RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDede Laugesen celebrates with others at the Colorado Republican Election Night party at the DoubleTree Hilton in the Denver Tech Center, November 08, 2016. People gather to watch returns come in throughout the night.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostJake Viano celebrates a Trump win during the Colorado Republican Election Night party at the DoubleTree Hilton in the Denver Tech Center, November 08, 2016. People gather to watch returns come in throughout the night.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostJustin Gray, left, and Rachel Schiff, right, are disappointed with the presidential numbers as they watch large television screens as numbers come in for the presidential election at the Denver Westin Downtown on November 8, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. The Colorado Democrats held their election night party in the ballroom at the hotel.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostA few remaining Democrats sit stunned as the numbers continue to turn towards Republican candidate Donald Trump as they watch large screen televisions during the Democratic Election night party at at the Denver Westin Downtown on November 9, 2016 in Denver, Colorado.
Early numbers come in as people watch large television screens during the presidential election at the Denver Westin Downtown on November 8, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. The Colorado Democrats held their election night party in the ballroom at the hotel. Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostU.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, and his wife, Cynthia Coffman, takes the stage during the Colorado RepublicanÊElection Night party at the DoubleTree Hilton in the Denver Tech Center, November 08, 2016.
Seth McConnell, The Denver PostMorgan Carroll, the chairwoman of the state Democratic Party and a 2016 congressional candidate, is demanding an investigation from Colorado Attorney General Cynthia Coffman into Cambridge Analytica's work in Colorado.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostUS Democratic Senatorial incumbent Michael Bennet waves to supportes as he gives his acceptance speech after beating Republican rival Darryl Glenn in the US Senate race at the Denver Westin Downtown on November 8, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. The Colorado Democrats held their election night party in the ballroom at the hotel.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDemocrats cheer that Hillary Clinton won the state of Colorado during the presidential election at the Denver Westin Downtown on November 8, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. The Colorado Democrats held their election night party in the ballroom at the hotel.
People get glued their phones and to the tv during Demarcated watch party on November 8, 2016 at the Westin. John Leyba, The Denver Post
John Leyba, The Denver PostU.S. Representative Jared Polis calls for son C.J. 5 years-old and Cora 2 years-old from the podium after addressing supporters November 8, 2016 at the Westin.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostMaia Brockbank and her parents Claire and Brad watching the democratic results in disbelief at the Denver Westin Downtown November 08, 2016.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostColorado Families for a Fair Wage executive committee member Felicia Griffin (left) and campaign co-chair Lizeth Chacon celebrate as Amendment 70 passes at the Denver Westin Downtown November 08, 2016.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDemocratic state Representative Beth McCan gives her acceptance speech after she was elected Denver's next District Attorney in front of a large crowd at at the Denver Westin Downtown on November 8, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. McCann, a former city safety manager, beat Helen Morgan, a veteran prosecutor in the office who left the Democratic Party to run as an independent. The Colorado Democrats held their election night party in the ballroom at the hotel.
Chris McLean, The Pueblo ChieftainJonah Cruz drops his ballot into the box at the Barkman Library on Nov. 8, 2016 in Pueblo.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostSkylar King celebrates returns coming in during the Colorado Republican Election Night party at the DoubleTree Hilton in the Denver Tech Center, November 08, 2016. People gather to watch returns come in throughout the night.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostPeople watch returns come in during the Colorado Republican Election Night party at the DoubleTree Hilton in the Denver Tech Center, November 8, 2016.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostJoey Tate, son of Jack Tate who is the Republican candidate for the Colorado State Senate, is dressed for a party during the Colorado Republican Election Night party at the DoubleTree Hilton in the Denver Tech Center, November 08, 2016. People gather, at the hotel ballroom, to watch returns come in throughout the night.
Media set up to cover the Colorado Republicans' election night party at the DoubleTree Hilton in the Denver Tech Center on Nov. 8, 2016. People will start to gather to watch returns around 7 p.m.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostMedia trucks lining 17th downtown near the Denver Westin Downtown as the closing of the polls nears November 08, 2016.
Paul Skizinski, left, Jean Penn and Janie Shakley chat before doors open for the Morgan Carroll election night watch party at the Radisson Hotel in Aurora, Colorado on November 8, 2016. Seth McConnell, The Denver Post
John Leyba, The Denver PostSupporters cheer as they find out that Prop 106, a measure has passed which would allow terminally ill patients to take life-ending, doctor-prescribed sleeping medication, during a watch party November 8, 2016 at the Westin.
John Leyba, The Denver PostJessica Brennan (L) Kim Callinan and Barbara Coombs share a hug after finding out that Prop 106 has passed which would allow terminally ill patients to take life-ending, doctor-prescribed sleeping medication, during a watch party November 8, 2016 at the Westin.
Andy Colwell for The CannabistA cheer goes up among supporters of Initiated Ordinance 300, the Neighborhood-Supported Social Cannabis Consumption Initiative, as they listen to poll result updates during an Election Night poll watch party at El Charrito, 2100 Larimer St.
Brianne Bartz crosses her fingers as she reads back county election results on a laptop during the Morgan Carroll election night watch party at the Radisson Hotel in Aurora, Colorado on November 8, 2016. Seth McConnell, The Denver Post
Seth McConnell, The Denver PostNancy Todd speaks during the Morgan Carroll election night watch party at the Radisson Hotel in Aurora, Colorado on November 8, 2016.
Seth McConnell, The Denver PostCorbin Greene, left, and John Perry look at results on Perry's phone during the Morgan Carroll election night watch party at the Radisson Hotel in Aurora, Colorado on November 8, 2016.
Brennan Linsley, Associated PressMJ McCoy, who works as a food industry recruiter, puts her completed voter ballot into a drop box at a recreation center before dawn in Boulder, Colo., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. Regarding the significance of having a woman on the ballot, McCoy, who voted for Clinton, says: "It meant a lot to me to see that women finally have a chance to have the highest office in the country. I think it's really awesome, and it's been overshadowed by all the negativity in the campaign."
Cliff Grassmick, Daily CameraA voter goes into the Boulder County Clerks Office to cast their ballot on Election Day in Longmont, Colo., on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostA man votes at the Denver Election commission Tuesday Nov 08, 2016.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostCheck in table to vote at Denver Police Station #3 on Election Day November 08, 2016.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostVoters wait in line on Election Day at the Denver Elections Division after a state-wide computer system delay on Nov. 8, 2016.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostA voting forms at Denver Police Station #3 near University Blvd and I-25 on Election Day Nov. 8, 2016.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostRyan McCann hands his ballot to election judge Tim Drago on Nov. 8 at the Denver Elections Division headquarters at Bannock and 14th Avenue in Denver on Nov. 8.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostSyrian-American Abir Alkabbani votes on election day at Denver Police station #3 near University Blvd and I-25 November 8, 2016.
People at the Smoky Hill Library prepare to vote during the general election on Nov. 8, 2016, in Centennial.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostPeople vote at the Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library on Election Day on Nov. 8, 2016.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostLeelee Fertig, a Trump supporter, attends the Colorado Republican Election Night party at the DoubleTree Hilton in the Denver Tech Center, November 08, 2016. People gather to watch returns come in throughout the night.
Seth McConnell, The Denver PostRebecca Sunshine displays her Mt. Nasty shirt during a Pantsuit Nation meet up at Curtis Park in Denver, Colorado on November 8, 2016. Pantsuit Nation, a once secret online group, has blown up to more than a million followers in a short span of time. The group is pro-Hillary Clinton.
Patrick Traylor, The Denver PostElection support judge Steve Olstad of Denver hands out stickers to voters dropping off ballots on election day Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 outside the Blair-Caldwell Library on Welton St. in Denver, Colorado. Ousted has been an election worker since 2008. "It pays a little and it's fun to meet the voters and participate in something as important as the election," says Olstad.
People stand in line at the Smoky Hill Library to vote during the election on Nov. 8, 2016, in Centennial.
People wait in long lines at the Smoky Hill Library on Election Day on Nov. 8, 2016, in Centennial.
Long-time Denver election judge the Rev. Josephine Falls keeps a close eye on a voter at the Denver Elections Division headquarters on Election Day on Nov. 8, 2016. Falls has worked Denver elections for more than 34 years.
Cliff Grassmick, Daily CameraDarya Zahelina puts her ballot in the box with help from election official Pat Monroe at the Boulder County Clerks Office in Boulder, Colo., on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. A bill that has passed the Colorado House and Senate would tie the state's electoral votes for president to the winner of the national popular vote, rather than to the winner of Colorado.
Denver election judge Tim Drago places a ballot into the box at at drop-off location on Election Day at 14th Avenue and Bannock Street on Nov. 8, 2016.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostVoters drop of ballots at the Denver Election Commission at Bannock and 14th.
Denver election judge Ed Wingfield takes a few ballots and hands out “I Voted” stickers to a voter at a ballot drop-off location at the Denver Elections Division headquarters at Bannock and 14th Avenue on Nov. 8, 2016.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostMia Hofmann, Trump supporter, celebrates returns coming in during the Colorado Republican Election Night party at the DoubleTree Hilton in the Denver Tech Center, November 08, 2016. People gather to watch returns come in throughout the night.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostPeople look stunned as the numbers continue to turn in favor of Republican candidate Donald Trump and against Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton at the Democratic Election night party at at the Denver Westin Downtown on November 8, 2016 in Denver, Colorado.
Helen H. Richardson/The Denver PostElena Horsky, right, holds back tears as she and her mother Angeles Ortega, left, as they watch numbers continue to turn in favor of Republican candidate Donald Trump and against Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton at the Democratic Election night party at at the Denver Westin Downtown on November 8, 2016 in Denver, Colorado.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostCandace Taylor, middle, looks stunned as she and others watch numbers continue to turn in favor of Republican candidate Donald Trump and against Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton at the Democratic Election night party at at the Denver Westin Downtown on November 8, 2016 in Denver, Colorado.
Seth McConnell, The Denver PostChad Robinson sports an American flag tie and cross necklace during the Morgan Carroll election night watch party at the Radisson Hotel in Aurora, Colorado on November 8, 2016.
John Leyba, The Denver PostTiff Rode 30 years-old (L) and Brittany Haywood 31years-old shed tears as they watch returns on the tv favoring Donald Trump during the Democratic watch party on November 8, 2016 at the Westin.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostWatching late election results at Cap Site Tavern, Edwin Canche of Colorado, "Im so close to tears, I'm not going to cry but, this is my second country we had the worst president ever in Mexico and I don't want to have that again, a president of the United States that's racist and everything." November 08, 2016.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostMario Nicolais, Teo Nicolais, Will Bailey and Scott Stewart waiting for a move in the late results at Churchill's in the Brown Palace November 08, 2016.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDalton Walker, 13, celebrates Donald Trump's win during the Colorado Republican Election Night party at the DoubleTree Hilton in the Denver Tech Center, on Nov. 8, 2016, in Denver. People gather to watch returns come in throughout the night.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDede Laugesen prays that Trump is called the winner at the Colorado Republican Election Night party at the DoubleTree Hilton in the Denver Tech Center, November 08, 2016. People gather to watch returns come in throughout the night.
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Dede Laugesen celebrates with others at the Colorado Republican Election Night party at the DoubleTree Hilton in the Denver Tech Center, November 08, 2016. People gather to watch returns come in throughout the night.
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