Elections 2024

Though voter turnout was higher than two years ago, it was lower than the 2020 presidential election.

In 2022, Adam Frisch lost by 554 votes. His 2024 loss to a far less polarizing Republican was closer to 12,000 votes.

Pitkin County voters resoundingly supported the county in its decision-making authority over the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport, beating back a citizen-initiated ballot question that would have required subsequent votes on anything involving the relocation or expansion of the runway.

From county commissioners to congressional representatives, we’ve got the results covered. This post will be updated as vote counts are released.

The mayoral race pits the incumbent against another longtime council member; in the race for two council seats, there are four names on the ballot. All of them shared their perspectives on key issues for the village during a “Squirm Night” on Oct. 24.

Policies that are popular with voters across the country, like solar and wind development and other renewables, are also popular with Roaring Fork and Colorado River valley locals.

The complaint points to an article in the Glenwood Springs Post Independent, where it says city employees advocated for the sales tax issue. The city stated it doesn’t take a position on the issue.

16-year incumbent Republican Mike Samson and challenger Steven Arauza, both of Rifle, have different philosophies on Garfield County’s approach to its toughest challenges.

Democrat Elizabeth Velasco and Republican Caleb Waller have differing visions of what role the government should play, but agree on certain issues like addressing wildfires.

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