Election season is upon us, and Colorado voters are in full panic mode, worrying about everything from election security to ranked-choice voting—because who doesn’t love complicated ballots? Meanwhile, Gaza policies are stirring up voter regret, and the fight for the U.S. House feels like a bad sitcom that just won’t end. Oh, and wildlife managers are still hoping that, one day, science will actually matter more than politics. Fingers crossed.
- Democracy in the Hot Seat: Colorado’s Election Jitters
As Election Day looms, Coloradans are biting their nails over the state of democracy. According to the Voter Voices survey, “democracy and good government” are top concerns, with voters across the spectrum worried about everything from political violence to the integrity of elections. It’s a classic case of “trust issues,” but instead of a relationship, it’s with the entire political system. Read more. - Gaza Policies Stir the Pot: Voter Dilemmas in Colorado
With early voting underway, some Coloradans are torn over presidential candidates’ stances on Gaza. Esa Galloway’s “Vote Blue Except You Know Who” campaign highlights the struggle of choosing between candidates who seem equally unappealing. It’s like being stuck between a rock and a hard place, but the rock is international policy, and the hard place is domestic politics. Read more. - Proposition 131: The Ranked Choice Revolution
Colorado’s Proposition 131 is shaking up the political scene by proposing to end party primaries in favor of ranked choice voting. Supporters argue it will favor moderate candidates, while critics worry about the complexity of the system. It’s like trying to explain calculus to a cat—complicated, potentially messy, and likely to end with someone getting scratched. Read more. - Congressional Races: The Battle for the House
With control of the U.S. House at stake, Colorado’s congressional races are heating up. Candidates are pushing for everything from stock trading bans to budget reforms, proving once again that when it comes to politics, there’s no shortage of promises—just a shortage of follow-through. Read more. - Wildlife Management: Science vs. Politics
In a move that could only happen in Colorado, wildlife employees are pushing for science-based management policies. It’s a bold stance in a state where politics often trumps science, and where the only thing more unpredictable than the weather is the political climate. Read more.
What’s stressing you out this election season—ranked-choice voting math, Congress playing musical chairs, or the usual “trust issues” with democracy? Maybe you’re more focused on wildlife policies than politics. Either way, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Drop your hot takes in the comments below—because we’re all just trying to survive election season with some sanity intact.
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