Unaffiliated Voters Flex Their Muscle In 2018 Colorado Primary Election

Democrat Jared Polis and Republican Walker Stapleton are headed for a November showdown for governor of Colorado after a high-spending primary contest saw Democratic women turn out in droves and newly enfranchised unaffiliated voters lean blue. Closer to home, U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn flexed his staying power in the 5th Congressional District, El Paso County Sheriff Bill Elder moved closer to a second term and Holly Williams and Cami Bremer survived two major hurdles in their quest to become El Paso County Commissioners. The results capped a historic primary election for Colorado that saw record voter participation led by unaffiliated voters who jumped at their first-ever shot at casting a ballot. Read more on Colorado Springs Gazette