The horrors in Gaza are real. But they’re not distant — the machinery of fascism, propaganda, and dehumanization is active right here in America. ICE raids, silencing dissent, crushing voices — it’s the same playbook.

I’ve been reflecting on what happened, where we’re headed, and-like many of you-what the solution is. Violence isn’t it. Our power is solidarity + mass action. Read more in my latest Substack piece: open.substack.com/pub/padora4c...

My heart is with the students, families, and staff at Evergreen High School after the tragic shooting. No parent should fear sending their child to school. No student should fear walking into class. We stand with our community in grief, love, and solidarity. 💛💙

Always Remember. On this day, we honor the innocent lives lost on September 11, 2001. We remember the courage of first responders who ran toward danger and gave everything. We honor the soldiers who served and sacrificed in the years that followed.

🚨 DID YOU KNOW? 🚨 I’m the ONLY candidate in this race who: ✔️ Signed the pledge against AIPAC’s corruption ✔️ Calls out Israel for genocide ✔️ Ready to END the military-industrial complex and reinvest that money here at home ✔️ Calls out BOTH parties’ elites – not cozying up to them or cheering them on

💥 My top 3 issues: 1️⃣ Affordability—housing, groceries, healthcare, farms. 2️⃣ Education—debt relief, fair pay, end extremist control. 3️⃣ Democracy—ban stock trades, term limits, stop endless wars.

The same politicians who’ve sold us out for generations are still getting elected—because they’re bankrolled by the very corrupt institutions wrecking our communities. That has to end.

Listening to the people of this district – that’s what leadership is supposed to be. Lauren Boebert doesn’t care what you think. She only takes orders from Donald Trump. That’s not representation – that’s authoritarianism.

When @HuffPost covered our campaign making national headlines, it wasn’t just about a viral video in Boebert’s infamous “Beetlejuice” seat – it was proof that people are hungry for change.

I’m running because we’re not sprinting toward authoritarianism – we’re already living in it. I look a hell of a lot more like the people I want to represent – parents juggling jobs, blue-collar workers falling further behind, families crushed by the harshest economy since the Great Depression.

It was an honor when Mark Hamill recognized our campaign in 2024 and helped shine a national spotlight on our fight. That moment proved something: when we bring courage, humor, and grit into this race, people listen. And we’re just getting started.

🚨 Last year on MSNBC’s @TheLastWord with Jonathan Capehart, I called out Lauren Boebert for carpetbagging into CO-04 to save her own skin. People were DONE with her chaos — and donations poured in from all 50 states because they knew Colorado deserves better.

When Democrats lose, it’s not because we’re “too radical.” It’s because Washington leadership stuffed with corporate cash listens to donors instead of voters. Donald Trump won because he was radical. People are sick of the status quo.

Lauren Boebert has praised and worshipped Donald Trump. She parades as a “Christian” while demonizing her neighbors as enemies. Everywhere she goes, she spews toxicity and division.

I know you’re flooded daily with donation asks from politicians. The truth? Many of them don’t need your money because they’ve got millionaire donors and special interest groups.

My family is why I fight – for every working family in CO-04 who deserves better. We’re up against deep pockets & dark money, but together we can win. Chip in & help flip the Fourth: secure.actblue.com/donate/flipt...

How lucky am I, seriously? This beautiful state. My beautiful, healthy family. I’ve faced my share of adversity, but I’ve always been blessed. This family is my greatest asset. They bring out the best in me, push me, inspire me, and motivate me to fight for the future with everything I have.

Amber and I had a wonderful time at the Arapahoe County Dems Dinner last weekend. For over a decade, she has been by my side - through every fight for criminal justice reform, environmental protections, and economic policies that lift up working families.

This is my Aunt Susan - the reason I fell in love with Colorado and why I have the privilege of raising my kids and fighting for our future here today.

This is me and my mom in 1999, hiking up to the Flatirons in Boulder. I remember the summer heat, the dust, and how I completely fell in love with Colorado’s raw beauty.

I didn’t go to an Ivy League school. I’m not a nepo baby. And I sure don’t have some polished D.C. resume. I’m one of you. 💥 I grew up in poverty after my dad got sick. 💥 I rebuilt my life after a car crash and opioid addiction. 💥 I’ve lived the struggle—every damn step of it.

The problem isn’t just Lauren Boebert. It’s the entire damn system. DC lobbyists and corp PACs buy seats in Congress every cycle -and both parties play along. They think they know better than you. They rig primaries with dark money, flood the airwaves, and sell our democracy to the highest bidder.

John grew up in small-town Pennsylvania and has been deeply rooted with his family and community in Colorado since childhood. He’s worked shoulder-to-shoulder with hard-working families in manufacturing, agriculture, and science & he’s never been afraid to get his hands dirty to solve real problems.

🚨 CO-04 Voters: The choice couldn’t be clearer. 🚨 👎 Lauren Boebert: Voted to gut VA funding Wants to slash Social Security Took thousands from AIPAC while greenlighting attacks on civilians and genocide in Palestine

🚨 Saturday in Parker 🚨 I couldn’t be at the Better for All rally and protest—I was at my kids' karate tournament (dad duty calls!), but I want to give a HUGE shoutout to my amazing supporters who stepped up in my place! 🙏

Lauren Boebert stands for division, hate, and performative outrage. We’re building something better—a working-class movement rooted in dignity, grit, and real change. Let’s make CO-04 a place we can all be proud of. Help us kick off August with strength.

The Democratic establishment talks about “new voices” -but the moment someone working-class and unbought gets on the ballot, they slam the door. We don’t have time for gatekeeping or incrementalism. We’re raising kids in a collapsing economy while Congress clings to 1985.

🛠️ I don’t come from wealth. I come from work. I’m a machinist-turned-engineer, not a NEPO baby or lobbyist. While they cash PAC checks, I fight for working families—because I’ve lived paycheck to paycheck. Let’s take our seat back. 🇺🇸 #CO04

🔥 We had a great house party this weekend in Parker! These small gatherings are where real conversations happen-about how we’re going to beat Lauren Boebert and build a working-class movement to save the middle class from extinction.

Over 17,400 Palestinian children have been killed by Israeli military action since October 2023. American taxpayers have funded about 70% of Israel’s bombs, weapons, and military supplies. That's over $17 billion in aid. And our leaders in Washington-on both sides of the aisle remain silent.

John Lewis didn’t just preach about good trouble - he lived it. And right now, we need that same spirit more than ever.

We are proud to announce our endorsement of @padoraforco.bsky.social for Congressional District 4.

I’m John Padora, working class dad and engineer. I’m running to save the middle class and send extremist clowns like Lauren Boebert packing. This campaign runs on grit, not dark money. If you’re fed up with the circus, stand with me. #WorkingClassPower #PadoraForColorado

What does it mean to be a Democrat today? It means fighting for real democracy — fair primaries, working-class leaders, universal healthcare, and strong unions. We don’t need permission. We need power. And we’re coming for it. #CO04 #PadoraForColorado #UnrigTheSystem

💬 I don’t quote scripture to win arguments or score political points. I live my values—on the job, in my home, and in how I treat people in my community. Real faith isn’t loud. It’s steady. It’s how you show up for your family, your neighbors, and folks who’ve been left behind.

🥔 Family farms feed America—but Big Ag is bleeding them dry. Monopolies profit while rural producers drown. It’s time to break them up, invest in local food, and put your voice above lobbyists. Food independence is national security. #CO04 #FarmJustice #FoodIndependence

Why are so many young and working-class people giving up on politics? Because the system is rigged. Politicians make empty promises, take your money, then sell you out for corporate cash. They fund endless wars while we drown in debt, rising rent, and unaffordable health care.

🧨 Happy Independence Day from my family to yours! 🎇 In 1776, we broke from a king. In 2025, it’s time to break from oligarchs, corporate donors & DC insiders. I’m not just waving a flag—I’m carrying the torch of resistance. #CO04 #PadoraForColorado #WorkingClassDemocrat #IndependenceDay

We’re building a campaign for working families by working families — founded in grit, real stories, struggles, and a bold economic agenda for everyone. Help us hit our FEC deadline and kick Lauren Boebert out of Congress: 👉 secure.actblue.com/donate/flipt...

A problem that has plagued this country for too many years is professional politicians. We need more representatives at the state and federal levels who know how to earn a paycheck, pay a mortgage, and buy groceries.

📢 Reality Check: The Democratic Party says it wants to be the party of working people again. But here’s the truth: You don’t become the party of working people—you elect working people.

I’m raising my kids in a world where housing, healthcare, and groceries are harder to afford than ever. That’s not bad luck—it’s failed leadership. Our kids deserve better. For my family, for yours, and for every kid to have a chance in this world. 💙 #CO04 #NewLeadership

Republicans talk tough about "protecting our way of life" then turn around and help hedge funds, billionaires, and foreign investors buy up our land. While family ranches fold, they’re auctioning off the rural soul of Colorado to the highest bidder. We need leaders who’ll fight not sell us out.

Cannabis is still Schedule I—lumped in with heroin, LSD & ecstasy. That’s not science. It’s political theater. On day one in Congress, I’ll move to repeal it from the Controlled Substances Act & build a safe, American-made cannabis economy. #PadoraForColorado #DescheduleNow

Juneteenth isn’t just a celebration—it’s a reminder that freedom in America has always been delayed and hard-won. It honors the strength and resilience of a people still fighting systems that deny freedom today. It wasn’t given then. It won’t be now. #Juneteenth2025

I’m John Padora, a working-class manufacturing engineer, not a career politician. I’ve seen how Washington has sold out the middle class. It’s time to fight back—for labor, liberty, and a future that works for us. Join me. Let’s 𝑫𝑬𝑭𝑬𝑨𝑻 extremism in CO-4.

💬 Nobody should lose their home because they got sick. Americans pay the most for healthcare—with worse results. Denied claims. Surprise bills. Rural care delays. It’s time to end the greed & treat healthcare as a right. #HealthcareForAll #EndMedicalDebt

Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads out there. I was lucky to have a great one—he taught me how to show up with love, patience, and strength. Because of him, I know how to be a good dad to my own kids. Grateful today and every day. 💙 #FathersDay

Today I stood shoulder to shoulder in Parker to protest Trump’s dehumanizing policies and Soviet-style military parade. I’m not a career politician—I’m a working dad who refuses to be silent as our democracy is dragged toward authoritarianism. #NoKingsDay

Out here on the Eastern Plains, we’ve got something too valuable to waste: vast, open land baking under the sun and swept by steady winds — land that could power homes, schools, and industries across the country. Why are we letting it sit idle?