Statehouse News

The race to represent Western and Southern Colorado in Congress may pivot on whether voters view the incumbent as a pragmatist willing to break with his own party or as a reliable vote for the president, even at the expense of his district’s interests.

Campaign season kicked off in Colorado with debates over the weekend at Club 20 in Grand Junction. The group has been organizing Western Slope politics for more than 70 years, and it’s one of the first big events as campaign season gets into full gear, even if some candidates sit it out.

Republican candidate for governor Victor Marx agreed earlier this week to a moderated debate with Democratic candidate Phil Weiser.

There may be different answers for why the party has lost ground with rural voters, but many Democrats across rural Colorado have the same answer for how to win them back.

The Supreme Court said late Monday that a U.S. Postal Service rule to restrict mail-in voting cannot go into effect for the midterm elections. With the decision, Colorado will be allowed to mail a ballot to all registered voters as required under state law.

The midterm elections are around the corner, and Colorado election officials are dealing with a lot of uncertainty. Colorado and about two dozen states have sued to block a new U.S. Postal Service (USPS) rule to regulate and restrict mail ballots.

As of Aug. 12, Uber and Lyft passengers in Colorado have more protections. Under a new law signed by Governor Jared Polis this June, rideshare companies operating in Colorado will be required to investigate drivers after receiving complaints from riders within seven business days or face penalties.

Emily Barker, Nick Hutcherson and Sydney Watson were killed battling the Snyder Fire.

The wildland firefighters were involved in a burnover incident and deployed their shelters, according to a press release from the U.S. Dept. of the Interior.

Election officials say the state's mail voting system remains one of the most widely used and trusted in the country, even as questions about election security persist.