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History, democracy and violence: Groups weigh in to SCOTUS ahead of Trump disqualification arguments
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In the days leading up to the U.S. Supreme Court’s historic consideration of whether Donald Trump is constitutionally barred from seeking another term as president, 73 sets of legal briefs representing thousands of individuals and organizations flooded in to offer perspectives on the Colorado Supreme Court’s finding of Trump’s ineligibility. Although most of the “amicus” —…
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Denver judge overseeing Trump disqualification case won’t recuse over political contribution
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On the first morning of a weeklong hearing to determine if Donald Trump is constitutionally ineligible to appear on Colorado’s 2024 presidential primary ballot, the judge overseeing the case rejected Trump’s request to recuse herself over a $100 political contribution she made prior to taking the bench. Scott Gessler, an attorney for Trump, “reluctantly” filed…
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Douglas County sheriff’s alleged political firing of subordinate to be heard by jury, judge rules
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A jury will decide whether the former Douglas County sheriff fired his subordinate for making a political Facebook post in the middle of the 2020 election, and whether the sheriff’s office has raised a valid defense to terminating her without the proper process. Holly Kluth, a 32-year employee of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, sued…
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Q&A with Rep. Ron Weinberg | First-year lawmaker on building bridges
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The 2023 legislative session was one of the most contentious the state has seen. But you wouldn’t know that from watching Rep. Ron Weinberg. In a year defined by dissension, the first-year Republican lawmaker from Loveland stood out as a beacon of camaraderie and bipartisanship. From grilling dinner for the lawmakers during late-night debates to being…
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10th Circuit tosses GOP challenge to Colorado’s campaign spending limits
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The federal appeals court based in Denver on Monday rejected an attempt by a trio of Republicans to temporarily block enforcement of the voluntary campaign spending limits Colorado voters enacted two decades ago as an anti-corruption measure. Although the plaintiffs brought their lawsuit and request for an injunction in early 2022, prior to the midterm…
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Republican leaders vow to keep fighting as new legislative session begins
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Only 31 Republicans filled the seats of the Colorado General Assembly on opening day for the 2023 legislative session – the fewest the state has seen in more than 80 years. Republican leaders, however, remained optimistic. After Democrats flipped seven seats from red to blue in November, Democrats are set to dominate the state Capitol this…
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Republican Marc Catlin reappointed vice chair of Colorado House ag, water panel
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For the third legislative session in a row, Rep. Marc Catlin will be the only Colorado Republican to hold a committee leadership position. Rep. Marc Catlin, R-Montrosecourtesy Colorado General Assembly The Montrose Republican was this week reappointed to again serve as vice chair of the House Agriculture, Water and Natural Resources Committee. The appointment comes after the November election increased…
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Democrats increase hold over state House, unofficial results show | ELECTION NIGHT 2022
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Democrats are set to take an unprecedented level of control over the Colorado House of Representatives after flipping five additional seats, unofficial election results show. The House’s current 41-24 Democrat-Republican member split is expected to increase to 46-19 Democratic dominance. Preliminary election results show Democratic candidates leading in 46 districts and Republicans leading in 19,…
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Colorado’s early ballot returns reach over 440,000, hitting double-digit turnout
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Roughly 443,000 Coloradans have returned their mail ballots for the November election so far, according to data released Friday from the Secretary of State’s Office. That total represents approximately 11.7% of the 3.8 million active registered voters in Colorado with less than two weeks to go until Election Day. Returned ballots jumped by over 82,000…
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Colorado’s unaffiliated voters lead in 300,000 ballots returned so far
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More than 271,000 Coloradans have returned their mail ballots for the November election so far, according to data released Wednesday from the Secretary of State’s Office. That total represents approximately 7% of just under 3,796,000 active registered voters in Colorado with two weeks to go until Election Day. Of those early voters, unaffiliated voters make…
