Two years ago I posted my votes as I did in 2016.
Here we go again.
Each election is different ... different issues, different choices, different political/economic/culture milieu. So, my approach to voting is that each election has to be assessed uniquely for what needs to be accomplished. Sometimes there are strictly issues elections where candidates' policy stands are all important; sometimes there are elections that hinge on the character and honesty of the candidates and their parties. The 2020 election, in my estimation, is all about Americanism, the Constitution, the values of the Declaration of Independence ... and whether or not we will continue as a free republic.
Trump and Trumpism have enveloped the 2020 election -- Trump's selfishness, incompetence, arrogance, corruption, and divisiveness have made all other considerations this year secondary. As patriotic Americans and decent human beings we really have only one choice and that is to replace Trump and his corrupt administration with Vice President Biden.
Joe Biden is a centrist who has displayed in his long political career a dedication to civil society and the functioning of the federal government in a manner that at least tries to make it work for all residents of the nation. I think Biden will make a good president and will get the country back on track.
Sadly, Trumpism has infected every aspect of the once respectable 'Party of Lincoln' -- it just isn't that party since Trump came along -- Lincoln would be aghast. So, my general principle for 2020 is that all Trumpican/Republican candidates have to be defeated. Trumpism must be excised root-and-branch from the American body politic.
I live in the western Denver suburb of Arvada, Colorado, and this list reflects the contests in my area.
President and Vice President of the United States
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
Colorado United States Senator
John Hickenlooper
U.S. Representative - Colorado 7th Congressional District
Ed Perlmutter
State Board of Education - 7th CD
Karla Esser
Regent of the University of Colorado - 7th CD
Nolbert Chavez
State Senator - District 19
No vote
State Representative - District 29
Lindsey N. Daugherty
State Representative - District 27
Recommendation
Brianna Titone
District Attorney - 1st Judicial District
Alexis King
Jefferson County Commissioner - District 1
Tracy Kraft-Tharp
Jefferson County Commissioner - District 2
Andy Kerr
Ballot Measures
Amendment B - Repealing the Gallagher Amendment
No
Amendment C - Bingo-Raffle Liberalization
No
Amendment 76 - Redundant Citizen Voting Qualification
No
Amendment 77 - Allow Localities with Gaming to Set Limit on Gambling Stakes
No
Proposition EE - Increase Taxes on Nicotine Vaping Liquids and Tobacco
Yes
Proposition 113 - National Popular Vote for President
Yes
Proposition 114 - Restoration of Gray Wolves
Yes
Proposition 115 - Mind Other People's Business Abortion Proposal
No
Proposition 116 - Reduce Colorado Income Tax Rate
No
Proposition 117 - Make Us Vote on Government Fee Increases
No
Proposition 118 - Paid Family Leave
Yes