Early voting projections break record, alter campaign strategy

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With 1.1 million Colorado voters now expected to vote early by mail, campaigns and candidates are struggling to keep up. Jefferson County alone is sending out more than 200,000 ballots this week, signaling the start of a 28-day long election for the state.

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10/6: Hasan gets a boost in HD 56

Would you believe it? The Vail Daily – Yes, in Vail, Colorado – just endorsed a Republican for state House. More >

Hasan gets a helping hand from an unlikely place: The Vail Daily

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In an unexpected move, Eagle County’s daily newspaper has endorsed Republican Ali Hasan as its choice for the region's state House representative.

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Dems sweating over mountain house race

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With interest piqued and independent political money pouring in, a Colorado House District normally known more for its skiing than its politics is preparing for a nail biter of an election.

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A post-primary campaign finance check-up

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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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The week in Colorado news: All that DNC money, SAFER's blunder, Hasan the monk

Face The State's Kate Melvin joins FTS managing editor Brad Jones for a look at the week that was in Colorado news, including frustration over a lack of transparency in DNC spending, accusations against Cindy McCain, and Ali Hasan's pledge of celibacy. More >

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

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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

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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

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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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7/1: Monorail to Vail?

I-70 ski traffic drives me crazy. But is a train the answer? More >