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The El Paso County Democratic Party takes no position on the municipal elections for Mayor or Trustee in the Town of Palmer Lake. We encourage voters to carefully consider their options and make the choice that best serves their community.

The El Paso County Democratic Party takes no position on the municipal elections for Town of Monument Councilmember positions. We trust the voters of Monument to make the decisions that best serve their community and encourage careful consideration of all candidates.

The El Paso County Democratic Party takes no position on judicial retention. For those interested in learning more, we encourage you to consult the Office of Judicial Performance Evaluations, which offers detailed information on each judge up for retention. You can visit their website at: https://judicialperformance.colorado.gov/2024-judicial-performance-evaluations. Happy voting, dear readers!

Amendment G, where we finally get something right. The El Paso County Democratic Party urges a Yes vote on this measure, and frankly, it’s about time we extend a little more fairness to our veterans. Currently, only those with a 100% service-connected disability qualify for the homestead exemption—but with Amendment G, we can extend that...

The El Paso County Democratic Party recommends a Yes vote on Amendment H, and trust me, this one is all about restoring faith in our judicial system. Amendment H seeks to clean up the murky waters of judicial discipline by increasing transparency and reducing the influence judges have over their colleagues’ discipline. Let’s be real—when...

The El Paso County Democratic Party also supports a strong Yes vote on Amendment I. This measure closes a loophole that, due to a 2020 decision to abolish the death penalty, accidentally allowed people charged with first-degree murder to post bail. Yes, you heard that right—a loophole that could allow the most serious offenders a...

The El Paso County Democratic Party enthusiastically recommends a Yes vote on Amendment J, and frankly, it’s about time. The outdated definition of marriage currently lingering in our state constitution is a relic of a less enlightened era, and its repeal is long overdue. LGBTQ+ Coloradans deserve the same access to marriage as anyone else,...

The El Paso County Democratic Party recommends a Yes vote on Amendment K, and I must say, this one is a simple but essential fix. It gives our election officials the time they need to ensure ballots are formatted correctly, translated accurately, and thoroughly reviewed before heading out to voters. It also requires newspapers to...

The El Paso County Democratic Party, along with our esteemed Colorado Democratic Party, gives a resounding Yes to Amendment 79—and rightly so. This measure would forever safeguard the right to abortion in our state’s constitution, ensuring Colorado remains a sanctuary for reproductive freedom, no matter what regressive forces may be at work elsewhere. In an...

The El Paso County Democratic Party urges a strong No on Amendment 80, and let me assure you, this measure is not the benign “school choice” proposal it pretends to be. Colorado already has a well-established system that offers parents plenty of options within public education, along with private and home-schooling routes. So why this...