One of the key legislative races that could determine whether the Democrats retain control of the state Senate involves Boulder County and was still too close to call as of press time Tuesday night. Democrat Jeanne Nicholson is battling Republican Tim Leonard in Senate District 16, and with only 36 percent of precincts reporting, media outlets were showing Nicholson with a slight lead, 50 percent to 49.9 percent.]]> Voting today? Print out a copy of Boulder Weekly's printable 2010 voting guide]]> Incumbent Boulder County Commissioner Cindy Domenico is winning handily in her bid for re-election as of press time. Others in the lead include Hillary Hall for clerk and recorder, Robert Hullinghorst for county treasurer, Emma Hall for county coroner and Jerry Roberts for county assessor.]]> In addition to Democrat Bennet, this is a race that includes Republican Ken Buck, Maclyn Stringer (Libertarian), Bob Kinsey (Green), Charley Miller and J. Moromisato (unaffiliated), Jason Napolitano (Independent Reform), and three write-ins: Bruce Lohmiller, Michele Newman and Robert Rank.]]> Polis has two years under his belt as a congressman and a term as a member of the state Board of Education. He's got no problems with name recognition or money, having earned a fortune in the private sector, and he's used a lot of that money for philanthropy and progressive candidates and issues.]]> Amendment P was referred to the ballot by the Legislature, and it would amend the Colorado Constitution. It would transfer licensing authority for games of chance, such as bingo or raffles, from the Department of State to the Department of Revenue.]]> Hickenlooper has as much pertinent experience as most non-incumbent candidates for this office, and you've probably heard the basic story. He's an ex-geologist who turned his life around after being laid off. He built a successful business in the Wynkoop Brewing Company and was a major force in getting downtown Denver renovated.]]> Markey earned the thanks of many progressives in 2008 by taking down the ultra-conservative former U.S. Rep. Marilyn Musgrave, and we'll endorse her again in 2010. She's got a small-business background, having co-founded Syscom Services, an Internet consulting firm.]]> As of press time Tuesday night, Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper had a commanding lead over his closest competitor, Tom Tancredo, in the Colorado governor’s race. Media outlets have already declared the Democrat the projected winner, Hickenlooper has delivered an acceptance speech, and Tancredo had given a concession speech.]]> The message to voters leading up to the Nov. 2 election was "vote no on the numbers and vote yes on the letters," and that appears to be what voters in Colorado have done.]]> The vote on county ballot issues was too close to call by press time on Tuesday, with voters seeming to prioritize human services over open space purchases.]]>