Two Colorado Ballot Proposals Complete Petitioning for 2026, Three Others Fail
Though dozens have tried, only two proposed initiatives are on track to make the 2026 ballot so far.
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Joe Oltmann Stakes Governor Campaign on “Free Tina Peters” Pledge
The right-wing podcaster has described current Colorado officials as “traitors” and said they deserve execution or imprisonment.
Donald Trump Issues Illegitimate Pardon to Tina Peters
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.”
Duck! Push to Get Foie Gras Ban on Denver Ballot
Pro-Animal Colorado will deliver 16,000 signatures to City Hall today.
Federal Judge Shuts Down Tina Peters’s Bid for Release
According to the judge, the 2020 election denier’s pending appeal in state court bars a federal court from intervening.
Julie Gonzales Wants to Be Colorado’s First U.S. Senadora — and She’s Not Asking for Party Permission
The progressive state legislator will challenge incumbent John Hickenlooper in the 2026 primary.
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Reader: State Laws Broken, State Consequences. Tina Peters Should Stay Here.
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.
Bipartisan County Clerks Call on Governor to Keep Tina Peters in State Custody
At an emotional press conference, county clerks urged Jared Polis to reject a federal request to take custody of the former Mesa County clerk.
Tales From the MAGAverse: Colorado Election Denial Lawsuits Target MyPillow CEO and the FBI
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 Lost With a Whimper on Colorado Election Day
There was little action, and none of it was good for cannabis users.
John Eastman Gets Paid: Trump Pardon for Advice on How to Seize the Presidency
“Claims of a stolen election are exceedingly serious and should only be made when they can be backed up with solid evidence.”
Reader: You Get What You Vote for, Ignorant Ones
On Election Night, we watched as Person-to-Watch Danielle Jurinsky lost her seat on Aurora City Council and progressives took over.
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After Costly Election Loss, Denver Vape Shops Face Cloudy Future
“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
“The vision for a cleaner, safer and more thriving Broadway came directly from the people who live, work and create here.”
Denver Votes to Overhaul At-Large City Council Elections
Will the change result in fewer progressive council members?
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Aurora Ousts Danielle Jurinsky and the Council’s Conservative Majority
We named the controversial Aurora City Council rep a Person to Watch in 2025, and now you can watch her leave her seat.
#HD5: Social Media Stars, Community Organizers Will Battle for Denver House District
Rayna Kingston and Justine Sandoval are vying for a spot in the Colorado Capitol…next election!
Eight Measures Appear on Denver’s November Ballot: What to Know
It’s time to start thinking about flavored tobacco sales, election reform and nearly one billion dollars of bonds.
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Westword Kicks Off End-of-the-Year Membership Drive
What a year it’s been. And now we’re setting out to raise $50,000 to power our newsroom.
Opinion: Vote Down 310, and Send Conventional Wisdom Up in Smoke
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.
When and Where to Vote (and Some Suggestions for How to Vote, Too)
It seems everyone has an opinion on Denver’s eight ballot measures, and we’ve shared many of them.
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Millions Spent to Influence Colorado’s 2025 School Board Elections
More than half of spending focused on Denver races.