Double Tree by Hilton Hotel in Greenwood Village was the site of Walker Stapleton’s “Watch Party” that took over the venue with a VIP reception on the first level before the primary election results in the ballroom. The longest serving statewide Republican and Colorado Treasurer Stapleton defeated Victor Mitchell, Greg Lopez and Doug Robinson. The victory celebration began with a band and a prayer. When the election was called in his favor, Stapleton was introduced by former Colorado Governor Bill Owens (and the last Republican governor to hold that office). The official GOP candidate talked about health care, the economy, taxes, responsible energy, transportation, and has been outspoken about PERA. He stated his three reasons for running were his three children – their future and the future of Colorado. As the campaign now gets further underway – “The next four months are critical,” he said.

The state treasurer talks of offering Colorado a “hopeful vision”

We asked you to identify the rising political stars of the Denver area, and you delivered.

After studying nominations from Denverite readers and sources, we’re thrilled to announce the first-ever class of Who’s Next: Politics, presented by Sewald Hanfling Public Affairs — and you can meet them at an event where we’ll recognize them on June 7 at the ART Hotel. Drinks, mingling and, yes, probably a little talk of politics.

State Senate Republicans gathered on Monday, Aug. 29 with John Elway for a reception benefiting the Senate Majority Fund.

Five Colorado governors share stories of official residence at fundraiser for building's preservation