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- Election Day voting unfolds generally smoothlywww.denverpost.com Election Day voting unfolds generally smoothly with some scattered issues and delays
The final day of voting in the 2024 presidential election arrived with tens of millions of Americans having already cast their ballots.
- Bernie Marcus dies: Home Depot co-founder, billionaire philanthropist was 95www.denverpost.com Bernie Marcus dies: Home Depot co-founder, billionaire philanthropist was 95
Marcus was Home Depot’s CEO as it grew rapidly during its first two decades, and was chairman of the board until his retirement in 2002
- Trump demands quick election night results. It's not that easywww.denverpost.com Trump wants presidential winner declared on election night. That’s highly unlikely
Former President Donald Trump and his allies demand results on election night. That may not be possible.
- Russia, Iran are ramping up influence campaigns targeting US voterswww.denverpost.com Federal agencies say Russia and Iran are ramping up influence campaigns targeting US voters
Officials are debunking examples of election disinformation on the eve of Election Day.
- States say they'll send National Guard troops for vote certificationwww.denverpost.com About 24 states say they’ll send National Guard troops to DC for vote certification and inauguration
Guard members have historically provided support for presidential inaugurations.
- Former election worker sues Denver for violating free speech rightswww.denverpost.com Former election staffer alleges Denver fired her for speaking out about poll worker safety on Jon Stewart’s show in 2022
Virginia Chau told Jon Stewart that she and her Denver polling center coworkers saw “increased hostility” from voters during the 2020 election and that they experienced “unprecedented racism,” the …
- Colorado voter guide information for 2024 electionwww.denverpost.com Last-minute Colorado voter guide for the 2024 election
It’s too late to mail your ballot but it’s not too late to vote. Coloradans can vote in person or use a ballot drop box until 7 p.m. on Nov. 5.
- Judge considers Griswold office's leak of election machine passwordswww.denverpost.com Denver judge weighs fallout of passwords leak as Secretary of State Jena Griswold promises investigation
A Denver judge declined Monday night to rule immediately on a lawsuit seeking to force the hand-counting of ballots in more than half of Colorado’s counties.
- Trump wants to narrow his deficit with women but he’s not changing how he talks about themwww.denverpost.com Trump wants to narrow his deficit with women but he’s not changing how he talks about them
Donald Trump says he will be the “protector” of women, whether they like it or not.
- Colorado businesses wary of higher tariffs, a hot topic during campaignwww.denverpost.com Some Colorado business owners fear economic fallout if tariffs are increased after election
Donald Trump has said he would increase tariffs even more if he wins the election. It’s not clear what approach Kamala Harris would take.
- How Peru's Sodalitium Christianae Vitae established itself in Coloradowww.denverpost.com How a secretive Catholic society admonished by Pope Francis established itself in Colorado
Pope Francis made waves in September when he expelled 10 members of the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae — including Father Cardó and two others with Colorado ties — for what the Vatican called “sadist…
- Littleton man gets 3 years for attacking police during Jan. 6 Capitol riotwww.denverpost.com Littleton man sentenced to 3 years for assaulting police during U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6
Patrick Montgomery, 51, was sentenced to 37 months’ imprisonment and 36 months of supervised release for his role in the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
- Aurora apartment gang takeover claims follow long history of problemswww.denverpost.com Inside Aurora apartments made infamous by gang takeover claims, residents wonder what’s next
CBZ Management’s representatives have engaged in a public campaign to blame its problems at Aurora apartment complexes on recent gang activity. But reporting by The Denver Post reveal a more …
- America's fate is on the line in election between Donald Trump, Kamala Harriswww.denverpost.com US voters hear a stark message in the presidential race: The country’s fate is on the line
The two major candidates and so many of their supporters say the outcome of the election will determine the fate of the country and whether it can hold to its democratic moorings.
- Harris promises to "represent all Americans" after Biden’s remark on Trump supporters and "garbage"www.denverpost.com Kamala Harris promises to “represent all Americans” after Joe Biden’s remark on Donald Trump supporters and “garbage”
Kamala Harris called Wednesday for Americans to “stop pointing fingers at each other” as she tried to push past comments made by President Joe Biden about Donald Trump’s supporters and “garbage.”…
- Is Trump who is needed in White House or an authoritarian who peddles racist ideology?www.denverpost.com Letters on Trump: Who we need in the White House or an authoritarian who peddles racist ideology
“Donald Trump is not a politician who guards his words carefully to avoid offending anyone. But we don’t need a politician now.” — Angie Many, Eckert
- How to drive in Colorado's winter weather, snow and icewww.denverpost.com How to drive in snow and ice: A winter guide for newcomers, tourists and those who forgot
Whether you’re a Colorado native, a new resident or a visiting tourist, driving in Colorado’s winter weather can be dangerous if you’re not prepared.
- Two closing arguments show the stark choice between Trump and Harriswww.denverpost.com Two closing arguments show the stark choice between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris
Two nights and 200 miles apart, the dueling closing arguments outlined in stark terms the choice U.S. voters face on Nov. 5 when they will weigh two very different visions of leadership and America…
- Colorado voters want democracy, immigration, cost of living in electionwww.denverpost.com Ahead of the election, here’s what thousands of Coloradans told us matters most in their votes
The thousands of community responses to the Voter Voices survey by Colorado news outlets have been used by local newsrooms to inform election stories, voter guides, candidate forums and questionnai…
- Domestic terrorism, some committed by veterans, risingwww.denverpost.com Domestic terrorism, some committed by veterans, rising
Veterans are overrepresented among the perpetrators of such attacks, experts have long found.
- Mesa County voter fraud scheme under investigation, officials saywww.denverpost.com At least a dozen Colorado ballots were stolen, fraudulently filled out in Mesa County scheme, officials say
“The team at Mesa County is reexamining every ballot return envelope that has been received at this point. The investigation into the situation is ongoing.”
- Colorado man accused of threatening to kill Secretary of State Jena Griswold pleads guiltywww.denverpost.com A man who threatened to kill Democratic election officials pleads guilty
After Trump was removed from Colorado’s presidential primary ballot, Brockbank allegedly told his stepfather in a text that he was adding the four judges who backed removing Trump to “my list.”…
- Harris calls Trump ‘fascist’ after John Kelly Hitler’s generals remarkwww.denverpost.com Harris says Trump ‘is a fascist’ after John Kelly says he wanted generals like Hitler’s
When asked if she believed that Trump is a fascist, Harris replied twice, “Yes, I do.”
- Colorado early voting returns show Dems with slight edge over GOPwww.denverpost.com Colorado early voting numbers show Democrats with slight edge over GOP voters
More than 635,000 Colorado voters have returned their ballots so far, according to state elections officials. Here’s a look at who’s voting so far.
- Márquez's support of the Trump insurrection ruling should disqualify her from officewww.denverpost.com Opinion: Márquez’s support of the Trump insurrection ruling should disqualify her from office
In July 2024, Monica Márquez became Chief Justice of the Colorado Supreme Court. Over the next three weeks, Colorado voters will have a crucial decision to make: whether to retain her.
- Rudy Giuliani ordered to turn over NYC apartment, 26 watches to Georgia election workerswww.denverpost.com Rudy Giuliani ordered to turn over NYC apartment, 26 watches to Georgia election workers
The property Giuliani must relinquish is expected to fetch several million dollars for Ruby Freeman and her daughter, Wandrea “Shaye” Moss. They won the $148 million judgment over Giuliani’s false …
- Trump denigrates Harris as ‘lazy,’ invoking racist trope against Black peoplewww.denverpost.com Trump hurls a string of insults at Harris including ‘lazy,’ a racist trope against Black people
“Who the hell takes off when you have 14 days left,” Trump said at a campaign event in Doral, Florida, aimed at courting Latino voters. “She’s lazy. She’s lazy as hell.”
- Protecting democracy in the 2024 election between Trump, Harriswww.denverpost.com Where to find the state of democracy on your ballot in the 2024 election
Every election is a direct reminder of the power — and complexity — of democracy. This year’s is also an outlet for anxieties, across the political spectrum, about how democracy itself …
- Trump, Harris navigate a hurricane and governor’s race in North Carolinawww.denverpost.com In North Carolina, Trump and Harris navigate a hurricane and a rollercoaster governor’s race
The election in North Carolina is playing out in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and alongside a controversial governor’s race with Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson.
- How Project 2025’s rightward vision became a flashpoint in electionwww.denverpost.com How Project 2025’s rightward vision became a flashpoint in this year’s election
“Rest assured we will not give up,” Heritage Foundation president Kevin Roberts wrote in an email to supporters this summer.
- Trump will visit McDonald’s as he offers no evidence for saying Harris didn’t work there in collegewww.denverpost.com Trump works the fry station and holds a drive-thru news conference at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Sunday is expected to visit a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania as he continues to criticize Democrat Kamala Harris and claim without evidence that she neve…
- Election 2024: I'm not voting to retain any Colorado judgeswww.denverpost.com Letters: I’m not voting to retain any Colorado judges and here’s why you shouldn’t either
“A mysterious “commission” of unnamed serving judges has decided that they alone will determine whether current District Court Judges meet performance standards. Unsurprisingly al…
- Where Kamala Harris, Donald Trump stand on key issues like abortionwww.denverpost.com Where Harris and Trump each stand on key issues
Learn more about the presidential candidates’ stances on foreign policy, health care and more.
- From the pulpit, Harris calls out Trump for hurricane misinformation. Biden surveys Florida’s damage.www.denverpost.com From the pulpit, Harris calls out Trump for hurricane misinformation. Biden surveys Florida’s damage.
“That is not what leaders, as we know, do in crisis,” Harris said.
- WATCH: Former President Donald Trump speaks at Aurora rallywww.denverpost.com WATCH: Donald Trump focuses on immigration at Colorado rally, says Democrats “are ruining your state”
Live updates from former President Donald Trump’s rally in Aurora today. Speakers have included U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert and state Rep. Gabe Evans, a congressional candidate.
- Lauren Boebert, Trisha Calvarese run for Congress on Eastern Plainswww.denverpost.com Lauren Boebert harnesses new district’s GOP advantage, while rival raises hopes — and money — off chance of upset
U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert faces a make-or-break election in her adopted 4th Congressional District, where her Democratic opponent, Trisha Calvarese, is putting up a fight.
- Trump tested the limits on using the military at home. If elected again, he plans to go further.www.denverpost.com Trump tested the limits on using the military at home. If elected again, he plans to go further.
If given a second term, Donald Trump and his allies are preparing to go much further, reimagining the military as an all-powerful tool to deploy on U.S. soil.
- Trump in Aurora: Gaylord Rockies rally schedule, tickets, protestswww.denverpost.com Trump’s sold-out Aurora rally is a chance to prove it’s “not a city overrun by Venezuelan gangs,” mayor says
Trump is likely to seize on a chance to amplify his often-exaggerated rhetoric about migrants in the city.
- New evidence of Trump's Jan. 6 actions take spotlight before electionwww.denverpost.com Letters: New evidence of Trump’s Jan. 6 dirty deeds released too soon or too late?
“Of course, it was unfair to unseal the charges in the indictment so close to the election. It should have been unsealed and made public three years ago! Then Americans could have had a diffe…