AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostGabriella Martinez (center) cheers for newly elected governor of Colorado Jared Polis during the Democratic watch party in downtown Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Democrat Jared Polis defeated Republican Walker Stapleton in the governor's race to succeed the outgoing Democrat John Hickenlooper.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostColorado Gov.-elect Jared Polis walks onto the stage with running mate Dianne Primavera during the Democratic watch party in downtown Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Democrat Jared Polis defeated Republican Walker Stapleton in the governor's race to succeed the outgoing Democrat John Hickenlooper.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAnna JoHaynes cheers with fellow supporters for newly elected governor of Colorado Jared Polis during the Democratic watch party in downtown Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Democrat Jared Polis defeated Republican Walker Stapleton in the governor's race to succeed the outgoing Democrat John Hickenlooper.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostSupporters of Jason Crow celebrate after television stations announced Crow as the winner, defeating Mike Coffman in the 6th Congressional district at the DoubleTree by Hilton Denver Tech Center Nov. 6, 2018, in Greenwood Village.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostJason Crow, center, and his wife Deserai, along with their children, Anderson, 8, lower, left, and Josephine, 5, lower second from left, celebrate leaving the stage at the DoubleTree by Hilton Denver Tech Center Nov. 6, 2018. Crow defeated Mike Coffman winning the 6th Congressional district. Crow's daughter, Josephine, 5, holds her stuffed animals close waiting for her father to exit the stage.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostJason Crow greets supporters after his victory speech at the DoubleTree by Hilton Denver Tech Center Nov. 06, 2018. Crow defeated Mike Coffman winning the 6th Congressional district. Crow's daughter, Josephine, 5, holds her stuffed animals close waiting for her father to exit the stage.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostWalker Stapleton delivers his concession speech with his family early in the evening at the Denver Marriott South during a gathering of the GOP faithful on Nov. 6, 2018, in Lone Tree.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostThat's not Donald. That's Republican Jonathan Leddy as he attempts to keep spirits up at the Denver Marriott South during a gathering of the GOP hopefuls Nov. 6, 2018 in Lone Tree. (Joe Amon, The Denver Post)
Joe Amon, The Denver PostRepublican George Brauchler has a kiss for his son Graham Brauchler after his speech as GOP candidates and supporters gathered at the The Denver Marriott South Nov. 6, 2018 in Lone Tree.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostColorado state senator elect Jessie Danielson raises her hand as she is introduced during the Democratic watch party in downtown Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostFrom left to right: Colorado state senator elect Tammy Story, Sen. Faith Winter, senator elect Brittany Pettersen, senator elect Jessie Danielson and senator elect Julie Gonzales pose for a photo during the Democratic watch party in downtown Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. The five women won their elections helping to gain control of the Senate for Democrats.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostColorado state senator-elect Julie Gonzales dances as she is introduced during the Democratic watch party in downtown Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostColorado state senators and senators elect raise their hands in unison during the Democratic watch party in downtown Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTwins Adam (left) and Adrian Gomez (right) watch results on the television during the Democratic watch party in downtown Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Democrat Jared Polis defeated Republican Walker Stapleton in the governor's race to succeed outgoing Democrat John Hickenlooper.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostGov. John Hickenlooper speaks to the crowd during the Democratic watch party in downtown Denver on Nov. 6, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostU.S. Sen. Michael Bennet speaks to the crowd during the Democratic watch party in downtown Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Democrat Jared Polis defeated Republican Walker Stapleton in the governor's race to succeed the outgoing Democrat Hickenlooper.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostSuzanne Spiegel, one of two proponents for Proposition 112, left, talks with one of her supporters Karen Conduff, right, during a watch party for supporters for Proposition 112 at Big Trouble Restaurant inside Zeppelin Station on Nov. 6, 2018 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostSara Cottle, a CU master's student in environmental journalism, looks at her phone for results during a watch party for supporters for Proposition 112 at Big Trouble Restaurant inside Zeppelin Station on Nov. 6, 2018, in Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostColorado voters fill out their ballots on Election Day at a voting center in Union Station on Nov. 6, 2018, in Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostMaryann O'Brien, Election Judge, sets out voting stickers for people at a voting center in Union Station on Election Day Nov. 6, 2018, in Denver.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostWarehouse assistant Marleen Cohen loads the ballot sorter as Marissa Chamberlain, Mapping and Ballot Systems lead, checks ballots and Trudie Berich, warehouse assistant, waits for more to come through. Ballot envelopes pass through the machine for receipt, automatic signature verification and sorting at the Arapahoe County elections facility and warehouse Nov. 5, 2018, in Littleton.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostBipartisan teams remove ballots from the envelope and secrecy sleeves then flatten them for scanning at the Arapahoe County elections facility and warehouse Nov. 5, 2018, in Littleton.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostScanned and recorded ballots are ready to be moved to storage at the Arapahoe County elections facility and warehouse Nov. 5, 2018, in Littleton.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostLarry Nazarenus, ballot security, unlocks boxes from the 24-hour lock boxes after Julie Hoffman, Ballot Security Team Supervisor, checks and verifies each security seal's unique number at the Arapahoe County elections facility and warehouse Nov. 5, 2018, in Littleton.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostLarry Nazarenus, who works in ballot security, delivers boxes boxes to the Arapahoe County elections facility and warehouse Nov. 5, 2018, in Littleton.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostTodd Wilson, part of the Scanning and Tabulation team, scans the ballots at the Arapahoe County elections facility and warehouse Nov. 5, 2018, in Littleton.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostJulie Hoffman Ballot Security Team Supervisor checks and verifies each security seal's unique number as the 24-hour lock boxes are delivered by security teams at the Arapahoe County elections facility and warehouse Nov. 5, 2018, in Littleton.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostSignature Verification Judges review signatures that were not automatically accepted by the sorting machine and check them against the voter registration database in the Signature Verification room at the Arapahoe County elections facility and warehouse Nov. 5, 2018, in Littleton.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostPaloma Zuniga of Denver listens to discouraging news at the Denver Marriott South during a gathering of the GOP hopefuls Nov. 6, 2018 in Lone Tree.
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Gabriella Martinez (center) cheers for newly elected governor of Colorado Jared Polis during the Democratic watch party in downtown Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Democrat Jared Polis defeated Republican Walker Stapleton in the governor's race to succeed the outgoing Democrat John Hickenlooper.
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