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Turnout surges and winning margins stretch as final returns post in Colorado’s 2026 primary
Ernest Luning | ernest.luning@coloradopolitics.com
County clerks finished posting unofficial results in Colorado’s primary election on Friday, drawing a line under a series of nominating contests that…

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Secret orders, requests for recusal bog down Colorado’s death penalty prosecution
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Q&A: From grassroots underdog to national spotlight — Colorado democratic socialist Melat Kiros on her path to Congress
Thelma Grimes | thelma.grimes@coloradopolitics.com

National
US launches additional strikes on Iran after Tehran expanded attacks in the Gulf
Carter Schroppe | carter.schroppe@washingtonexaminer.com

Local News
Pilot killed in plane crash while supporting Gold Mountain firefighting: Gunnison County Sheriff’s Office
O'Dell Isaac | odell.isaac@gazette.com

2026 Elections
Turnout surges and winning margins stretch as final returns post in Colorado’s 2026 primary
Ernest Luning | ernest.luning@coloradopolitics.com

Courts
Secret orders, requests for recusal bog down Colorado’s death penalty prosecution
Michael Karlik | michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Routt County DA’s office faces multiple investigations after it drops high-profile rape case
Jenny Deam | jenny.deam@gazette.com
Federal judge postpones CU regent’s request to lift censure restrictions
Michael Karlik | michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com

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