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In 2019 Jena Griswold started a Senate Exploratory Committee. It’s still active today

In 2019 Jena Griswold started a Senate Exploratory Committee. It’s still active today

Statement of organization was updated after the candidate won her primary for attorney general

John Hickenlooper wins Democratic primary for U.S. Senate over Julie Gonzales

John Hickenlooper wins Democratic primary for U.S. Senate over Julie Gonzales

Hickenlooper, who is finishing his first term in the Senate, will face state Sen. Mark Baisley in the general election

Dwayne Romero says experience and service set him apart in CD3 race

Dwayne Romero says experience and service set him apart in CD3 race

Democratic candidate talks affordability, public lands and rural concerns

Alex Kelloff says CD3 needs stronger rural representation

Alex Kelloff says CD3 needs stronger rural representation

Democratic congressional candidate talks affordability, health care and public lands

Colorado Democrats censure Jared Polis, condemning his release of Tina Peters

Colorado Democrats censure Jared Polis, condemning his release of Tina Peters

Vote by party’s central committee was most significant political fallout yet for governor

Southwest Colorado to celebrate life of Ben Nighthorse Campbell next week

Southwest Colorado to celebrate life of Ben Nighthorse Campbell next week

Memorial service scheduled Monday at Sky Ute Casino

Democrat will run unopposed in primary seeking to unseat Boebert

Democrat will run unopposed in primary seeking to unseat Boebert

Eileen Laubacher established a substantial fundraising advantage over her rivals

Meet Amy Huff, Rep. Jeff Hurd’s representative to Southwest Colorado

Meet Amy Huff, Rep. Jeff Hurd’s representative to Southwest Colorado

Longtime Durango resident communicates constituents’ needs and feedback to congressman

U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd votes against Trump’s tariff policies

U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd votes against Trump’s tariff policies

Six Republicans defy president – despite threats

February 12, 2026

Rep. Jeff Hurd one of four Republicans to block censure of Ilhan Omar for Charlie Kirk comments

Rep. Jeff Hurd one of four Republicans to block censure of Ilhan Omar for Charlie Kirk comments

Congressman defends First Amendment rights during telephone town hall

September 19, 2025

Top Republican in Colorado Senate resigns to take private sector job

Top Republican in Colorado Senate resigns to take private sector job

Sen. Cleave Simpson is next in line to be minority leader

The inside story of how Michael Bennet was appointed to represent Colorado in the U.S. Senate

The inside story of how Michael Bennet was appointed to represent Colorado in the U.S. Senate

Former Gov. Bill Ritter shares details of why he selected a school superintendent for the job

Support for Trump not flagging among Colorado Republicans

Support for Trump not flagging among Colorado Republicans

A recent poll revealed that 87% of registered GOP voters in Colorado had a favorable opinion of Trump at the…

Lauren Boebert defends Trump administration on Musk, immigration and budget cuts during telephone town hall

Lauren Boebert defends Trump administration on Musk, immigration and budget cuts during telephone town hall

Congresswoman is latest Colorado Republican to hold a virtual Q&A with constituents

How Colorado Republicans plan to navigate the town hall trap this time around

How Colorado Republicans plan to navigate the town hall trap this time around

Democrats are trying to deploy the same tactics they used to sink previous reelection campaigns

U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd talks DOGE, energy policy, Ukraine in first tele-town hall

U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd talks DOGE, energy policy, Ukraine in first tele-town hall

Call comes after rising pressure to speak on national issues

Bill would make bringing a minor to Colorado for abortion, gender-affirming care a felony

Bill would make bringing a minor to Colorado for abortion, gender-affirming care a felony

Legislation unlikely to make it far in Democratic-controlled state Legislature

January 30, 2025

Colorado leaders react to death of former President Jimmy Carter

Colorado leaders react to death of former President Jimmy Carter

Sen. John Hickenlooper said Carter was ‘as good as it gets’

December 30, 2024

House District 59 candidate Clark Craig wants to improve cost of living

House District 59 candidate Clark Craig wants to improve cost of living

Ignacio mayor says regulation is harming development; supports states’ rights on abortion

October 15, 2024

Colorado CD-3 candidates disagree on abortion, but share similar policy views

Colorado CD-3 candidates disagree on abortion, but share similar policy views

Frisch, Hurd want to reduce government spending, limit power of BLM

September 24, 2024

Adam Frisch visits U.S.-Mexico border; calls for strategies that boost CD-3 economy

Adam Frisch visits U.S.-Mexico border; calls for strategies that boost CD-3 economy

Democratic candidate wants greater focus on visas, technology

September 19, 2024

Tim Walz, speaking at $3 million Denver fundraiser, attacks Trump for false AI-crowd claims

Tim Walz, speaking at $3 million Denver fundraiser, attacks Trump for false AI-crowd claims

Democratic megadonor opens up his mansion to about 150 people for the occasion

August 15, 2024

Republican infighting intensifies in Colorado as Dave Williams sues

Republican infighting intensifies in Colorado as Dave Williams sues

‘Accuracy of information in the current political climate is critical to a functional democracy,’ lawsuit declares

How Colorado’s delegates to the Democratic National Convention are feeling about Joe Biden

How Colorado’s delegates to the Democratic National Convention are feeling about Joe Biden

None of the state’s delegates polled said they plan on abandoning Biden