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LEFT: U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper answers questions after a tour and a roundtable discussion at the CU Anschutz Cancer Center to discuss possible medical research funding cuts proposed by the Trump administration in Aurora, Colorado, on March 18, 2025. (Photo by Helen Richardson/The Denver Post) RIGHT: State Sen. Julie Gonzales speaks during a news conference in the Old Supreme Court Library at the Colorado State Capitol in Denver on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang)

Sen. John Hickenlooper’s primary challenger argues he’s ‘more of the same.’ Will voters turn on the political icon?

"Does Colorado want to continue with more of the same, go-along-to-get-along politics?" said Julie Gonzales, who is challenging John Hickenlooper.

Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold during a news conference at her office in Denver on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

In Colorado attorney general’s race, Jena Griswold’s experience and prominence have made her a target

Former Mesa County Clerk and Recorder Tina Peters smiles at supporters sitting behind her during her sentencing for her election interference case at the Mesa County District Court on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, in Grand Junction. (Larry Robinson/The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel via AP)

Tina Peters released from Colorado prison after Gov. Jared Polis reduces her sentence

Dwayne Romero, left, and Alex Kelloff, Democratic candidates for Congressional District 3, during a debate hosted by the Southern Colorado Labor Council Saturday, May 30, 2026 in Pueblo, Colorado. Democratic candidates Dwayne Romero and Alex Kelloff are Aspen businessmen looking to replace incumbent Republican Jeff Hurd in Congress (Photo by Mark Reis/Special to the Denver Post)

Two Aspen-area businessmen are taking on a low-key congressman, hoping to turn Western Slope blue

U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette participates in a League of Women Voters candidate forum for the 1st Congressional District at Montview Presbyterian Church in Denver on May 28, 2026. Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Diana DeGette has served 15 terms in Congress, but has she been effective? Denver voters will decide in primary.

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Sen. John Hickenlooper’s primary challenger argues he’s ‘more of the same.’ Will voters turn on the political icon?

"Does Colorado want to continue with more of the same, go-along-to-get-along politics?" said Julie Gonzales, who is challenging John Hickenlooper.

The financial arms race over Colorado's most-contested congressional district is in full swing, with incumbent U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans amassing a war chest as he looks to ward off a Democratic challenge.

Colorado Politics

Red poppies are hung on the fence as a detainee places their hands against a window of the Aurora ICE Processing Center during a Passover Grief Vigil on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Aurora, Colorado. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

New Colorado laws require health inspections of ICE facilities, aim to reduce cost of homeowners insurance

Another bill signed by the governor aims to rein in the skyrocketing cost of Medicaid-like coverage for some immigrants without legal status in Colorado.

Denver Politics

A Denver Housing Authority project is under construction at North Decatur Street and West 10th Avenue in Denver on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Denver Housing Authority board fires agency’s CEO over undisclosed disagreement

The Denver Housing Authority provides housing and vouchers to low-income residents in the city. On its website, the DHA says it has more than 13,000 housing units in its portfolio.

Colorado Legislature

Jason Anderson of Aurora stands for a portrait near where he was ticketed by an automated camera system in Aurora, Colorado, on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Anderson is alleging that the City of Aurora violated state law by not giving him the necessary time to respond to a speeding ticket. He claims he was given only 30 days when the state requires 45 days to respond. (Photo by Harmon Dobson/The Denver Post)

Aurora driver says photo-radar speeding ticket violates state law, but city sticks to guns on tight response time

"If you have a program that's going to make you millions over the next few years, you should be able to follow proper procedure," Jason Anderson said of Aurora's automated speed camera system.

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Sen. John Hickenlooper’s primary challenger argues he’s ‘more of the same.’ Will voters turn on the political icon?

In Colorado attorney general’s race, Jena Griswold’s experience and prominence have made her a target

Tina Peters released from Colorado prison after Gov. Jared Polis reduces her sentence

Two Aspen-area businessmen are taking on a low-key congressman, hoping to turn Western Slope blue

Diana DeGette has served 15 terms in Congress, but has she been effective? Denver voters will decide in primary.

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Democrats spar in Greeley, with eye on taking on U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans

Democrat Evan Munsing ends campaign in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District

ICE plans for Hudson facility uncertain as Michael Bennet proposes law to limit new detention centers

Victor Marx might be leading the GOP race for Colorado governor. But he’s skipping most debates.

Republican candidates for Colorado governor discuss state budget, pedophilia rings during televised debate

Election 2026

Sen. John Hickenlooper’s primary challenger argues he’s ‘more of the same.’ Will voters turn on the political icon?

In Colorado attorney general’s race, Jena Griswold’s experience and prominence have made her a target

The Denver Post endorses Michael Allen for attorney general in the Republican primary (Editorial)

Two Aspen-area businessmen are taking on a low-key congressman, hoping to turn Western Slope blue

4th Congressional District

U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans builds big war chest as Democrats duke it out in suburban swing district

Democrat halts bid for nomination to take on U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, leaving one primary contender

Extreme candidate’s win in CD1 signals time to end caucuses in Colorado (��ap)

Colorado Politics

New Colorado laws require health inspections of ICE facilities, aim to reduce cost of homeowners insurance

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis declares statewide drought emergency

Gov. Jared Polis vetoes bills that would allow Coloradans to sue federal immigration officials, limit swipe fees

DOJ moves to join challenge of Colorado’s visa process for crime victims

Denver Politics

Denver Housing Authority board fires agency’s CEO over undisclosed disagreement

Denver City Council approves $15.5 million tax break for Rossonian Hotel development

Denver Councilwoman Sarah Parady announces she will resign over health concerns

Diana DeGette has served 15 terms in Congress, but has she been effective? Denver voters will decide in primary.

Colorado Legislature

Aurora driver says photo-radar speeding ticket violates state law, but city sticks to guns on tight response time

New Colorado laws require health inspections of ICE facilities, aim to reduce cost of homeowners insurance

Gov. Jared Polis vetoes bills that would allow Coloradans to sue federal immigration officials, limit swipe fees

Gov. Jared Polis vetoes ‘surveillance pricing’ bill prioritized by legislative Democrats

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