Did Colorado get hit with an anti-incumbent wave on primary night?
Colorado voters delivered a clear message on primary night: they’re tired of the status quo.
Purplish
Purplish is a podcast about state politics, state government and elections, produced by CPR News and the Colorado Capitol News Alliance.
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Colorado’s Capitol is a trove of histories, curiosities and controversies
In this re-run episode, we explore the State Capitol Building and how the many objects it contains open up bigger conversations about history and politics.
The Republicans and Democrats who want to represent you in Congress
The candidates who win these races this month will have a starring role in deciding which party controls Congress next year.
Tina Peters is free, but the story is likely far from over
Gov. Polis’ decision to commute the election-deniers’ sentence has reverberated through the political world.
The Democrats and Republicans who want to be Colorado’s next governor
Coloradans are guaranteed to get a new governor in the fall. But first, five hopefuls have to convince voters they should represent their party in the midterms.
Wrapping up the session: the policies, the politics… and the poetry
From speed cameras to vaccine policy to ketchup packets, which of the laws passed by the 2026 legislature will actually be affecting people’s daily lives, five or ten years from […]
ICE tactics have some Colorado Dems itching to respond. That’s easier said than done
From banning masks for law enforcement to empowering civil liberties lawsuits, the legislature has considered a range of proposals this session.
Should Colorado lawmakers get a raise? It’s a politically thorny topic
Boosting lawmaker pay during budget cuts isn’t a great look, but it’s exactly what’s set to happen next year.
