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Election

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Politics & Government

A Murderer is Running for Governor of Colorado

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 7, 2026

Republican Gregory A. Thomas filed his candidacy affidavit from prison, where he is serving 48 years for second-degree murder.

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Opinion | Reader Response

Reader: So, the State With the Most Laws Wins?

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 4, 2026

Twenty new Colorado laws took effect January 1. The arguments started long before that.

Politics & Government

People to Watch: Barbara Kirkmeyer, Going for Governor

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 2, 2026

The state senator is one of 23 Republicans running for governor. But unlike many of her competitors, Kirkmeyer might actually have a shot.

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Welcome to Hell: More Trumper Tantrums Aimed at Colorado
Opinion | Calhoun: Wake-up Call

Welcome to Hell: More Trumper Tantrums Aimed at Colorado

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 2, 2026

“Nothing says America First like denying clean drinking water to 50,000 people in southeast Colorado.”

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Politics & Government

Five People to Watch in 2026: Alli Jackson, the New Face of Aurora

By Katrina LeibeeDecember 31, 2025

“A lot of the ethics of social work guide me, like dignity and worth of a person.”

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Politics & Government

Two Colorado Ballot Proposals Complete Petitioning for 2026, Three Others Fail

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 31, 2025

Though dozens have tried, only two proposed initiatives are on track to make the 2026 ballot so far.

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Politics & Government

Joe Oltmann Stakes Governor Campaign on “Free Tina Peters” Pledge

By Brendan Joel KelleyDecember 29, 2025

The right-wing podcaster has described current Colorado officials as “traitors” and said they deserve execution or imprisonment.

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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.

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?”

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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.

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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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