Date: 4/30/2026
Subject: LWV Denver Weekly Update - April 30, 2026
From: League of Women Voters of Denver
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| Opportunity Knocks!
 Have you asked yourself: What can I do to make a difference in Denver? How can I contribute to the health and welfare of the community I live in?
If so, we have an answer: join the Board of the League of Women Voters of Denver!
We have several openings, and we hope that your talents and enthusiasm might prompt you to fill one of them. We are looking for: a Board Secretary, a Membership Chair, and a Member-At-Large. Please email me at BDHEISTKMP@aol.com for more information on what the positions entail and how we would welcome and mentor you to fill that role.
Bobbie Heisterkamp
Member of the Nominating Committee | Voting - What You Need to Know in this Critical Year
Think Before you Ink!
- DO SIGN
- Initiative #195 - Graduated Income Tax Initiative (see more info below)
- DO NOT SIGN
- Initiative #232 - Income Tax Rate
- Initiative #249 - Separation of Pinnacol Assurance from the State to Fund Workforce Development
- Initiative #175 - State Revenue Collected to Support Road
Transportation
- Initiative #177 - Right to Natural Gas
- Initiative #85 - Penalties for Fentanyl Crimes
- Initiative #95 – Law Enforcement Reporting Requirements to Federal Authorities
- Initiative #108 - Penalties for Human Trafficking of a Minor
- Initiative #109 - Male and Female Participation in School Sports
- Initiative #110 (2025-26) - Prohibit Certain Surgeries on Minors
- Full information on the LWVCO website.
Key Election Dates for the 2026 State Primary Election
Monday, June 8 - Ballots drop in the mail; Last day for voters to change party affiliation; 24-hour drop boxes open
Monday, June 15 - Voter Service and Polling Centers open
Monday, June 22 - Last day to mail your ballot back and ensure it arrives on time; last day to request a replacement ballot be mailed to you
Tuesday, June 30 - Election Day; Ballots must be in possession of the Clerk & Recorder by 7:00 p.m.
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League is supporting Initiative #195 by gathering signatures to put it on the fall ballot. Learn more with this Fact Sheet and find places to sign it this weekend here. | Upcoming Denver League Events
5/14
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Drinks & Dialogue: Water in the Time of Drought and Lead Pipe Replacement
Plaza 38 (3550 W. 38th Ave) |5:30 - 7:30 p.m. |
5/28
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Candidate Forum - Colorado's 1st Congressional District
Montview Blvd Presbyterian Church | 6:30 p.m. |
5/30
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Annual Meeting
Montview Blvd. Presbyterian Church | 8:30 a.m. - noon |
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