COLORADO ELECTIONS

Colorado’s primary elections in June often get ignored despite how much they decide the November race. While November draws big crowds, June’s ballots go largely unopened—especially by unaffiliated voters who make up over half the state’s electorate. Many don’t realize they can vote in either party’

Scott Bottoms calls himself a man on a mission, but not the kind most voters expect. The Colorado Springs pastor turned lawmaker insists he never wanted the political spotlight, yet he now leads the Republican race for governor. His reasoning? "God called me to this, " he says, blending faith and po