Nov 12, 2018 colorado is a blue state, its been going blue, and this election confirms that, said tony robinson, chair of the university of colorado denvers political science department. Colorado springs has always leaned hard on its reputation for natural beauty. The purpose of the ballot information booklet is to provide voters with the text, title, and a fair and impartial analysis of. Colorado proposition cc, retain revenue for transportation and. Local election offices can provide voter information, including where to vote. Colorado elections remain unaffected by the spread of the coronavirus. Colorado springs school district 11 director four year term. The city clerks office provides the forms required to run for municipal office, and works with citizens on the initiative and referendum process, whereby citizens can propose legislation and seek its approval by the voters.
Blue skies, fresh air, mountain streams, waterfalls. Check out our lastminute guide to voting on state ballot questions, local elections and school board races. The information was prepared by the state commission and district commissions on judicial performance. The analysis must include a summary of the measure, the major arguments both for and against. Oct 19, 2019 election day is less than a month away and if you havent done your research just yet, weve got a good start for you from proposition dd and cc to local measures in colorado springs, meeker and. The ballot in colorado will have a lot for each voter to consider, its our hope that this guide will help answer your questions.
The purpose of the ballot information booklet is to provide voters with the text, title, and a fair and impartial analysis of each initiated or referred constitutional amendment, law, or question on the ballot. Colorado amendment 66 was one of only three initiated constitutional amendments on the november 5, 20 election across the nation. You can access the blue book, which looks at statewide ballot measures, at this link. Voters on tuesday ousted judge christopher acker by a sixpoint. Colorado voters have a lengthy ballot his year as we choose a new. Colorado secretary of state 1700 broadway, suite 200, denver co 80290 3038942200. The ballot which contains state, special district, municipality and various other races, as well as ballot questions should begin arriving in mailboxes this week. You can check or update your voter registration record online at 2018 chaffee county precinct map. For people who cant read print, or who cant physically hold a book in their hands, the colorado talking book library records the blue book voter guide each election year from cover to cover.
Despite our booming economy, many coloradans feel left behind. Most of the viedo feeds featured on mttv are submitted to us by people like you. They could get more money out of a local tax and by voting for fix our damn roads. November 6, 2018 general election for chaffee county download. Like any other election blue book, this one introduces each amendment, describes what a yes or no vote means, and offers pros and cons of approving the.
Amendment x proposes to delete that definition and instead define industrial hemp with the definition used in federal law or state statute. The six city council district races will be on the ballot. The basic mission of the department of state is to collect, secure, and make accessible a wide variety of public records, ensure the integrity of elections, and enhance commerce. However, we encourage voters to remain educated and uptodate by using credible and verified sources of information.
Rescheduled future vision 2020 prophecy conference. Blue book finding aid analysis of colorado ballot proposals. The colorado voters guide to the 2018 election colorado. The analysis must include a summary of the measure, the major arguments both for and against the measure, and a brief fiscal assessment of the measure. A person can register to vote and receive a ballot up until 7 p. Community beautification maintains and enhances the communities in which we live through beautification, green living, and sustainability. No republican had won a presidential election without winning colorado from 1908 through 2012. The city clerk has released the unofficial results for the 2019 general municipal election. In election years the colorado legislative council publishes information and in depth analysis on proposed ballot measures, often called the blue book. According to the colorado blue book, the definition of industrial hemp in federal law sets the same limit for thc concentration. The process for placing a statewide initiative on the ballot is governed by the colorado constitution article v, section 1 and state law articles 40 and 41 of title 1, colorado revised statute. A colorado native, he joined the denver post in 2014 after a. The clerks office also coordinates with the county clerks and recorders to. Blue book, colorados guide to ballot measures in novembers.
Since many of you have again asked for my recommendations, heres my analysis of colorado ballot measures in 2018. The colorado blue book, prepared by the colorado legislative council staff, contained the following explanation of a yes. Aug 05, 20 colorado amendment 66 was one of only three initiated constitutional amendments on the november 5, 20 election across the nation. In 1966, colorado voters approved a constitutional amendment that repealed the partisan election of justices and judges and enacted the current process. It contains information about the statewide ballot issues, including the fiscal impact, and other explanations to help you understand the implications of each ballot issue. Your ballot for the november 2019 coordinated election should already be on. Kktv click here for the latest election results for colorado and multiple counties. The 2008 united states presidential election in colorado took place on november 4, 2008, as a part of the 2008 united states presidential election throughout all 50 states and the district of columbia. Ballot information booklet blue book the analysis must include a summary of the measure, the major arguments both for and against the measure, and a brief fiscal assessment of the measure. Why would colorado springs vote for the state tax increase. Doug lamborn republican 2022254422 2402 rayburn house office building, washington dc 205150605.
On election day, voter service and polling centers vspcs will be open from 7. Colorado is a blue state, its been going blue, and this election confirms that, said tony robinson, chair of the university of colorado denvers political science department. The secretary of state and the legislative council have adopted rules to implement certain provisions. Johnsons 44state landslide, and 1932 and 1936 during franklin d. Overview of primary election laws 1807 in 2016, voters approved proposition 107 and proposition 108, which reestablished a presidential primary in colorado and allowed unaffiliated voters to participate in political party primary elections. From the fall 2018 journal of the colorado dental association colorado dentists at the polls the 2018 election is critical for dentistry, as you will be electing the federal and state senators and representatives who will decide key issues for dentistry in upcoming years, including important insurance reform, medicaid and access to dental care issues in colorado. Ballot information booklet blue book the purpose of the ballot information booklet is to provide voters with the text, title, and a fair and impartial analysis of each initiated or referred constitutional amendment, law, or question on the ballot. Voters chose nine representatives, or electors to the electoral college, who voted for president and vice president colorado was won by democratic nominee barack obama by a. Narrative profiles are published in the legislative blue book analyses of ballot issues and mailed to every voter household prior to the election. R if the republican candidate won, d for the democrat and i for the independent. Please consider consulting the centers for disease control and prevention, the world health organization, and the colorado department of public health.
In colorado, voters are also permitted to vote prior to election day. Colorado proposition dd, legalize sports betting with tax revenue. The seniors blue book is a resource guide for assisted living, home health, nonmedical, hospice, skilled nursing, alzheimers, events, activities. An hours drive south of denver, it sits at the base of the rocky mountains southern range and features two of.
From 1920 to 2004, colorado only voted democratic four times 1992 where bill clinton won by a plurality, 1964 during lyndon b. The marriott hotel in the shadow of pikes peak colorado springs, colorado october 2225, 2020 speakers. In election years the colorado legislative council publishes information and indepth analysis on proposed ballot measures, often called the blue book. The signature program is america the beautiful, an initiative that provides awareness and education of a simpler, healthier, and earth friendly lifestyle which includes recycling, graffiti removal, adoptahighway, community gardens, all. Voters chose 9 representatives, or electors to the electoral college, who voted for president and vice president. In 2015, mayor john suthers demonstrated his ability to woo voters by successfully pushing for the passage of 2c, a fiveyear, 0. All active registered voters will receive a mail ballot, which they can mail in or drop off at a designated ballot drop box or vspc. But its predictions have now been repeatedly falsified, and it downplays critical elements in its analysis. The next general municipal election is april 6, 2021. This guide has been developed in the interest of providing quick, easy access to these publications. Representative, state legislators, state offices, county offices, judges and various other races and ballot questionsshould begin arriving in voters. Everything you need to know about key issues in colorado election. Copies of the blue book are available at most courthouses and public libraries.
May 30, 2018 t his is colorado s first open primary election since voters passed a 2016 ballot measure to allow the states approximately 1. The colorado blue book, prepared by the colorado legislative council staff. The 2016 united states presidential election in colorado was held on november 8, 2016, as part of the 2016 united states presidential election in which all 50 states plus the district of columbia participated. The twosheet ballotwhich contains the race for governorlieutenant governor, u. Seniors blue book assisted living, home health, memory. The booklets are published as part of the councils research publication series. Nov 06, 2018 november 6, 2018 general election for chaffee county download. Election day is less than a month away and if you havent done your research just yet, weve got a good start for you from proposition dd and cc to local measures in colorado springs, meeker and. The second sectionof the printed blue book contains information about the performances of the colorado supreme court justices, the colorado court of appeals judges, and district and county court judges in your area who are on this years ballot. The indys picks for the 2017 coordinated elections.
Therefore, i cannot recommend it except as a narrow and dated historical analysis of colorado politics in the middle of the last decade. Colorado blue book and county tabor books the colorado legislative council blue book is available online now in both english and spanish here. The analysis may also include any other information that will help voters understand the purpose and effect of a measure. Ballot information booklet blue book colorado general assembly. The deadline to submit a comment is april 27, 2020. The short, unhappy life of a libertarian paradise politico. How a judge becomes a judge colorado judicial branch. The city of colorado springs holds elections on the first tuesday of april in oddnumbered years. But if youre interested in knowing more, the website and the states blue book.
Colorado voters chose ninie electors to represent them in the electoral college via a popular vote pitting the republican partys nominee, businessman donald trump, and running. T his is colorados first open primary election since voters passed a 2016 ballot measure to allow the states approximately 1. The supporting arguments provided for this measure in the colorado 2018 blue book were as follows. Blue book finding aid analysis of colorado ballot proposals cde. Representative, state legislators, state offices, county offices, judges and various other races and ballot. Find contact information for local election offices on the inside back cover of this book. Colorados blue book, which provides information to voters on ballot. Ballot information booklet blue book colorado general. Here at bestplaces, we were looking at the voting patterns since the 2000 election and realized that we could express the results of each election as one letter.
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