(NewsNation) — Voters in Colorado headed to the polls Tuesday to decide on a number of key races and ballot measures.
Presidential race in Colorado
Vice President Kamala Harris is projected to win Colorado.
US House races in Colorado
Voters in all eight of Colorado’s congressional districts voted for their district’s House representative. There were no open Senate seats in Colorado this election.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert won her Republican primary for Colorado’s 4th Congressional District after deciding not to run for reelection in the 3rd District.
She switched districts following negative press including a disturbance during a play. Boebert said she made the decision for a “fresh start following a pretty difficult year for me and my family,” according to Politico.
Boebert faced off against Democrat Trisha Calvarese.
Republican Jeff Hurd won over Democrat Adam Frisch in the 3rd Congressional District.
Republican Gabe Evans defeated incumbent Democratic Rep. Yadira Caraveo in the 8th Congressional District.
Colorado statewide ballot measures
Colorado voters statewide approved a ballot measure to solidify abortion protections in the state constitution, NewsNation/Decision Desk HQ projects. That measure authorizes the state to use public funds to pay for abortions through government insurance providers.
Amending the state constitution requires the support of 55% of voters. Colorado state law currently allows abortions for anyone who seeks it. Abortion is legal for all stages of pregnancy in Colorado.
On Tuesday, 468 seats in the U.S. Congress (33 Senate seats and all 435 House seats) were up for grabs. These elections determined who has control over the two chambers of Congress, and ultimately, who sets the agenda for the next president’s term.
Colorado’s 10 Electoral College votes went to Vice President Kamala Harris, who conceded to President-elect Donald Trump Wednesday.
In recent cycles, Colorado has favored Democratic presidential nominees. The last time Colorado went red was during former President George W. Bush’s victories in 2000 and 2004.
Colorado is primarily a vote-by-mail state, but voters can visit the polls in person on Election Day. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. local time.
