endorsements
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Donald Trump endorses Republican Jeff Hurd’s bid for reelection in Colorado’s 3rd CD
President Donald Trump has formally endorsed U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd’s bid for reelection in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, calling the first-term Republican “an Incredible Representative for the Great People” of the sprawling, largely rural seat. It’s the Grand Junction attorney’s first endorsement from Trump, who endorsed Hurd’s three fellow Republican U.S. House members in 2024…
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Democrat Brittany Pettersen throws support behind Michael Bennet in Colorado’s gubernatorial primary
U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen on Thursday formally endorsed fellow Democrat Michael Bennet in Colorado’s gubernatorial primary, saying she’s counted the state’s senior senator among her “most important mentors and allies” since working on his first run for office. Bennet is facing Attorney General Phil Weiser in next year’s Democratic primary for the office held by…
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Tom Tancredo endorses Hickenlooper challenger George Markert in Colorado’s GOP US Senate primary
Former U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo has endorsed Broomfield Republican George Markert for the Colorado Senate seat held by Democrat John Hickenlooper, calling the Marine Corps veteran “a genuine American hero and patriot.” Markert, a retired colonel who served more than 30 years in the military, is facing a primary next year against former state Rep.…
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Campaign confusion: former Sheriff Elder acknowledges earlier ‘support’ for Williams, despite endorsement of Mobalade
One of El Paso County’s formerly highest-ranking officials was seemingly caught between two Colorado Springs mayoral campaigns over the weekend after questions arose about whom he supported in the city’s upcoming mayoral runoff election. Former El Paso County Sheriff Bill Elder this weekend formally endorsed Colorado Springs mayoral candidate Yemi Mobolade in the race, about…
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Denver mayor’s race: Former candidates Calderón, Tate endorse Giellis
Lisa Calderón and Penfield Tate III – Denver mayoral candidates who were eliminated in the May 7 election – have endorsed challenger Jamie Giellis in her runoff campaign against Mayor Michael Hancock. Tate, a former state lawmaker, and Calderón, a criminal justice professor at Regis University – are expected to formally support Giellis, an urban…
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ENDORSEMENT WATCH | How well did Trump, Obama do on Colorado candidates?
Former President Barack Obama and his former vice president, Joe Biden racked up perfect scores endorsing Colorado candidates in this year’s election – every candidate backed by the two Democratic heavyweights went on to win. In addition, a Colorado-based organization that celebrates the state’s reputation for outdoor recreation threw its support exclusively behind candidates and…
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ENDORSEMENT WATCH | Bernie Sanders, Al Gore back measure to restrict drilling
Fresh off last week’s visit to rally Colorado voters behind gubernatorial nominee Jared Polis and other Democratic candidates, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has released his positions on a few of the state’s ballot questions, including support for an initiative that opponents warn could grind oil and gas production to a halt. Sanders, who describes himself…
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ENDORSEMENT WATCH | Actress Jennifer Lawrence backs ballot measures
Oscar-winner Jennifer Lawrence threw her support this week behind a pair of Colorado ballot measures that would change the way the state draws congressional and legislative lines. The “Hunger Games” and “X-Men” star sits on the board of RepresentUs, a national organization that fights public corruption. She released an online video urging voters to affirm…
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ENDORSEMENT WATCH | Police, rapper weigh in on CD7 contest
Three police unions and a rapper who works with prominent hip hop duo OutKast this week endorsed Mark Barrington, the Republican challenging six-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter in Colorado’s suburban 7th Congressional District. “Mark’s commitment to law enforcement is a breath of fresh air for those in the profession,” said a representative of Lakewood…
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ENDORSEMENT WATCH | Gun-debate groups choose sides in Colorado’s CD3
Prominent national organizations on both sides of the gun debate are taking sides in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District. The National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund this week endorsed U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton, the Republican seeking a fifth term, while Giffords, the gun safety organization founded by former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords, endorsed former state Rep.…