Politics - The Durango Herald

Effort to protect abortion in Colorado Constitution passes

Measure was one of several nationwide after the fall of Roe v. Wade

DATE: Nov 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Kamala Harris easily beats Donald Trump in Colorado

Harris’ victory in the Centennial State was never in doubt, leading Trump by large margins in polls

DATE: Nov 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Voter turnout expected to hit 80% or higher in La Plata County

Reproductive rights, economy and housing front of mind for Election Day voters

DATE: Nov 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pro-democracy group’s Colorado election hotline sees uptick

Common Cause Colorado fields voter questions and reports of threats

DATE: Nov 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

What are Colorado’s voting machine BIOS passwords?

Passwords that make up part of the security system for computer equipment used in Colorado elections were published in a spreadsheet on the Secretary of State’s website. The posting of the “...

DATE: Nov 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado election reformers face conservative critics in Proposition 131 debate

Polls show GOP opposition to ranked choice voting as red states move to enact bans

DATE: Oct 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango School District says directive on flags sent wrong message

9-R leaders explain how decision to remove political symbols was made

DATE: Oct 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Diverging grassroots, super PAC funding shaping Colorado’s 2024 congressional races

Races in three of Colorado’s eight congressional districts are attracting campaign contributions by the truckload in 2024, especially from Democrats. But outside spending figures suggest a s...

DATE: Oct 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado officials encourage voters to be wary of intimidation, election disinformation

Two top state officials in Colorado recently shared information to ensure voters are informed on their right to vote free of intimidation and how to avoid election disinformation ahead of th...

DATE: Oct 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango school board suspends ban on trans-specific pride, Black Lives Matter flags

Nearly 100 people showed up for board meeting in protest of the new policy

DATE: Oct 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango-area Republicans take to road to show support for party

Illegal immigration, economy big issues for right wing voters in November election

DATE: Oct 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Amendment K: Colorado election officials would have more time to prepare ballots

Constitutional amendment, referred to voters by the state legislature, would move up a number of election deadlines so county clerks have an extra week to get ballots ready to send to voters

DATE: Sep 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News