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Elections: Candidates for Colorado Congressional District 2

Hannah Parcells, Managing Editor October 18, 2024

Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District is the third-largest geographically in the state and includes 11 of the state’s counties: Boulder, Weld, Clear Creek, Eagle, Gilpin, Grand, Jefferson, Larimer,...

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Elections: Candidates for Larimer County clerk and recorder

Chace Silvey, Staff Reporter October 18, 2024

Larimer County has two candidates running for the county clerk and recorder position. The County Clerk and Recorder Office looks over three main departments: elections, recording and vehicle licensing. For...

Outside the Lory Student Center, near the ballot box, is a vote here sign on election day, Nov. 3, 2020. (Cat Blouch | The Collegian)

Elections: Candidates for Colorado Congressional District 8

Aubree Miller, News Editor October 18, 2024

With the presidential election just around the corner, also on the ballot is the representative of Colorado's 8th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Following the narrow results...

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Amendment 79 plans to codify abortion in Colorado Constitution

Em Barry, Staff Reporter October 18, 2024

With seven amendments to the Colorado Constitution appearing on November’s ballot, one issue looms at the forefront of many people’s minds: abortion. Codifying the right to an abortion in the state...

Elections: Candidates for Larimer County commissioner

Elections: Candidates for Larimer County commissioner

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter October 17, 2024

The race for Larimer County commissioner is well underway. County commissioners are responsible under state statute for the health, safety and welfare of the citizens, including law enforcement. This includes...

Elections: What are 3rd parties?

Elections: What are 3rd parties?

Claire VanDeventer, Staff Reporter October 17, 2024

The United States has always had a distinct two-party system. While names and ideologies have shifted over time, two main parties have remained dominant throughout the country's political history. This...

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What’s on the ballot?: 2024 Larimer County voting guide

Participation in Colorado’s electoral process at the local, state and federal levels remains the most impactful way for residents to advocate for change, reaffirm the priorities of Coloradans and impact...

A horse foal and cat sculpture outside the main enterance to the James L. Voss Veterinary Teach Hospital Oct. 6. The hospital was built in 1979 and is named after the former dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.

Proposition 129 is pivotal moment for veterinary medicine

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter October 16, 2024

This November, Coloradans will vote on a ballot measure stakeholders say could alter the future of veterinary medicine. Proposition 129, the Veterinary Professional Associate Initiative, has sparked...

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Elections: Candidates for Colorado State Senate District 14

Sophie Webb, Staff Reporter October 16, 2024

Since 2019, Joann Ginal has represented Colorado State Senate District 14, but Ginal will not be running for reelection. Three candidates are currently in the running to replace Ginal. Cathy Kipp Democrat...

A voter in a voter service and polling center in the Lory Student Center Nov. 3. In addition to an important presidential election, voters had the opportunity to vote on many other issues, including a Senate race and numerous state policies. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

CSU students share thoughts, feelings on upcoming election

Aubree Miller, News Editor October 16, 2024

The election for president and vice president of the United States is quickly approaching and vying for everyone’s attention. Recent polls from NBC have shown Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and Republican...

Elections: Candidates for district attorney of the 8th Judicial District

Elections: Candidates for district attorney of the 8th Judicial District

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief October 16, 2024

Editor's Note: This article has been updated to reflect a correction in Dawn Downs' professional experience.  On the ballot for Larimer County is the office of district attorney, a role that oversees...

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Elections: Candidates for Colorado House Districts 52, 53, 65

Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter October 16, 2024

Voters in Fort Collins will elect state representatives in the Nov. 5 election, shaping the lower chamber of the state legislature for the next two years. Members of the Colorado House of Representatives...

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