November 07, 2017 05:50 PM UTC

Election Night 2017 Results Thread

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• by: Colorado Pols

UPDATE 7:35PM: Depart Ed Gillespie, for Donald Trump never knew thee:

Ed Gillespie worked hard but did not embrace me or what I stand for. Don’t forget, Republicans won 4 out of 4 House seats, and with the economy doing record numbers, we will continue to win, even bigger than before!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 8, 2017

Losers walk. Meanwhile, big losses for conservatives out of DougCo continues to be the big local story:

In first data, the #DougCo school board "CommUnity Matters" (union-supported) candidates appear to be handily ahead in all 4 races.
At stake: a voucher case many believe is prime to put the issue in front of #SCOTUS.#COpolitics #9NEWS pic.twitter.com/Ew2rgjl6o9

— Brandon Rittiman (@BrandonRittiman) November 8, 2017

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UPDATE 7:30PM: Out of Broomfield, Question 301 to tighten protections on oil and gas drilling passes:

Given the number of ballots returned, it looks like question 301 in Broomfield has won the day.

— John Aguilar (@abuvthefold) November 8, 2017

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UPDATE 7:25PM: Jeffco school board incumbents (2015 recall winners) sweep. Denver bond measures passing handily.

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UPDATE 7:10PM: First results coming in from Colorado races:

BREAKING: first election returns from @douglascountyco show the CommUNITY slate with an overwhelming lead over the @ElevateDougCo candidates @colo_politics #edcolo #copolitics

— Marianne Goodland (@MGoodland) November 8, 2017

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UPDATE 6:15PM: Race called for Democrat Ralph Northam in Virginia.

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UPDATE 6:00PM: Night starting well for Democrats–Phil Murphy wins in New Jersey, Ralph Northam out in front in Virginia gubernatorial race where Democrats are outperforming across the board.

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Watch this space as the numbers come in.