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

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Colorado’s 2020 Senate Candidates: John Hickenlooper

By Erin Skarda

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

By Robert Sanchez

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

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Colorado’s 2020 Senate Candidates: Lorena Garcia

By Erin Skarda

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

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

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

Colorado Rep. Leslie Herod Reflects on the 2019 Legislative Session

The state representative sat down with 5280 to review a “chaotically successful” 2019 session, in which many of the bills she sponsored became law.

By Natasha Gardner

What History Tells Us About Denver’s Runoff Elections

As the Mile High City tries to make up its mind about who should win in the 2019 runoff races, what can we learn from past elections?

By Natasha Gardner

What Social Media Tells Us About Denver’s Mayoral Runoff Race

Here are some of the most important tweets, comments, and questions about the race to become Denver's next mayor.

By Jay Bouchard

Denver’s 2019 Mayoral Runoff: A Q&A with Incumbent Michael Hancock

The two-term incumbent mayor is making the pitch to Denver voters for four more years while facing criticism about growth, sexual harassment claims, and a lack in cohesive strategy.

By Jay Bouchard, Natasha Gardner

Denver’s 2019 Mayoral Runoff: A Q&A with Challenger Jamie Giellis

A new name in politics, Giellis wants to use her urban planning experience (she was president of the RiNo Art District) to “reimagine” the city, but is facing criticism from her opponent about the way her campaign has navigated racial issues.

By Jay Bouchard, Natasha Gardner

Denver’s 2019 Mayoral Runoff: The Race Heats Up

Will the incumbent hold on for a third term or will a first-time candidate unseat him? Here's what you need to know.

By Jay Bouchard, Natasha Gardner

Kalyn Heffernan’s Mayoral Campaign Is No Joke

Activist and artist Kalyn Heffernan spoke to 5280 about her platform for the 2019 Denver mayoral election.

By Krystal Baugher

It’s Official: Michael Bennet is Running for President

The Colorado Senator came out swinging this year in a campaign to reform broken politics. Now he wants to start a revolution.

By Lisa Wirthman

Colorado Legislature Passes Bill Funding Full-Day Kindergarten

How a bipartisan effort between a Boulder Democrat and a Salida Republican opened doors for Colorado's youngest learners.

By Lisa Wirthman

Denver Clerk and Recorder: A Guide to the Race You Didn’t Know Was Happening

We spoke with the three candidates on the May 7 ballot for the Denver County Clerk and Recorder race. Here's what they had to say about voter turnout, public records, and more.

By Jay Bouchard