Tag: republicans
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US government shutdown progress in doubt as Democrats grow emboldened from election wins
WASHINGTON (AP) — Elections this week that energized Democrats and angered President Donald Trump have cast a chill over efforts to end the record-breaking government shutdown, raising fresh doubts about the possibility of a breakthrough despite the punishing toll of federal closures on the country. Trump has increased pressure on Senate Republicans to end the…
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Establishment Republicans leading in House Districts 20, 21
Establishment Republican candidates for the state House of Representatives, Mary Bradfield and Jarvis Caldwell, enjoyed large early leads in Tuesday’s primary. Air Force veteran Caldwell appears poised to win the House District 20 Republican primary over local business owner Jason Lupo, according to early returns from the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office. Caldwell and Lupo…
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2024 Primary Election Voter Guide: Radio personality and GOP state chair in hard fought race to replace State Rep. Lamborn
Former radio personality Jeff Crank and state Republican Party Chairman Dave Williams are in a fierce primary race to replace U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn in the 5th Congressional District, drawing national endorsements and outside spending. Former President Donald Trump has backed Williams, while the U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson endorsed Crank. The race also has…
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El Paso County commission candidate possible victim in petition fraud
The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office has asked the 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office to investigate petitions submitted on behalf of David Leinweber’s campaign for county commissioner for fraud. Kate Singh, a spokeswoman for the DA, confirmed Thursday the office is investigating. Clerk and Recorder Steve Schleiker said his concerns have nothing to…
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El Paso County commission candidate possible victim in petition fraud
The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office has asked the 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office to investigate petitions submitted on behalf of David Leinweber’s campaign for county commissioner for fraud. Kate Singh, a spokeswoman for the DA, confirmed Thursday the office is investigating. Clerk and Recorder Steve Schleiker said his concerns have nothing to…
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While passions run high at El Paso County Republican assemblies, many well-known politicians opt out
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save While Republican assemblies in El Paso County drew hundreds of passionate voters Saturday to a marathon of meetings, many local politicians with name recognition opted out, choosing instead to collect signatures to earn a place on June primary ballots. The assembly process can offer an…
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While passions run high at El Paso County Republican assemblies, many well-known politicians opt out
While Republican assemblies in El Paso County drew hundreds of passionate voters Saturday to a marathon of meetings, many local politicians with name recognition opted out, choosing instead to collect signatures to earn a place on June primary ballots. The assembly process can offer an efficient and cost-effective path to the ballot because gathering signatures…
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El Paso County Republican and Democrat caucuses will be held this week
After the political excitement of Super Tuesday, El Paso County Republicans and Democrats have a chance to get involved at the most local level through party caucuses this week. The caucuses are a neighborhood-level opportunity to debate political ideas and candidates, and elect representatives to the county assembly. At the county assembly, candidates that earn…
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NEWS | Colorado Politics’ Ernest Luning discusses the El Paso County GOP
El Paso County Republicans up in arms in advance of local party elections.