Voter Guide
FACT CHECK: Social media posts falsely claim ballots marked by a poll worker will be disqualified
As early voting begins in the 2026 midterm elections, social media users are claiming that if a poll worker marks a ballot it will be disqualified. Posts making the claim have spread on multiple platforms, often with the same text. “A very reliable good friend of mine just finished the pollworker training, and she texted […]
Everyone has the same question in the midterms — where’s the beef? (And how much does it cost?)
DENVER | In the midterm elections, meat is on the menu. As Democrats and Republicans argue over high prices and the Iran war, they’re also having a food fight over who’s the most red-blooded carnivore. The latest example came this week in Mississippi, where Democratic Senate candidate Scott Colom released a video with a snippet […]
Dem Phil Weiser gets key endorsement from former GOP Rep. Ken Buck, other Republicans
This story was first published at Colorado Newsline. DENVER | Ken Buck, the former five-term Republican member of Congress from Colorado and onetime chair of the state GOP, endorsed Democrat Phil Weiser for governor Wednesday alongside more than a dozen other state and local GOP officials. “I’m supporting Phil Weiser because I know Phil,” Buck […]
Rep. Crow hits $3 million cash mark for fifth CD 6 term while avoiding corporate PAC funds
AURORA | Aurora Democratic Congressperson Jason Crow’s re-election campaign announced Thursday it has raised $653,314 in the last quarter, boosting the campaign’s cash in the bank to almost $3 million. Crow and his campaign staff tout the fundraising effort as notable because the fourth-term congressman does not take corporate political action committee funds, the only […]
Phil Weiser says he aligns with advocates seeking tougher chatbot rules
This story was first published at Colorado Newsline. DENVER | Parents of children harmed by social media and artificial intelligence chatbots called for Colorado to pass stronger protections into law next year, while standing beside the Democrat who could become the state’s next governor. “When I hear from people that they know young people who […]
Lauren Boebert, Eileen Laubacher appear in lone televised debate ahead of midterms
This story was first published at Colorado Newsline. DENVER | Democrat Eileen Laubacher said during a debate Monday night that if her party regains control of Congress during the upcoming midterm elections, it should not use that power to impeach President Donald Trump. “I do not want us to waste two more years trying to […]
Lauren Boebert, Eileen Laubacher appear in lone televised debate ahead of midterms
This story was first published at Colorado Newsline. DENVER | Democrat Eileen Laubacher said during a debate Monday night that if her party regains control of Congress during the upcoming midterm elections, it should not use that power to impeach President Donald Trump. “I do not want us to waste two more years trying to […]
Your ballot question vote will affect Colorado’s $1.6 billion budget deficit. Want to see how?
AURORA | How would you fix Colorado’s budget gap if you were in charge? A new interactive simulation lets Sentinel readers see how their votes on three statewide ballot measures could affect Colorado’s projected $1.6 billion budget shortfall, and then decide for themselves where to cut spending or invest more. The Colorado Tradeoffs project was […]
The Sentinel launches personalized 2026 midterm election guides for Aurora area voters
AURORA | It’s time. The 2026 Midterm Election ballot is ready for your judgments, and the Sentinel is ready to offer you straight news and details about the election from the candidates themselves. This year, the Sentinel is offering readers a close look at ballot candidates and issues customized just for each address. Just enter […]
Your ballot question vote will affect Colorado’s $1.6 billion budget deficit. Want to see how?
AURORA | How would you fix Colorado’s budget gap if you were in charge? A new interactive simulation lets Sentinel readers see how their votes on three statewide ballot measures could affect Colorado’s projected $1.6 billion budget shortfall, and then decide for themselves where to cut spending or invest more. The Colorado Tradeoffs project was […]