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The GazetteNovember 6, 2018 | updated 8 years ago
Colorado Gov.-elect Jared Polis hugs Dianne Primavera, his lieutenant governor-elect, while giving his acceptance speech at the watch party for Colorado Democrats on Tuesday night at the Westin Hotel in downtown Denver. (Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette
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Scenes from Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2018, around Colorado, including Jared Polis’ gubernatorial victory against Walker Stapleton.
Colorado Governor elect Jared Polis hugs his Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera elect while his acceptance speech at the watch party for Colorado Democrats at the Westin Hotel in downtown Denver before the polls close. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)Those at the watch party for Colorado Democrats erupt when the race is called for Jared Polis at the Westin Hotel in downtown Denver before the polls close. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)Gov.-elect Jared Polis, right, gets a hug from then-Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper after his acceptance speech in November 2018 at the watch party for Colorado Democrats at the Westin Hotel in downtown Denver before the polls close. (Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette file)
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Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette State Sen. Leroy Garcia addresses the crowd at a Democratic election-night watch party at the Westin hotel in downtown Denver on Nov. 6, 2018.Andy ColwellRepublican gubernatorial candidate Walker Stapleton addresses the Colorado GOP’s election-night watch party on Nov. 6 after conceding the race to Jared Polis, flanked by his wife Jenna Stapleton, left, son Craig, right, and daughters Colette and Olivia (not pictured), at the Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows in Lone Tree. (Andy Colwell, special to Colorado Politics.) (Andy Colwell)Voters cast their ballots at the Library 21c on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Colorado Springs. The library will be open until 7 p.m. for voters to drop off their mail in ballots or vote in person. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette) (Dougal Brownlie The Gazette)
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Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper goes over some notes before making his rounds with the media. He is welcomed to the Democratic Watch party Sen. Leroy Garcia from Pueblo. Garcia will become the next Colorado Senate President if the Democrats take control of the senate tonight. Tuesday, November 6, 2018. They were attending the watch party at the downtown Westin in Denver, Colorado, on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)Gov. John HIckenlooper is swarmed by the media at the watch party for Colorado Democrats at the Westin Hotel in downtown Denver before the polls close. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)Sen. Mike Merrifield of Colorado Springs talks to friend, Mike Burke, at the watch party for Colorado Democrats at the Westin Hotel in downtown Denver before the polls close.(Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)Guest of the El Paso Democratic Watch Party watch the election updates on television and mingle in the Gold Room in Colorado Springs on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/The Gazette) (Kelsey Brunner)President of the Colorado Springs Area Labor Council Kenneth Schauer hangs a sign at the El Paso Democratic Watch Party in the Gold Room in Colorado Springs on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/The Gazette) (Kelsey Brunner)A volunteer hangs a sign for Frank DeLalla on a balcony at the El Paso Democratic Watch Party in the Gold Room in Colorado Springs on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/The Gazette) (Kelsey Brunner)Democratic candidate Stephanie Rose Spaulding arrives at the El Paso Democratic Watch Party in the Gold Room in Colorado Springs on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/The Gazette) (Kelsey Brunner)A Republican supporter reacts to unfavorable early returns during an election night party in Lone Tree, Colo., Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) (Jack Dempsey)Incumbent Bill Elder adjusts his shirt before a TV interview as the El Paso County Republicans gather to watch the results of the election night at the Colorado Springs Country Club on Tuesday November 6, 2018 in Colorado Springs. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette) (Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette)Kit Roupe thanks those who showed up as El Paso County Republicans gather to watch the results of the election night at the Colorado Springs Country Club on Tuesday November 6, 2018 in Colorado Springs. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette) (Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette)Cami Bremer talks with others in attendance as the El Paso County Republicans gather to watch the results of the election night at the Colorado Springs Country Club on Tuesday November 6, 2018 in Colorado Springs. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette) (Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette)Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette Larry Liston talks with others in attendance as the El Paso County Republicans gather to watch the results of the election night at the Colorado Springs Country Club on Tuesday November 6, 2018 in Colorado Springs. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette) (Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette)Dylan Sparks, 21, watches the results come in as El Paso County Republicans gather to watch the results of the election night at the Colorado Springs Country Club on Tuesday November 6, 2018 in Colorado Springs. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette) (Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette)Polls are being checked on smartphones as El Paso County Republicans gather to watch the results of the election night at the Colorado Springs Country Club on Tuesday November 6, 2018 in Colorado Springs. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette) (Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette)Kit Roupe thanks those who showed up as El Paso County Republicans gather to watch the results of the election night at the Colorado Springs Country Club on Tuesday November 6, 2018 in Colorado Springs. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette) (Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette)El Paso County Republicans watch the results of the election night at the Colorado Springs Country Club on Tuesday November 6, 2018 in Colorado Springs. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette) (Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette)El Paso County Republicans watch the results of the election night at the Colorado Springs Country Club on Tuesday November 6, 2018 in Colorado Springs. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette) (Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette)El Paso County Republicans watch the results of the election night at the Colorado Springs Country Club on Tuesday November 6, 2018 in Colorado Springs. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette) (Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette)Mark Waller, left, gives incumbent Bill Elder a high-five after he looked to have a lead for the sherif’s race as El Paso County Republicans gather to watch the results of the election night at the Colorado Springs Country Club on Tuesday November 6, 2018 in Colorado Springs. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette) (Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette)U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 5th congressional district Doug Lamborn makes his way to the El Paso County Republican watch party during election night at the Colorado Springs Country Club on Tuesday November 6, 2018 in Colorado Springs. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette) (Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette)U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, R-Colo., 6th District, waves to supporters after delivering his concession speech in Lone Tree on Tuesday night. (the associated press)
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Democratic Party guests cheer as the governor results are announced on television at the El Paso Democratic Watch Party in the Gold Room in Colorado Springs on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/The Gazette) (Kelsey Brunner)Liz Rosenbaum, center, watches the election results at the El Paso Democratic Watch Party in the Gold Room in Colorado Springs on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/The Gazette) (Kelsey Brunner)Stephanie Rose Spaulding takes a selfie with a Democratic Party member at the El Paso Democratic Watch Party in the Gold Room in Colorado Springs on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/The Gazette) (Kelsey Brunner)Stephanie Rose Spaulding gives a thank you speech after the polls close at the El Paso Democratic Watch Party in the Gold Room in Colorado Springs on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/The Gazette) (Kelsey Brunner)Local Democratic candidates stand and express gratitude at the El Paso Democratic Watch Party in the Gold Room in Colorado Springs on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/The Gazette) (Kelsey Brunner)Stephanie Rose Paulding smiles for a photo with young attendees at the El Paso Democratic Watch Party in the Gold Room in Colorado Springs on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/The Gazette) (Kelsey Brunner)Candidates Stephanie Rose Paulding and Beth Hart share a moment at the El Paso Democratic Watch Party in the Gold Room in Colorado Springs on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/The Gazette) (Kelsey Brunner)Stephanie Rose Paulding hugs friend Lateefah Roberts after Doug Lamborn was announced the winner of the U.S. Representative for the 5th District at the El Paso Democratic Watch Party in the Gold Room in Colorado Springs on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/The Gazette) (Kelsey Brunner)Colorado Governor elect Jared Polis acknowledges his partner Marlon Reis with a hug while giving his acceptance speech at the watch party for Colorado Democrats at the Westin Hotel in downtown Denver before the polls close. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)Colorado Governor elect Jared Polis high fives with supporters including current Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper (far left) at the watch party for Colorado Democrats at the Westin Hotel in downtown Denver before the polls close. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)Colorado Senate winners celebrate as State Sen. Leroy Garcia addresses the crowd at the watch party for Colorado Democrats at the Westin Hotel in downtown Denver before the polls close. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)Newly elected Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold addresses the election-night watch party for Colorado Democrats at the Westin Hotel in downtown Denver on Nov. 6, 2018. (Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)Attendees of the Colorado GOP watch party listen to a voting results update at the Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows in Lone Tree. Photo by Andy Colwell for the Gazette (Andy Colwell)After conceding the race for Colorado governor to Democrat Jared Polis, Republican gubernatorial candidate Walker Stapleton addresses attendees of the Colorado GOP’s watch party at the Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows in Lone Tree. Photo by Andy Colwell for the Gazette (Andy Colwell)Speaking from atop a hoverboard, Republican Mark Barrington speaks after conceding the Colorado 7th Congressional District race to Democrat Ed Perlmutter as he speaks at the Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows in Lone Tree. Photo by Andy Colwell for the Gazette (Andy Colwell)Lamar resident Fritz Sturges is silhouetted as he watches election returns before the start of the Colorado GOP watch party at the Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows in Lone Tree. Photo by Andy Colwell for the Gazette (Andy Colwell)Denver resident Jane Henninger, right, salutes during the National Anthem while attending the Colorado GOP watch party at the Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows in Lone Tree. Photo by Andy Colwell for the Gazette (Andy Colwell)After conceding the race for Colorado governor to Democrat Jared Polis, Republican gubernatorial candidate Walker Stapleton addresses the Colorado GOP’s watch party at the Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows in Lone Tree. Photo by Andy Colwell for the Gazette (Andy Colwell)Attendees of the Colorado GOP watch party listen to GOP gubernatorial candidate Walker Stapleton as he speaks at the Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows in Lone Tree after conceding the governor’s race to Democrat Jared Polis. Photo by Andy Colwell for the Gazette (Andy Colwell)Brian Watson, Republican candidate for Colorado Treasurer, speaks during the Colorado GOP watch party at the Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows in Lone Tree. Photo by Andy Colwell for the Gazette (Andy Colwell)Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman addresses the Colorado GOP watch party at the Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows in Lone Tree after conceding the race for the Colorado 6th District to Democratic challenger Jason Crow. Photo by Andy Colwell for the Gazette (Andy Colwell)Attendees of the Colorado GOP watch party listen to U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman as he concedes to Democratic challenger Jason Crow at the Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows in Lone Tree. Photo by Andy Colwell for the Gazette (Andy Colwell)Colorado Republican Attorney General candidate George Brauchler takes a picture of the crowd as he addresses the Colorado GOP watch party at the Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows in Lone Tree. Photo by Andy Colwell for the Gazette (Andy Colwell)Colorado Republican Attorney General candidate George Brauchler addresses the Colorado GOP watch party at the Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows in Lone Tree. Photo by Andy Colwell for the Gazette (Andy Colwell)Ken Montera, Republican candidate for the CU Board of Regents At-Large seat, addresses the Colorado GOP watch party at the Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows in Lone Tree. Photo by Andy Colwell for the Gazette (Andy Colwell)Mark Barrington speaks after conceding the Colorado 7th Congressional District race to Democrat Ed Perlmutter as he speaks at the Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows in Lone Tree. Photo by Andy Colwell for the Gazette (Andy Colwell)Newly elected U.S. Rep. Jason Crow (Democrat) addresses Colorado Democrats with his wife, Deserai Crow, by his side at the Westin Hotel in downtown Denver. Crow unseated Republican Congressman Mike Coffman for the 6th Congressional District seat. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT, THE GAZETTE)Newly elected U.S. Rep. Jason Crow (Democrat) addresses Colorado Democrats with his wife, Deserai Crow, by his side at the Westin Hotel in downtown Denver. Crow unseated Republican Congressman Mike Coffman for the 6th Congressional District seat. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT, THE GAZETTE)Newly elected U.S. Rep. Jason Crow (Democrat) addresses Colorado Democrats with his wife, Deserai Crow, by his side at the Westin Hotel in downtown Denver. Crow unseated Republican Congressman Mike Coffman for the 6th Congressional District seat. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT, THE GAZETTE)Newly elected U.S. Rep. Jason Crow gets a hug from Nancy Perlmutter, left, wife of U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter , as her husband gives a hug to Crow’s wife, Deserai , right, on Tuesday night at the Westin Hotel in Denver. Perlmutter had just introduced Crow, who unseated Republican Mike Coffman in the 6th Congressional District. (Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette )Democratic U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter of Colorado — seen on election night, Nov. 6, with his wife, Nancy Perlmutter — joined with Rep.-elect Jason Crow in voting against Nancy Pelosi’s nomination as speaker on Nov. 28. (Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)Democratic U.S. Congressman Ed Perlmutter gives a victory speech with his wife, Nancy Perlmutter, by his side. He did the introductions for Jason Crow, who unseated Republican Congressman Mike Coffman at the watch party for Colorado Democrats at the Westin Hotel in downtown Denver on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)With his wife, Heidi Wald, by his side, the new Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser addresses Colorado Democrats. He was speaking at the watch party at the Westin Hotel in downtown Denver on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)With his wife, Heidi Wald, by his side, the new Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser addresses Colorado Democrats. He was speaking at the watch party at the Westin Hotel in downtown Denver on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, R-Colo., 6th District, waves to supporters after delivering his concession speech in Lone Tree on Tuesday night. (the associated press)
Newly elected U.S. Rep. Jason Crow gets a hug from Nancy Perlmutter, left, wife of U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter , as her husband gives a hug to Crow’s wife, Deserai , right, on Tuesday night at the Westin Hotel in Denver. Perlmutter had just introduced Crow, who unseated Republican Mike Coffman in the 6th Congressional District. (Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette )
