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Colorado leader survives ‘no confidence’ vote, 5 federal judges stand out with delays in deciding motions, Army veteran joins 5th CD race | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Today is Jan. 23, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Colorado Republican Leader Mike Lynch of Wellington survived a vote of “no confidence” on Monday, but the drama that unfolded in the state House might not be over yet. The House GOP caucus held a special meeting to vote on a resolution of…
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Trump wins Iowa caucuses, DeSantis edges Haley; Denver mayor goes to DC to plead for action on illegal immigration | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Today is Jan. 15, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Former President Donald Trump scored a record-setting win in the Iowa caucuses on Monday with his rivals languishing far behind, a victory that sent a resounding message that the GOP’s 2024 presidential nomination is his to lose. Trump was on track to set…
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The Trump ballot disqualification trial begins in Colorado this week. Here are 7 things to know
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A weeklong hearing in Denver District Court this month will answer an extraordinary legal question with potential ramifications nationwide: Did Donald Trump engage in an insurrection as president, rendering him constitutionally ineligible to seek the office again in 2024? Here is an overview of the case to date and the disputed issues heading into the…
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Poll: 60% of voters undecided in Denver mayor’s race; Brough leads field
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The race for Denver mayor is wide open, with more than half of voters undecided and none of the candidates cracking the 10% support mark, according to a poll conducted earlier this month. The poll shows former Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce executive Kelly Brough leading with 7.6% of the vote, followed by state Rep.…
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‘I was different and they didn’t want that’: Judge’s approach collides with voters’ expectations of justice | COVER STORY
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In January 2021, La Plata County Court Judge Anne K. Woods presided over an emotionally-fraught sentencing hearing: Preston Edward Pitcher, a church leader, pleaded guilty to four misdemeanor offenses after sexually abusing young adults whom he groomed as children. Despite the option to impose jail time, Woods opted against incarcerating Pitcher for 60 days and…
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WATCH: Democrats slam Kirkmeyer over GOP candidate’s support for national abortion ban in new TV ad
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National Democrats took to the air Tuesday in Colorado with a TV ad linking Republican congressional candidate Barb Kirkmeyer to a potential national ban on abortion. The 30-second spot, released by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s independent expenditure arm, includes archival footage of the GOP nominee in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District saying she “[doesn’t] agree…
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Peters, Hanks seek another recount
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Mesa County Clerk and Recorder Tina Peters and state Rep. Ron Hanks, R-Canon City, have both filed a second request for hand recounts tied to the June 28 primary. Hanks is seeking a recount only in El Paso and Pueblo counties. Peters, meanwhile, is seeking a statewide recount. Peters lost by 14 percentage points to…
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Secretary of State says lobbyist contribution to AG candidate may violate campaign finance law
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An initial review by the Secretary of State’s elections division determined that a campaign contribution from lobbyist Michael Fields to Attorney General Republican candidate John Kellner may have violated state campaign finance laws. However, the initial review also gave Kellner an opportunity to “cure,” or fix the violation, which Kellner has already done by returning…
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A LOOK BACK | Freshman legislator upturns state politics, switches parties
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Thirty-Five Years Ago This Week: State Rep. Faye Flemming, R-Thornton, told The Colorado Statesman “everything in my organization is in place” to deal with furious voters and their election to attempt to recall her. Less than six weeks after taking office, Fleming switched her party affiliation from Democrat to Republican, leaving Democratic Party officials as…
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Federal court to determine unaffiliated voters’ eligibility to participate in primaries
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A hearing Tuesday in U.S. District Court for Colorado will decide whether Republicans can obtain a preliminary injunction against the state to block unaffiliated voters from participating in the June 28 primary. A decision from Judge John Kane could come as soon as Friday, according to the Department of Law. The state GOP central committee…
