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Last Updated: Jun. 12, 2018 · 7:40 p.m.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Cary Kennedy speaks at the Colorado Health Institute's Hot Issues in Health conference, Dec. 8, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Are the gloves off among Democrats? The gubernatorial race could be changing right now

The ad seems to signal a shift in the race that has offered few opportunities to see differences between the top three Democratic candidates (but there are more opportunities coming very soon).

Cary Kennedy and Mike Johnston hit record-breaking fundraising numbers

Kennedy raised more than $800,000 and Johnston brought in more than $600,000.

Former State Sen. Michael Johnston announced his gubernatorial campaign. (Nic Garcia/Chalkbeat)

Colorado gubernatorial hopeful Mike Johnston, known as an education reformer, says what schools really need is money

Johnston released an education platform this week that hinges on a major tax reform and calls for free full-day kindergarten, more access to preschool, and higher pay for teachers.

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Mike Johnston at a town hall at North High School, March 15, 2018. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Mike Johnston earns spot in gubernatorial Democratic primary

Republican gubernatorial candidates Cynthia Coffman (left to right), Victor Mitchell and Doug Robinson speak at the Colorado Health Institute's Hot Issues in Health conference, Dec. 8, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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We all agree health care costs too much. Here’s what Colorado’s next governor might do about it.

Three Republicans and four Democratic candidates for governor addressed the Colorado Health Institute's Hot Issues in Health conference on Friday.

Executive Chef Kevin Savoy (left) and owner/operator Ron Robinson at Gaetano's on Tejon Street, Highland, Nov. 6, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Yes, there will be some mob references as Gaetano’s celebrates 70 years

Seventy years ago, north Denver was a very different place — a much more Italian place. And in that version of north Denver, the Smaldone family ran the show.

Lieutenant Governor Donna Lynne announces her run for the Governor's seat outside of the First Baptist Church on Capitol Hill. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Donna Lynne is running for governor, pledging to tackle “tough and complicated” problems

Colorado's lieutenant governor has made it official: She's running for governor.

A ribbon cutting for the new career training and resource center, July 6,
2017. (Courtesy of Councilwoman Robin Kniech)

CDOT pledges to hire 350 from neighborhoods adjacent to I-70 to work on expansion project

The Colorado Department of Transportation unveiled a new career center Thursday aimed at getting residents in and around north Denver ready to work on Interstate 70.