Local Politics
Aurora Democratic primaries engulfed in claims of libelous, racists attack ads by outside money groups
AURORA | Harsh campaign attack ads targeting a handful of Democratic primary election races in Aurora have prompted allegations of racism and false information in the last few days leading up to the June election. Multiple Democratic primary races in Aurora are seeing a flurry of advertisements and messages from independent expenditure committees, which expressly […]
Colorado Democrats see surge in primary ballot returns
DENVER | With a ballot full of competitive primary races for state and federal office, Colorado Democrats are on track to turn out for a June primary election at their highest numbers in years. More than 327,000 Democratic primary ballots had been processed by county clerks across Colorado as of Friday, according to data released […]
Arapahoe County, state election officials defend voting accuracy amid conspiracy theories
AURORA | It’s voting season again, and controversy about voting accuracy, so it’s time for a rundown of what goes into an election in Colorado. Some, like former Aurora City Councilwoman Danielle Jurinsky, have already cast some doubt and offered conspiracy theories on the accuracy of elections in Aurora. Jurinsky created controversy in a Facebook […]
Another swell of outside political spending seeks to shape Democratic primaries in Aurora
AURORA | As spending in state legislative and regional primary races has swelled this cycle, much of it has been aimed at boosting more moderate candidates over progressive opponents, including Aurora incumbent representatives and local county commissioner candidates. Nearly $2 million in outside spending has poured into Colorado’s Democratic primaries this year, much of it […]
HD 41: Primary voters choose between two local experienced elected leaders for Dem nominee
Democratic primary voters in House District 41, which covers a portion of central Aurora, will decide between incumbent Rep. Jamie Jackson and challenger Anne Keke this June. Jackson is a Denver native who moved to Aurora in 2010. She is the founder and CEO of Premier Senior Support and she was appointed to represent House […]
HD 42: Two Dems seeking the nomination align on policies but differ on approach
In the Democratic primary in House District 42, which includes the Del Mar Park area, voters will decide between Rep. Mandy Lindsay and challenger Sarah Woodson. Lindsay was first appointed to represent House District 42 in 2022 through a vacancy committee. Lindsay has a background as a community organizer and legislative aide, as well as […]
Colorado Democrats overwhelmingly agree to censure Gov. Polis for Tina Peters clemency
This story was first published at Colorado Newsline. DENVER | Colorado Gov. Jared Polis was formally censured by his own party Wednesday for his decision last week to grant clemency to Tina Peters, the former Mesa County clerk convicted on multiple felony counts for her role in a breach of her office’s election system. More than 200 […]
SENTINEL POLS: Black community forum to feature full array of top Dem candidates for 2026 elections
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SENTINEL POLS: Black community forum to feature full array of top Dem candidates for 2026 elections
Read more CITY DESK: City officials looking for bridge talk on Peoria Street Read more Toon in Wednesday Read more Toon in Thursday
SENTINEL POLS: Black community forum to feature full array of top Dem candidates for 2026 elections
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