Jovita was outraised nearly 15-to-1, yet she captured a staggering 44% of the caucus delegates. Despite her impressive showing, the fundraising gap proved insurmountable, leading to her defeat by a qualified and well-respected opponent in the primary for Colorado Senate District 18.

However, her campaign injected life and excitement into a predictable Boulder political landscape and served as an inspiration for women of color, equity researchers, single mothers, and all those who may not come from the mainstream political class.