Colorado held for Democrats despite national red wave for Donald Trump

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump waves as he walks with former first lady Melania Trump at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. He was elected this week to a second term in office for a return to the White House -- but not with Colorado's help. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) — Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump waves as he walks with former first lady Melania Trump at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. He was elected this week to a second term in office for a return to the White House — but not with Colorado’s help. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

By Nick Coltrain | ncoltrain@denverpost.com | The Denver Post and John Aguilar | jaguilar@denverpost.com | The Denver Post

PUBLISHED: November 9, 2024 at 6:00 AM MST | UPDATED: November 9, 2024 at 6:03 AM MST

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Nearly every state shifted distinctly to the right in Tuesday's election — but Colorado is looking like a rare exception.

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Colorado didn’t follow the big national rightward swing toward Donald Trump. Here’s why.

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