As the 2026 election cycle begins, an unusually large number of Colorado lawmakers — many appointed through the vacancy process — are facing primary challenges that reflect deepening divisions within both major parties.

State Sen. Mark Baisley is leaving the race to run instead for U.S. Senate. Former U.S. Rep. Greg Lopez has left the GOP to become unaffiliated.

Election officials from around the country gathered at a conference in Virginia this week, giving us — and one another — a chance to hear what they’re thinking and worrying about as they plan for the midterm elections this year.

The final days of 2025 saw an unusually high number of Colorado candidates switch parties and races, reshaping at least a few primaries ahead of this year’s midterm elections. The state has seen its share of switchers over the years,

Colorado’s attorney general is accusing the Trump administration of waging a “revenge campaign” against the state.

A recent change to how the U.S. Postal Service postmarks letters is colliding with election administration across the country — but not every state, even those that conduct elections fully by mail, will be impacted. Still, critics say the move is set to sow chaos ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Protect Kids Colorado measures would restrict participation in school sports, access to gender-affirming surgeries.

In a surprise twist of fate, a Democrat governor has announced that he’s considering clemency for a convicted Trump supporter. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said Thursday in […]

Ahead of the 2026 midterms, election officials at a conference in Virginia aired concerns over mail voting, postmarks, election interference, and physical threats.