Colorado voters have never elected a woman to the state’s highest political offices, and without more action from the men in charge, who knows how long it will be before that changes.
Denver mayor's race
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Nicolais: Is big money in Colorado elections actually doing some good?
The donors supporting Mike Johnston’s campaign for Denver mayor only wanted one thing in exchange for their help: deliver on a vision to make the city a better place for its residents
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Littwin: Mike Johnston will be Denver’s next mayor, thanks to support from big money and many progressives
The campaign, which had little enough drama, ended when Kelly Brough — who would have been Denver’s first female mayor — conceded just after 10 p.m.
Posted inElection 2023
Mike Johnston beats Kelly Brough to become Denver’s first new mayor in 12 years
Johnston will take the reins from Denver Mayor Michael Hancock. He will be inaugurated July 17.
Posted inElection 2023
Denver mayor election: Live updates during Tuesday’s runoff between Mike Johnston, Kelly Brough
Denver’s runoff mayoral election is today. Check for live updates for the race between Mike Johnston and Kelly Brough.
Posted inPolitics and Government
Messaging in Denver mayoral race goes negative in final stretch as spending heats up
Former Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce CEO Kelly Brough attacked former state Sen. Mike Johnston, saying his wealthy, out-of-state supporters were trying to “buy this race.”
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Nicolais: Attacks on Mike Johnston endorsers are a bunch of Brough BS
After failing to land a glove on her mayoral opponent, Mike Johnston, Kelly Brough has taken to swinging at people who have endorsed him such as Rep. Leslie Herod
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Littwin: Even if you’ve never quite believed in the Nuggets before, this is looking like your year
After 47 years, the Denver Nuggets make their first NBA Finals, meaning their first chance to actually win a championship
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Carman: The Denver mayor’s race comes down to two very different candidates who agree on almost everything
There are no easy answers in the Denver mayor’s race. We’re stuck with a choice between mere mortals: Mike Johnston and Kelly Brough.
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Nicolais: New Denver campaign finance system, same result. Outside money still rules.
While the Fair Elections Fund helped several mayoral candidates run credible campaigns, in the end it was the two who were supported by the most money who moved on.