As part of our weekly roundup of articles on political extremism in Colorado, the Colorado Times Recorder is featuring Jason Salzman’s article documenting which candidates who have denied the results of the 2020 election through some form or another, Erik Maulbetsch’s coverage of the Colorado Chamber of Commerce not endorsing Republican Matt Burcham, who has pushed election conspiracy theories. We’re also featuring an article from Susan Green at  Aurora Sentinel on Aurora City Councilor Danielle Jurinsky’s verbal abuse of her colleagues, and 9News’ Darren Whitehead’s on the sentencing of a Douglas County man who participated in the January 6 Capitol insurrection. 

A List of Election Deniers on Colorado’s Current Election Ballot

Here you will find a list of those running for office in Colorado with a history of election denialism and/or pushing election conspiracies. 

Election Denier Statehouse Candidate is the First Highlands Ranch Republican in Over 15 Years the CO Chamber Isn’t Endorsing

The Colorado Chamber of Commerce did not endorse Republican Matt Burcham in his state House race, breaking from an over 15-year-long tradition of the Chamber endorsing Republicans. While the Chamber did not officially give a reason for not endorsing, it could have something to do with Burcham’s involvement in the far-right election fraud conspiracy group “U.S. Election Integrity Plan”. 

Aurora Sentinel: Who’s Afraid of Danielle Jurinsky?

A string of texts sent by Aurora City Councilor Danielle Jurinsky to her conservative colleagues indicates that Jurinsky’s relationship with the council is tumultuous. Greene writes: “Her public and private tirades have prompted two other council members to call for her censure.” In a series of threatening messages, Jurinsky hurled profanities and insults at her colleagues over the issue of taxes.

9News: Colorado Man sentenced for taking part in Capitol insurrection

Patrick Montgomery, a 51-year-old man from Douglas County, was sentenced to prison last Thursday for his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot. Montgomery was convicted in May of felony offenses of obstructing an official proceeding and assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers.