Denver’s 2019 City Council Race: District 6

A primer on the issues and candidates in District 6, ahead of the 2019 municipal election. (You can vote by mail or in-person on May 7.)

Denver’s 2019 City Council Race: District 11

A primer on the issues and candidates in District 11, ahead of the 2019 municipal election. (You can vote by mail or in-person on May 7.)

Denver’s 2019 City Council Race: District 8

A primer on the issues and candidates in District 8, ahead of the 2019 municipal election. (You can vote by mail or in-person on May 7.)

Denver’s 2019 City Council Race: District 10

A primer on the issues and candidates in District 10, ahead of the 2019 municipal election. (You can vote by mail or in-person on May 7.)

Denver’s 2019 City Council Race: The Two At-Large Seats

Meet the candidates for Denver City Council's two at-large seats in the 2019 municipal election. (You can vote by mail or in-person on May 7.)

Denver’s 2019 City Council Race: District 9

Denver’s Mayoral Candidates on the Issues: Gentrification and Displacement

As Denver grows, gentrification remains a point of citywide contention. We asked the candidates about the impact of one of the city’s most ubiquitous problems.

Denver’s Mayoral Candidates on the Issues: Education

While the mayor doesn’t have a lot of control over Denver Public Schools, education—especially after the recent teachers’ strike—has been at the forefront of the candidates' minds.

Denver’s Mayoral Candidates on the Issues: Public Safety

There’s a new police chief in town, violent crime in Denver is increasing, the sheriff’s department is under scrutiny—and that’s just the start of the discussion about criminal justice, safety, and reform.

Denver’s Mayoral Candidates on the Issues: Immigration

While not technically a “sanctuary city” (Denver doesn’t have laws on the books saying we won’t comply with federal immigration laws), current leaders have made it clear the city won't comply with certain federal policies targeting undocumented immigrants.

Denver’s Mayoral Candidates on the Issues: Environment

Voters are asking questions about the national Green New Deal, the recent approval of plans for the Green Roof Initiative (or rewriting of, depending on whom you ask), and the return of the Brown Cloud.

Denver’s Mayoral Candidates on the Issues: Infrastructure

Denver residents spend a lot about time thinking electric scooters, potholes, mass transit options, bike lanes, broken sidewalks, and, of course, stalled traffic. Here's what the candidates had to say about the path forward when it comes to mobility.

Denver’s Mayoral Candidates on the Issues: Initiative 300

If passed, Initiative 300, also known as the “Right to Survive Initiative,” would end Denver’s urban camping ban and change the way the city addresses homelessness. We asked the candidates to weigh in.

Denver’s Mayoral Candidates on the Issues: Housing

Yes, Denver’s real estate market isn’t as red-hot as it once was, but increases in housing prices in recent years have left renters, owners, sellers, and buyers reeling.

Denver’s Mayoral Candidates on the Issues: Growth

Not surprisingly, many of the questions we asked the candidates led back to growth and how to plan for Denver’s future.

Denver’s Mayoral Candidates 2019: Michael B. Hancock

Touting a record of stability and success, the incumbent is looking to secure his third term as Denver's chief executive. Though he faces loud critics and experienced opponents, Hancock doesn't think it's time for the city to change course.

Denver’s Mayoral Candidates 2019: Penfield Tate III

The longtime attorney and legislator is taking aim at development and advocating for responsible growth. A vocal critic of Mayor Hancock, Tate says he'll be quick to address homelessness in Denver and will bring harmony back to a city that's losing a grip on its cultural past.

Denver’s Mayoral Candidates 2019: Stephan “Chairman Seku” Evans

A brazen voice and champion for the poor, Chairman Seku is inherently skeptical of wealthy bureaucrats. The outspoken activist wants to see a complete overhaul of city business and return Denver to its Wild West roots.

Denver’s Mayoral Candidates 2019: Kalyn Rose Heffernan

The activist, musician, and artist started her campaign a year ago as a joke. But she's taken a serious turn. Now, she's "rolling for office" to help people experiencing homelessness and make the city more accessible to those with disabilities.

Denver’s Mayoral Candidates 2019: Lisa Calderón

One of the mayor's most vocal opponents with years of experience in activism, Calderón helped organize the "Time's Up Hancock" rally a year ago. Now, she wants to bring equity, fairness, and justice back to the city's highest elected office.

Denver’s Mayoral Candidates 2019: Jamie Giellis

Most well known for her work in RiNo, Giellis wants to introduce large-scale infrastructure reform. The urban planning expert has strong ties to the Zeppelin family and hopes to transform the way people live in and move around Denver.

The Very Real Effects of Having More Women in Office

Colorado is already seeing the tangible benefits of having more women in the legislature, including a handful of bills aimed to uproot gender inequity in the workplace.

Will Colorado’s New Oil and Gas Law Really Destroy the Industry?

SB-181 is on the way to Gov. Jared Polis for signature, but the controversy over the sweeping oil and gas reform legislation is just heating up. Here, we look at what the new law means for the future of the industry in Colorado.

Michael Bennet Doesn’t Plan to Let His Cancer Diagnosis Derail His Presidential Ambitions

News that the Colorado senator was diagnosed with prostate cancer provides an additional lens for the Congressional healthcare reforms he announced this week—and only increases his motivation to run for president.

Denver’s 2019 City Council Race: District 7

A primer on the issues and candidates in District 7, ahead of the 2019 municipal election. (You can vote by mail or in-person on May 7.)

Gun Control Legislation Is No Longer a Third Rail in Colorado Politics

The passage of Colorado’s red flag bill in the State Senate highlights how the tide has shifted on gun control—and how deeply divided our electorate is.

What You Need to Know About Denver’s May 2019 Ballot Measures

Just two initiatives made the cut for Denver's upcoming municipal elections. Here, we break down each one (and explain why there aren't more of them).

Clearing Up Misconceptions About Colorado’s Sex Ed Bill

The sponsors of the bill—Colorado state senators Nancy Todd (D-Aurora) and Don Coram (R-Montrose)—are focusing on bipartisanship to protect students’ physical and mental health.

Hickenlooper’s First Week as a Presidential Candidate Was Series of Highs and Lows

Making friends with McConnell. Rejecting labels. Playing the keys in Iowa. Here's a look at John Hickenlooper's first official week on the presidential campaign trail.

A Brief Introduction to Denver’s 2019 Election

Your civic duty is calling. Here's your primer to Denver's municipal election—from voter turnout to what exactly a runoff election is.