Denver DSA Chapter Endorses Shontel Lewis in Mayoral Challenge
The Denver chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) has endorsed Shontel Lewis in her bid challenging Mayor Mike Johnston in Denver.
Denver, CO, August 25, 2026 —
The Denver chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) has announced its endorsement of Shontel Lewis in her campaign to challenge incumbent Mayor Mike Johnston.
The endorsement signals a significant backing for Lewis’s mayoral bid from a local progressive organization. The Democratic Socialists of America is a political organization advocating for socialist policies within the United States.
Lewis is currently running against Mayor Mike Johnston for the leadership of Denver. The specific details of the endorsement process and the exact platforms or policy agreements that led to the DSA’s decision were not provided in the summary.
Further information regarding the timeline of the endorsement, the specific individuals within the Denver DSA chapter who made the decision, and any public statements issued by Lewis or the organization following the endorsement was not available.
Mayor Mike Johnston’s office has not yet released a statement in response to the endorsement. The implications of this endorsement on the upcoming mayoral race in Denver remain to be seen.
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