Briefly | Colorado voters cast 1.7 million ballots | Elections

Welcome to Colorado Politics’ daily Briefly news briefing. Here’s what’s happening today:

More than 1.7 million ballots returned in Colorado

Just days before the Nov. 5 election, more than 1.7 million early voting ballots were returned in Colorado, according to the data. data from the Office of the Secretary of State. Of the 1,731,171 ballots returned, 27.7% were from Republicans, 29.6% from Democrats, 41.2% from independent voters, and 0.17% from members of the American Constitution Party.

Connect for Health Colorado open enrollment begins today

State Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment, Connect for Health, Coloradostarts today. The Marketplace is the only place Coloradans can get federal financial assistance to purchase health insurance. Six health insurance companies offer health plans through 2025, as well as dental and vision plans.

Clients can use Quickly search for cost and plan a tool to view and compare plans, and insurance brokers can provide free support in multiple languages. The state also encourages Coloradans who no longer receive coverage through Medicaid to review their coverage options through Connect for Health during the open enrollment period.

“Ensuring affordable, quality health care for every Coloradan has been the cornerstone of our administration,” said Lieutenant Governor and Director of the Office of Saving People Money on Health Care Dianne Primavera. “This open enrollment period is an opportunity for individuals and families. in every corner of our state to access the coverage they need.”

The last day to apply for insurance for 2025 is December 15th.