Election - The Durango Herald

Kent Thiry’s proposal to overhaul Colorado’s election system has Democrats and Republicans skeptical

The opposition runs the gamut, from concerns about unfairness to people with disabilities to questions about how the change would benefit wealthy candidates

DATE: Nov 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Molly Orendorff declared winner in Bayfield school board race

Newcomer beat out incumbent by just 24 votes

DATE: Nov 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two winners named in Bayfield school board election; a third remains too close to call

Four candidates were running for three open seats

DATE: Nov 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two incumbents and newcomer win seats on Ignacio school board

Race was called late Tuesday night

DATE: Nov 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Late surge of voters boosts turnout in Southwest Colorado

About 44% of all ballots cast showed up on Election Day in La Plata County

DATE: Nov 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Election yields low turnout, but important training opportunity

Ballot questions, lack of candidates may not have resonated with voters

DATE: Nov 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Newcomer leads Ignacio school board election

Ross Melton takes highest percentage of votes entering final tally

DATE: Nov 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield voters reject sales tax increase

1% increase would have funded town parks; mayor ‘not surprised’ at the outcome

DATE: Nov 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado voters firmly reject Prop. HH

Time to ‘roll up the sleeves and get to work,’ county commissioner says

DATE: Nov 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Secretary of State says voter turnout could exceed 2019, 2021 numbers

Jena Griswold said variables such as particular ballot issues (i.e., Prop HH) may resonate with voters and can dictate turnout

DATE: Nov 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

What to expect in Colorado’s ballot measure election

Don’t look for results until the polls close, state secretary says

DATE: Nov 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado secretary of state’s robocall reminding millions of voters to cast their ballots cost $50,000

The call comes after Jena Griswold faced criticism last year when her office spent more than $1 million to run a TV ad featuring her and former Colorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams, a Republican, in the months leading up to the 2022 election

DATE: Nov 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News