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GOP candidates for CD-3 describe priorities if elected to U.S. House

Contenders weigh in on abortion, public lands and border security

June 18, 2024

Regional News

Rep. Boebert’s threats to sue opposition group’s donors likely improper, judge says

sides with Colorado congresswoman on dismissal of defamation claim

June 11, 2024

Local News

Republican congressional candidates face off in Durango

contenders sought to distinguish themselves from one another

June 7, 2024

Local News

What do voters want candidates to focus on this election?

respondents express frustration with polarization and attack politics

June 5, 2024

Regional News

Lauren Boebert has massive lead in Republican primary, poll shows

40% of those polled said they would vote for the congresswoman on June 25

June 5, 2024

Local News

GOP La Plata County commissioner candidate disqualified from ballot

Bogs narrowly missed a residency requirement

April 2, 2024

Regional News

How Lauren Boebert is handling her rough year – and how she views the future

Colorado Sun spent a day on the campaign trail with the Republican congresswoman

March 8, 2024

Local News

Although humbled and apologetic, Lauren Boebert is sticking to her guns

‘Closed mouths don’t get fed,’ congresswoman says in interview

October 30, 2023

Local News

State Sen. Cleave Simpson announces bid for reelection

District 6 encompasses 14 counties in Southwest Colorado

July 27, 2023

Regional News

Grand Junction mayor becomes latest Democrat to launch a bid to unseat Lauren Boebert

Stout will face a primary with Adam Frisch, who nearly unseated incumbent in 2022

July 27, 2023

Tri-Cities

Farmington Mayor Nate Duckett announces reelection bid

Duckett will run on a platform of “proven leadership”

June 28, 2023

Local News

Democratic candidate Adam Frisch meets with residents on listening tour through CD3

Challenger reaffirms priorities while criticizing U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert

June 10, 2023

AP New Mexico

Ex-GOP candidate indicted in connection with shootings at lawmakers’ homes

Solomon Peña was defeated in his bid midterm election bid for New Mexico House of Representatives

June 1, 2023

Regional News

Adam Frisch nearly unseated Lauren Boebert last year. In one big way, 2024 could be harder

former Aspen city councilman will have more name recognition, but he won’t have the element of surprise

March 20, 2023

Local News

With 20 months to go, race for 3rd Congressional District begins

Democrats have already emerged to challenge Rep. Lauren Boebert

February 20, 2023

Regional News

Adam Frisch will run again to unseat Lauren Boebert in 2024

is likely to be one of nation’s most closely watched 2024 congressional contests

February 14, 2023

Local News

La Plata County treasurer Allison Aichele ekes out victory over Erin Hutchins

Incumbent Democrat bested her independent opponent by 320 votes

November 10, 2022

Regional News

Meet Adam Frisch, the candidate who shocked Lauren Boebert

resident logged more than 23,000 miles and attended hundreds of community events

November 10, 2022

Local News

Uncontested La Plata County candidates cruise to victory

incumbents will serve another four years in public office

November 9, 2022

Regional News

Rep. Lauren Boebert catches Democrat Adam Frisch in House race

race tightens Wednesday, Frisch’s lead falls to 62 votes.

November 9, 2022

Local News

McLachlan retains Colorado House District 59

Challenger Shelli Shaw falls behind by 12 points

November 9, 2022

Regional News

Democratic state lawmaker charged for allegedly lying about her residence

Boulder County prosecutors accuse Colorado Rep. Tracey Bernett of felony and misdemeanor charges

November 7, 2022

Local News

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet says ‘it’s kind of like family everywhere I go’

Democrat incumbent discusses previous accomplishments, future goals ahead of midterm elections

November 3, 2022

Regional News

10 big promises Colorado Gov. Jared Polis kept in his first term – and some he hasn’t (so far)

Colorado Sun kept track of more than 100 of the Democrats’ 2018 campaign promises. We evaluated about 20 as he…

November 1, 2022