On the ballot for Larimer County is the office of district attorney, a role that oversees all criminal cases in the county by representing the government in criminal cases that make it to court. A DA serves as a prosecutor when it comes to criminal matters, but they also work with law enforcement to determine if charges should be filed, as well as engaging in criminal justice policy. In Larimer County, the incumbent DA Gordon McLaughlin is running against Dawn Downs. Read the full article at the link in our bio to learn more about the candidates. #collegiannews #2024election #larimercounty #coloradoballot #localelections #rockymountaincollegian #rmsmc