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America Votes 2024 | Live Election Day updates from around Colorado

Denver7 has you covered as voters decide the outcome of several Colorado Congressional races and ballot measures
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DENVER — Polls are now closed across Colorado as millions of voters in the state decide several issues, including raising taxes for affordable housing, distributing more funds to train and retain police officers and make abortion access a constitutional right.

We are tracking Election Day 2024 results and Denver7 has you covered in the video player below.

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Decision Desk HQ is tracking Colorado Congressional races and ballot measures in the interactive map below, and you can see up-to-the-minute updates further down this page.


🟥 LIVE Election Day Updates


Thursday, Nov. 6

➡ 12:20 p.m. | Decisions Desk HQ has projected Proposition KK and Proposition 130 to pass, and Amendment K, Amendment 80 and Proposition 132 to fail.

Colorado voters rejected a major effort to overhaul the way future elections will play out in the state as Proposition 131 was projected to fail Thursday.

They are also projected to reject an amendment to secure a right to school choice in the state’s constitution — to include charter and private institutions — for parents and guardians of kindergarten through 12th grade students, according to Decision Desk HQ. This was Amendment 80.

With its approval, Proposition KK will levy a 6.5% excise tax on those businesses to generate an estimated $39 million annually to pay for mental health support, school safety and gun violence prevention programs and services for domestic violence survivors, according to Denver Decides.

Colorado voters also appeared to be in favor of a proposition on the state ballot that will require the state to provide $350 million to help local police departments recruit, train and retain officers. This was Proposition 130.

Wednesday, Nov. 5

➡ 3:59 p.m. | Proposition 127 projected to fail
Colorado voters are projected to reject a ban on hunting mountain lions, bobcats and lynx in Colorado with the rejection of Proposition 127, according to Decision Desk HQ. Read more here.

➡ 3:52 p.m. | Adam Frisch concedes in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District race
Adam Frisch (D) conceded to his opponent, Jeff Hurd (R), Wednesday afternoon in the race to represent Colorado's 3rd Congressional District.

The Colorado Secretary of State's Office reports Hurd received 50.09% of the votes (184,787) while Frisch received 46.73% (172,417).

In a statement, Frisch extended his congratulations to Hurd and thanked the supporters of his campaign.

Full statement:

“A few moments ago, I called to offer my congratulations to Jeff Hurd for being the next Representative for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District. Elections are about showing up, and I traveled more than 75,000 miles this campaign authentically connecting with people from Dinosaur to Durango, Manzanola to Mancos and everywhere in between. This campaign was about them, and I am humbled by the immense outpouring of support I received all across CD3. 


While we were not victorious, I believe that this campaign was part of an important movement that seeks to turn the political temperature down and start focusing on the real challenges that face communities like the ones in CD3. Everyday people are sick of partisan politics as usual, and the vast majority of people view themselves first and foremost as Coloradans - not Republicans or Democrats - who want both parties to stop the petty arguments and political grandstanding and start working together to help make everyone’s lives better.”

➡ 2:13 p.m. | Amendment G projected to pass
Colorado voters on Tuesday approved Amendment G, which will extend a property tax exemption for more veterans to include those with disabilities who are unable to work, according to a DDHQ projection. The Colorado legislature predicted if Amendment G passed, an additional 3,400 veterans in the state could claim a property tax exemption. Read more here.

➡ 2:13 p.m. | Amendment H projected to pass
Amendment H, which would create an independent adjudicative board to preside over ethical misconduct hearings involving judges, is projected to pass.

➡ 2:13 p.m. | Amendment I projected to pass
Colorado voters are projected to approve Amendment I, which proposed restoring judges' abilities to deny bail for people who have been charged with first-degree murder as long as proof is evident and presumption is great. Read more here.

➡ 2:03 p.m. | Proposition JJ projected to win
Decision Desk HQ projects that Colorado Proposition JJ, which would allow the state to keep more than the current $29 million annual cap in sports betting revenues, with funds going to water projects, has passed.

➡ 10:48 a.m. | Colorado's 8th Congressional District still too close to call
The Rep. Gabe Evans campaign told Denver7 reporter Brandon Richard they believe the race against Democratic U.S. Rep. Yadira Caraveo will be close and that there are an estimated "100,000 ballots to count, mostly in Weld County."

Caraveo currently leads Evans by around 3,800 votes as Evans is leading in Weld and Larimer counties.

➡ 10:30 a.m. | Governor Polis congratulates President-elect Trump
Colorado's governor issued a statement on Wednesday morning congratulating Trump and thanking Vice-President Harris on her campaign. Here's that statement:

“Congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump. Colorado remains strongly committed to protecting freedom, choice, and the opportunity for everyone to build the life they want in our great state. That is true no matter who is serving in the White House and I will work with the President-elect however I can to save people money, create more good-paying jobs, increase access to housing Coloradans can afford, protect our water and air quality, and improve our roads and bridges. I hope President-elect Trump and Vice-President-Elect Vance take this opportunity to try to unite our country and set aside the campaign's divisive rhetoric. No matter what, the Free State of Colorado will remain a beacon that reflects the values of economic liberty and personal liberty that this country was built on, and we will do everything in our power to protect all Coloradans and our freedoms,” said Governor Jared Polis.

“We also thank Vice-President Kamala Harris for running a strong, historic and issues-based campaign and appreciate her service to our country,” added Governor Polis.

➡ 10:15 a.m. | Vice President Harris to speak to the nation Wednesday afternoon
Harris will deliver her concession speak at 2 p.m. Colorado time from Howard University. You can watch on Denver7.com at this link.

➡ 1:12 a.m. | Race in Colorado's 8th Congressional District too close to call
A Colorado congressional race in a newly formed district north of Denver is too early to call.

The 8th Congressional District race is a test of Republicans’ and Democrats’ appeal to Latino voters, with Republican state Rep. Gabe Evans challenging Democratic U.S. Rep. Yadira Caraveo.

Read more from the Associated Press.

Tuesday, Nov. 4

➡ 11:30 p.m. | Decision Desk HQ projects Trump will win
Scripps News and Decision Desk HQ have projected that Donald Trump will win the presidential election, marking a return to power for the Republican.

"This was a movement like nobody's ever seen before, and frankly this was, I believe, the greatest political movement of all time," Trump told his supporters who were gathered at a watch party at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.

Trump locked up the victory over former Vice President Kamala Harris after Scripps News and Decision Desk HQ projected Pennsylvania going to Trump, giving him 19 more electoral votes, and putting him at the 270 threshold. Early Wednesday, he was projected to win Wisconsin as well, another key swing state.

Read more from Scripps News in this story.

➡ 11:30 p.m. | Fourth round of Denver ballot drop numbers
The fourth drop of unofficial Denver election results continues to show uncertainty on raising the city's tax rate to supercharge affordable housing efforts.

  • Ballot Issue 2Q, which asks voters to raise taxes by 0.34% to support Denver Health had 57% of votes in favor vs. 43% against.
  • Ballot Issue 2R, which asks voters to raise taxes by 0.5% to supercharge affordable housing efforts showed 52% of voters were against the proposal vs. 48% in favor of the tax.
  • Initiated Ordinance 308, a proposed fur ban, had 58% votes against it and 42% voting for it.
  • Initiated Ordinance 309, which would which would ban slaughterhouses citywide, had 65% of the "no" votes and 35% of the votes in favor of the ban.
  • Ballot Measure 2S, which codifies Denver’s human rights office, had 64% votes in favor and 36% against.
  • Ballot Measure 2T, which would allowed the hiring of qualified non-citizens for police and fire jobs, remained uncertain with 51% in favor and 49% against.
  • Ballot Measure 2U, which would expand collective bargaining rights to more Denver city employees, showed 64% votes in favor and 36% against.
  • Ballot Measure 2V, which would change firefighter’s collective bargaining agreement, showed 66% votes in favor and 34% votes against.
  • Ballot Measure 2W, which changes how Denver elected officials’ salaries are approved, showed 61% votes in favor and 39% against.
  • Ballot Issue 4A, a $975 million bond for Denver Public Schools renovations, showed 74% votes in favor vs. 26% against.
  • Ballot Issue 6A, a measures that would raise debt for downtown Denver, showed 81% votes in favor and 19% against.
  • Ballot Measure 7A, which would allow RTD to keep all its revenue, showed 78% votes in favor vs. 22% against.

➡ 10:30 p.m. | Colorado removes ban on same-sex marriage from state constitution
Colorado recognized same-sex marriages as valid in the state — just like they are at the federal level — after voters approved Amendment J, which removed language from the state constiution that defined marriage as only between a man and a woman.

Decision Desk HQ projected the measure would pass with 63% of ballots counted in favor of the measure as of 10:30 p.m. with 75% of the total estimated votes counted.

Read more on that story in the link below.

Same-sex marriage might decrease teen suicide rates, study says

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Amendment J passes, recognizing same-sex marriage in Colorado's constitution

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➡ 10 p.m. update | Third round of Denver ballot drop numbers
The third drop of unofficial Denver election results continues to show uncertainty on raising the city's tax rate to supercharge affordable housing efforts.

  • Ballot Issue 2Q, which asks voters to raise taxes by 0.34% to support Denver Health had 57% of votes in favor vs. 43% against.
  • Ballot Issue 2R, which asks voters to raise taxes by 0.5% to supercharge affordable housing efforts showed 52% of voters were against the proposal vs. 48% in favor of the tax.
  • Initiated Ordinance 308, a proposed fur ban, had 58% votes against it and 42% voting for it.
  • Initiated Ordinance 309, which would which would ban slaughterhouses citywide, had 64% of the "no" votes and 36% of the votes in favor of the ban.
  • Ballot Measure 2S, which codifies Denver’s human rights office, had 64% votes in favor and 36% against.
  • Ballot Measure 2T, which would allowed the hiring of qualified non-citizens for police and fire jobs, remained uncertain with 51% in favor and 49% against.
  • Ballot Measure 2U, which would expand collective bargaining rights to more Denver city employees, showed 64% votes in favor and 36% against.
  • Ballot Measure 2V, which would change firefighter’s collective bargaining agreement, showed 66% votes in favor and 34% votes against.
  • Ballot Measure 2W, which changes how Denver elected officials’ salaries are approved, showed 61% votes in favor and 39% against.
  • Ballot Issue 4A, a $975 million bond for Denver Public Schools renovations, showed 74% votes in favor vs. 26% against.
  • Ballot Issue 6A, a measures that would raise debt for downtown Denver, showed 81% votes in favor and 19% against.
  • Ballot Measure 7A, which would allow RTD to keep all its revenue, showed 78% votes in favor vs. 22% against.

➡ 9:22 p.m. update | Colorado voter turnout
About 57.81% of eligible Colorado voters have voted in the 2024 General Election, according to the latest data from the Colorado Secretary of State.

➡ 9:11 p.m. update | Brittany Petersen projected to win District 7
Democrat Brittany Petersen is projected to win the seat in House District 7, according to projections from Decision Desk HQ. Projections show Petersen had 57% of the votes as of 9:06 p.m. Tuesday, with 41% of the total estimated votes counted.

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Rep. Pettersen wins reelection to U.S. House in CO's 7th Congressional District

The Associated Press

➡ 9:06 p.m. update | Jeff Crank projected to win District 5
Republican Jeff Crank is projected to win the seat in House District 5, according to projections from Decision Desk HQ. Projections show Crank had 55% of the votes as of 9:06 p.m. Tuesday, with 65% of the total estimated votes counted.

➡ 8:45 p.m. update | Colorado makes abortion access a constitutional right
Colorado voters approved an amendment to the state constitution that enshrines abortion access for Coloradans, according to projections by the Associated Press.

The AP projected Amendment 79 would pass as the percentage of ballots counted showed 61.48% in favor of the measure compared to 38.52% against it, with 2,208,481 ballots counted so far.

Abortion rights rally at Colorado State Capitol

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Colorado voters approve amendment to make abortion access a constitutional right

Sydney Isenberg

➡ 8:30 p.m. update | Second round of Denver ballot drop numbers
The second drop of unofficial Denver election results continues to show uncertainty on raising the city's tax rate to supercharge affordable housing efforts.

  • Ballot Issue 2Q, which asks voters to raise taxes by 0.34% to support Denver Health had 57% of votes in favor vs. 43% against.
  • Ballot Issue 2R, which asks voters to raise taxes by 0.5% to supercharge affordable housing efforts showed 52% of voters were against the proposal vs. 48% in favor of the tax.
  • Initiated Ordinance 308, a proposed fur ban, had 58% votes against it and 42% voting for it.
  • Initiated Ordinance 309, which would which would ban slaughterhouses citywide, had 64% of the "no" votes and 36% of the votes in favor of the ban.
  • Ballot Measure 2S, which codifies Denver’s human rights office, had 64% votes in favor and 36% against.
  • Ballot Measure 2T, which would allowed the hiring of qualified non-citizens for police and fire jobs, remained uncertain with 51% in favor and 49% against.
  • Ballot Measure 2U, which would expand collective bargaining rights to more Denver city employees, showed 64% votes in favor and 36% against.
  • Ballot Measure 2V, which would change firefighter’s collective bargaining agreement, showed 66% votes in favor and 34% votes against.
  • Ballot Measure 2W, which changes how Denver elected officials’ salaries are approved, showed 60% votes in favor and 40% against.
  • Ballot Issue 4A, a $975 million bond for Denver Public Schools renovations, showed 74% votes in favor vs. 26% against.
  • Ballot Issue 6A, a measures that would raise debt for downtown Denver, showed 81% votes in favor and 19% against.
  • Ballot Measure 7A, which would allow RTD to keep all its revenue, showed 78% votes in favor vs. 22% against.

➡ 8:21 p.m. update | Proposition JJ approved by voters
Yes on JJ released a statement Tuesday evening declaring a win for the proposition’s supporters.

Proposition JJ will allow the state to keep sports betting tax revenue above the amount previously approved by voters, and use this money for water projects instead of refunding it to casinos and sports betting operators.

"We are incredibly grateful and excited Colorado voters made a historic choice to conserve and protect our water, CAPOW!" Brian Jackson, co-chair of the Yes on JJ Campaign, said in a statement. "With Proposition JJ, we have secured a stable, sustainable funding source for the projects that safeguard our water for future generations. This is a victory for everyone who values Colorado and wants a resilient water future for our state."

➡ 8 p.m. update | Lauren Boebert projected to win District 4
Lauren Boebert, the firebrand Republican who moved from the mountains to run for election on the plains, is projected to win the seat in House District 4, according to Decision Desk HQ. Projections show Boebert had 52% of the votes as of 8 p.m. Tuesday, with 77% of the total estimated votes counted.

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Projection: Republican Lauren Boebert wins Colorado’s 4th Congressional District

Robert Garrison

➡ 7:45 p.m. update | Wait times at voting centers
Denver Elections released wait times at some voting centers as of 7:45 p.m.

Green Valley Ranch - 81 minutes
Barnum Rec Center - No wait
Calvary Baptist Church of Denver - No wait
Central Park Rec Center - 18 minutes
Highland Rec Center - 1 minute
Montbello Rec Center - 46 minutes
Re: Vision - 22 minutes
Tivoli Student Union at Auraria - 21 minutes
True Light Baptist Church - 25 minutes
Union Station: 12 minutes

➡ 7:30 p.m. update | Vice President Kamala Harris projected to win Colorado
Vice President Kamala Harris is projected to win the state of Colorado, according to projections from Decision Desk HQ. Harris has 57% of the votes as of 7:30 p.m., while former President Donald Trump has 41% of votes so far. Only 42% of the estimated total votes have been counted.

➡ 7:05 p.m. update | DeGette, Neguste and Crow retain district seats
Decision Desk HQ projects that several members of Colorado's congressional delegation, including Dianna DeGette, Joe Neguse and Jason Crow will rain their seats for House District 1, 2 and 6, respecitvely.

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Colorado Rep. Diana DeGette wins reelection to U.S. House

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U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse

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Colorado Rep. Joe Neguse wins reelection to U.S. House

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Rep. Jason Crow wins reelection to U.S. House in CO's 6th Congressional District

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➡ 7 p.m. update | First Denver ballot drop numbers
The first drop of unofficial Denver election results shows uncertainty on ballot issues that raise the city's effective tax rate:

  • Ballot Issue 2Q, which asks voters to raise taxes by 0.34% to support Denver Health had 57% of votes in favor vs. 43% against.
  • Ballot Issue 2R, which asks voters to raise taxes by 0.5% to supercharge affordable housing efforts showed 52% of voters were against the proposal vs. 48% in favor of the tax.
  • Initiated Ordinance 308, a proposed fur ban, had 58% votes against it and 42% voting for it.
  • Initiated Ordinance 309, which would which would ban slaughterhouses citywide, had 64% of the "no" votes and 36% of the votes in favor of the ban.
  • Ballot Measure 2S, which codifies Denver’s human rights office, had 64% votes in favor and 36% against.
  • Ballot Measure 2T, which would allowed the hiring of qualified non-citizens for police and fire jobs, remained uncertain with 51% in favor and 49% against.
  • Ballot Measure 2U, which would expand collective bargaining rights to more Denver city employees, showed 64% votes in favor and 36% against.
  • Ballot Measure 2V, which would change firefighter’s collective bargaining agreement, showed 66% votes in favor and 34% votes against.
  • Ballot Measure 2W, which changes how Denver elected officials’ salaries are approved, showed 60% votes in favor and 40% against.
  • Ballot Issue 4A, a $975 million bond for Denver Public Schools renovations, showed 73% votes in favor vs. 27% against.
  • Ballot Issue 6A, a measures that would raise debt for downtown Denver, showed 82% votes in favor and 18% against.
  • Ballot Measure 7A, which would allow RTD to keep all its revenue, showed 78% votes in favor vs. 22% against.

➡ 7 p.m. update | Live coverage of the 2024 Election
Watch Denver7's live coverage of the 2024 General Election in the video player below.

Denver7 News at Noon

➡ 6:45 p.m. update | Wait times at voting centers
Denver Elections released wait times at some voting centers as of 6:45 p.m.

Green Valley Ranch - 89 minutes
Barnum Rec Center - 39 minutes
Calvary Baptist Church of Denver - 46 minutes
Central Park Rec Center - 43 minutes
Highland Rec Center - 43 minutes
Montbello Rec Center - 46 minutes
Union Station: 40 minutes

➡ 6:15 p.m. update | Wait times at voting centers
Denver Elections released waiting at some voting centers as of 6:15 p.m.

GVRC now at 113 min wait time
Barnum Rec Center: 50 min
Union Station: 50 min

➡ 5:57 p.m. update | Griswold suit thrown out
A judge has rejected a petition filed by the Libertarian Party of Colorado against Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold after a leak of partial passwords associated with the state's voting system.

➡ 5:54 p.m. update | Wait times at voting centers
Denver Elections released wait time at some voting centers as of 5:45 p.m.

Green Valley Ranch – 94 min
Highland Rec Center – 51 min
Emily Griffith Campus – 48 min
Univ of Denver Diamond – 48 min

McNichols Civic Bldg – No wait
Eisenhower Rec Center – No wait
South High School – No wait
Thomas Jefferson HS – No wait

➡ 3:19 p.m. update | Ballots returned
The Colorado Secretary of State’s office is reporting that 2,591,322 ballots have been returned statewide.


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