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Ryan Gonzalez hands GOP win in HD50; Tight races for Woog in HD19, Keltie in HD16

Ryan Gonzalez has won a reliably blue Weld County seat, and two other races remaining that are to close to call could potentially help pull Republicans out of a superminority in the Colorado House.

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Carr: Risk-limiting audits in Colorado have little chance of finding and fixing incorrect election outcomes

Voters have the right to ensure that our votes are counted correctly. The Risk-limiting Audit (RLA) is the only method available for Colorado voters to be assured that wrong election outcomes are detected and fixed.

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Verhoeff: On Veterans Day, we honor service and sacrifice, yet many Colorado schools remain open 

As we approach Veterans Day, a day dedicated to honoring the men and women who have selflessly served our nation, we are reminded of the sacrifices these individuals and their families have made.

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Kalam: Lessons (not) learned from the 2024 election

As I settled into my usual spot at my go-to Colfax bar for its election watch party, donning my black MAGA hat, I could feel the tension even before the manager approached me. I’d come to watch the election results, as did everybody else, but it seemed my hat alone was enough to make people uneasy. The manager—a friend, or so I thought—came over and, with a forced smile, asked if I’d either remove the hat or leave. Her reasoning was that “some women in the bar don’t feel safe with you openly supporting a rapist.”

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