Reporting Minute by Minute

Jesús Sánchez Meleán

Haga click aquí para leer la versión en español

Voting and participating in elections is the best way to resolve political differences. In a democracy, the majority sets the government’s direction through the ballot box. But winning an election does not mean erasing or ignoring those who think differently; on the contrary, voting is the path to learning how to coexist civically and peacefully, always respecting minorities.

With that conviction, El Comercio de Colorado takes on the commitment to support our community during the November 3rd elections. For this election day, we will provide minute-by-minute updates of the results. This is possible because we are the only Spanish-language outlet in the metropolitan area selected to form a partnership with The Associated Press (AP).

AP operates the oldest and most trusted vote-counting network in the United States. It does not rely on guesswork or random projections. AP has direct correspondents in county offices and only declares a winner when the numbers prove with mathematical certainty that the victory is definitive. That verified, real-time information will be available to our readers.

Traveling Across Colorado

Having reliable information is essential in tight races like Colorado’s 8th Congressional District—a district with a 40% Latino population, where a handful of votes can decide the outcome. This rapid coverage builds upon the work we have already been doing on the ground. Through our community civic initiative “Voz y Voto,” we are visiting all eight of Colorado’s congressional districts.

We have traveled across Colorado to listen firsthand to Latino voters from diverse perspectives and backgrounds. For each district, we prepare special reports combining residents’ views with economic and U.S. Census data, providing a real snapshot of every corner of the state. In addition, we have conducted fresh, straightforward interviews to learn what the candidates are proposing.

Using a direct interview style, we have engaged with candidates running for major elected offices. We want Colorado’s Latino community to have clear facts—free of filters and rumors. On election night, you will receive instant updates with the seriousness our community deserves, allowing you to closely follow the future of our state. In the days that follow, we will also provide in-depth analysis based on the results.