Counties left to inform voters of ballot changes

A Face the State Staff Report

October 16, 2008

Armed with little more than a recommendation from the state government, local election officials say they bear the sole responsibility now for easing voter confusion after four proposals were pulled from the ballot at the last minute.

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Libertarian Drops Out of SD 28 Race, Endorses GOP Candidate

A Face the State Staff Report

October 13, 2008
In a surprise move, the Libertarian candidate for Senate District 28 has stepped aside and is urging his supporters and undecided voters to rally behind the Republican candidate, Sueyuna Duthie.

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A post-primary campaign finance check-up

A Face the State Staff Report

September 8, 2008

Since the August 12 primary, unions and third parties have stepped up involvement in Colorado's House and Senate races. Last month saw thousands of union dollars pour into Democrat coffers, translating into fancy mail pieces hitting suburban voting households multiple times each week.

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Campaign update: A look at donations and spending before the primary

A Face the State Staff Report

August 8, 2008

August 8th Update: With primaries less than a week away, contested partisan races have seen money pour in. Third parties are stepping up involvement in local races, and hard hitting 527 mail is showing up in mailboxes around the state. Meanwhile, candidates are trying to max out their donor lists and hit as many houses as possible before Election Day.

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New campaign finance numbers are in

A Face the State Staff Report

July 24, 2008

As election day approaches, candidates are now required to report their financial status every two weeks. Contributions and spending are on the rise, which means yards signs will be popping up around the state and voters in targeted districts are going to start seeing a lot of campaign mail.

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Top State Races See Money Roll In

A Face the State Staff Report

July 15, 2008

The latest campaign finance reports are in. Among the highlights: Significant union contributions are beginning to flow into highly contested districts. Some candidates are beginning to print fliers and send out mail, others have focused efforts on getting their websites up and running, and many are busy knocking on doors. It is clear that election season has arrived, and the money trail helps tell the story.

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June campaign finance update: cash on hand

A Face the State Staff Report

June 17, 2008

Face The State analyzes the most recent campaign finance filings in the most competitive state legislative districts.

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Election Preview: Top State Senate races to watch

A Face the State Staff Report

May 13, 2008

With the 2008 state legislative session now heading for its place in the history books, Colorado heads full force toward election season. At Face The State, we will be providing an up-to-the minute analysis of the hottest races you'll want to be watching. You'll get the chance to know the players, how much cash they have on hand, and how they stack up against their opposition.

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