🇺🇸 Trump announces ‘Operation Aurora’ deportation plan

🇺🇸 Trump Promises to Launch ‘Operation Aurora’

Former President Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Aurora on Friday drew some 10,000 supporters to the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center, as well as protestors. In his speech, Trump maintained false claims of violent gang takeovers in the city. He promised if reelected to launch “Operation Aurora,” a concerted effort to “hunt down, arrest, and deport every last illegal alien gang member” in Aurora and across the country. [Fox31]

• Local reactions: Hear what Colorado politicians had to say about Trump’s claims and promises. [CPR]

🔎 Animal Activists Allege More Than Cruelty at Superior Farms

A group of animal rights activists has released video footage that they claim shows illegal treatment of animals inside Superior Farms. The factory is Denver’s only slaughterhouse and the sole target of a controversial upcoming ballot measure to ban slaughterhouses in the city. [Axios Denver]

🎙️ What America’s Talking About

Did you know the City Cast Denver podcast is part of a whole network covering news in cities around the country? Our very own host Bree Davies joins City Cast CEO David Plotz and other voices from across the network to discuss the hottest happenings from coast to coast. [City Cast Denver 🎧]

🚔 Is Crime On East Colfax Really That Bad?

Last week, Cap Hill residents were disheartened to hear the neighborhood's Natural Grocers was closing due to crime and theft in and around the store — something that Denver Police data can backup. So far in 2024, DPD has received 78 calls to the store. In all of 2023, they received just 15. [Denverite]

Ballots are officially in the mail and on their way to Colorado voters, meaning the 2024 election is now in full swing — and it can feel overwhelming. Here’s the when, how, and where to help you navigate the voting process 🇺🇸 ✅

Important Dates

Oct. 14: McNichols Building voting center opens

Oct. 21: First wave of voting centers open

Oct. 28: Second wave of voting centers open AND last day to mail your ballot

Nov. 1: Third wave of voting centers open

Nov. 4: Fourth wave of voting centers open

Nov. 5: Election Day! You must drop-off your ballot or be in line to vote by 7 p.m.

Before You Vote:

• Double check your voter registration is up to date, or register to vote if haven’t yet
• Consider how you want to vote — mail-in or in-person — then double check deadlines and find your nearest voting center or drop-off location
• Haven’t received your ballot yet? Check out a sample Denver ballot (available in multiple languages)
• If you like friendly reminders, sign up for election alerts

Voting FAQs

Am I eligible?

Coloradans who meet the 22-day state residency requirement and are at least 18 years old can register to vote all the way through Election Day. (In jail, awaiting sentencing, or a convicted felon? See here.)

What if I didn’t get my ballot?

If you don't receive your ballot or need a replacement/accessible ballot, you can pick one up at a local voting center.

What if I’ll be out of town and need my ballot sent somewhere else?

You can either pick up your ballot in person at a local voter center, or you can have your ballot mailed to a temporary address by calling the County Clerk’s Office at 720-913-8683.

What if I need a new ballot?

Voters with lost, damaged, or mismarked ballots can get a replacement by visiting a local voting center.

What do I need to vote in-person?

You’ll need a valid form of ID that shows a Colorado address.

What happens if my ballot is rejected?

Denver election officials will attempt to reach you (by phone, email, or mail) to give you the chance to correct the problem. Voters have until eight days after the election (Nov. 13) to do so.

👉 Find answers to less frequently asked questions here, including voting if you’re unhoused, types of acceptable identification, and what do to about ballot mistakes.

Vote Confidently

• Track your ballot with BallotTrax
• Learn about Colorado’s election security (also check out these tips for fact-checking political ads)
• Follow the City Cast Denver podcast wherever you listen to podcasts so you don’t miss any of our upcoming election coverage, including a local ballot breakdown coming soon … stay tuned! 🎧