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After Colorado primary, experts discuss strategies as focus shifts to general election

Strategists say something big would need to happen to bump Boebert from path to victory

July 1, 2022

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Why the millions of dollars Democrats spent in Colorado’s Republican primaries didn’t work

of the more extreme GOP candidates Democrats wanted to see win on Tuesday lost

July 1, 2022

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La Plata County voters favor Coram, Frisch and Anderson; but Boebert snatches victory

turnout high, driven by civic duty and ousting incumbent

June 29, 2022

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How to follow Tuesday’s primary election

Plata County voters can expect results soon after the 7 p.m. deadline

June 28, 2022

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Colorado Rep. Barbara McLachlan eyes fourth term

Longtime representative from Durango touts her work at the Capitol as campaign season nears

March 26, 2022

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Republicans report boost in turnout while Democrats see a slide at caucuses

Plata County parties express confidence heading into November elections

March 9, 2022

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Eight would-be challengers to Boebert meet in forum hosted by La Plata County Democrats

Candidates tackle questions on environment, bipartisanship, and local and national policy

March 2, 2022

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How to caucus in La Plata County

The La Plata County Republican Central Committee held a Republican caucus training session for about 30 volunteers on Thursday evening…

February 24, 2022

Regional News

Colorado governor and Democrats unveil 2022 legislative platform

of Dem’s main talking points echoed what Republicans outlined in August 2021

January 11, 2022

Regional News

6 big takeaways from the 2021 election results in Colorado and beyond

was good news for Republicans and Democrats – and warning signs to both parties

November 5, 2021

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Poll: Colorado voters have soured on Democrats heading into 2022 election

President Joe Biden’s numbers took the biggest hit

November 3, 2021

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Durangoan will help redraw U.S. House district lines

Republicans question unaffiliated status of Lori Schell

March 6, 2021

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Independent candidates fail at the polls

Jones yet to escape campaign-finance violations charge from unaffiliated run in 2018

February 13, 2021

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Democrats rally the vote at Buckley Park

Party’s ‘Soul of the Nation’ bus tour kicks off in Durango

October 22, 2020

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Durango neighbors disagree, civilly. Can the rest of us?

Competing yard signs pock neighborhoods, but some end up stolen or vandalized

October 2, 2020

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Challenger Lauren Boebert knocks off five-term incumbent Rep. Scott Tipton

Mitsch Bush leads Democratic race

July 1, 2020

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Police and prosecutors: Aspects of Dems’ police accountability bill are problematic

Measure takes some steps forward, but others put officers and the public at risk

June 6, 2020

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Hickenlooper says he ‘tripped’ on Black Lives Matter question

Democratic candidate Andrew Romanoff pounces on his rival’s misstep

June 2, 2020

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What you need to know about voting in the June 30 primary

Mail-in ballots will go out June 8

June 1, 2020

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With most votes counted, Bernie Sanders takes win in La Plata County

Primary vote for elected offices below presidency will be June 30

March 4, 2020

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Already voted for a candidate who dropped out – now what?

Buttigieg, Klobuchar and Steyer ended candidacies ahead of Super Tuesday

March 2, 2020

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Democrats looking to unseat Sen. Cory Gardner to attend forum in Durango

Organizers say it’s the first time all candidates will be together

September 3, 2019

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Colorado candidates take aim at front-runners in presidential debate

Hickenlooper denounces socialism; Bennet touts work on immigration reform

June 28, 2019

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Will young people show up this year to vote?

Turnout of all ages in La Plata County is on par with 2014 midterm elections

November 2, 2018