Did Unaffiliated Voters Show up in the Primary?

Colorado’s new primary system got its first test—and we’ll be sorting through the results for a long time.

Colorado’s 2018 Primary Results Offered Little Surprise

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.

Diana DeGette Doesn’t Plan On Leaving Congress

Though DeGette faces a strong primary opponent this year, the veteran lawmaker expects her experience to carry her to reelection—and then some.

Here’s Why You May Have Received Two Primary Ballots

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.

A Look Back at the Tumultuous 2018 Colorado Legislative Session

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.

Saira Rao Is Taking Diana DeGette and the Democrats to Task

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.

Colorado’s Gubernatorial Race 2018: What’s Next?

Colorado’s Gubernatorial Race 2018: The Hot Topics

Colorado’s Gubernatorial Race 2018: Purple Haze

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.

Colorado’s Gubernatorial Race 2018: Lay of the Land

Your guide to Colorado’s constantly shifting political topography.

7 Things You Need to Know About Colorado’s Multibillion-Dollar Budget

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.

Sen. Randy Baumgardner Escapes Expulsion, But Sexual Harassment Issues Remain

The resolution to expel Randy Baumgardner from the Colorado Senate failed on Monday evening, yet the Statehouse's sexual misconduct scandals linger.

‘I Feel Freer.’ Sen. Guzman Talks About Her Decision to Step Down as Minority Leader

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.

Will Colorado Finally Have a Woman Governor?

For the first time in 20 years, the Centennial State has not just one, but three women running for the highest elected office.

Colorado’s Five-Year Plan to End Hunger Hits a New Roadblock

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.

Can Colorado Lead the Way on Paid Family Leave?

New legislation that passed a committee vote on Tuesday addresses the painful choice between caregiving and a paycheck.

Immigration Negotiations Move Forward After Congress Ends Shutdown

After Congress voted to reopen the federal government on Monday, Colorado Senators Cory Gardner and Michael Bennet are working toward a bipartisan agreement on DACA.

How a Denver Man’s Story Helped Shape DACA

Gerardo Noriega was of one America's first DACA recipients. Here's how his life helped shape U.S. policy for thousands of immigrants living in the country illegally.

The U.S. Senate Passes Sweeping Tax Bill

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which passed the Senate early Saturday morning, isn’t officially law yet. We take a look at how the bill will impact Coloradans.

10 Things to Know About the Colorado 2017 Elections

Democrats claim wins nationwide while Denver gets ready to spend big.

Who Will Replace Hickenlooper As Colorado’s Governor?

A year out from election day, we predict the odds that these eight candidates have of becoming our next governor.

The Very Real Ways the Trump Administration is Affecting Colorado

The complex, bewildering, topsy-turvy, mostly unquantifiable—but nonetheless substantive—ramifications of the Trump administration on Colorado after 244 days* in office.

Meet Denver’s New District Attorney: Beth McCann

Beth McCann has made a career of breaking gender barriers, and she did so again this past November when she was elected to be Denver’s first female district attorney. One year after her historic victory, what’s next for the trailblazer?

4 Things You Need to Know About DACA in Colorado

Colorado is home to approximately 17,000 "Dreamers" who will be affected by the Trump administration's decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

Govs. Hickenlooper and Kasich Release Bipartisan Health Care Plan

The Colorado governor teamed up with Republican Gov. John Kasich of Ohio to put together a blueprint on how to stabilize the health insurance market.

In the Age of Trump, Resistance Isn’t Futile

University of Denver professor Erica Chenoweth talks about how nonviolent protests can create lasting change.

A More Efficient Denver

How a five-year-old program has been saving the city money and time.

Colorado’s Wild and Woolly Governor’s Race

The wide-open election is creating a new political frontier.

Where in the World Are Colorado’s Senators?

Both senators were absent from local Fourth of July festivities—but for two very different reasons.

5 Ways the Senate’s Health Care Bill Would Affect Coloradans

Premiums may go down for certain populations, but some estimates find that hundreds of thousands of Coloradans could lose their coverage under the GOP’s latest plan.