Colorado is likely to be one of the major battlegrounds in November from the top of the ballot to the bottom. The state has been seen as Republican but has been moving towards the Democrats as the Hispanic population grows.
President: Bush won this state twice but Bill Clinton took it in 1992. Obama is expected to make this a major target in the fall. Recent polls show him with a lead outside the margin of error and thus at this point he is likely to pick it up.
Leans Democrat.
Senate: Incumbent Wayne Allard (R) has won two narrow victories but has decided to retire rather than face likely defeat. Democrats have tapped very popular Congressman Mark Udall while the GOP is lined up behind former Congressman Bob Schaffer.
Recent polls show Udall with a solid lead.
Leans Democrat
House: Colorado has seven House seats but most remain secure. The Democrats will retain 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 7th while the GOP will hold the 5th.
In the 4th CD, incumbent Marilyn Musgrave (R) is seeking re-election and is opposed by Senate aide Betsy Markey. Musgrave won narrowly in 2006 but could be in trouble this year with the expected Democratic tide.
Leans Democrat
In the 6th District incumbent Tom Tancredo stepped down to run for President. Democrats have tapped Hank Eng while the GOP will choose between State Senators Steve Ward and Ted Harvey. The district does favor the Republicans but a bitter primary could hurt them.
Leans Republican
With the results from Colorado the Democrats have made gains all across the board.
For President the Democrats are up 9 votes, in the Senate they are up 1 seat and in the House they are up 2 seats.