Colorado Voters Reject Measure to Fund Education and Transit Through TABOR Refunds

Proposition CC fails, but the fight to unwind TABOR’s tax restrictions continues.

By Lisa Wirthman

Politics

Denver Ballot Guide: What to Know Before Casting a Vote

By Jay Bouchard

Fact-Check: What Proposition DD Would Actually Mean for Colorado

By Keegan Pope

How Republicans Plan to Retake Colorado in 2020

By Spencer Campbell

What You Need to Know About Proposition CC

By Lisa Wirthman

Aurora’s Mayoral Candidates 2019: Omar Montgomery

Montgomery wants to make sure that Aurora’s growth benefits all of its citizens.

By Natasha Gardner

Aurora’s Mayoral Candidates 2019: Mike Coffman

Coffman has represented Aurora in state and national politics for years—and wants to do so again as the city’s mayor.

By Natasha Gardner

Aurora’s Mayoral Candidates 2019: Renie Peterson

A former City Council member, Peterson hopes to bring balance to Aurora’s top job.

By Natasha Gardner

Aurora’s Mayoral Candidates 2019: Marsha Berzins

This current Aurora City Council member wants to use her experience in municipal government to focus on public safety and schools.

By Natasha Gardner

Aurora’s Mayoral Candidates 2019: Ryan Frazier

This former City Council member wants to unite Aurora as it grows.

By Natasha Gardner

What You Need to Know About Proposition DD

This measure, which will be included on the statewide ballot in November, asks voters to legalize sports gambling to fund Colorado water projects.

By Derek Kessinger

Colorado Republicans Are Taking Aim at the State Senate in 2020

How will its leaders, Democratic Sen. Leroy Garcia and Republican Sen. Chris Holbert, navigate the fight?

By Lisa Wirthman

Denise Burgess Suspends Senate Campaign

This construction CEO spoke with 5280 when she entered the race, but dropped out less than a week later.

By Natasha Gardner

Colorado’s 2020 Senate Candidates: John Hickenlooper

Colorado's former governor shook up the Senate race when he dropped his bid for president and launched a campaign to unseat Cory Gardner.

By Erin Skarda

Hail to the Chiefs: 5 Presidents’ Moments in the Centennial State Sun

From hunting trips to golf balls gone awry, the state has had no shortage of presidential history.

By Robert Sanchez

Hickenlooper’s Running for Senate. His Opponents Are Not Impressed

Former Gov. John Hickenlooper is officially running for U.S. Senate. Here's what the 11 Democrats already in the primary race—as well as Sen. Cory Gardner—have to say about that.

By 5280

Colorado’s 2020 Senate Candidates: Lorena Garcia

Lorena Garcia has worked in local nonprofits for her entire career, pushing legislation that supports Colorado families. Now, she sees an opportunity to affect change on a larger scale, as a U.S. senator.

By Erin Skarda

Dan Baer Suspends Senate Campaign

We spoke to the former Obama administration ambassador and career public servant before he ended his U.S. Senate campaign on September 12.

By Erin Skarda

Colorado’s 2020 Senate Candidates: Diana Bray

A first-time candidate, this clinical psychologist wants to focus on addressing climate issues, which she says are resulting in a humanitarian disaster.

By Natasha Gardner

Mike Johnston Suspends Senate Campaign

We spoke to the former teacher, school principal, state senator, and one-time gubernatorial candidate before he suspended his campaign for U.S. Senate on September 3.

By Natasha Gardner

Alice Madden Suspends Senate Campaign

We spoke with the former state legislator and Obama administration vet before she dropped out of the U.S. Senate race on October 11.

By Natasha Gardner

Colorado’s 2020 Senate Candidates: Andrew Romanoff

This former state representative and two-time Speaker of the House hopes to take lessons from what he has accomplished in Colorado to Washington, D.C.

By Jay Bouchard

Colorado’s 2020 Senate Candidates: Stephany Rose Spaulding

A college professor—she teaches women's and ethnic studies at University of Colorado Colorado Springs—and Baptist pastor, Spaulding wants to change our political conversations.

By Natasha Gardner

John Walsh Suspends Senate Campaign

We spoke to the former U.S. attorney for Colorado, John Walsh, before he suspended his campaign for U.S. Senate on September 11.

By Erin Skarda

Colorado’s 2020 Senate Candidates: Angela Williams

As a sitting legislator, Williams says her recent track record—with successes in building coalitions and tackling environmental issues—ensures that she's ready to represent Colorado in Washington, D.C.

By Jay Bouchard

Colorado’s 2020 Senate Candidates: Trish Zornio

As a scientist, Zornio wants to use her professional experience to represent Colorado in the U.S. Senate and impact change for climate, health care, and education issues.

By Jay Bouchard

Colorado’s 2020 Senate Candidates: Cory Gardner

The incumbent senator touts his bipartisan politics and hopes to return to Washington, D.C. to focus on energy issues, jobs, and opportunities for Coloradans.

By Jay Bouchard

Colorado’s 2020 Senate Candidates: Michelle Ferrigno Warren

The first-time candidate, who highlights her ability to listen and build bridges, hopes her nonprofit and community advocacy background will propel her to the Senate.

By Jay Bouchard

John Hickenlooper Walks Away From His Presidential Run. So What’s Next?

The former Colorado governor has officially ended his presidential campaign, but it's still unclear whether or not he'll run for Senate.

By Jay Bouchard

Scenes from Inauguration Day: Hancock, City Council, and Clerk Are Sworn In

Denver officials were sworn into office on Monday, including Mayor Michael Hancock, who is beginning his third term, as well as five new City Councilmembers and a new clerk and recorder.

By Sarah Boyum

How the Colorado Candidates Fared in the First Democratic Debate

Sen. Michael Bennet and former Gov. John Hickenlooper stuck to their talking points, but both failed to land a headline-making moment that will help advance their campaigns.

By Erin Skarda

Denver Runoff Results: Hancock Hangs On, City Council Shakes It Up

After a long and contentious race, Mayor Michael Hancock defeated challenger Jamie Giellis to win a third term as Denver's mayor on Tuesday night, while a handful of new names were elected to City Council.

By Jay Bouchard

Get to Know Albus Brooks, Incumbent City Council Member for Denver’s District 9

The work isn't over for the two-time incumbent for Denver's District 9, who is vying for a third term on City Council in the June 4 runoff.

By Natasha Gardner

Get to Know Candi CdeBaca, Candidate for Denver City Council District 9

The community activist and founder of Project VOYCE makes her pitch to become District 9’s next City Council member in the June 4 runoff.

By Natasha Gardner

Kalyn Rose Heffernan Is Not Endorsing Anyone for Mayor

The former mayoral candidate talks about the campaign, the runoff, and what’s next.

By Natasha Gardner