Wanda James, a trailblazing cannabis entrepreneur and University of Colorado Regent, has announced she’s taking on one of the longest-serving Democrats in Congress. On her 61st birthday, James announced she will challenge U.S. Representative Diana DeGette (D-CO) in next year’s Democratic primary for Colorado’s 1st Congressional District. “The people of Colorado’s 1st Congressional District are demanding bold, unapologetic, fearless leadership,” James said. But James believes her cannabis industry background, combined with her political experience and local profile, gives her a unique chance to break through. James joins a growing field of Democrats looking to unseat DeGette, though the district is considered one of the safest Democratic seats in the nation.