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Money didn’t win Colorado’s primary. The ground game did.

2Jul

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Rocky Mountain Voice, Commentary, State, Top Stories

Money didn’t win Colorado’s primary. The ground game did.

By Rocky Mountain Voice Editorial Board One of Colorado's biggest races still isn't settled. Two days after the polls closed, the Republican primary for governor had not been called. Victor Marx led Barb Kirkmeyer by about 2,000 votes statewide—39.86 percent to 39.43 percent, with Scott Bottoms third at 20.71 percent—in the Secretary of State's Thursday morning count. Marx's edge, 2,181 votes out of more than 500,000 cast, sits just outside Colorado's mandatory recount range, which trips at half a percentage point. On the Democrat side, the race was settled. Attorney General Phil Weiser defeated U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, 56.71 percent to 43.29 percent. Colorado doesn't finish voting when the polls close. And neither do Colorado's campaigns. The real story from Tues...

Young Voters Urged to Make Their Voices Heard in Colorado Primary

29Jun

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DENVER7, Approved, State

Young Voters Urged to Make Their Voices Heard in Colorado Primary

By: Sophia Villalba | Denver7 DENVER — With Colorado's primary just days away, experts say turnout among younger age groups has historically been lower than among older generations, but some college students say they hope to see that change. For Metropolitan State University Denver student Kalise McCurry, voting is about having a say in the future she’s helping build. “I think it's important because we're just starting our futures. I think it's very important that we have a say in what happens with our futures,” MSU Denver student Kalise McCurry said. This year’s primary election marks only the second time McCurry has voted. She says having a ballot drop box right on campus makes it easier. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT DENVER7

GOP Urged To Refocus As Voter Turnout Concerns Mount for Midterms

28Apr

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GOP Urged To Refocus As Voter Turnout Concerns Mount for Midterms

By Leona Salinas | Commentary, The Washington Examiner Just eight weeks ago, during his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump argued that economic stabilization is underway. He stated that egg prices had fallen by 60% and cited declining gas prices as evidence of progress. Republicans thought they could walk into the 2026 midterm elections with the most dangerous assumption in politics: that because Trump is in office, the ground is secure. How quickly things can change in a matter of weeks. Gas prices scratched an average of $4.12 per gallon, and who is monitoring egg prices when there’s a much more pressing situation in the Middle East? Even as signs of stabilization appear, frustration remains high. And frustration d...

Colorado’s ‘politically homeless’ voters: Who’s showing up—and who’s not

6Apr

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Rocky Mountain Voice, State, Top Stories

Colorado’s ‘politically homeless’ voters: Who’s showing up—and who’s not

By RMV Staff Erin Brantley doesn’t see Colorado politics from a campaign office or a party meeting. She sees it in real time—through thousands of conversations with voters who aren’t sure where they belong, or whether their vote even matters. That disconnect came up quickly in a recent episode of Unleashed, where Heidi Ganahl sat down with Brantley, a northern Colorado content creator known online as Logic & Liberty, to talk through what she’s hearing from voters—and where she thinks things are headed. 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1S5jWsmvB2BHVH2RbHYfOg?si=k26GeEXwR--LiNz_W0tnlg 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gFKYRROCAww📺 Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/v785e4i-unleashed-with-heidi-ganahl-cos-politically-homeless-vote...

The Myth of the Montrose Mandate: Low Turnout Exposes Recall Farce

11Nov

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Rocky Mountain Voice, Commentary, Local, Top Stories

The Myth of the Montrose Mandate: Low Turnout Exposes Recall Farce

By Michael J Badagliacco, “MJB” | Guest Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice In the world of local politics, few things are as amusing as watching a vocal minority pat themselves on the back for what they call a resounding victory. On November 4th, the recall of Montrose County Commissioner Mijares (R), has the so-called recall crew crowing about how "the people have spoken." But let's take a closer look at the numbers, shall we? With only 8,439 votes cast to oust Mijares out of 34,187 registered voters, that's a paltry 25% turnout. Hardly the stuff of democratic thunder. This wasn't some overwhelming wave of public outrage; it was more like a ripple in a puddle, ignored by the vast majority who couldn't be bothered to show up. And yet, the recall enthusiasts are out there, preaching as...

Inside the 2025 Colorado elections: What voters rewarded, rejected—and why it matters

5Nov

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Inside the 2025 Colorado elections: What voters rewarded, rejected—and why it matters

By Rocky Mountain Voice Editorial Board An analysis of what Colorado’s 2025 elections reveal about power, performance—and the path forward Colorado voters made their message plain this year, though not all spoke with one voice. In city halls and school races they favored those who stayed engaged, turned away those who coasted and reminded every leader that trust has an expiration date. Aurora: Jurinsky’s crime fight meets a political storm Aurora voters ended two decades of center-right control, electing progressives to every open seat and turning a 7–3 conservative majority into a 6–4 Democratic edge. In the at-large race, Rob Andrews and Alli Jackson won with 29,659 and 29,177 votes, while Danielle Jurinsky—a high-profile incumbent—finished third with 25,246. As ch...

Republican Losses Offer Wake-Up Call Ahead of 2026

5Nov

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TownHall.com, Approved, National

Republican Losses Offer Wake-Up Call Ahead of 2026

By: Matt Vespa | Townhall Last night was ugly. The major races in Virginia and New Jersey were killing fields for the GOP. But keep in mind one thing: these are blue states, and they acted like it. Republicans got swept in these key races. Republicans in Virginia lost the governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general races. New Jersey, where one hoped Republican Jack Ciattarelli could pull off an upset, was dashed by the general political mood and the fact that 250,000 New Jersey residents had fled the state the last time he ran, where he almost uprooted incumbent Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy. In the Old Dominion, the shutdown had an impact, for sure. Federal workers are Democrats, and they were furloughed and angry. Add that Republican Winsome Earle-Sears was not the best candi...

A Conservative Tide in Montrose County Education, Tempered by a Disturbing Underbelly

5Nov

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Rocky Mountain Voice, Local, Top Stories

A Conservative Tide in Montrose County Education, Tempered by a Disturbing Underbelly

By Michael J Badagliacco, “MJB” | Guest Contributor, Rocky Mountain Voice As the dust settles on the November 4, 2025, election in Montrose County, Colorado, the unofficial results paint a clear picture of voter priorities: a resounding endorsement of conservative values in the classroom, coupled with a sharp rebuke of personality clashes and certain local measures. With a turnout of 50.50% (16,248 ballots cast out of 32,173 active registered voters), a strong showing for an off-year election, these outcomes signal a community eager for change in education but demanding accountability from its leaders. The Montrose County School Board races delivered a clean sweep for candidates championing traditional principles, while the recall of County Commissioner Scott Mijares highlights the infl...

Conservatives Cannot Afford to Sleep on this Election

30Oct

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Conservatives Cannot Afford to Sleep on this Election

By Michael J Badagliacco, “MJB” | Guest Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice The Urgency of Off-Year Elections In terms of elections, "off-year" election years tend to sit on the back burner in the mind of most people, but especially in the minds of conservatives. Not only do they tend to vote later in the cycle, they also tend to simply sit out. I know we hear it every election, but this cycle is probably one of the most important we will see in quite some time here in Colorado due to some specific measures that will define what we allow the legislature to get away with on a state level as well as what we allow out-of-state money to get away with on the local level. With ballots already mailed out and Election Day on November 4, 2025, now is the time for conservatives to step up and pro...

28Oct

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Faith without votes is dead

By Bernie Lake | Guest Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice Christians should engage in the public square. Unfortunately many are unengaged, likely because there’s been a perceived disconnect between the secular and the sacred. But, there is not. Not only is voting in our elections a civic duty, it should be an act shaped by our Christian values. Engaging in the political process to elect our leaders, who make our laws, allows Christians to advocate for the issues that matter most to our families, our communities and should uphold biblical principles in governance. Often churches and pastors do not know where to start or how to shepherd their congregation in the public square. Truth and Liberty voter guides are a great place to start. They are non-partisan, and the result of bib...

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Money didn’t win Colorado’s primary. The ground game did.

Young Voters Urged to Make Their Voices Heard in Colorado Primary

GOP Urged To Refocus As Voter Turnout Concerns Mount for Midterms

Colorado’s ‘politically homeless’ voters: Who’s showing up—and who’s not

The Myth of the Montrose Mandate: Low Turnout Exposes Recall Farce

Inside the 2025 Colorado elections: What voters rewarded, rejected—and why it matters

Republican Losses Offer Wake-Up Call Ahead of 2026

A Conservative Tide in Montrose County Education, Tempered by a Disturbing Underbelly

Conservatives Cannot Afford to Sleep on this Election

Faith without votes is dead

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