Colorado voters will make major decisions Tuesday about the future of the state — and the nation.
State of play: In Colorado, the right to an abortion and same-sex marriage are on the ballot. So is how we vote , hunting wild cats , criminal justice policies and retaining state Supreme Court judges .
- In Denver, voters will decide on sales tax hikes for a hospital and affordable housing , a ban on slaughterhouses and fur products , and a billion-dollar school spending plan .
Why it matters: All of it — and much more — is at stake in an election overshadowed by the historic presidential race , where Colorado is poised to send its 10 electoral votes to Vice President Harris.
Inside the room: To help you make sense of the results, we prepared a quick guide to the top storylines.
1. The marquee race to watch is the 8th Congressional District , where incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Yadira Caraveo is looking to hold a key seat against Republican state Rep. Gabe Evans.