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Amanda Gonzalez ahead in Democratic primary for Secretary of State
Amanda Gonzalez is leading Sen. Jessie Danielson in the Democratic primary for Secretary of State, according to the Secretary of State’s website. As of 8:15 p.m., Gonzalez had 62.72% of the vote, while Danielson had 37.28%. Gonzalez, an election attorney, currently serves as the Jefferson County clerk and as an adjunct professor of election law…
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Key state House races in Colorado: Sean Camacho, Iris Halpern neck-and-neck; Rep. Mandy Lindsay trails
• In House District 6, Rep. Sean Camacho and civil rights attorney Iris Halpern are neck-and-neck • In House District 9, Monica Van Buskirk leads by a wide margin against Neal Walia • In House District 33, Rep. Kenny Van Nguyen has a slim lead over Heidi Henkel, a Broomfield City councilmember • Rep. Mandy…
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House District 16: Conservative educators compete in GOP primary
Two conservative educators are competing in the June 30 Republican primary race for House District 16 in central Colorado Springs. Retired history teacher and School District 11 Board Member Jill Haffley is running against Jamie Koch, the practical government school coordinator for Charis Bible College, to replace state Rep. Rebecca Keltie, who isn’t seeking reelection. …
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Colorado lawmakers clash over how to protect wetlands; House OKs ‘assault weapons’ ban; lawmakers advance ‘density’ mandates for municipalities | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is April 15, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: How Colorado protects wetlands depends on two perspectives: Is it a water quality issue or a land management issue? (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:11095963150525286,size:[0, 0],id:”ld-2426-4417″});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src=”//cdn2.lockerdomecdn.com/_js/ajs.js”;j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,”script”,”ld-ajs”); Even assuming it’s a little of both, either answer leads to different approaches, each to be overseen by a different agency.…
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GOP’s Richard Holtorf, Mike Lynch, plus Democrats Trisha Calvarese, John Padora qualify for 4th CD ballot; Don Wilson leaves gun at Capitol | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is April 12, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Republican state Reps. Richard Holtorf and Mike Lynch have qualified for the primary ballot in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District by submitting a sufficient number of petition signatures, state election officials said. Holtorf and Lynch join U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert and former U.S. Senate…
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GOP’s Richard Holtorf, Mike Lynch, plus Democrats Trisha Calvarese, John Padora qualify for 4th CD ballot; Don Wilson leaves gun at Capitol | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is April 12, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Republican state Reps. Richard Holtorf and Mike Lynch have qualified for the primary ballot in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District by submitting a sufficient number of petition signatures, state election officials said. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:11095963150525286,size:[0, 0],id:”ld-2426-4417″});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src=”//cdn2.lockerdomecdn.com/_js/ajs.js”;j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,”script”,”ld-ajs”); Holtorf and Lynch join U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert and…
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In Colorado rally, Haley says GOP can reverse setback only by breaking from Trump; Johnston unveils 2024 priorities | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is Feb. 28, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley said Tuesday at a campaign rally in Colorado that Republicans can only reverse the setbacks the party has suffered in the state by breaking Donald Trump’s grip on the GOP. Three days after losing her home state…
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Nearly a dozen Republicans pack primary to replace Colorado’s Ken Buck | COVER STORY
With just weeks until precinct caucuses and less than a month to go before nominating petitions are due, it’s crunch time in the Republican primary for Colorado’s safest GOP-held congressional seat. At last count, 11 candidates are vying for the chance to replace Republican Ken Buck, the former state GOP chairman who said in early…
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Map of wolves in Colorado released, as lawmakers grilled wildlife officials; Mike Lynch steps down as Republican leader | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is Jan. 25, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: House Minority Leader Mike Lynch, a Republican from Wellington, announced this morning he will resign his leadership post effective at the end of the day, the culmination of attempts by colleagues to oust him after his drunk-driving arrest became public. A caucus election…
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Contentious exchanges punctuate hearing on GOP’s challenge to Colorado primary law
A federal judge heard closing arguments on Wednesday about whether the 48% of Colorado voters who are unaffiliated should be barred from participating in the state’s Republican Party primary, with multiple contentious exchanges in the hearing’s final hours. The Colorado Republican Party is alleging a 2016 voter-approved law violates its First Amendment rights by forcing…