Tag:elections

Bill Addressing Law Enforcement Misconduct Introduced in Colorado

Lawmakers introduced a bill granting individuals a private right of action if a police misconduct allegation isn’t investigated.

Bills Addressing Affordable Housing, Deepfakes in Elections Campaigns, Federal Immigration Law Enforcement Introduced

After being vetoed last session, the government right of first refusal bill has been reintroduced with modifications.

How a new way to vote is gaining traction in states — and could transform US politics

With U.S. democracy plagued by extremism, polarization, and a growing disconnect between voters and lawmakers, a set of reforms that could dramatically upend how Americans vote is gaining momentum at surprising speed in Western states.

State and local election workers quitting amid abuse, officials tell U.S. Senate panel

State and local election officials face threats and intimidation, driving experienced workers out of the profession, a panel of election officials told a U.S. Senate committee Wednesday.

Bill Looks to Take Partisan Politics Out of DA and Sheriff Elections in Colorado

The bill hopes to boost public trust in criminal justice by making elections for sheriffs and DAs nonpartisan.

‘A Period of Hellish Disturbance’ in Wake of 1904 General Election

In December 1904, the Colorado Supreme Court threw out an entire precinct’s votes in a general election, surprising the state's legal community. In a somewhat similar case, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Dec. 7 in Moore v. Harper, which focuses on the independent state legislature theory.

2022 Election Results Impacting the Colorado Judicial Branch

What did the 2022 midterms mean for Colorado’s third branch of government?

Colorado Judicial Institute Honors 2022 Recipients of Judicial Excellence Award

The Colorado Judicial Institute hosted its 20th annual awards dinner Nov. 1 where four state judges were honored.