Green Party of Colorado Poll Finds Support for Wage Hike, Discontent with Major Parties

The Green Party of Colorado is calling on state lawmakers to act during a potential special legislative session, pointing to a recent poll that shows widespread support for progressive policies, especially an increase to the state minimum wage.

In a statement shared with Independent Political Report earlier this week, the party reported broad support among survey respondents for a wage hike and widespread disapproval of elected officials from both major parties. The party also stated that 72% of respondents identified the Green Party as the most trusted political organization to represent the interests of the working class. Beyond noting that the Democratic Party received 9.4%, the party said only that the Republican and Libertarian parties received “minimal support.”

The poll was conducted online from July 5 to July 10 and surveyed 100 self-selected Coloradans, with 87.8 percent of responses coming from the state’s Front Range region. The sample consisted primarily of unaffiliated voters and registered Greens. No margin of error or weighting information was provided. The timing of the release coincides with discussions among state officials about reconvening for a special session following President Trump’s recent signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law.

“These results are a clear signal that Coloradans are tired of the status quo and are seeking a political alternative that prioritizes people and planet over special interests and corporate profits,” said Patrick Dillon, co-chair of the Green Party of Colorado. “The establishment parties have failed to address the converging crises of climate change, housing affordability, and economic inequality.”

Among the poll’s key findings, 90.9% of respondents expressed support for raising the state minimum wage during the session. A plurality favored an increase to $25 per hour, followed by $20 and $30. The party also reported that 65.7% of respondents support a constitutional amendment to repeal the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, citing concerns that the measure limits funding for essential services such as Medicaid, food assistance, and education. Another 60.6% said they support Governor Jared Polis declaring a state of emergency to address climate change.

When asked to identify the most important remaining policy priorities for 2025, 17.5% of respondents pointed to anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement measures, 16.5% to affordable housing, 16.5% to peace efforts related to Gaza, 11.3% to climate action, and 11.3% to universal healthcare.

The survey also reflected deep dissatisfaction with elected officials. Republican lawmakers received 80.6% disapproval, while Governor Polis was viewed unfavorably by 59.6% of respondents. Disapproval of Democratic state legislators stood at 49.5 percent.

“Working class Coloradans are sending a clear message: their patience has run out,” Dillon continued. “They’re losing their healthcare, they’re losing food assistance for their families – the least the Governor and state lawmakers could do is give them a raise to help them survive.”