Tag: elections
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LETTERS: Solution doesn’t fit the problem; in the real world
The solution doesn’t fit the problem Vince Bzdek is right about one thing: Colorado’s caucus and assembly system is deeply flawed. But his proposed solution—allowing unaffiliated voters to participate in caucuses—doesn’t fix the problem. It expands it. Colorado doesn’t need a bigger caucus system. It needs to move beyond it. The caucus and assembly system…
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Colorado committee recommends rejecting alcohol, marijuana tax hike to fund mental health care
In a rare move, Colorado’s Capital Development Committee unanimously recommended that another legislative committee reject a bill asking voters to approve higher excise taxes on alcohol and marijuana to fund a new mental health hospital in Aurora. Sponsored by Rep. Bob Marshall, D-Highlands Ranch, and Sen. Judy Amabile, D-Boulder, House Bill 1301 proposes that all…
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GUEST OPINION: Recalls are a constitutional safeguard
In their March 3rd, 2026 opinion piece , Bob Gardner and Wayne Williams argue that recall elections should be reserved only for corruption, criminal conduct, constitutional violations, or clear abuses of power — not for what they dismiss as ordinary policy disagreements. That framing sounds sober. In practice, it narrows the Constitution beyond its design…
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Colorado’s congressional redistricting proposal could flip three Republican House seats | ANALYSIS
A Democrat-backed proposal to redraw Colorado’s congressional map for the 2028 election could flip three Republican districts. The proposal, introduced by a group called Coloradans for a Level Playing Field, is yet another development in a national redistricting debate after President Donald Trump called to redraw U.S. House districts. An analysis of the proposal in…
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Redistricting scheme would give Colorado Democrats seven House members, split El Paso County | Bob Loevy
A proposed redistricting plan, which could give Colorado seven Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives and only one Republican, would split El Paso County into two parts and thereby weaken the county’s influence in Congress. El Paso County, which contains all of Colorado Springs, currently is mainly in the 5th Congressional District. The…
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Special district prevails in Manitou Springs parking dispute election
Preliminary election results show the city of Manitou Springs has been unsuccessful in ousting a special district that controls two of the city’s downtown parking lots. “We recognize that this was a divisive moment in the community,” said Manitou Springs Mayor Natalie Johnson. Preliminary results from Tuesday’s election show 46 “no” votes and 30 “yes”…
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GUEST OPINION: Recall elections should never be used to overturn policy decisions
We are concerned. As a former Colorado secretary of state, county commissioner and city council member, and a former Colorado state representative and state senator, we are writing today as two of your fellow citizens who not only have been elected to office but also have played a large part in formulating and advancing the management and supervision of election law(s). Among those laws recall elections are among the most serious tools available to voters. They exist…
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El Paso County seeks new places to hold in-person voting centers
The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office is soliciting suggestions from the public for new places that could host Voter Service and Polling Centers in the next election. The county elections office is accepting public comment and suggestions through April 27 for where to offer services during the general election in November. The Voter…
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Greeley voters halt landmark development project
GREELEY – The landscape-altering Cascadia development project has been put on ice, according to unofficial results of a city referendum on the project Tuesday. The proposed development would have included an 8,600-seat multiuse arena and ice center that would be home to the Colorado Eagles, a minor-league affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche; a full-service conference hotel; an indoor waterpark, and housing developments spanning…
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Five go for four WP council positions
The city of Woodland Park announced that six candidates have officially filed and will appear on the ballot for the municipal election April 7. For mayor, George Jones is unopposed to replace Mayor Kellie Case who is term limited. For a position on the city council, five candidates are running for four positions. Current mayor…