Colorado Newsline

07/11/2024

In the first presidential election since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Trump won a second term in the White House. Simultaneously, 7 of 10 states, including Colorado, voted to restore or expand abortion rights.

In the first presidential election since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the federal right to an abortion, former President Donald Trump, who touted during the campaign he “was able to kill Roe v. Wade,” won a second term in the White House. Simultaneously, seven out of 10 states voted to rest...

07/11/2024

Two-thirds of Latino voters in Colorado supported Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential election, according to an exit poll of Latino voters. That's 4% more than the national figure.

Two-thirds of Latino voters in Colorado supported Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, according to an exit poll of Latino voters.

06/11/2024

Two Mesa County women were arrested Wednesday for allegedly stealing mail ballots and fraudulently casting them ahead of the general election. One was a postal worker. The other is a registered Republican.

Two Mesa County women were arrested Wednesday for allegedly stealing mail ballots and fraudulently casting them.

06/11/2024

Voters delivered a decisive win for Trump over Harris in Tuesday’s election, laying the groundwork for a second administration in which he has vowed to conduct mass deportations of migrants and install wealthy supporters in key positions.

The Colorado context From Colorado Newsline Former President Donald Trump articulated his threat of mass deportations during a rally last month in Aurora, where he attacked immigrants and repeated false claims of a gang takeover in the city. During a speech at Ga***rd Rockies Resort, Trump pledged t...

06/11/2024

Vice President Kamala Harris Wednesday afternoon called Donald Trump to concede the 2024 presidential race, according to a senior Harris aide.

The Colorado context From Colorado Newsline Vice President Kamala Harris lost the national election for president, but she easily won in Colorado. Harris had 54.5% of the vote in Colorado as of 1 p.m. Wednesday. The Associated Press called the race for her in Colorado about an hour after polls close...

06/11/2024

Colorado voters appear to have rejected Amendment 80, a "school choice" measure, according to preliminary election results.

Colorado voters appear to have rejected Amendment 80, according to preliminary election results on Wednesday.

06/11/2024

Colorado voters on Tuesday rejected a grassroots ballot initiative that would have banned the hunting and trapping of mountain lions, bobcats and lynx.

Colorado voters rejected a grassroots ballot initiative that would have banned the hunting and trapping of mountain lions, bobcats and lynx.

06/11/2024

Colorado will become one of the first states in the country to impose a tax on the sales of guns and ammunition.

06/11/2024

Colorado Democrats on track to retain state House, Senate majorities

Colorado Democrats in the state House and Senate appeared to have retained their majorities on Tuesday but some races were too early to call.

06/11/2024

Jeff Crank solidly ahead in race for Colorado’s 5th Congressional District

Republican Jeff Crank was well ahead of Democrat River Gassen in the race for Colorado’s 5th Congressional District seat, according to preliminary results Tuesday. Crank would succeed U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn, who announced his retirement in January. Lamborn served nine terms in Congress. The 5th Di...

06/11/2024

Jeff Hurd leads Adam Frisch in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District

Early election results show Republican Jeff Hurd ahead of Democrat Adam Frisch despite Frisch's more than a $10 million fundraising advantage.

06/11/2024

Caraveo holds slight lead over Evans in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District

Democratic U.S. Rep. Yadira Caraveo of Thornton was ahead by 1.5 percentage points early Wednesday as she faced a Republican challenger in her bid to win a second term representing Colorado’s 8th Congressional District. Caraveo won 49.5% of the vote to the 48% won by Republican state Rep. Gabe Eva...

06/11/2024

By the end of Election Day, Colorado Democrats in the state House and Senate could confidently say they retained majorities, but it was too early to tell how wide that margin will be as key races were not yet called.

Colorado Democrats in the state House and Senate appeared to have retained their majorities on Tuesday but some races were too early to call.

06/11/2024

Colorado voters on Tuesday appeared to reject a sweeping plan to overhaul the state’s elections system hatched by some of the state’s wealthiest and most influential political donors.

Colorado voters on Tuesday appeared to reject a sweeping plan, in Proposition 131, to overhaul the state’s elections system.

06/11/2024

Proponents of Colorado's Proposition 131, the sweeping election reform measure, announced Tuesday night they had "come up short."

Welcome to Newsline’s Election Day coverage. We will have live results after polls close at 7 p.m. Coloradans can register to vote and vote until polls close. Here’s how to vote, and here’s our Voter Guide. This page offers election tools, updates, candidate Q&A’s and an explanation of our e...

06/11/2024

BREAKING: Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert won in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District, according to The Associated Press. She currently represents the 3rd District but recently moved to the 4th District, the most right-leaning district in Colorado.

Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert beat Trisha Calvarese in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District on Tuesday.

06/11/2024

BREAKING: Proposition 128, approved by voters Tuesday, will make people convicted of certain violent crimes ineligible for parole until they have served at least 85% of their sentences. The Associated Press called the race at 8:53 p.m.

Colorado voters approved a “truth in sentencing” measure on Election Day, according to The Associated Press.

06/11/2024

Colorado voters approve Amendment G, which would expand the number veterans with a disability who qualify for reduced property tax obligations, according to The Associated Press.