As Election Day approaches, groups working on Colorado’s statewide ballot measures are ramping up their fundraising efforts. Proposition 131, which focuses on open primaries and ranked-choice voting, has dominated the fundraising scene with over $10.8 million raised. Similarly, the Amendment 79, seeking to enshrine abortion rights, has raised $8.5 million.
Opposing these measures are groups like First Choice Counts and Voter Rights, with minimal fundraising efforts. Opposition to Proposition 127, which would prohibit hunting of certain wildlife, has garnered $1.6 million, while groups like Colorado Life Initiative and Pro-Life Colorado Fund are fundraising against Amendment 79.
Proposition 129, creating a new role in the veterinary field, has received $1.5 million in support, while Keep Our Pets Safe has raised $2.4 million in opposition. Amendment 80, aiming to provide school choice, is facing opposition from Public Schools Strong, which has raised $3.8 million.
Amendment J, focusing on same-sex marriage rights, has raised over $540,000, and Proposition JJ, related to sports betting revenue, has received $25,000 from Kent Thiry. Proposition KK, imposing an excise tax on firearms and ammunition, has raised over $167,000. Lastly, the American Civil Liberties Union is funding opposition to Propositions 128 and 130, focusing on parole eligibility and law enforcement support. With only three weeks to go, the race for funding and support for these ballot measures is intensifying as Election Day looms closer.
Source
Photo credit denvergazette.com
Fundraising for Colorado’s ballot measures gains momentum with less than three weeks until Election Day | News
