Election Blog: America Votes 2024, tracking key Colorado races and issues
Nov 05, 2024
People in Colorado are headed to the polls Tuesday as voters are set to decide on the next President of the United States, and many issues locally in Colorado. From determining whether or not to ban trophy hunting of big cats like Mountain Lions to making fundamental changes in the Colorado Constitution, News5 is set to bring you the latest on the local and federal races being decided upon tonight. You can follow along with our local and national teams' coverage of the election across the country by tuning into the live stream above. 9:00 P.M. UpdateAccording to unofficial results, Ballot Issue 2C in Colorado Springs is expected to pass. 2C is a sales tax in Colorado Springs that goes toward road improvement projects.Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade released the following statement regarding this projection: Colorado Springs, I want to extend my deepest and most heartfelt thanks to you for passing ballot measure 2C! I am grateful for your support of this 10-year renewal of our road repair and maintenance program, without raising taxes.This proven program means smoother, safer roads to work, schools, hospitals, military installations, your favorite restaurants, and our homes. Im proud of the 2C progress so far and ready to continue improving our roads. A robust quality of life depends on strong infrastructure and is also key to creating a safe, economically prosperous, culturally rich, welcoming, and vibrant world-class American city on a hill that shines brightly.I SEE you and I thank you for your investment in our community. Heres to smoother roads ahead, and our continued efforts to build a city of great neighbors and neighborhoods."8:30 P.M. UpdateDecision Desk HQ is projecting Kamala Harris as the winner of the Colorado President General Election, according to unofficial results. Decision Desk HQ is projecting Lauren Boebert as the winner of the Colorado 4th Congressional District Representative, according to unofficial results. 7:30 P.M. UpdateWith 53% reporting, Democrat Adam Frisch has a 4% lead over Republican Jeff Hurd for Colorado's 3rd Congressional District. View our interactive race maps below. _____Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search KOAA News5, download and start watching.