🗳️ Last-minute election news, updates

🪧 Mercury Café Union Call for a Boycott

Some members of the Mercury Café Union, including several who no longer work there, are calling for a boycott of the longtime community staple over allegations of union busting and refusal to bargain fairly. [Denverite]

🗳️ Election Officials Remedy Security Breach

Gov. Jared Polis and Secretary of State Jena Griswold said on Friday that the election systems passwords that were mistakenly posted online have been updated. “Every Coloradan can rest assured that their vote will be counted fairly and accurately,” Polis said. [Denver Gazette 🔒]

👎 Denver Hits New Eviction Record

According to fresh data from Denver County Court, the city has shattered last year’s record high eviction filings. With still two months left in 2024, Denver has seen 13,478 filings this year, easily outpacing last year’s total of 12,910. [Denver7]

🧳 Thousands Still Stuck in a Mile High Limbo

Mayor Johnston has been touting his “Newcomers Playbook” laying out how he welcomed more than 40,000 newcomers to Denver. But a deeper look finds many of these people still caught up in a complex, slow-moving, and overloaded immigration system. [City Cast Denver 🎧]

Tomorrow is Election Day! Still haven’t voted? Don’t panic! We’ve got you covered on everything you need to know in this roundup of all our recent election coverage in the Hey Denver Newsletter and on the City Cast Denver podcast so you can go forth and vote confidently! 🇺🇸

The Controversy Around a Proposed Big Cat Hunting Ban

Proposition 127 asks voters to decide if big cat hunting should remain legal — but the ballot issue puts the spotlight on the state’s rural/urban divide once again.

Predictions and Rumors in CO’s 8 Congressional Races

We break down who’s running, where they stand on the big issues, and what’s at stake for constituents in all eight Colorado congressional races.

Where Colorado Stands in the Abortion Debate

If passed, Amendment 79 would codify abortion access in the state constitution — learn more about the state’s history of reproductive healthcare over the last century.

Mayor Johnston’s Affordable Housing Tax

Hear from a housing expert on what the mayor’s proposed tax would mean in practical terms; then listen to a defense of the tax hike measure from Mayor Johnston himself. (But is it really so cut-and-dry?)

The Pros and Cons of Ranked Choice Voting

Hear from an elections expert and the multi-millionaire backer of Proposition 131 on why they think open primaries and ranked choice voting are right for Colorado. Then listen to a state representative’s case against their proposed reform.

The Denver Health Tax Proposal, Explained

Denver Health CEO Donna Lynne makes her case for why a sales tax increase is the best way to keep Colorado’s only “safety net” hospital afloat.

All 12 Denver Ballot Measures, Explained

Our breakdowns and predictions for every measure on the Denver ballot. Plus, who’s funding what?

Meet the RTD District A Candidates

Get to know the candidates vying to represent central and south Denver on the governing body of the metro area’s public transit provider.

CD8: Yadira Caraveo vs. Gabe Evans

Democratic incumbent Caraveo faces off against GOP candidate Evans in the state’s tightest Congressional race hinging on issues like immigration and reproductive healthcare.

Inside the Slaughterhouse Ban Debate

Animal welfare advocates have proposed a ban on slaughterhouses in Denver, which would affect a single business that’s been operating in Globeville for 70 years. We talked to the “whistleblower” who used to work at the facility and debated the arguments on both sides.

Where, How, and When to Drop Your Ballot

Here’s where to go and when, plus all your other ballot-related questions, answered.