By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice
At least two new legislators will be selected Friday, Nov. 8, to Republican leadership when the Colorado House Republican Caucus convenes for leadership elections at 10 a.m. in the historic Old State Library at the Colorado State Capitol.
The elections set the minority party’s leadership for the 75th General Assembly.
Returning to the 75th General Assembly are Minority Leader Rose Pugliese, Assistant Minority Leader Ty Winter, Caucus Chair Mary Bradfield and Joint Budget Committee indefinite substitute Rick Taggert. Not returning for the 75th session are Minority Whip Richard Holtorf and Joint Budget Committee ranking member Rod Bockenfeld.
Republicans in the 74th session were nicknamed the Mighty 19. Pending the outcome of three races, membership could grow. Republicans are leading in a tight District 50 race, and awaiting the final result in District 16 and 19 races where they are trailing.
Members of the public are invited to attend in-person or online. There is an audio link to the meeting provided on the General Assembly’s website.
Additionally, Colorado Senate Democrats will select majority leadership also at 10 a.m. at the Old Supreme Court, and the Colorado House Democrats will select majority leadership at 12 p.m. at the Old State Library.