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As Election Day draws near, all eyes are on Colorado's Congressional District 8. The race is one of handful that will decide control of the U.S. House.
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As Election Day draws near, all eyes are on Colorado's Congressional District 8. The race is one of handful that will decide control of the U.S. House.
CD3 covers most of Colorado's Western Slope and includes the city of Pueblo in southern Colorado. Republican Jeff Hurd and Democrat Adam Frisch are running for the open seat.
CD4 covers most of Colorado's Eastern Plains and includes the city of Loveland in Northern Colorado and Douglas County in the Denver metro area. Democrat Trisha Calvarese and Republican Lauren Boebert are running for the open seat.
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In a sign of how competitive the race in Colorado's 8th Congressional District is, U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson made his second visit to the district in seven weeks to raise money and support for Republican Gabe Evans.
In less than five weeks, Colorado voters will decide who they want to represent them in Congress, and one of the most contested Congressional races in the country is in District 8.
Last month, opponents of party chair Dave Williams voted to oust him after a series of controversies, including using party resources for his congressional campaign, attacking fellow Republicans and making anti-LGBTQ remarks.
Colorado Republicans are fighting to hold onto Rep. Lauren Boebert's seat in the 3rd Congressional District after she switched to CD4.
While climate change is not the top issue for most voters, research out of the University of Colorado Boulder finds it could be a significant factor in the race.
Democratic incumbent Yadira Caraveo accused her Republican challenger Gabe Evans of not sufficiently condemning antisemitic post made by a staff member.
There's been a 36% turnover of election workers nationwide, compared to 20 to 30% before 2020, according to one report. In Colorado, it's even higher. The increased departures coincide with an increase in political violence.
A week ago, the Colorado Republican Party's central committee voted to oust Dave Williams, the party chairman, and replace him with Eli Bremer.
State lawmakers wrapped up a four-day special session by passing a bill that will save Coloradans hundreds of dollars in property taxes.
State lawmakers gave initial approval to a bill aimed at lowering property taxes Tuesday as they wrapped up day two of a special legislative session. The legislation would provide $1 billion per year in property tax relief.
Colorado Republicans voted to remove GOP Party Chair Dave Williams on Aug. 24.