Tag: election
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Cherokee Metro District voters have until Tuesday to turn in ballots for recall election
Voters in the Cherokee Metro District have until Tuesday to return their ballots in person. The election will determine if two of the five board members will retain their seats. If they are recalled, the election will also determine who will replace them. As of Thursday, 973 ballots have been returned, said Designated Election Official…
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An eighth-grader gives us a glimpse of a brighter politics ahead | Vince Bzdek
I saw the best speech of the 2024 election season so far last week, and it was given by a pint-sized eighth-grader from a tiny school in Buena Vista. “A huge problem in the state of Colorado is that students are unenthusiastic about their education, as shown by the fact that 31% of students are…
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Westside Watch co-founder running for El Paso County commissioner
Neighborhood organizer and advocate Bill Wysong is running to represent El Paso County Commission District 3, promising to improve wildfire preparedness and public safety, ensure responsible growth and not to take any developer campaign contributions. Wysong is a co-founder of Westside Watch, a neighborhood organization that has fought for wildfire safety, including evacuation modeling to…
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El Paso County commission candidate possible victim in petition fraud
The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office has asked the 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office to investigate petitions submitted on behalf of David Leinweber’s campaign for county commissioner for fraud. Kate Singh, a spokeswoman for the DA, confirmed Thursday the office is investigating. Clerk and Recorder Steve Schleiker said his concerns have nothing to…
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El Paso County commission candidate possible victim in petition fraud
The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office has asked the 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office to investigate petitions submitted on behalf of David Leinweber’s campaign for county commissioner for fraud. Kate Singh, a spokeswoman for the DA, confirmed Thursday the office is investigating. Clerk and Recorder Steve Schleiker said his concerns have nothing to…
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Boebert unveils first TV ad in 4th CD, GOP candidate alleges Dave Williams, Vickie Tonkins withheld delegate list, DougCo to challenge Colorado ‘sanctuary’ laws | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is March 19, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Lauren Boebert touts Trump endorsement in first TV ad of primary election campaign U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert hit the airwaves Monday with a TV ad touting Donald Trump’s backing in the first salvo of the Republican primary election in her new congressional district.…
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Fountain City councilwoman running for El Paso County Commission
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A Fountain city councilwoman is running for an El Paso County Board of Commissioners seat as the sole Democrat in the race to represent the southeast portion of the community. Detra Duncan, 53, said, if elected, she would work on advocating for better access to…
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Fountain City councilwoman running for El Paso County Commission
A Fountain city councilwoman is running for an El Paso County Board of Commissioners seat as the sole Democrat in the race to represent the southeast portion of the community. Detra Duncan, 53, said, if elected, she would work on advocating for better access to health care and veterans services, ensuring residents have safe water,…
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Voter enthusiasm strong in El Paso County, tips for returning ballots
While many expect a rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in November, that hasn’t dampened voter enthusiasm in El Paso County ahead of the Super Tuesday primary. At the Citizens Service Center, a main El Paso County office building, voters were lined up in their cars to Garden of the Gods…