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As primary draws to a close, candidates are making final pitch to voters, asking for turnout
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Rocky Mountain Voice, State

As primary draws to a close, candidates are making final pitch to voters, asking for turnout

By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice From the far stretches of the Eastern Plains to the Western Slope and all places in between, candidates up and down the ballot have spent the past six months attempting to woo voters. At one time earlier this year, a dozen candidates were vying for the Republican nomination in the 4th District to replace U.S. Rep. Ken Buck, and others in less ballyhooed races worked no less hard to earn support for their party nomination. All the miles, chicken dinners, speeches, videos and ads culminate Tuesday in the election of party nominees to various offices - nominees Republicans hope can win in the general election this fall. So what is the final message candidates hope to leave with voters? What efforts did candidates make to get voters to cast ba...
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In low-turnout primary election, 4th District outperforming others with 17.1% of all ballots cast
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Rocky Mountain Voice, State

In low-turnout primary election, 4th District outperforming others with 17.1% of all ballots cast

By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice It may not be a historically-low turnout as many candidates from all corners of Colorado fear, but the primary election certainly doesn't appear to be shattering any records. With the weekend, Monday and Tuesday left in the primary election for both major parties and candidates, there have been 533,659 ballots cast. Registered voters cast 608,318 ballots in 2022, an upward trend from 2020. Another almost 75,000 ballots must be cast statewide in order to eclipse 2022. There has not been a downward swing in total ballots cast in at least the past four even-year primary elections. Election Day is Tuesday, June 25. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day at voting centers throughout the state. Ballots may also be cast through the clo...
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Flora heads up panel addressing ‘complex problem’ of illegal immigration, HB 19-1124 and sanctuaries
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Flora heads up panel addressing ‘complex problem’ of illegal immigration, HB 19-1124 and sanctuaries

By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice LONE TREE -- It might be a complex problem but the solution could be quite simple, participants in an immigration forum told a large audience gathered here Wednesday in Douglas County. "We can secure the border, and then the work begins," said Deborah Flora. A candidate in the 4th District U.S. House race, Flora has pledged that, if elected, immigration will top her list of priorities. She organized a forum here with local law enforcement officials, including a sheriff, district attorney and former ICE director. "The State of Colorado has made it essentially against the law to participate with our federal partners," said Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly. He and other sheriffs have complained the Democrat-led House Bill 19-1124 is to...
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Rep. Soper: Gov. Polis dismissive of real concerns toward wolf depredation on Western Slope
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Rocky Mountain Voice, State

Rep. Soper: Gov. Polis dismissive of real concerns toward wolf depredation on Western Slope

By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice A weekend exchange between a national columnist and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has drawn the attention of Rep. Matt Soper, R-Delta, who pens commentary as "The Western Slope Statesman." Soper took exception to the tone in which the governor responded to Helen Raleigh, a senior contributor at The Federalist and who had written a piece for the Wall Street Journal titled "Jared Polis’s Wolves Are Moving In on Denver". Raleigh, an immigrant from China, is a Colorado resident. "Colorado Gov. Jared Polis recently signed a bill to reintroduce the vicious weasel known as the wolverine to the state," Raleigh wrote on Twitter/X. "What could go wrong? Plenty, if Colorado’s recent experience reintroducing the gray wolf is anything to go by." Western Sl...
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McKenna: Of our race-obsessed schools and special populations
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McKenna: Of our race-obsessed schools and special populations

By Stephen McKenna | Guest Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice The Cherry Creek School Board meeting in April featured a strategic plan update on special populations by Dr. Tony Poole. Those not steeped in the priorities of the school board and Superintendent Chris Smith might think it wise to fixate on “disproportionality” as Dr. Poole does; but that fixation does not seem to be improving proficiency in reading or math, where half the district’s students do not test at grade level. Or much else. Dr. Poole and his team of seven special populations directors (each paid between $100,000 to $155,000 a year, while teachers make between $58,710 and $119,532) track disproportionality across the district’s special education (SPED) and gifted and talented (GT) programs. Disproportionalities are...
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10.5% of ballots have been cast in primary election statewide; 12.7% in 4th District
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10.5% of ballots have been cast in primary election statewide; 12.7% in 4th District

By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice About 12.7 percent of all registered primary voters in Colorado's 4th District have cast a ballot and among those 34.1 percent are unaffiliated voters, the Secretary of State's first daily report of the election reads. There are 538,291 active voters in the 4th District, with 252,546 registered as unaffiliated. Additionally, there are 187,769 Republican, 88,818 Democrat and 9,158 minor party voters.The Secretary of State's office did not release voting totals specific to any other congressional district. Election Day is Tuesday, June 25. Polls are open on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.In the 4th District, the turnout of Douglas County could be a decisive factor in the U.S. House races. The county holds the largest total of registered voters ...
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Legal battle heating up from the killing of a Trump supporter by 9News’ unlicensed, contracted security guard
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Legal battle heating up from the killing of a Trump supporter by 9News’ unlicensed, contracted security guard

By Rocky Mountain Voice Staff The Colorado Court of Appeals has found Denver’s 9News could potentially be held liable in a fatal shooting of a Trump supporter during a 2020 protest in Denver. Matthew Dolloff, an unlicensed security guard allegedly acquired by a contractor 9News used, was accompanying a 9News producer at a protest between the group "Patriot Muster" and a "BLM-Antifa Soup Drive" when he shot and killed Trump supporter Lee Keltner, according to CBS News. Denver District Attorney Beth McCann refused to prosecute at the time of the shooting: "Under Colorado's law, Matthew Dolloff had no duty to retreat and was legally justified in his actions. While I do not agree with Mr. Dolloff's decision to use lethal force, the fact remains he had the right to...
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Transform Colorado events slated to unite Christian, church leaders
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Rocky Mountain Voice, State

Transform Colorado events slated to unite Christian, church leaders

By Rocky Mountain Voice The first of three Transform Colorado events will take place Tuesday, June 18, with two more events following Wednesday, June 19, with guest speaker William J. Federer. Federer will address those gathered at noon Tuesday at Radiance Church, 8301 Rosemary St. A , Commerce City. A free meal will be provided. Transform Colorado is aimed at church leaders throughout Colorado, but is open to all Coloradans. The aim is to "restore and expand Biblical values in the public square," a press release reads. "Be a part of history in the making, as consequential meetings will be held across the state," the Transform Colorado press release continues. "Significant, impassioned speakers will inspire; aware and relevant authors will motivate; and tuned-in, vigilant teachers...
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Primary election: In-person voting opened at 155 centers Monday across Colorado
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Rocky Mountain Voice, State

Primary election: In-person voting opened at 155 centers Monday across Colorado

By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice Those voters wishing to cast a ballot the old school way can begin to do so. Early, in-person voting is now being offered statewide at 155 voting centers for eligible voters, the office of Secretary of State Jena Griswold announced Monday. “Access is critical to ensuring every eligible Coloradan can make their voice heard,” Griswold said. “I’m proud that Colorado voters will have ample voting access across the state to cast their ballot this election.” The Secretary of State's office and county clerks recommend voters who have not cast a ballot via mail by June 18 to do so by drop box or by visiting a voting center, where a ballot can be dropped off or voted in-person. Mailing a ballot on or after Tuesday, June 18, might not guarantee rece...
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What’s on my ballot? Three races for district attorney are opposed, including in new 23rd District
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Rocky Mountain Voice, State

What’s on my ballot? Three races for district attorney are opposed, including in new 23rd District

By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice There will be three opposed district attorney races to decide, including in the newly-created 23rd District, on the primary ballot. Election Day is Tuesday, June 25. Registered voters should have received a mailed ballot or will in the coming days. Those Coloradans who are not yet registered to vote may do so in a couple of ways with various deadlines. Register at GoVoteColorado.gov through June 17, in order to receive a ballot by mail. Additionally, registration can be completed in person at a voting center until 7 p.m. on Election Day. On the Democratic ballot, John Walsh and Leora Joseph are vying to become district attorney in the 2nd District. The winner will not face Republican opposition in the general election. On the Republican ba...
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