# 2016 Colorado Amendment 69 > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/2016_Colorado_Amendment_69 > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/2016_Colorado_Amendment_69.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_Colorado_Amendment_69 > Source revision: 1356469483 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Proposed amendment to the Colorado Constitution 2016 Colorado Amendment 69 November 8, 2016 Creation of ColoradoCare System Results Choice Votes % Yes 568,683 21.23% No 2,109,868 78.77% Total votes 2,678,551 100.00% County results No >90% 80–90% 70–80% 60–70% 50–60% Elections in Colorado Federal government Presidential elections 1876 1880 1884 1888 1892 1896 1900 1904 1908 1912 1916 1920 1924 1928 1932 1936 1940 1944 1948 1952 1956 1960 1964 1968 1972 1976 1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 Presidential caucuses and primaries Democratic 2000 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 Republican 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 U.S. Senate elections 1876 1879 1883 sp 1885 1889 1891 1895 1897 1901 1903 1907 1909 1913 1913 sp 1914 1918 1920 1924 1924 sp 1926 1930 1932 1932 sp 1936 1938 1942 1942 sp 1944 1948 1950 1954 1956 1960 1962 1966 1968 1972 1974 1978 1980 1984 1986 1990 1992 1996 1998 2002 2004 2008 2010 2014 2016 2020 2022 2026 U.S. House of Representatives elections 1876 1878 1880 1882 1884 1886 1888 1890 1892 1894 1896 1898 1900 1902 1904 1906 1908 1910 1912 1914 1916 1918 1920 1922 1924 1926 1927 1st sp 1928 1930 1932 1934 1936 1938 1940 3rd sp 1941 4th sp 1942 1944 1st sp 1946 1948 1950 1952 1954 1956 1958 1960 1962 1964 1966 1968 1970 1972 1974 1976 1978 1980 1982 1983 6th sp 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 4th sp 2026 State government General elections 2010 2014 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 Gubernatorial elections 1876 1878 1880 1882 1884 1886 1888 1890 1894 1896 1898 1900 1902 1904 1906 1908 1910 1912 1914 1916 1918 1920 1922 1924 1926 1928 1930 1932 1934 1936 1938 1940 1942 1944 1946 1948 1950 1952 1954 1956 1958 1962 1966 1970 1974 1978 1982 1986 1990 1994 1998 2002 2006 2010 2014 2018 2022 2026 Secretary of State elections 2018 2022 2026 Treasurer elections 2018 2022 2026 Attorney General elections 2014 2018 2022 2026 Senate elections 2012 2013 (recall) 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 House of Representatives elections 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 Ballot measures List of Colorado ballot measures 1893 2 1972 8 1974 1 1982 1 1992 2 2000 20 2004 36 2006 38 41 42 43 44 E F G H I J K 2008 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 54 58 59 L 2010 62 2012 64 2016 69 2018 A 2020 B C EE 113 114 2022 125 126 FF 2023 HH II 2024 79 80 I J 127 128 129 131 2025 LL MM Colorado Springs Local elections 2019 Mayoral elections 1995 1997 sp 1999 2003 2007 2011 2015 2019 2023 Denver Mayoral elections 1995 1999 2003 2007 2011 2015 2019 2023 El Paso County Local elections 2018 2026 Pueblo Mayoral elections 2023–24 v t e **Amendment 69** was an [initiated constitutional amendment](/source/Initiated_constitutional_amendment) that appeared on the November 8, 2016, ballot in the state of [Colorado](/source/Colorado). The measure aimed to create a universal healthcare scheme for state residents by establishing [ColoradoCare](/source/ColoradoCare), which would be paid for through the introduction of a 10% [payroll tax](/source/Payroll_tax).[1] The amendment received bipartisan opposition and was rejected by Colorado voters in a landslide, failing to pass in each of the state's 64 counties.[2] ## Background Amendment 69 was a citizen-[initiated constitutional amendment](/source/Initiated_constitutional_amendment) that would have established [ColoradoCare](/source/ColoradoCare), a statewide program to provide [universal healthcare coverage](/source/Universal_healthcare_coverage) for state residents. It was placed on the November 2016 ballot after receiving 156,000 signatures in support, meeting the minimum of 99,000.[3][4] ColoradoCare would have operated as a [cooperative](/source/Cooperative), with members[a] electing 21 trustees to oversee operations and vote on tax increases to allocate additional funding to the program.[1][5] ColoradoCare would have been primarily funded through the introduction of a 10% [payroll tax](/source/Payroll_tax), with two-thirds paid by employers and one-third paid by employees. Provisions in the [Affordable Care Act](/source/Affordable_Care_Act) mean that Colorado could have received federal funding towards the universal healthcare system.[6][1] A portion of [Social Security](/source/Social_Security_(United_States)) and retirement income — up to $33,000 for individuals and $60,000 for couples — would have been exempt from the ColoradoCare tax. High-income earners would have only paid ColoradoCare taxes on income below $350,000.[5] In 2013, over half of Colorado's population were insured through their employers, while another 12% were covered by [Medicaid](/source/Medicaid). The state's uninsured rate was identical to the national rate of 13%.[7] The introduction of ColoradoCare would not have prevented residents from purchasing [private health insurance](/source/Private_health_insurance_in_the_United_States),[1] and the Colorado Health Institute estimated that 83% of Colorado's population, or around 4.4 million people, would have been eligible for primary health insurance coverage through the system, while the remaining 17% would be covered by [Medicare](/source/Medicare_(United_States)), military, or other federal government insurance.[1][5] ## Campaign ### Support The campaign in favor of Amendment 69 was primarily led by the organization ColoradoCare YES.[8] State senator [Irene Aguilar](/source/Irene_Aguilar), who *[The Guardian](/source/The_Guardian)* called the "chief architect" of ColoradoCare, claimed that a "disconnect" existed between "the powers that be and the people" in relation to healthcare coverage.[8] Aguilar defended the proposal against economic concerns, pointing out that residents already pay $25 billion yearly – the estimated cost of ColoradoCare – in the form of a penalty tax for not having a healthcare plan, much of which is used to fund [ObamaCare](/source/ObamaCare) subsidies.[9][10] [Bernie Sanders](/source/Bernie_Sanders) was the lone U.S. senator in support of Amendment 69, telling *[The Colorado Independent](/source/The_Colorado_Independent)* that the state could lead the way to improve healthcare, adding that the United States was "the richest nation on earth" and should therefore make healthcare a right for all citizens.[9] Logo of ColoradoCare YES After the Colorado Health Institute conducted a study estimating deficits of over $8 billion after a decade of ColoradoCare,[5] the Colorado Foundation for Universal Health Care came out in support of the program and stated that the Health Institute's study failed to include revenue from [Medicaid](/source/Medicaid) or account for the slowed growth of health care inflation from a single-payer system.[11] The foundation conducted their own study, concluding that ColoradoCare was financially feasible and would result in a net positive impact on the state's economy.[12] The ColoradoCare YES campaign also released an analysis, which estimated the state would save $6.2 billion in administrative costs while residents would see a $4.5 billion reduction in expenses.[4] [Boulder](/source/Boulder%2C_Colorado)-based newspaper *[The Daily Camera](/source/Daily_Camera)* described efforts to understand the effects of Amendment 69 as "a little like looking at the outline of a novel and trying to imagine the finished book."[13] Nonetheless, the paper's editorial board narrowly voted to endorse the measure, urging Colorado residents to cast a [protest vote](/source/Protest_vote) in support of a better healthcare system. In their endorsement, the board said that voting "no" implies approval of the current healthcare system.[13] ### Opposition Logo of Coloradans for Coloradans, also known as No on 69 Amendment 69 received opposition from national and state politicians from both major parties, with the group Coloradans for Coloradans (also referred to as No on 69) leading the opposition campaign.[1] ColoradoCare YES claimed most of Coloradans for Coloradans' funding came from corporations. Sean Duffy, a spokesperson for Coloradans for Coloradans, told *The Guardian* that the group had spoken to numerous companies who have said that the amendment would hurt their ability to operate.[8] Opponents, including hospitals and insurers, raised more than $5 million, significantly overshadowing the $900,000 raised by supporters of the amendment.[1][14] Health insurance provider [Anthem](/source/Elevance_Health) (now known as [Elevance Health](/source/Elevance_Health)), spent over $1 million opposing Amendment 69.[15] Coloradans for Coloradans hired the [Democratic](/source/Democratic_Party_(United_States)) consultant firm [Global Strategy Group](/source/Global_Strategy_Group), who were simultaneously working with [Priorities USA Action](/source/Priorities_USA_Action), a [super PAC](/source/Super_PAC) associated with [Hillary Clinton](/source/Hillary_Clinton)'s [presidential campaign](/source/Hillary_Clinton_2016_presidential_campaign).[8] Clinton briefly mentioned Amendment 69 at a 2015 campaign rally in [Boulder](/source/Boulder%2C_Colorado), but did not explicitly make a case for or against the measure.[8] In October 2016 as part of the [Podesta emails](/source/Podesta_emails), [WikiLeaks](/source/WikiLeaks) released email correspondence between Clinton campaign staffers warning against mentioning ColoradoCare in speeches. Campaign manager [Robby Mook](/source/Robby_Mook) purportedly wrote that the campaign were "avoiding ... [healthcare coverage] because of the single payer referendum,"[16] to which deputy communications director Kristina Schake responded, "[Clinton's state campaign manager] Brad [Komar] asked us not to do health care tomorrow in Colorado because of the ballot initiative. Said it won't be helpful there."[16] Despite the [Colorado Democratic Party](/source/Colorado_Democratic_Party)'s 2016 platform featuring support for Amendment 69,[17] many of the state's prominent Democrats, including governor [John Hickenlooper](/source/John_Hickenlooper) and senator [Michael Bennet](/source/Michael_Bennet), opposed the measure.[18][19] Abortion rights group [NARAL Pro-Choice](/source/Reproductive_Freedom_for_All), now known as [Reproductive Freedom for All](/source/Reproductive_Freedom_for_All), also opposed Amendment 69.[20] While the organization reiterated their support for universal healthcare, they argued that a 1984 constitutional ban on the use of public funds for abortions would prohibit ColoradoCare from covering the procedure, limiting access for low-income earners.[20] The [Rocky Mountains](/source/Rocky_Mountains) chapter of [Planned Parenthood](/source/Planned_Parenthood) endorsed against the measure for the same reason.[21] ColoradoCare YES criticized this position, claiming that Amendment 69 would supersede the 1984 ban, which was enshrined in the [state's constitution](/source/Constitution_of_Colorado).[22][23] ## Endorsements Yes **U.S. senators** - [Bernie Sanders](/source/Bernie_Sanders), [Vermont](/source/Vermont) (2007–present) *(Independent)*[24] **State legislators** - [Irene Aguilar](/source/Irene_Aguilar), [state senator](/source/Colorado_Senate) from the [32nd district](/source/Colorado's_32nd_Senate_district) (2011–2019) *(Democratic)*[25] - [Jeanne Nicholson](/source/Jeanne_Nicholson), former [state senator](/source/Colorado_Senate) from the [16th district](/source/Colorado's_16th_Senate_district) (2011–2015) *(Democratic)*[25] **Individuals** - [Noam Chomsky](/source/Noam_Chomsky), linguist and political activist[26] - [Arn Menconi](/source/Arn_Menconi), environmental activist *(Green)*[27][b] - [Paul Noel Fiorino](/source/Paul_Noel_Fiorino), perennial candidate[29] - [T. R. Reid](/source/T._R._Reid), journalist[30] - [Gloria Steinem](/source/Gloria_Steinem), journalist *(Democratic)*[31] **Political parties** - [Colorado Democratic Party](/source/Colorado_Democratic_Party)[17] **Organizations** - [American Friends Service Committee](/source/American_Friends_Service_Committee)[32] - [Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington](/source/Citizens_for_Responsibility_and_Ethics_in_Washington)[32] - [Healthcare Now](/source/Healthcare-NOW!)[32] - [League of Women Voters of Colorado](/source/League_of_Women_Voters)[33] - [Our Revolution](/source/Our_Revolution)[24] - [Progressive Democrats of America](/source/Progressive_Democrats_of_America)[34] - [Public Citizen](/source/Public_Citizen)[32] **Newspapers** - *[The Aurora Sentinel](/source/Sentinel_Colorado)*[35] - *[The Daily Camera](/source/Daily_Camera)*[13] No **U.S. senators** - [Michael Bennet](/source/Michael_Bennet), [Colorado](/source/Colorado) (2009–present) *(Democratic)*[19] **U.S. representatives** - [Ken Buck](/source/Ken_Buck), [CO-04](/source/Colorado's_4th_congressional_district) (2015–2024) *(Republican)*[36] - [Mike Coffman](/source/Mike_Coffman), [CO-06](/source/Colorado's_6th_congressional_district) (2009–2019) *(Republican)*[36] - [Doug Lamborn](/source/Doug_Lamborn), [CO-05](/source/Colorado's_5th_congressional_district) (2007–2025) *(Republican)*[36] - [Scott Tipton](/source/Scott_Tipton), [CO-03](/source/Colorado's_3rd_congressional_district) (2011–2021) *(Republican)*[36] **Statewide officials** - [Cynthia Coffman](/source/Cynthia_Coffman_(politician)), [attorney general](/source/Colorado_Attorney_General) of [Colorado](/source/Colorado) (2015–2019) *(Republican)*[36] - [John Hickenlooper](/source/John_Hickenlooper), [governor](/source/List_of_governors_of_Colorado) of [Colorado](/source/Colorado) (2011–2019) *(Democratic)*[37][c] - [Bill Owens](/source/Bill_Owens_(Colorado_politician)), former [governor](/source/List_of_governors_of_Colorado) of [Colorado](/source/Colorado) (1999–2007) *(Republican)*[39] - [Bill Ritter](/source/Bill_Ritter), former [governor](/source/List_of_governors_of_Colorado) of [Colorado](/source/Colorado) (2007–2011) *(Democratic)*[37] - [Walker Stapleton](/source/Walker_Stapleton), [treasurer](/source/Colorado_State_Treasurer) of [Colorado](/source/Colorado) (2011–2019) *(Republican)*[40] - [Wayne Williams](/source/Wayne_W._Williams), [secretary of state](/source/Secretary_of_State_of_Colorado) of [Colorado](/source/Colorado) (2015–2019) *(Republican)*[39] **State legislators** - [Morgan Carroll](/source/Morgan_Carroll), president of the [Colorado Senate](/source/Colorado_Senate) (2013–2015) from the [29th district](/source/Colorado's_29th_Senate_district) (2009–2017) *(Democratic)*[36] - [Crisanta Duran](/source/Crisanta_Duran), [House majority leader](/source/Colorado_House_of_Representatives) (2015–2017) from the 5th district (2011–2019) *(Democratic)*[41] - [Bob Gardner](/source/Bob_Gardner), former [state representative](/source/Colorado_House_of_Representatives) from the 20th district (2007–2015) *(Republican)*[42][d] - [Daniel Kagan](/source/Daniel_Kagan), [state representative](/source/Colorado_House_of_Representatives) from the 3rd district (2009–2017) *(Democratic)*[44] **Individuals** - [John Elway](/source/John_Elway), former [NFL](/source/NFL) [quarterback](/source/Quarterback) and manager of the [Denver Broncos](/source/Denver_Broncos) *(Republican)*[45] **Political parties** - [Libertarian Party of Colorado](/source/Libertarian_Party_of_Colorado)[46] **Labor unions** - [United Food and Commercial Workers](/source/United_Food_and_Commercial_Workers)[41] **Organizations** - [Americans for Prosperity](/source/Americans_for_Prosperity)[47] - [Associated General Contractors of America](/source/Associated_General_Contractors_of_America)[48] - [Colorado Hospital Association](/source/American_Hospital_Association)[37] - [Colorado Medical Society](/source/Colorado_Medical_Society)[49] - Colorado [Association of Realtors](/source/National_Association_of_Realtors)[48] - [Encana](/source/Encana)[48] - [ProgressNow](/source/ProgressNow)[41] - [NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado](/source/Reproductive_Freedom_for_All)[50] - [San Luis Valley Health](/source/San_Luis_Valley_Regional_Medical_Center)[51] - [Yampa Valley Medical Center](/source/UCHealth_Yampa_Valley_Medical_Center)[52] **Newspapers** - *[Colorado Springs Independent](/source/Colorado_Springs_Independent)*[53] - *[Fort Collins Coloradoan](/source/Fort_Collins_Coloradoan)*[54] - *[Greeley Tribune](/source/Greeley_Tribune)*[55] - *[Glenwood Springs Post Independent](/source/Glenwood_Springs_Post_Independent)*[56] - *[Longmont Times-Call](/source/Longmont_Times-Call)*[57] - *[Loveland Reporter-Herald](/source/Loveland_Reporter-Herald)*[58] - *[The Denver Post](/source/The_Denver_Post)*[37] Declined to endorse **U.S. representatives** - [Diana DeGette](/source/Diana_DeGette), [CO-01](/source/CO-01) (1997–present) *(Democratic)*[59] **Individuals** - [Jill Stein](/source/Jill_Stein), [Green Party](/source/Green_Party_of_the_United_States) presidential nominee in [2012](/source/Jill_Stein_2012_presidential_campaign) and [2016](/source/Jill_Stein_2016_presidential_campaign) *(Green)*[27][e] **Labor unions** - [AFL-CIO Colorado](/source/AFL-CIO)[61] ## Polling Poll source Date(s) administered Sample size[f] Margin of error Yes No Undecided Franklin & Marshall-Colorado Mesa University[62] September 14–18, 2016 540 (RV) ± 5.10% 30% 56% 14% Magellan Strategies[63] August 29–31, 2016 500 (RV) ± 4.38% 27% 65% 8% Magellan Strategies[64] January 27–31, 2016 751 (LV) ± 3.58% 43% 50% 7% An August 2016 poll by [Magellan Strategies](/source/Magellan_Strategies) found broad opposition to Amendment 69,[63] with the ballot measure failing to gain net approval from any age group, gender or political affiliation.[65][63] Magellan Strategies poll, August 29–31 All voters Men Women 18–34 35–44 45–54 55–64 65+ Democrat Republican Unaffiliated Reject 65% 68% 62% 59% 62% 67% 62% 64% 45% 88% 60% Approve 27% 27% 26% 40% 32% 26% 25% 18% 41% 7% 33% Undecided 8% 5% 12% 1% 6% 7% 13% 18% 14% 5% 7% ## Results Amendment 69 Choice Votes % For 568,683 21.23 Against 2,109,868 78.77 Total 2,678,551 100.00 Source: Colorado Secretary of State ### By county County For Against Total votes cast # % # % Adams 32,199 26.67% 136,235 73.33% 185,793 Alamosa 1,304 22.58% 5,489 77.42% 7,090 Arapahoe 59,879 20.51% 232,136 79.49% 292,015 Archuleta 1,154 16.29% 5,928 83.71% 7,082 Baca 160 7.68% 1,922 92.32% 2,082 Bent 249 13.21% 1,636 86.79% 1,885 Boulder 68,312 38.20% 110,509 61.80% 178,821 Broomfield 7,675 21.90% 29,029 79.10% 36,704 Chaffee 2,661 24.02% 8,416 75.98% 11,077 Cheyenne 73 6.70% 1,016 93.30% 1,089 Clear Creek 1,269 12.12% 4,467 77.88% 5,736 Conejos 571 14.60% 3,338 85.40% 3,909 Costilla 467 27.52% 1,230 72.48% 1,697 Crowley 167 11.17% 1,328 88.83% 1,495 Custer 387 12.77% 2,643 87.23% 3,030 Delta 2,528 15.33% 13,962 84.67% 16,490 Denver 102,543 32.95% 208,676 67.05% 311,219 Dolores 170 14.29% 1,020 85.71% 1,190 Douglas 22,815 12.43% 160,782 87.57% 183,597 Eagle 6,045 25.02% 18,116 74.98% 24,162 El Paso 47,591 15.01% 259,320 84.49% 306,911 Elbert 1,303 8.17% 14,461 91.73% 15,764 Fremont 2,987 13.76% 18,724 86.24% 21,711 Garfield 5,721 22.14% 20,123 77.86% 25,845 Gilpin 948 26.86% 2,581 73.14% 3,529 Grand 1,881 22.22% 6,585 77.78% 8,466 Gunnison 2,924 31.92% 6,235 68.08% 9,159 Hinsdale 102 17.35% 486 82.65% 588 Huerfano 750 20.48% 2,913 79.52% 3,663 Jackson 96 11.85% 714 88.15% 810 Jefferson 60,670 18.90% 260,336 81.10% 321,006 Kiowa 54 6.51% 775 93.49% 829 Kit Carson 275 7.64% 3,323 92.36% 3,598 La Plata 7,831 26.18% 21,965 73.72% 29,796 Lake 872 18.16% 2,225 71.84% 3,097 Larimer 43,007 22.90% 144,792 77.10% 187,799 Las Animas 1,174 18.11% 5,307 81.89% 6,481 Lincoln 207 8.66% 2,183 91.34% 2,390 Logan 844 8.90% 8,643 91.10% 9,487 Mesa 11,439 15.33% 63,683 84.77% 75,122 Mineral 135 21.33% 498 78.67% 633 Moffat 667 10.52% 5,676 89.48% 6,343 Montezuma 2,643 21.16% 9,848 78.84% 12,491 Montrose 2,867 23.79% 17,924 86.21% 20,791 Morgan 1,433 12.28% 10,235 87.72% 11,668 Otero 1,122 13.43% 7,234 86.57% 8,356 Ouray 1,033 32.02% 2,193 67.98% 3,226 Park 1,808 17.73% 8,387 82.27% 10,195 Phillips 203 9.01% 2,050 90.99% 2,253 Pitkin 3,556 35.75% 6,391 64.25% 9,947 Prowers 519 11.57% 4,391 89.43% 4,910 Pueblo 12,272 16.11% 63,900 83.89% 76,172 Rio Blanco 266 7.98% 3,068 92.02% 3,334 Rio Grande 860 15.88% 4,555 84.12% 5,415 Routt 3,496 25.43% 10,192 74.57% 13,668 Saguache 911 32.27% 1,827 66.73% 2,738 San Juan 163 34.98% 303 65.02% 466 San Miguel 1,829 44.93% 2,242 55.07% 4,071 Sedgwick 153 11.52% 1,175 88.48% 1,328 Summit 4,610 29.52% 11,009 70.48% 15,619 Teller 1,803 12.79% 12,297 87.21% 14,100 Washington 170 6.34% 2,512 93.66% 2,682 Weld 20,037 15.24% 111,477 84.76% 131,514 Yuma 394 8.39% 4,300 91.61% 4,694 Total 568,683 21.23% 2,109,868 78.77% 2,678,551 ## Analysis Counties that voted for Clinton and against Amendment 69[2][66] Amendment 69 failed in each of Colorado's 64 counties,[67] including the 22 counties won by [Hillary Clinton](/source/Hillary_Clinton) in the [concurrent presidential election](/source/2016_United_States_presidential_election_in_Colorado).[2][66] The ballot measure performed best in [San Miguel County](/source/San_Miguel_County%2C_Colorado), with a 44.93% "Yes" vote, though Clinton carried the county by 45 points.[2] [Washington County](/source/Washington_County%2C_Colorado) recorded the highest "No" vote at 93.66%, outpacing [Donald Trump](/source/Donald_Trump)'s performance by almost 10 points.[66] The public policy think tank [Third Way](/source/Third_Way_(United_States)) partially attributed the landslide defeat of Amendment 69 to public opposition to ColoradoCare from prominent Democratic politicians, including governor [John Hickenlooper](/source/John_Hickenlooper), Michael Bennet, and former governor [Bill Ritter](/source/Bill_Ritter).[67] They noted an August 2016 poll that showed 41% of Democrats supported Amendment 69, while 45% opposed it.[67][65] ## Aftermath ### Reactions Irene Aguilar, a lead supporter of Amendment 69, responded to the results by saying "[w]in or lose, the issue of guaranteed access to healthcare for everyone without financial barriers was finally brought before the voters." Lyn Gullette, a ColoradoCare YES staffer, promised to continue campaigning for universal healthcare,[14] while the group's spokesman Owen Perkins criticized the language used to describe Amendment 69 on the ballot, arguing that it omitted their estimates that ColoradoCare would save money long-term.[14] He also said that the "Yes" campaign was defeated by some of "the biggest multi-billion dollar corporations in the country."[68] The Colorado Hospital Association said it was pleased that Amendment 69 was rejected by voters. "It was too risky, too uncertain and unaffordable for Colorado," the association wrote in a statement.[14] Dr. Katie Lozano, president of the [Colorado Medical Society](/source/Colorado_Medical_Society), who largely opposed ColoradoCare, clarified that the amendment's failure does not show approval for the state's current healthcare system.[14] Journalist [T. R. Reid](/source/T._R._Reid), who supported Amendment 69, attributed the landslide loss to lopsided campaign spending, and told [Colorado Public Radio](/source/Colorado_Public_Radio) that supports of ColoradoCare were "viciously outspent by the insurance companies",[48] referencing large donations to the "No" campaign by insurance companies [UnitedHealth](/source/UnitedHealth_Group), [Anthem](/source/Elevance_Health), [Kaiser](/source/Kaiser_Permanente) and [Cigna](/source/The_Cigna_Group).[48] ## See also - [2002 Oregon Ballot Measure 23](/source/2002_Oregon_Ballot_Measure_23) - [2017 Maine Question 2](/source/2017_Maine_Question_2) - [2018 Idaho Proposition 2](/source/2018_Idaho_Proposition_2) - [2020 Missouri Amendment 2](/source/2020_Missouri_Amendment_2) ## Notes 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Eligible residents who have chosen to use ColoradoCare 1. **[^](#cite_ref-30)** Menconi has since registered as a Democrat.[28] 1. **[^](#cite_ref-41)** Since 2021, Hickenlooper has represented Colorado in the U.S. Senate.[38] 1. **[^](#cite_ref-47)** Gardner was later elected to the Colorado State Senate representing the [12th district](/source/Colorado's_12th_Senate_district) from 2017 to 2025.[43] 1. **[^](#cite_ref-65)** Stein later ran for President again in 2024.[60] 1. **[^](#cite_ref-67)** Key: A – all adults RV – registered voters LV – likely voters V – unclear ## References 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Ballot_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Ballot_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Ballot_1-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-Ballot_1-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-Ballot_1-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-Ballot_1-5) [***g***](#cite_ref-Ballot_1-6) ["Colorado Creation of ColoradoCare System, Amendment 69 (2016)"](https://ballotpedia.org/Colorado_Creation_of_ColoradoCare_System,_Amendment_69_(2016)). *Ballotpedia*. 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