Cynthia Coffman | #COpolitics

#COpolitics campaign $$: May 5 edition

Keeping track of today’s statewide candidate campaign finance filings, as well as the big money in those independent spending committees.

A couple of failed GOP candidates made the airwaves last week, while those on the ballot also will be on the air in coming weeks.

Here’s a look at some of the independent spenders in the Colorado governor’s race so far, including one Republican group opposing a Republican.

What’s most important now in the governor’s race? What committees are piling up the cash? And who’s kicking in all that money? Find out here.

It’s a filing day! Check back throughout the day for contribution and spending reports, complete with a chart for statewide office seekers.

Follow the money by checking out our table of statewide Colorado candidates and their campaign cash reports.