Given the Project 2025 conversations going on, I'm curious how that would effect Colorado and other states that enshrined women's health care rights in their state constitutions. Would it be possible for the Supreme Court at some point in the future to interpret Colorado's amendment unconstitutional via a new ruling? Making this up, but let's say the new ruling is something along the lines that the 14th now includes fetuses (arguing that fetuses are now considered "any person"). Would this hypothetical situation nullify something like Amendment 79? Or is Colorado (and other states) protected once in place in the state Constitution? Curious of any past examples where the Supreme Court may have challenged a state's constitution when a particular amendment has existed over a course of time. I've tried googling, but I don't think I'm phrasing my search properly.

Also, curious about your thoughts in regards to the Comstock Act and how that would effect states that have legalized health care. Even though abortion access would be protected, would doctors still be afraid to prescribe something like mifepristone, which is commonly used for miscarriages. If doctors can't have access (or are afraid) to use the proper medical tools and/or drugs is it a moot point for 79 to pass?

Maybe I'm being a bit paranoid and crazy about asking this, but seeing who's rolling in the next administration, with nothing to lose this time around (and with a 900 page playbook), and with more public support..... I would like to better understand if we are truly protected.

I've always been against this as it's giving up Colorado's voice in presidential elections. With this year's election it's more obvious than ever why we need to reject this compact. This year if the compact was in effect, all of Colorado's electoral votes would have gone to Trump!

It has been 2 days since the election and if you are like me, you’re probably feeling a little lost at the moment. This election showed that beyond anything, we are still deeply divided, even here at home in Colorado. Kamala only won the state by a few thousand votes, and as someone who deeply loves the Democratic party, I think it is time for some self reflection and maybe some change. Maybe even some new leaders. I really believe that Democratic values can make this country a better place, but somewhere along the way we have lost our footing and the numbers don’t lie.I don’t think an America with a one party system is good, so I am hoping to do something with this post that scares the hell out of me….I am looking to get involved.

I recognize that some of my closest family members and friends voted for Trump. It is easy to jump to hating them and him, believing we are headed to a 1930’s Germany situation, believe me I spent much of yesterday thinking much the same, but some part of me has to believe…..the shining light that is our Democracy isn’t going to go out overnight, or maybe even at all. Just maybe, the real problem is, we are losing ourselves in the “noise” and we aren’t listening to the issues of folks. This is something I actually think Trump managed to tap into. I want to find a way to reset that conversation and get back to “what does the Democratic Party do for the average joe like me?”

I am not sure what everyone on here is thinking, but I would like to know. I also think it might be worth organizing a meetup of fellow Democrats (or anyone else that wants to come and maybe just share their perspective on why they voted one way or the other, seriously like no judgements) but I am not sure how to get started. Does anyone have any ideas? Or perhaps a place that might serve as a good meeting place?

Also: not sure if this is clear, but I am not affiliated with the “official” Democratic Party in any way, other than just being a registered democrat.

https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/CO/122598/web.345435/#/summary

Colorado resident currently backpacking abroad in Europe, I submitted my absentee ballot following the instructions on the Secretary of State's website a few days ago and I'm fairly sure I did everything correctly. However there's been no email confirmation or anything besides the thank you for submitting your ballot page. Looking up my mail in ballot status only says that my physical ballot has been mailed out to me. This is my first time absentee voting so I'm just wondering if anyone knows of a way to double check? I just want to make sure it went through!

Edit: Ballottrax says my ballot has been accepted! Wasn't expecting an emailed ballot to take that long but i guess heads up for any other email absentee voters lol

I am voting by mail for the first time here. Is a recent utility bill sufficient? Or do I need a photocopy of my ID? The CO Secretary of State website says, "All voters who vote at the polls must provide identification. If you are voting by mail for the first time, you may also need to provide a photocopy of your identification when you return your mail ballot."

Also, what is considered a utility bill? Will a cell phone bill count? Thanks!

Sec of state data on the number of ballots received as of 10/23

https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/newsRoom/pressReleases/2024/2024GeneralElectionReturnReporting13daysout.pdf

Russell and Sasha cover the 2024 ballot initiatives

https://youtu.be/MiC3wKYEKXU? si=UEEg9XjUrQ4BfOe4

Colorado office seekers routinely make their stances known on issues like the economy, taxes, energy development and gun control. But as more people struggle with mental health challenges, state candidates should let voters know how they stand on mental health policy, too.

https://coloradocommunitymedia.com/2024/10/24/voters-guide-on-where-candidates-stand-on-mental-health-issues-is-now-available/

The election season had me doing to reading to understand some local positions. It looks like the mayor of Centennial makes a salary of $20,000/yr. How in the world is this feasible? I suppose if the mayor is not the breadwinner of the household it's doable, or if the job requires 10 hours of work a week and they have some other full time job. This seems absurd to me. Not that I want to pry into the current mayors affairs as she specifically is not the target of my post, but there has to be something else going on for someone we expect to be decently educated and present themselves in a professional manner.

How does one go from not being in politics to becoming a state rep?