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Though voter turnout was higher than two years ago, it was lower than the 2020 presidential election.
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In 2022, Adam Frisch lost by 554 votes. His 2024 loss to a far less polarizing Republican was closer to 12,000 votes.
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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.
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From county commissioners to congressional representatives, we’ve got the results covered. This post will be updated as vote counts are released.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Candidates from various Western Slope races participated in debates, including for those federal office, state house, and state senate.