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Senator Chris Hansen’s Exit: Why Colorado’s Reliance on Vacancy Committees Is Undermining Democracy

November 12, 2024
by Scott K. James
2 min read
Photos by Evan Semón Photography 720-620-6767
Written by Scott K. James

Senator Chris Hansen ran for re-election, won, and is now leaving for a private-sector gig, triggering yet another vacancy committee appointment. Nearly 25% of Colorado lawmakers owe their seats to these insider committees, leading to extreme, unrepresentative laws. It’s time to rethink this undemocratic practice and prioritize voters’ voices.

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