As the parent of two autistic kids who receive a range of services via their IEP, I am terrified of what a Trump presidency might look like for public education with threats to dismantle the Department of Education. Does the state have any plans to mitigate possible damage to public schools caused by the feds? How badly will our schools be affected, even in a blue state? Thanks in advance to people who have a better understanding than me!

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!

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/