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Election

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Politics & Government

Donald Trump Issues Illegitimate Pardon to Tina Peters

By Brendan Joel KelleyDecember 11, 2025

Governor Jared Polis and Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser immediately rebuked a social media post from the president saying he would be “granting Tina a full Pardon.”

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Restaurants

Duck! Push to Get Foie Gras Ban on Denver Ballot

By Patricia CalhounDecember 10, 2025

Pro-Animal Colorado will deliver 16,000 signatures to City Hall today.

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Courts

Federal Judge Shuts Down Tina Peters’s Bid for Release

By Brendan Joel KelleyDecember 8, 2025

According to the judge, the 2020 election denier’s pending appeal in state court bars a federal court from intervening.

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Politics & Government

Julie Gonzales Wants to Be Colorado’s First U.S. Senadora — and She’s Not Asking for Party Permission

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 8, 2025

The progressive state legislator will challenge incumbent John Hickenlooper in the 2026 primary.

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Opinion | Reader Response

Reader: State Laws Broken, State Consequences. Tina Peters Should Stay Here.

By Patricia CalhounDecember 1, 2025

Trump wants the former Mesa County Clerk moved to federal prison. Meanwhile, she’s now asking to get out on bond to be with her mother.

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Courts

Bipartisan County Clerks Call on Governor to Keep Tina Peters in State Custody

By Brendan Joel KelleyNovember 25, 2025

At an emotional press conference, county clerks urged Jared Polis to reject a federal request to take custody of the former Mesa County clerk.

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Courts

Tales From the MAGAverse: Colorado Election Denial Lawsuits Target MyPillow CEO and the FBI

By Brendan Joel KelleyNovember 11, 2025

A local podcaster is suing Mike Lindell for millions over a failed loan, while an ally of Tina Peters claims the FBI violated her rights during a home raid.

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Marijuana

Marijuana Lost With a Whimper on Colorado Election Day

By Thomas MitchellNovember 11, 2025

There was little action, and none of it was good for cannabis users.

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Opinion | Calhoun: Wake-up Call

John Eastman Gets Paid: Trump Pardon for Advice on How to Seize the Presidency

By Patricia CalhounNovember 10, 2025

“Claims of a stolen election are exceedingly serious and should only be made when they can be backed up with solid evidence.”

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Opinion | Reader Response

Reader: You Get What You Vote for, Ignorant Ones

By Patricia CalhounNovember 9, 2025

On Election Night, we watched as Person-to-Watch Danielle Jurinsky lost her seat on Aurora City Council and progressives took over.

After Costly Election Loss, Denver Vape Shops Face Cloudy Future
Politics & Government

After Costly Election Loss, Denver Vape Shops Face Cloudy Future

By Brendan Joel KelleyNovember 7, 2025

“If you’re a small business owner who just took a gut punch in Denver, why would you expand anywhere else in Colorado?”

Voters Approve General Improvement District for South Broadway
Politics & Government

Voters Approve General Improvement District for South Broadway

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 7, 2025

“The vision for a cleaner, safer and more thriving Broadway came directly from the people who live, work and create here.”

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Politics & Government

Denver Votes to Overhaul At-Large City Council Elections

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 6, 2025

Will the change result in fewer progressive council members?

Politics & Government

Aurora Ousts Danielle Jurinsky and the Council’s Conservative Majority

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 6, 2025

We named the controversial Aurora City Council rep a Person to Watch in 2025, and now you can watch her leave her seat.

Politics & Government

#HD5: Social Media Stars, Community Organizers Will Battle for Denver House District

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 4, 2025

Rayna Kingston and Justine Sandoval are vying for a spot in the Colorado Capitol…next election!

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Politics & Government

Eight Measures Appear on Denver’s November Ballot: What to Know

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 3, 2025

It’s time to start thinking about flavored tobacco sales, election reform and nearly one billion dollars of bonds.

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Opinion | Editorial Voice

Westword Kicks Off End-of-the-Year Membership Drive

By Patricia CalhounNovember 3, 2025

What a year it’s been. And now we’re setting out to raise $50,000 to power our newsroom.

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Opinion | Community Voice

Opinion: Vote Down 310, and Send Conventional Wisdom Up in Smoke

By Jared WhitleyNovember 2, 2025

For the sake of individual liberty and public health, Denver voters should toss away the ban like one of those stubbed-out, stinky cigarette butts. 

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When and Where to Vote (and Some Suggestions for How to Vote, Too)
Politics & Government

When and Where to Vote (and Some Suggestions for How to Vote, Too)

By Patricia CalhounNovember 2, 2025

It seems everyone has an opinion on Denver’s eight ballot measures, and we’ve shared many of them.

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Education

Millions Spent to Influence Colorado’s 2025 School Board Elections

By Chase Woodruff, Colorado NewslineOctober 31, 2025

More than half of spending focused on Denver races.

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Politics & Government

Denver Wants to Host the Next Democratic National Convention

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 23, 2025

The DNC has been held in the Mile High City only twice, in 2008 and 1908.

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Opinion | Community Voice

Proposal: Denver Question 2G Simplifies City Council Elections to Guarantee Majority Winners

By Kevin Flynn and Darrell Watson, Denver City CouncilmembersOctober 20, 2025

“The at-large seats should be decided in the same way all other positions are elected, and this proposal does that.”

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