Colorado Secretary of State's Office
Lobbying is big money in Colorado. But the spending is difficult to track.
So far in the 2019 legislative session, about 500 lobbyists are registered to influence state lawmakers and officials. That’s five for every legislator.
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Dark money and disclosure gaps are priorities for new state election chief, Democrats
By Sandra Fish Politics and Government Primary category in which blog post is published
Colorado political committees owe $2.3 million in fines. But the state collects little.
By Sandra Fish Politics and Government Primary category in which blog post is published
Colorado’s final election 2018 results are even worse for Republicans
By Jesse Paul Politics and Government Primary category in which blog post is published
It’s Election Day in Colorado. Here’s what you need to know.
Polls close at 7 p.m. Your ballot must be in the hands of your county’s election officials by then.
Personal injury attorney Franklin Azar donates $224,000 to PAC that has district court judge Edward Moss’ retention in its sights
Best known for television ads suggesting big settlements, Azar is the sole donor to Great Judges for a Great Colorado, which has spent six digits on ads against Moss
Colorado has been called the safest place to vote under Republican Wayne Williams’ watch. But Democrat Jena Griswold says things could be better.
Where the candidates stand on issues ranging from voter registration, money in politics, election security and more
Who’s paying for those political ads? Dark money is tough to track in Colorado
The elections for governor and state Senate are flooded with big money from groups that don't disclose donors, and the state law is partly to blame.
Check the mail: Colorado’s Election 2018 ballots are on their way today. Here’s what you need to know.
There are more than 3.5 million registered voters in Colorado
Big questions about voting rights — and short-term rentals — splinter tiny Colorado town of Pitkin
Colorado's deputy secretary of state has called for a federal investigation of Voting Rights Act violations after Gunnison County's DA prosecuted eight people for improperly voting in town's first trustee election in a decade.
