Denver voters feel safe, but concerns about leadership remain [Video]

DENVER (KDVR) — A new study from the Colorado Polling Institute shows new insight into how Denver voters feel about the city and its leadership.

The numbers come from a bipartisan poll that was conducted in June.

How do voters feel about Denver overall?

According to the results, when it comes to safety and the community, 73% of those polled said they feel “very or somewhat safe” in Denver. This is up from 68% in 2023.

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When Denver was compared to other big cities across the nation, seven out of 10 voters said Denver is “doing better.”

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