elections
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Colorado secretary of state refuses to hand over election records to DOJ
Colorado will not comply with the U.S. Department of Justice’s request to share certain voter information, Secretary of State Jena Griswold said on Wednesday. Federal authorities have sought voter data from more than two dozen states, framing it as part of an effort to ensure the security of elections. “The DOJ can take a hike;…
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Colorado’s muffled majority looks for a voice in our elections | OPINION
By Linda Templin A massive number of Americans (85% according to the Pew Trust) want total or major election reform. They want a more responsive government, not shutdowns and spectacles of abuse. This is no time for self-interested tinkering around the edges. What the moment demands is parties united in building a fair process worthy…
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Tina Peters will remain in state custody, Colorado corrections agency says
Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters will remain in state custody amid a push by the federal corrections department to transfer her to its jurisdiction, the Colorado Department of Corrections said Tuesday. The Colorado agency does not have any plans to transfer Peters to federal custody at this time, a state spokesperson told 9News. Peters…
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Mid-decade redistricting and the race to the bottom | SONDERMANN
Per Merriam-Webster, one of the definitions of the word “politics” is, “The total complex of relations between people living in society.” Otherwise put, politics, when managed correctly, constitutes the organization of society for maximum peace, tranquility, prosperity and thriving. It is the art of how disparate people get along. Of course, the practice of politics…
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia says she is resigning from Congress
WASHINGTON — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, a supporter of President Donald Trump who has become a critic, said Friday she is resigning from Congress in January. Greene, in a more than 10-minute video posted online, explained her decision, saying she’s “always been despised in Washington, D.C., and just never fit in.” Greene’s resignation…
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Gov. Jared Polis urged to deny request for Tina Peters’ transfer to federal prison
Attorney General Phil Weiser and Mesa County District Attorney Daniel Rubinstein are urging Gov. Jared Polis not to grant the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ request to transfer Tina Peters to federal custody. On Thursday, Weiser and Rubinstein sent a letter to Polis, arguing the federal government has “no legal basis” to interfere with Peters’ sentence.…
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New Arvada City Council members sworn in
Two new Arvada City Council members were sworn in last week while the two leaving seats discussed the importance of the role. Newly elected Councilmembers Michael Griffith and Rebecka Lovisone were sworn in on Nov. 11. Councilmember Randy Moorman was also sworn in again following his re-election on Nov. 4. The Arvada City Council includes…
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Why winning as an independent remains a long shot, despite Colorado voters fleeing the two major parties
When Yemi Mobolade won the Colorado Springs mayor’s race in 2023, he made history as the city’s first independent leader — and gave new hope to voters frustrated with America’s two-party politics. But even as unaffiliated voters now make up half of the state’s electorate, Mobolade’s victory remains the exception, not the rule. The latest…
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4 takeaways from Colorado’s election results
Voters last night embraced major spending requests proposed by state and local officials, as well as picked their next set of municipal and school board leaders. All told, Democrats won big. Here are the key takeaways. DEMOCRATS ARE ENERGIZED Candidates and issues supported by Democrats won on Tuesday, when voters embraced statewide and local ballot…
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Incumbents lead in Adams County races
Northglenn voters are poised to return current councilmembers over their challengers, with the early count showing incumbents Rich Kondo and Jody Roper leading their races, according to unofficial results. In Ward I, incumbent Nicholas Walker fell behind Madison Leighty by 2 points, 49% to 51%. In Ward II, Joshua Sievers ran uncontested with 906 votes…