Tag: Mayoral Race
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Bernard blames Colorado Springs mayor, other politicians in hate-crime ‘hoax’ trial
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save DENVER • One of the co-defendants on trial for his alleged involvement in the hate-crime “hoax” that made headlines during the 2023 Colorado Springs mayoral runoff election testified Thursday that local politicians played a part in planning the incident. Derrick Bernard Jr., 35, against the…
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Voters 55 and up backed Mike Johnston, Kelly Brough; younger voters supported progressives in Denver
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A majority of voters who showed up on election day in Denver’s April 4 municipal races favored more progressive candidates, while those who mailed in their ballots preferred aspirants whose politics hews closer to the center compared to their rivals, an analysis of ballot returns…
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Only 9% of ballots returned in Denver’s race for mayor, council so far
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The ballots cast to decide the composition of Denver’s next set of leaders, including the first new mayor in 12 years, are barely trickling in. With only six days to go before April 4, only about 41,000 ballots have been returned so far — 9%…
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Only 5.5% returned ballots so far in Denver mayor’s race
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save With just over a week to go until ballots are due, the Office of the Clerk and Recorder has begun to release the tally of returned ballots. So far, 25,311 have been submitted since March 13, about 11,500 fewer than in 2019, nine days before…
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Lisa Calderon, Andy Rougeot in testy exchange in combative Denver mayoral debate
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In the most combative debate of the Denver mayor’s race yet, candidates sharply criticized their rivals’ positions on a host of issues, notably on public safety and homelessness, with Lisa Calderón and Andy Rougeot finding themselves in a testy exchange over policing. Calderon said Rougeot…
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Denver’s fentanyl crisis is focus of next mayor’s race debate
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The mayoral forum on fentanyl is part of a larger campaign not only to keep Colorado policymakers’ focus on the deadly crisis but also to keep the discussion at the forefront in homes and at schools.
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Who will end up in a runoff for Denver mayor? It’s anyone’s guess, experts weigh in
In a crowded race where a runoff is all but guaranteed, strategists and political experts said any combination from among the top-tier candidates could end up in a head to head contest to become Denver’s next mayor. A field of six to seven candidates — from the pool of 17 aspirants — could emerge as the…
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Former Colorado Governor endorses Sen. Chris Hansen for Denver mayor
Former Governor Roy Romer endorsed Sen. Chris Hansen in his bid to become Denver’s first new mayor in more than a decade. Romer joins a list of supporters that include many labor unions, current and former senators, representatives and school board members. Hansen is also supported by an additional 1,300 individual contributors, according to his…
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Denver’s realtors group grills mayoral candidates on rental home licensure, inspection ordinance
The Denver Metro Association of Realtors on Thursday grilled seven Denver mayoral candidates about the city’s new rental home registration ordinance, some of whom argued that the new rule has been a disaster and should be repealed. The ordinance, which took effect this year, requires landlords to get a residential rental property license — after…
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Sole Republican mayoral candidate wants to ‘Fight for Denver’s Future.’
Denver has not had a Republican mayor in decades. Andy Rougeot, a registered Republican and one of 17 others vying for the seat, seeks to buck that trend. With a solid 10% base of registered Republicans in Denver, there’s a solid chance Rougoet makes the June runoff, according to published reports. His campaign is one focusing…