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4 takeaways from Colorado’s 2026 election

The Gazette·Ernest Luning·8 days ago
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It wasn’t just a wave; it was a tsunami

There’s no longer any doubt that Colorado is a deep blue state.

For the sixth election in a row, Democrats swept every statewide race in a state that was considered solidly purple as recently as a decade ago, when Donald Trump made multiple stops and ended up losing to Hillary Clinton by just 5 points.

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Led by Gov.-elect Phil Weiser and U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper, who won a second term with ease, Democrats are set to hold every statewide executive office for the third term running — something neither party has accomplished in Colorado’s 150 years.

While a handful of tight congressional races were still too close to call at about 9:30 p.m.…

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