Tag: State Senate
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State Sen. Chris Hansen enters Denver mayor’s race
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Colorado state Sen. Chris Hansen is joining the crowded field of candidates hoping to become the next mayor of Denver in 2023. Hansen, D-Denver, filed paperwork Monday morning to enter the mayor’s race. He follows around a dozen other candidates into the race, including state Rep. Leslie Herod, director of Emerge Colorado Lisa Calderón, longtime Denver City Councilwoman…
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Incumbent Lundeen wins GOP primary for state Senate District 9
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save State Sen. Paul Lundeen, a high-ranking member of the Republican legislative caucus, easily beat his primary challenger, according to the unofficial tally of early ballots. Incumbent Lundeen, R-Monument, maintained a strong lead over political newcomer and retired Air Force Lt. Col. Lynda Zamora Wilson Tuesday…
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Colorado Senate unanimously supports Ukraine, calls for action against Russia
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Members of the Colorado Senate on Friday came together in support of Ukraine, unanimously passing a joint resolution to stand alongside Ukraine and condemn Russia. On Thursday, Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine, hitting cities and military bases with airstrikes in what Ukraine’s government has…
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Q&A with Sen. Stephen Fenberg | Senate majority leader looks forward to year ahead
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Sen. Stephen Fenberg, a Democrat who has represented a Boulder-area district in Colorado’s state Senate since 2017, is considered the hands-down favorite to become Senate president next year if Democrats maintain majority control. He has served as the Senate majority leader since 2019, being chosen for…
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Griswold testifies in support of bill to prevent foreign influence in Colorado elections
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Secretary of State Jena Griswold testified in front of the Colorado Senate Affairs Committee on Thursday in support of a bill aiming to prevent foreign influence in the state’s elections. The Preventing Foreign Influence Act…