Republican members of the Colorado legislature lost power in more than half of the committees for the upcoming legislative session after Democrats dominated in the November election.
The election results for Colorado s House District 43 will be recounted after the Secretary of State’s Office accepted a permissive recount request on Thursday.
State Rep. Alex Valdez told Colorado Politics he is submitting his candidacy paperwork on Tuesday, joining a crowded field of candidates hoping to succeed term-limited Mayor Michael Hancock next year.