As Colorado Republicans slip from elected power, a dark-money conservative group has racked up ballot wins
- Posted on September 13, 2026
- By The Denver Post
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In brief
While Colorado's Republican Party faces electoral setbacks at the state level, conservative advocacy groups are achieving significant ballot measure successes through alternative political strategies. By circumventing traditional party channels and leveraging dark money funding, these organizations are testing whether ideological principles can drive policy changes independent of candidate performance. This shift reflects evolving conservative tactics in competitive swing states.
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As Colorado Republicans slip from elected power, a dark-money conservative group has racked up ballot wins
“Conservatives have long said that our ideas win, even if our candidates don’t win,” Republican consultant Tyler Sandberg said. “They put that to the actual test by putting them on the ballot.”
