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Yadira Caraveo, the former congresswoman in the 8th Congressional District, poses for a portrait in Thornton, Colorado, on Monday, April 14, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Yadira Caraveo will run for the seat she lost in November — this time as challenger to U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans

"I know this is going to be a tough race," former U.S. Rep. Yadira Caraveo said, confirming to The Denver Post that she plans to seek the Democratic nomination.

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet announces his candidacy for Colorado governor during a rally at City Park in Denver on Friday morning, April 11, 2025. The Democrat will seek that party's nomination in 2026. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet jumps into governor’s race, saying he wants “to forge a better politics”

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Will Trump move Space Command from Colorado again? State’s Republicans are “not waiting to make our case.”

U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen, a Democrat from Colorado, holds her then-month-old baby, Sam, as she departs during a series of votes at the Capitol on March 11, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Pettersen had been working to pass legislation to allow proxy voting for up to 12 weeks for members who have recently given birth or whose spouse has. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Rep. Brittany Pettersen on defeat of proxy voting for new parents in Congress: “This issue is not going away.”

Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold speaks in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on Feb. 8, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Jena Griswold announces run for Colorado attorney general

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Derek Torstenson, left, makes a pro-abortion rights statement with the use of a bullhorn as Edgar Mares and Susan Gills join others rallying against Amendment 79 outside the Colorado Capitol on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

What will public funding for abortion cost Colorado? Analysts estimate impact as lawmakers weigh move.

Colorado lawmakers are poised to permit the use of public funding to cover abortions after voters removed that restriction last fall — and proponents argue it will actually save the state money.

Colorado Springs voters’ approval of recreational weed will stand after courts invalidate repeal attempt

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Greg Lopez, who was vying for the Republican nomination in the Colorado gubernatorial race, standing with his wife, Lisa, gives a concession speech at his campaign’s election watch party in Parker, Colorado, on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Lopez lost to Heidi Ganahl in the 2022 Colorado primary. (Photo by Jintak Han/The Denver Post)

Former congressman Greg Lopez announces third run for Colorado governor

Former U.S. Rep. Greg Lopez announced his 2026 gubernatorial bid Monday morning, kicking off the third attempt by the Republican to mount a campaign for the governor's mansion.

Colorado ranchers, with Boebert’s backing, are in uproar over feds’ high-voltage power corridor: “The trust is broken”

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Yadira Caraveo will run for the seat she lost in November — this time as challenger to U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet jumps into governor’s race, saying he wants “to forge a better politics”

Will Trump move Space Command from Colorado again? State’s Republicans are “not waiting to make our case.”

Rep. Brittany Pettersen on defeat of proxy voting for new parents in Congress: “This issue is not going away.”

Jena Griswold announces run for Colorado attorney general

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Colorado, 18 other states sue to block Trump’s election order, saying it violates the Constitution

Inflation, economy are top concerns at Rep. Gabe Evans’ telephone town hall

Sen. Bernie Sanders to host Denver rally against Trump, Musk with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Jail voting soars in Colorado after state mandates polling places in county lockups

Denver-area district attorney is first entrant in Colorado attorney general’s race

Election 2024

What will public funding for abortion cost Colorado? Analysts estimate impact as lawmakers weigh move.

Colorado Springs voters’ approval of recreational weed will stand after courts invalidate repeal attempt

4th Congressional District

Former congressman Greg Lopez announces third run for Colorado governor

Colorado ranchers, with Boebert’s backing, are in uproar over feds’ high-voltage power corridor: “The trust is broken”

Colorado Politics

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans from Colorado

Chairman of Colorado legislature’s powerful budget committee announces run for treasurer

Legislature approves Sand Creek Massacre memorial for Colorado Capitol

Detained in Aurora while his son was born, a migrant recounts recent deportation back to Venezuela

Denver Politics

Denver restaurateur who complained about downtown says Mayor Mike Johnston ‘really heard’

Denver says if it can’t process construction permits in roughly 180 days, the city will refund developers’ fees

Denver plan to invest up to $70 million in women’s soccer stadium project meets some council skepticism

Denver voters will weigh in on flavored tobacco ban after ballot petition found sufficient

There are 111 cameras snapping photos of license plates in Denver. City Council is deciding whether to keep them.

Colorado Legislature

Flurry of floor votes, reproductive and election bill debates, and more in the Colorado legislature this week

Gun-control measure signed into law, a Trump defense fund and more from the Colorado legislature this week

Letters: Don’t dry the Lower Arkansas Valley by selling rights to water hungry developers

Skeptical Gov. Jared Polis signs law blocking more grocery stores from selling hard liquor

Colorado budget cuts — including hit for roads, loss of health workers — cause heartburn as lawmakers close gap

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