Tag: election 2020
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Biden, Trump locked in tight races in battleground states
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WASHINGTON — As the fiercely contested 2020 campaign came to an close, President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden were still locked in tight races in battleground states late Tuesday night as the nation braced for an outcome that might not be known for days. Races were too early to call in the most fiercely…
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Democrats pick up seats in state Senate and House
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Democrats may have made headway in the Colorado General Assembly Tuesday night after possibly gaining seats in both state senate and house races. The state House of Representatives, at a 41-24 Democratic advantage, was not likely to change enough for Republicans to gain control. At best, their hopes would be to stave off any further…
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Geitner defeats Johnson in race for El Paso County Commissioner District 2; VanderWerf, Gonzalez both elected to second terms
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The Republican hold in El Paso County government will remain strong as residents Tuesday night voted in a new conservative and re-elected two Republican incumbents to fill three seats on the Board of County Commissioners. Unofficial results Tuesday night showed Republican incumbent Stan VanderWerf defeated Democratic challenger and union leader Ken Schauer in the race…
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Incumbent Snyder beats Rapko, Foutch in Colorado House District 18 race
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Democratic state Rep. Marc Snyder, a Democrat, defeated Republican challenger George Rapko and Libertarian challenger Nathan Foutch in the race for Colorado House District 18. Snyder, an attorney, received 62% of the vote in early returns, while Rapko had 35%, with 3% for Foutch. “It’s not unexpected, but it’s very humbling to get even a…
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Bradfield wins House District 21 by jumping to a major lead
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Republican Mary Bradfield defeated Democrat Liz Rosenbaum in a race to represent southern El Paso County’s 21st House District, which includes Fountain, Fort Carson and Security-Widefield. Unofficial returns had Bradfield leading Rosenbaum 53% to 42%. Bradfield, a retired teacher, started as a volunteer for the GOP then served as secretary and vice chairwoman of the El…
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Larry Liston piles up big lead in state Senate District 10
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Republican Larry Liston was winning a race for State Senate District 10 against Democratic candidate Randi McCallian with 55% to 40% of votes in early returns Tuesday night. Liston centered his campaign on transportation, public safety and economic growth. Liston also said there will need to be budget cuts to help get the economy back on track…
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Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg sets campaign fundraiser in Denver
Democrat Pete Buttigieg makes his first visit to Colorado as a presidential candidate next week for a fundraiser at an undisclosed location in Denver, the South Bend, Ind., mayor’s campaign said. Tickets to the Jan. 8 event start at $25 and top out at $1,500, according to his campaign website. The location won’t be announced until…