Colorado Voters Reject Proposition 131 Ballot Measure

Colorado voters rejected Proposition 131, a measure that sought to implement open primaries and ranked choice voting, with 56% voting against it. Despite a well-funded campaign supported by out-of-state billionaires and corporations like Chevron, the initiative failed to gain sufficient support. Advocates argued it would reduce polarization and allow more moderate candidates to succeed, while opponents, including major political parties, claimed it would confuse voters and favor wealthy candidates. The measure would have allowed the top four candidates from an all-candidate primary to advance to the general election, where voters could rank them. Proponents included Governor Jared Polis, but the measure was opposed by both Democratic and Republican parties in Colorado. The debate reflects broader national discussions, as several states considered similar voting reforms during the 2024 election cycle.