After millions of dollars and what sure felt like millions of mailers and door-knocks, Coloradans have their candidates for governor: Democrat Jared Polis and Republican Walker Stapleton.
Education was a major feature of the primary campaign on the Democratic side, as candidates jockeyed to emphasize what amounted to small differences. It was barely mentioned on the Republican side, where candidates focused on immigration, gun rights, and Trump.
Polis and Stapleton are seeking to replace Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper, who is barred by term limits from running again. A Republican last was elected governor in 2002.
Now that we’re on to the general election campaign, here’s what it means for education: