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What Residents of Lauren Boebert’s Hometown Think About Its Conservative Star

Far-right congressional candidate Lauren Boebert has blasted her way onto Colorado’s political scene—does her hometown of Rifle support her?

Cindy Hirschfeld

More Than One Million People Have Already Voted in Colorado

While it’s still too early to draw conclusions, Coloradans are successfully exercising their right to vote—and the record numbers prove it.

Victoria Carodine

What Was the Most Consequential Election in Colorado History?

We asked five experts to share their opinions.

Shane Monaghan

We’ve Got an “I Voted” Sticker for You

Voting by mail is great and all, but what about those quintessential “I Voted” stickers? Download one here.

Erin Skarda

How Your 2020 Ballot Choices Could Affect Local Agriculture

Which senatorial candidate you choose and whether you support Proposition 114 will impact Colorado’s small and mid-size farmers and ranchers.

Allyson Reedy

The 5280 Guide to Colorado’s 2020 Election

Our coverage of the ballot issues, political races, and other information Centennial State voters need to know before Election Day.

Staff

It’s Simple to Vote by Mail in Colorado

Ballots will be arriving in all registered voters’ mailboxes as early as next week. Here’s how to ensure your vote is counted.

Cassidy Ritter

Your Guide to Denver’s 2020 Ballot Measures

Denverites will vote on 12 ballot measures, including how the city’s spending will be used to address climate change, the pit bull breed ban, and several initiatives that would attempt to move power from Denver’s current “strong-mayor” system.

Madi Skahill

When Will Sen. Cory Gardner & John Hickenlooper Debate?

After a lot of back-and-forth, the candidates have agreed to three debates and one candidate forum to take place throughout October.

Erin Skarda

Your Go-To Guide to Colorado’s 2020 Ballot Measures

In addition to the presidential and Senate races, Coloradans will vote on 11 statewide ballot measures this November. From the reintroduction of gray wolves to changes to property taxes and more, here’s what you need to know.

Shane Monaghan

Kanye West (and Nearly 20 Others) Are on Colorado’s Presidential Ballot

Kanye West and 16 other candidates have made the ballot. But does it actually matter? Probably not in Colorado.

Jay Bouchard

Colorado Joins 10 Other States In Banning the Gay Panic Defense

Colorado will be the 11th state to block use of the controversial defense strategy, which seeks to blame violent actions, including murder, on the victim’s sexual orientation.

Daliah Singer

Primary Results: Hickenlooper Wins Big Over Romanoff; Boebert Upsets Tipton

Despite a rough June, the former Centennial State governor defeated Andrew Romanoff by nearly 20 percentage points, while Rep. Scott Tipton fell to a far-right challenger.

Shane Monaghan

Denver Police Department’s History of Officer-Involved Shootings

The killing of George Floyd might have happened in Minneapolis, but the Denver Police Department has its own legacy of racism and violence toward people of color.

Kim Habicht

Primary Primer: Where John Hickenlooper and Andrew Romanoff Disagree

A political cheat sheet breaking down the issues on which the two candidates diverge.

Shane Monaghan

Colorado DACA Recipients Celebrate U.S. Supreme Court Decision

After years of anxiety, Colorado’s Dreamers breathe a big (although temporary) sigh of relief.

Kim Habicht

Q&A: Denver Mayor Michael Hancock

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock on law enforcement reforms—those already enacted and measures that are still on the way.

Spencer Campbell

Colorado General Assembly Approves Sweeping Police Reform Bill

The legislation aims to hold law enforcement more liable for misconduct.

Shane Monaghan

Photo Essay: Denver’s Touchstone Moment

Photographer Kevin Mohatt captures the intensity and peaceful power of the Black Lives Matter protests in Denver.

Kevin Mohatt

Colorado DACA Recipients Face Uncertainty While Waiting for Supreme Court Ruling

Over 14,000 Coloradans who are Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival recipients wait for a Supreme Court decision regarding President Trump’s recession of the program to decide their fate.

Kim Habicht