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State Overview
Capital
Denver
Population
5,870,000
Electoral Votes
10
Governor
Jared Polis (Democrat)
House Delegation
5 Democrats, 3 Republicans
State Leadership
Governor
Jared Polis
DemocratU.S. Senators
- Michael Bennet
- John Hickenlooper
House Delegation
5 Democrats, 3 Republicans
Congressional Districts: 8
State Legislature
Democrats control both the Senate and the House
Elections Snapshot
Next Major Election
November 2026 General
Electoral Votes
10
Congressional Districts
8
Latest State Articles
Local News from Colorado
Local Government
Douglas County Commissioners Sue State to Protect Local Property Tax Cuts
Douglas County commissioners filed a new lawsuit against the state to defend local property tax cuts and protect Castle Rock taxpayers from state overreach.
Castle Rock · Aug 4, 2026
Business & Economy
Garfield County Challenges Colorado State Energy Mandates to Save Jobs
Garfield County leaders are pushing back against aggressive new state energy mandates that threaten to cripple the local economy and Piceance Basin production.
Rifle · Jul 21, 2026
Local Government
Rifle Colorado Land Use Decisions Challenged by Federal Overreach
Rifle and Garfield County officials are pushing back against federal land management plans that threaten local energy jobs and traditional Western Slope land
Rifle · Jul 20, 2026
Local Government
Garfield County Leaders Fight Back Against State Energy Mandates
Garfield County Commissioners are sounding the alarm over new state environmental regulations that threaten the Western Slope's economic backbone and energy
Glenwood Springs · Jul 20, 2026
Local Government
Grand Junction Reaffirms Non-Sanctuary Status to Protect Public Safety
Grand Junction leaders and Mesa County Commissioners hold the line on the city’s non-sanctuary status, prioritizing local resources and law enforcement.
Grand Junction · Jul 20, 2026
Education
Woodland Park School Board Defends Local Control and Parental Rights
The Woodland Park RE-2 School Board continues to champion traditional education, resisting state-level interference and activist-led lawfare in Teller County.
Woodland Park · Jul 18, 2026
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