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Colorado Voters Approve Amendment 87, Reject Proposition 136

Colorado voters approved Amendment 87, enacting a tax rate change. They also struck down Proposition 136 in the 2026 election.

Key Points

  • Voters passed Amendment 87 altering state tax rates.
  • Proposition 136 was defeated by Colorado electorate.
  • Results reported by Chalkbeat on education-related ballot measures.

Implications for Educational Freedom

The tax rate change under Amendment 87 may affect state education funding levels. Defeat of Proposition 136 leaves existing policies on school finance unchanged. Outcomes influence resource allocation for K-12 districts without direct alterations to choice programs.

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