Elections 2024

Candidates from various Western Slope races participated in debates, including for those federal office, state house, and state senate.

Both of the mayoral candidates have nearly a decade of experience in Town Hall — serving side-by-side as elected officials. Incumbent Bill Madsen is seeking a third term in the role; Alyssa Shenk, his challenger, feels the timing is right for her own mayoral campaign.

The candidates for Colorado House District 57 met with the Glenwood Springs Lions Club this week to take questions from members and share more about their platforms. Housing, education, and immigration emerged as important topics.

Frisch voiced concerns about both Biden and Trump’s ages, and questioned their ability to address the issues most important to Americans. He declined to name who might step up as nominee, but said both parties have a “deep bench.”

There are six Republican candidates running to be the nominee in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District. All tout conservative bona fides and similar key issues, like immigration and the Second Amendment.

Basalt residents are being asked to vote on the future of the Midland Avenue streetscape project in the town’s upcoming special election on Tuesday, May 21. Aspen Daily News reporter Scott Condon talks about his recent reporting on the citizens group behind the ballot initiative, what they’re hoping to accomplish, and how the town is responding.

Silt resident Caleb Waller announced his candidacy after State Sen. Perry Will unseated him on the GOP primary ballot in the Garfield County Commissioner race.

Voters in Glenwood Springs have just under a week to weigh in on a measure that would change how residential development works in the city. While its proponents say it would increase public involvement and transparency, those opposed say it creates a costly, burdensome process that could slow down much needed housing.

Robison, Montemayor and Kribbs earn seats on Carbondale Board of Town Trustees; Berman, Dupré-Butchart and Stevens land on Basalt Town Council; Knight runs as sole candidate for Basalt mayor.

While the justices came together to agree Donald Trump could not be removed from the Colorado primary ballot, they differed as to how far they would go.