Political campaigns

Republicans must wait until 2026 before they have any real shot at winning back power in Colorado

Democrats have never held this amount of sustained control at the state or congressional levels

November 9, 2022

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

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

Election conspiracies and ‘chaos’ in politics prime talking points at Democratic event

and federal candidates make appearance at Powerhouse Science Center

October 30, 2022

As Bennet-O’Dea race tightens, O’Dea hopes to appeal to ‘middle Colorado’

Republican candidate buoyed by poll that shows him within seven points of Democratic challenger

October 13, 2022

Republican state Sen. Don Coram backs Democratic candidate over Lauren Boebert

‘It’s disgraceful and we should expect more from our United States Representative,’ he says of congresswoman

October 12, 2022

Sen. Michael Bennet stumps in Durango, calls on young voters

‘There is no alternative,’ senator says in making an appeal to Democratic electors

October 10, 2022

Gov. Polis tops Weld County rancher Wells as Colorado’s biggest 2022 campaign donor – so far

Colorado Democratic Party giving to legislative and statewide candidates; Republican Party expects to pick up spending

October 7, 2022

Durango School District turns the other cheek at Boebert’s unfounded ‘litter box’ remarks

9-R spokeswoman says focus should be on high test scores versus ‘false comments’

October 7, 2022

Joe O’Dea signed petition to put abortion measure on Colorado ballot in 2020

U.S. Senate candidate has portrayed himself as an abortion-rights Republican

September 30, 2022

4 takeaways from the first Colorado gubernatorial debate between Jared Polis and Heidi Ganahl

matchup was an hourlong slugfest more defined by attacks than substance

September 29, 2022

How much does it cost to run a political TV ad during a Denver Broncos game?

ain’t cheap – up to $150,000 for one 30-second ad – but candidates are willing to pay it

September 28, 2022

House District 59 candidates debate water and taxes at La County Fairgrounds

Democratic incumbent Barbara McLachlan is facing Republican challenger Shelli Shaw

September 27, 2022

GOP complaint against Polis for letter sent with refund checks likely to be dismissed

Governor referred to payments as ‘Colorado Cashback,’ not TABOR returns

September 22, 2022

Pam Anderson wants to run ‘evidence-based’ elections if elected secretary of state

Republican is set to face Democratic incumbent Jena Griswold this fall

September 15, 2022

A rancher in Weld County canceled his solar project to spend $6 million against Jared Polis

Wells says he wants to counterbalance a multimillionaire governor

September 13, 2022

Republican rancher and oil and gas booster donates millions to counter Polis spending

Wells is keeping GOP challenger Heidi Ganahl in the political spending game with more than $6 million donated so far

September 7, 2022

Republicans initiate recall of Colorado senator two days after he announces he’s becoming a Democrat

‘It’s strange how the way you affiliate changes people’s perceptions of you,’ says Sen. Kevin Priola

August 25, 2022

Lauren Boebert didn’t file required reports on stock and cryptocurrency transactions

Campaign Legal Center calls failure to report ‘disturbing,’ but notes ethics laws rarely enforced

August 23, 2022

U.S. Senate candidate Joe O’Dea believes abortions should be legal up until 20 weeks of pregnancy, with exceptions after

Bennet’s challenger had refused until Friday to provide specifics on his stance

August 19, 2022

Coloradans are contributing lots of money to Liz Cheney in the Republican U.S. House primary in Wyoming

A few prominent donors are also backing Cheney’s challenger, Harriet Hageman, who holds healthy lead in the polls

August 10, 2022

Colorado GOP candidates appear as united front during election season news conference

Candidates reaffirmed party’s pillar issues, including lowering cost of living and reducing crime

August 10, 2022

Colorado attorney general candidates debate public safety, role of office in first exchange

Democratic incumbent Phil Weiser is being challenged by Republican John Kellner for job as top law enforcement official in the…

August 4, 2022

Failed Colorado Republican candidates see fundraising spikes fueled by recounts

statewide Democrats hold campaign cash advantages over their opponents

August 3, 2022