Tag: colorado house of representatives
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Monument’s Caldwell speaks out on decorum, grandstanding
Several speeches from Colorado legislators this week have raised new worries about decorum and grandstanding in the state House after two members talked about immigration and Iran using what’s called a “point of personal privilege.” Under the rules of the chamber, moments of personal privilege are allowed for a member to speak for up to…
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Colorado Democratic vacancy committee selects Lori Goldstein for HD 29
A Democratic vacancy committee on Sunday chose Lori Goldstein, president of the Adams 12 Board of Education, to serve the final year of Rep. Shannon Bird’s term. Bird, a Democrat who would have been term-limited this year, resigned her seat on Jan. 5 to run for Congress in District 8 full-time. Goldstein, who had already…
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Colorado Springs D-11 board member running for state House seat
A Colorado Springs District 11 board member has thrown their hat into the ring for a seat in the state House of Representatives. A candidate affidavit and committee registration form for Jill Haffley, vice president of D-11’s Board of Education, in House District 16 were filed with the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office on Nov.…
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State House roundup for the Colorado Springs area: Democratic candidate may succeed Snyder
Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this story contained an incorrect biographical detail about House District 16 candidate Rebecca Keltie. Initial election results report that Democratic candidate Amy Paschal will be succeeding Democrat Marc Snyder in Colorado’s state House District 18 and Republican Chris Richardson will replace Rod Bockenfeld in District 56. Unofficial results in…
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Q&A with Chad Clifford | The HD37 Rep on tensions in the House, housing and priorities
As the new legislative session got underway in 2024, Centennial resident Chad Clifford was appointed to the House District 37 seat, taking over for Democratic Rep. Ruby Dickson who resigned, citing toxic workplace conditions. Clifford was appointed by a Democratic committee to finish Dickson’s term. Clifford is a lobbyist who has served as a police…
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Legislative races: Landgraf, Sandridge take early lead in contested Republican primaries
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Surrounded by family and a small group of friends, incumbent state Rep. Lois Landgraf allowed herself only a slight smile Tuesday night as she clinched the Republican nomination for the Colorado House District 21 seat.…
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Legislative races: Landgraf, Sandridge take early lead in contested Republican primaries
Surrounded by family and a small group of friends, incumbent state Rep. Lois Landgraf allowed herself only a slight smile Tuesday night as she clinched the Republican nomination for the Colorado House District 21 seat. Landgraf said she wasn’t surprised by the results. With 92 percent of the vote counted, Landgraf had 65.5 percent, easily…