Welcome to the latest episode of “Colorado Election Drama,” where a former lawmaker tries to win back his seat, stolen ballots are foiled, and ranked-choice voting threatens to turn the ballot into a Sudoku puzzle. Throw in secret judge appeals and an E. coli outbreak at McDonald’s, and you’ve got all the ingredients for a political soap opera with a side of food poisoning.
- The Battle for House District 19: Woog vs. McMillan
In a plot twist worthy of a soap opera, Republican Dan Woog is trying to reclaim his old seat in House District 19 after losing it in 2022. His opponent, Democrat Jillaire McMillan, jumped into the race just 100 days before the election. It’s a political showdown that could decide the fate of Colorado’s legislature. Will Woog’s door-knocking skills and newfound environmental concerns win the day, or will McMillan’s dogged determination (and literal dog bites) carry her to victory? Read more. - Amendment H: A Judicial Head-Scratcher
Amendment H is stirring up controversy with its proposal to create a private appeal process for judges. Critics argue it’s a step backward, eroding public trust in the judicial system. Because nothing says “justice” like secret appeals and less accountability, right? Read more. - Ballot Bandits Foiled in Mesa County
Colorado election officials have thwarted a scheme to cast votes using stolen mail ballots in Mesa County. Thanks to the state’s signature verification process, the plot was uncovered before most of the fraudulent votes could be counted. It’s a reminder that even in the world of election fraud, crime doesn’t pay—unless you’re really good at forging signatures. Read more. - Proposition 131: The Ranked Choice Rumble
Colorado voters are gearing up to decide on Proposition 131, which could overhaul elections with open primaries and ranked choice voting. While some see it as a way to bring more voices to the table, others fear it will lead to voter confusion and chaos. Just ask Alaska how that’s working out for them. Read more. - E. Coli Outbreak: McDonald’s Quarter Pounder Crisis
In a culinary catastrophe, an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has left one person dead in Colorado. The CDC has issued a food safety alert, reminding us all that sometimes, fast food comes with a side of danger. Read more.
So, what’s grabbing your attention—Woog’s political comeback, the ranked-choice voting rumble, or the Quarter Pounder crisis? Are you team “more voices” or “less confusion” on Prop 131? Drop your hot takes in the comments, and let’s see if we can solve this political puzzle—before fast food gets us all!
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