- One in six Colorado voters is Latino, a fact the campaigns are very, very aware of. But are candidates and parties forging meaningful connections, or just falling back on transactional habits?
- Democratic incumbent Jared Polis and his Republican challenger, Heidi Ganahl, met for their first debate in Pueblo Wednesday evening.
- Colorado's governor signaled that he wants the state to take stronger action to reshape development, a stance that mirrors the growing momentum of the “YIMBY,” or Yes In My Backyard” movement.
- For both candidates, government-subsidized affordable housing programs were a secondary focus to unleashing private development to build more housing.
- Senate candidate Joe O'Dea is getting national attention for his views on abortion, Trump and other issues that set him apart from many in his party. But will his positions be enough to win over the moderate voters so crucial to winning Colorado's elections?
- Nannies, babysitters and others have been excluded from labor laws for decades.
- Even if Republicans gather enough signatures to hold a recall election, Priola could help Democrats keep the seat.
- The pandemic has made the state's housing shortage even more pressing, but the timing of Proposition 123 with the midterms could squash the initiative.
- Steve Wells is one of the state’s biggest political donors. He says he wants to counterbalance a multimillionaire governor.
- However, gaining a majority will require overcoming a Democratic advantage in several key races.
- Democrats have more in the bank, but Republicans are receiving more outside money.
- Some 300 miles south of Denver, the Canadian River has a little-known natural heritage. The area is home to colonies of fireflies.
- The California U.S. Representative joined Democratic Rep. Joe Neguse to promote Democrats’ recent climate and tax package.
- A Colorado Springs resident was blocked from a police department’s official Facebook page after posting criticism of officers
- His Senate opponent, Michael Bennet, had support and criticism for the plan.
