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Meet the candidates for Colorado Governor

If you haven't voted you have until 7 p.m. tonight to either vote in person at a polling location or drop of your ballot.
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Today is primary day in Colorado. If you haven't voted, you have until 7 p.m. to either vote in person or turn in your ballot at a drop-off location.

As of Tuesday morning, 833,638 Coloradans had returned ballots for the primary election, according to a news release from Colorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams.

Of that total, 324,206 ballots were cast by Democrats, 311,329 by Republicans and 198,103 by unaffiliated voters.

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The biggest race in 2018 is governor. Turns out, a lot of people are interested in taking over after Gov. John Hickenlooper (D-Colorado) terms out in January.

Throughout the morning we highlighted each of the candidates running for governor. You can find the recaps here to help you decide or watch the full debates from both parties below.

We highlighted the candidates based on the order in which they appear on the primary ballot.

Walker Stapleton (R) and Cary Kennedy (D)

Jared Polis (D) and Greg Lopez (R)

Doug Robinson (R) and Donna Lynne (D)

Mike Johnston (D) and Victor Mitchell (R)

Only one candidate from each party can win a spot on the November ballot.

WATCH | Race for Governor: Democratic debate

WATCH | Race for Governor: Republican debate

Several other state offices are on the ballot as are state legislative races.

You can check with your county election office for sample ballots detailing all the races on the ballot where you live.

Colorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams stopped by 9NEWS Tuesday morning to discuss the primary election day.

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