Money Talks But Doesn't Always Win | Denver News

Colorado’s primary elections broke records with $67 million spent—mostly in Democratic intra-party battles—yet money didn’t always buy wins, as four top spenders lost. Super PACs funneled nearly $25 million, adding mystery to the cash flow. The governor’s race led with $24 million, fueled by Michael Bloomberg’s $5 million super PAC push. In the 8th Congressional District, outside groups poured over $5 million into one candidate, linked to stars like Lin-Manuel Miranda, while another race saw a surprising incumbent defeat despite massive defense spending. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4c8da3e01d6b03bc