phase of their lives.
I spend a great deal of time at the state capitol and once a year I go to the nation's capital and lobby for adequate funding. Special education funding at the national level has never been fully funded.
I support having resource officers in our schools. Not only are they there for safety, but they build relationships with students that break down the stigma of law enforcement. I also think we need to make sure all buildings are as safe and secure facility-wise.
I think social emotional learning is very important. Teaching students how to interact with each other and faculty/staff is key. I also think positive behavior support systems help make that happen.
At this time I don't have any. Adams 12 does a great job of changing policies when there is a reason.

Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo, Congressional District 8
Congressman Jason Crow, Congressional District 6
Congressman Joe Neguse, Congressional District 2
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser
State Treasurer Dave Young
Senator Dominic Moreno
Senator Faith Winter
Senator Kyle Mullica
Representative Jenny Willford
Representative Dafna Michaelson-Jenet
Representative Shannon Bird
Representative Said Sharbini
CU Board of Regents Ilana Spiegel
Northglenn Mayor Meredith Leighty
Adams County Commissioner Lynn Baca
Adams County Commissioner Emma Pinter
Adams County Commissioner Steve O’Dorisio
Adams County Commissioner Eva Henry
Adams County Sheriff Gene Claps
Adams County Treasurer Alex Villagran
District Attorney Brian Mason, Adams & Broomfield Counties
Adams County Assessor Ken Musso
Thornton City Council Member Kathy Henson
Thornton City Council Member Karen Bigelow
Thornton City Council Member Julia Marvin
Elected Leaders – School Boards
State School Board Chair Rebecca McClellan
State School Board Member Lisa Escarcega
State School Board Member Karla Esser
State School Board Member Rhonda Solis
State School Board Member Kathy Plomer
Westminster Public Schools Board President Ken Ciancio
Adams 12 School Board Vice President Laura Mitchell

Adams 12 School Board Director Amira Assad-Lucas
Students have many different ways of learning and we need to offer those different ways. Hands on activities, problem based learning, working together in an environment that is respectful and kind will make for the best opportunities for success.
There was not a playbook on how to deal with the pandemic, but I think Adams 12 did a great job in operating in a space of positive intent and wanting to do what is best for children and staff. As far as I know we did not lose one staff member or student before the vaccine came out, and I think the precautions put in place by the district with the advise of the public health department was key. I don't believe I would do anything differently..
I interact with the parents who are on the district's committees. I have lived in this community for many years and I have met many parents along the way. I have met many parents through my own children's activities.
We need to offer the highest salaries possible. We need to recruit early. We need to make Adams 12 a place where people want to work.

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2019

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 4, 2023
    2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 17, 2025


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