4th Congressional District: Lauren Boebert
Republican Lauren Boebert shook up the Colorado political establishment last December when she decided not to run for reelection in her current seat, and instead moved across the state to run in this safer GOP seat.
8th Congressional District: Yadira Caraveo
Democratic Rep. Yadira Caraveo, who lives in Thornton, is the first Latina lawmaker Coloradans have sent to Congress. She’s a pediatrician, who also served four years in the statehouse.
The Colorado congressional races to know about
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The clock is ticking on Rep. Lopez short stint in Congress, but he’s trying to make the most of it
Elected to fill a vacancy appointment, Lopez has introduced several bills and made use of his congressional soapbox.
Donald Trump to visit Aurora Friday
The Republican presidential candidate has used the situation in the city to argue for an immigration crackdown.
As the Southeast struggles in the aftermath of Helene, Congress considers coming back to help
Some in Colorado’s delegation say they’re ready to leave the campaign trail to return for votes if necessary.
Rep. Brittany Pettersen wants Congress to change rules and make it easier for members to be parents and do their jobs
It’s a personal issue for the congresswoman, who is due to give birth early next year.
Coming soon: Purplish’s 2024 election season
CPR’s politics podcast is back, and you can participate in a taping.
Colorado’s Senators have a new bill nicknamed after trail mix, but focused on Western Colorado
Colorado Senators introduce new Gunnison public lands bill
Task force investigating Trump assassination attempts pins blame on Secret Service failures in first hearing
Members of Congress made it clear from the outset that the fault was with the Secret Service, not local law enforcement.
Congress passes funding bill set to expire in December, avoids government shutdown
The package included $231 million for the U.S. Secret Service after two assassination attempts against former President Trump.
Massage parlors focus of anti-human trafficking bill from Rep. Lauren Boebert
The proposal is based on local and state policies developed in Colorado.
Ongoing fighting and disarray in Colorado’s GOP leaves Republican candidates frustrated
Republicans are at historic lows in Colorado. They’ve already been reduced to a super minority in the state House and are one loss away from becoming a super minority in the state Senate.
U.S. lags behind China and Russia in hypersonic weapons, Rep. Doug Lamborn says
GOP Rep. Doug Lamborn said the U.S. needs to do better when it comes to hypersonic weapons.
Trump says he’s coming to Aurora, doubles down on claims of Venezuelan gang violence
City leaders have emphasized in recent weeks that claims of a gang takeover are “simply not true.”
Colorado’s federal lawmakers try to make it easier for local Arkansas Valley Conduit partners to pay their share
A new bill aims to help with rising costs. It’s one of several Colorado water bills getting a Senate hearing Wednesday.
