Jesse Paul

Libertarian Eric Joss is endorsing Republican Gabe Evans in the 8th Congressional District, which could hurt Democrat U.S. Rep. Yadira Caraveo.

Ballot measures backed by wealthy interests prompted Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and lawmakers to cut deals time and again this year.

Plus: A new super PAC is spending big to help Yadira Caraveo. A record number of fiscal notes.

Alec Garnett, a former Colorado House speaker, is leaving Sept. 13. He will be replaced by David Oppenheim, Jared Polis’ deputy chief of staff for legislative and policy affairs

Denver District Court judge ruled that he lacked jurisdiction to consider a claim blocking a property tax relief plan brought by Douglas County.

Initiative 310, which qualified Thursday to be on the November ballot, would change most of Colorado’s primaries so candidates from all parties run against each other, followed by a ranked choice voting general election

Williams and the party have said they won’t recognize the results, contending that the meeting, organized by the chairman’s opponents, was improper

Initiative 112, which qualified Thursday for the November ballot, would require anyone who commits those crimes after July 1, 2025, and is convicted, to serve 85% of their sentences before they are eligible for parole, up from 75%

Colorado GOP sends transphobic email attacking Democrat Vivian Smotherman, who is running to unseat Republican in toss-up legislative race.

Some $3 million was raised at the event, according to host Tim Gill, a Democratic megadonor who opened up his central Denver estate — known as the Phipps Mansion — to about 150 people for the occasion