As the Colorado Senate majority leader steps down, others eye the powerful leadership role
Majority Leader Dominick Moreno is leaving to become Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s deputy chief of staff.
What really happens behind closed doors at the Colorado legislature?
Colorado’s Open Meeting law has guaranteed public access even to the most heated internal debates over the years, but many other times, those same transparency laws have been ignored.
Colorado Republicans reject rule change that would have made it easier to close GOP primary, leaving out unaffiliated voters
At issue is the role unaffiliated voters hold in Colorado’s primaries. Unaffiliated voters now make up the state’s largest voting block and are allowed to vote in either the Republican or Democratic primary contests.
A top state Senate leader is stepping down for a job in Denver mayor’s administration
His replacement will be selected by a Democratic vacancy committee.
Colorado Republican leadership is set to meet as the party faces deep divisions and a hurting bottom line
The state GOP is also suing Colorado in attempt to stop unaffiliated voters from being able to participate in party primary elections.
Trump indictment gets mixed reaction from Colorado lawmakers
For the most part, lawmakers were divided along party lines when it came to the third indictment against the former president.
Colorado GOP files lawsuit to close its primary elections and block unaffiliated voters from participating
The lawsuit could have broader implications beyond the state Republican primary elections.
Colorado Republicans may end their primary
The latest debate for the state’s deeply divided Republicans is whether to end their primary election. Deliberations begin at a gathering this coming weekend. At issue is the fact that, right now, unaffiliated voters can take part in the GOP’s primary.
Democrats may stop using “secret ballot” system to plan legislation in Colorado Senate as conservatives sue
Democrats have used an anonymous poll to set their priorities in the legislature. They say it’s a better way to plan the budget.
Grand Junction mayor jumps into congressional race to take on Lauren Boebert
Anna Stout will join Democrat Adam Frisch in the race for the 3rd Congressional District.
Here are some of the potential GOP challengers for Colorado’s newest congressional seat — and one of the most contested House races in the country
Democratic Rep. Yadira Caraveo is running for a second term to represent the district just north of the Denver metro. Meanwhile, Republicans are getting ready to launch a ground-game operation.
Organization devoted to helping Democratic women candidates severs ties with Colorado affiliate
Emerge Colorado has trained numerous local officials, state lawmakers and Secretary of State Jena Griswold.
No rematch in CO-08 — state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer will not challenge Rep. Yadira Caraveo next year
Kirkmeyer lost to Caraveo by fewer than 2000 votes in 2022.
Two Democrat Reps sue House leaders for allegedly breaking open meetings law
The lawsuit claims both Democrats and Republicans held secret meetings to discuss policies and votes.
Colorado Republicans go after 4 party members who signed a letter in support of trans Montana lawmaker
In a formal rebuke, the party accused the elected officials of being “willing pawns” of Democrats who “support groomers.”
One year after the end of Roe, Colorado laws have made it a magnet for out-of-state patients
Even before the Supreme Court reversed Roe v Wade, Colorado Democrats had started working to implement protections for people seeking an abortion.