Election

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Has La Plata County shed its purple skin?

Voting data from midterms indicate county taking blue turn

January 12, 2019

La Plata County likely sees record midterm turnout

Five internet interruptions created minor headaches

November 7, 2018

Democratic Rep. Jared Polis wins Colorado governor’s race

Vows to fight for health care, renewable energy, publicly funded preschool

November 6, 2018

Standing Rock’s countdown to Election Day

With new voter ID laws, Standing Rock is sent into overdrive

November 1, 2018

Southwest Colorado legislative candidates file latest campaign finance reports

McLachlan out raises Jones; Coram rakes in more than Unger

October 30, 2018

Democrats rally in Durango

This stop was one of many candidates made across the state

October 28, 2018

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Treasurer candidate Colton Black says bankruptcy a personal matter

Opponents say financial filing raises concern for managing public funds

October 18, 2018

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Fort Lewis, nonprofit aim to boost voter turnout

Young voters least likely to participate in elections

October 18, 2018

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Rancher vs. engineer battle in state Senate District 6

Guinn Unger would shift Legislature to left if he upends incumbent Don Coram

October 8, 2018

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Polis touts business, political experience in bid for governor

Democrat has spent more on his campaign than previous gubernatorial candidates in Colorado

October 3, 2018

Durango school board backs statewide tax hike for education

Amendment 73 would raise $8M for district

September 28, 2018

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Rep. Scott Tipton says he focuses on district, not tweets

Cortez congressman credits tax cuts for economic growth

September 25, 2018

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Secretary of State Wayne Williams says his record qualifies his candidacy

Candidate says bipartisan work has improved voting in Colorado

September 18, 2018

Candidates for governor clash on plans for rural Colorado

Stapleton releases plan; Polis asks, what took so long?

September 11, 2018

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Homeless camping a defining issue in sheriff’s election

Three candidates have varying approaches to hot-button issue

September 7, 2018

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Diane Mitsch Bush opposes opening federal land to livestock grazing

Opponent Rep. Scott Tipton supports idea at congressional hearing

July 20, 2018

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Nearly 7,000 unaffiliated Colorado voters’ ballots rejected

Of the 293,153 unaffiliated voters who participated in the June 26 primaries, 6,914 submitted both Democratic and Republican ballots, ensuring…

July 9, 2018

Democrats, GOP launch governor’s race

The day after primary, Rep. Jared Polis, Walker Stapleton get their jabs in

June 27, 2018

Independents are in spotlight in Colorado’s primaries

Early voting indicates many are going for Democrats

June 25, 2018

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Drop-off deadline for Montezuma County primary ballots is Tuesday

Ballot may be dropped off in Cortez

June 22, 2018

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Three Democrats looking to ‘topple’ Rep. Scott Tipton debate in Durango

One candidate calls for impeachment of Trump

June 5, 2018

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In race for governor, Stapleton focuses on economy, state spending

Republican runs on experience as state treasurer

June 3, 2018

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Third Democratic candidate makes ballot in contest for Tipton’s seat

Arn Menconi’s petition validated

April 17, 2018

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Dem candidates advance to district primary

Bush, Hanlon vying to challenge Tipton in general election

April 14, 2018