Colorado voters head to the polls Tuesday

CPR News | By Bente Birkeland,

Michel Martin

Published June 30, 2026 at 3:43 AM CDT

Colorado holds primaries Tuesday that feature a Democratic Socialist, competition for Latino voters and concern in rural areas by voters who feel left out.

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