Election 2026 Archives - The Colorado Sun

Delegates to the GOP assembly cast their votes for primary. ONe man, to the right, is wearing a shirt fashioned to look like an American flag. The one to the left is wearing a VICTOR MARX sticker on his black down vest and showing the credential that authorizes him to vote

State Rep. Scott Bottoms secures top spot on Republican primary ballot for Colorado governor

by Taylor Dolven 8:32 PM MDT on Apr 11, 20269:33 PM MDT on Apr 11, 2026 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

A third of Colorado voters have still never heard of Phil Weiser, poll shows

by Jesse Paul 3:30 AM MDT on Apr 11, 20266:32 AM MDT on Apr 12, 2026 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

State senator defeats two Democratic rivals, securing lone spot on primary ballot for Colorado treasurer

by Jesse Paul 3:51 PM MDT on Mar 28, 20262:12 PM MDT on Mar 29, 2026 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

Diana DeGette speaks passionately at a podium during an outdoor event, with two people standing behind her.

Diana DeGette narrowly made the primary ballot. Here’s why you maybe shouldn’t read too much into it.

by Jesse Paul 8:11 PM MDT on Mar 27, 20268:13 PM MDT on Mar 27, 2026 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

Shannon Bird’s “no” votes on some big Democratic bills may both help and hurt her run for Congress

by Taylor Dolven and Jesse Paul 3:51 AM MDT on Mar 24, 20262:26 PM MDT on Mar 24, 2026 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

Colorado’s growing share of unaffiliated voters is making it harder for candidates to get on the ballot

by Jesse Paul 4:15 AM MDT on Mar 23, 20268:19 AM MDT on Mar 31, 2026 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

Tech glitches disrupt Colorado Democrats’ gatherings to pick primary candidates

by Rae Solomon, CPR News and Caitlyn Kim 3:15 AM MDT on Mar 18, 20267:25 AM MDT on Mar 18, 2026 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

A crowd holds signs supporting transgender rights outside the U.S. Supreme Court building, including one that reads "Trans rights are not up for debate," as Election 2026 brings renewed focus to LGBTQ+ issues nationwide.

Colorado voters will decide whether to ban trans kids from gendered sports, outlaw gender-affirming surgery for children

by Jesse Paul 3:00 PM MDT on Mar 17, 20263:15 PM MDT on Mar 17, 2026 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

Politics and Government

Colorado GOP chairwoman to resign, leaving party without leader — and potentially with big debt — just before election

by Jesse Paul 10:39 AM MDT on Mar 13, 20262:34 PM MDT on Mar 13, 2026 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

Michael Bennet is leveling criticism at Colorado Gov. Jared Polis as he vies to replace him

by Jesse Paul 4:15 AM MST on Mar 5, 20264:06 PM MST on Mar 4, 2026 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun