Voters elected a historic number of women in the 2018 midterms—both in Colorado and nationwide. Yet representation in the Centennial State's highest offices lags behind.
There’s a lot at stake in the 2018 midterms, which is already the most expensive election in Colorado history. Here are eight key storylines we’ll be watching.
The state’s executive branch wouldn’t be complete without a second-in-command. We caught up with Jared Polis' pick to talk about Colorado, campaigning, and healthcare.
Geologist. Brewpub owner. Mayor. Governor. Presidential hopeful. We look back at the (mostly) charmed political life of the man we all know as Hick.
The Democratic candidate for governor has spent his career disrupting the status quo—both in business and politics. Now, he hopes his progressive ideas will win him the state’s highest position, and give him the opportunity to change the course of Colorado history.
Caring 4 Denver, a proposal on the 2018 Denver ballot, would fund local mental health and addiction services through a .25 percent tax rate increase.
The Parks, Trails, and Open Space Tax—aka Referred Question 2A—on the Denver ballot would address a problem you may not have thought we had: maintaining and creating public green spaces.
For the Republican candidate, the path to the governor's office is through Colorado's rural communities. Will his appeal to conservative voters be enough?
While Colorado is known for unrestricted access to reproductive healthcare and abortion, local advocates still worry about the impact a right-leaning Supreme Court could have on services and providers.
We break down the 13 initiatives on the ballot this year, so you can focus on rocking the vote.
Colorado gubernatorial candidates Democrat Jared Polis and Republican Walker Stapleton are facing off in a series of six debates across the state this month. We've hunted down all the details, so all you need to do is tune in (and vote).
Before casting your ballot in the midterm election, find out how AG candidates Phil Weiser and George Brauchler compare on the issues.
The proposed change to the Colorado Constitution would require private property owners to be compensated when a law or regulation reduces the market value of their property. If passed, it would make Colorado's property law the most extreme in the nation.
As Colorado’s legislature grapples with how to reform its workplace harassment policies, House Majority Leader KC Becker shares exclusive details about the investigation into complaints against Steve Lebsock earlier this year.
The city has pledged to dedicate millions of dollars to affordable housing, in an effort to build thousands more units over the next five years. But is it enough?
Everything you need to know about the Democracy for the People initiative, a proposal on the November 2018 ballot that would reform the way candidates run for public office.
Colorado’s new primary system got its first test—and we’ll be sorting through the results for a long time.
The governor's race landed between two obvious choices, Diana DeGette rolled to victory, and a tight race emerged in the Democratic primary for Attorney General.
Though DeGette faces a strong primary opponent this year, the veteran lawmaker expects her experience to carry her to reelection—and then some.
In advance of the primary election on June 26, we have a gentle reminder for the unaffiliated voters who will receive two ballots: only return one.
In a session that was dominated by sexual misconduct scandals, legislators still managed to pass many of their priorities. But reforming the Capitol’s workplace culture? That will take time.
The first-time candidate wants more than Diana DeGette’s long-held Congressional seat. She wants her party back from the clutches of corporate money and establishment Democrats.
This year, thanks to Proposition 108, unaffiliated voters can weigh in on either the Republican or Democratic primary. Inside the new law that could reshape Colorado elections.
Your guide to Colorado’s constantly shifting political topography.
Here is the low-down on our state's multibillion dollar budget bill, which is headed to Gov. John Hickenlooper’s desk for his signature.
The resolution to expel Randy Baumgardner from the Colorado Senate failed on Monday evening, yet the Statehouse's sexual misconduct scandals linger.
In an interview with 5280, Guzman said that she lost faith that a deal struck between Senate President Kevin Grantham and the Democratic Caucus over the sexual harassment allegations against Sen. Randy Baumgardner would be honored.
For the first time in 20 years, the Centennial State has not just one, but three women running for the highest elected office.
According to a report issued this week, Colorado already ranks 45th in the nation for SNAP enrollment. Now, President Trump’s proposed budget threatens to cut benefits and affect enrollment even more.
