Tag: senate district 12
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Colorado Senate District 12 race: VanderWerf vs. Snyder | Voter Guide
Two well-known local politicians, Republican El Paso County Commissioner Stan VanderWerf and Democratic state Rep. Marc Snyder, are competing for the open state senate seat in District 12. The district, currently represented by outgoing Republican Sen. Bob Gardner, is considered competitive, leaning 2% Republican, and encompasses areas west of town along with Manitou Springs and…
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Man arrested for alleged death threats against El Paso County commissioner
Colorado Springs police arrested a man Friday for threatening El Paso County Commissioner Stan VanderWerf, a candidate in a high-profile state Senate race. Casey Jones, 30, was arrested on suspicion of harassment and menacing, department spokeswoman Caitlin Ford said. He does not have a prior criminal record. VanderWerf, a Republican, said he reported death threats…
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2024 Primary Election Voter Guide: El Paso County commissioner faces political newcomer in Senate District 12
El Paso County Commissioner Stan VanderWerf is facing Adriana Cuva, a former teacher, in the race to replace term-limited state Sen. Bob Gardner. The two are competing to represent a district that covers a portion of western Colorado Springs, the mountain communities along U.S. 24, Fountain and Fort Carson. The victor will face Democratic House…