Good Morning, Colorado, you’re listening to the Daily Sun-Up with the Colorado Sun. It’s Wednesday November 4th, and more than ever we’re feeling lucky to start the day with you today. With strong voter turnout, close races, and ballot questions including abortion, the Electoral College, paid leave for workers, taxes and even the reintroduction of wolves we have a lot to talk about.

 

But before we begin, let’s go back in time with some Colorado history.  Not from the book this time! 

 

Soon after Colorado was admitted to the union in 1876, the state’s first gubernatorial election took place. Republican John Long Routt ran against Democrat Bela M. Hughes to be Colorado’s first governor. The Republican candidate won with a mere 14,154 votes. In stark contrast, over 3 million Coloradan voters have cast their ballots in this election. What a difference 144 years makes! 

 

Now, our feature story. 

 

On the morning of Election Day, Colorado had already surpassed its 2016 voter turnout numbers. But the election isn't over until every ballot is counted, and some of the state's races are tighter than others. Colorado Sun staff writer Lucy Haggard has more on what the numbers said, or rather didn't say, as of late last night.

Thanks Lucy, and thanks for listening. 

Before we go here are a few stories you should know about today:

 

The Denver Broncos say that general manager John Elway and team president Joe Ellis have both tested positive for COVID-19.

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Brittny Lewton, who serves Colorado's 13th Judicial District, struck a deal with prosecutors in the attorney general's office and pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance

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Emerging research from Colorado State University suggests people who have Covid-19 begin shedding the virus in their feces, and from their mouths and noses early on in their infection.

For more information on all of these stories, visit our website, www.coloradosun.com. 

 

The Colorado Sun is non-partisan and completely independent. We're always dedicated to telling the in-depth stories we need today more than ever. And The Sun is supported by readers and listeners like you.

 

Right now, you can head to ColoradoSun.com and become a member. Starting at $5 per month for a basic membership and if you bump it up to $20 per month, you’ll get access to our exclusive politics and outdoors newsletters. Thanks for starting your morning with us and don’t forget to tune in again tomorrow.

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Good Morning, Colorado, you&rsquo;re listening to the Daily Sun-Up with the Colorado Sun. It&rsquo;s Wednesday November 4th, and more than ever we&rsquo;re feeling lucky to start the day with you today. With strong voter turnout, close races, and ballot questions including abortion, the Electoral College, paid leave for workers, taxes and even the reintroduction of wolves we have a lot to talk about.
&nbsp;
But before we begin, let&rsquo;s go back in time with some Colorado history. &nbsp;Not from the book this time!&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Soon after Colorado was admitted to the union in 1876, the state&rsquo;s first gubernatorial election took place. Republican John Long Routt ran against Democrat Bela M. Hughes to be Colorado&rsquo;s first governor. The Republican candidate won with a mere 14,154 votes. In stark contrast, over 3 million Coloradan voters have cast their ballots in this election. What a difference 144 years makes!&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Now, our feature story.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
On the morning of Election Day, Colorado had already surpassed its 2016 voter turnout numbers. But the election isn't over until every ballot is counted, and some of the state's races are tighter than others. Colorado Sun staff writer Lucy Haggard has more on what the numbers said, or rather didn't say, as of late last night.
Thanks Lucy, and thanks for listening.&nbsp;
Before we go here are a few stories you should know about today:
&nbsp;
The Denver Broncos say that general manager John Elway and team president Joe Ellis have both tested positive for COVID-19.
-
Brittny Lewton, who serves Colorado's 13th Judicial District, struck a deal with prosecutors in the attorney general's office and pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance
-
Emerging research from Colorado State University suggests people who have Covid-19 begin shedding the virus in their feces, and from their mouths and noses early on in their infection.
For more information on all of these stories, visit our website,<a href="http://www.coloradosun.com/"> www.coloradosun.com</a>.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
The Colorado Sun is non-partisan and completely independent. We're always dedicated to telling the in-depth stories we need today more than ever. And The Sun is supported by readers and listeners like you.
&nbsp;
Right now, you can head to ColoradoSun.com and become a member. Starting at $5 per month for a basic membership and if you bump it up to $20 per month, you&rsquo;ll get access to our exclusive politics and outdoors newsletters. Thanks for starting your morning with us and don&rsquo;t forget to tune in again tomorrow.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we’re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at https://coloradosun.com/.

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