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Siegel Public Affairs delivers concrete legislative and electoral victories for our clients. We provide strategic, strong and straightforward advice for clients making political change in Colorado. Our expertise in lobbying, grass tops mobilization, grassroots organizing and electoral campaigns make Siegel the one to guide your political strategy.

“Colorado law hands the governor the power to fill a U.S. Senate vacancy. The appointment lasts until the next general e...
04/17/2025

“Colorado law hands the governor the power to fill a U.S. Senate vacancy.

The appointment lasts until the next general election, when the rest of the departing senator’s term is up for grabs. If the departure happens in parallel with the general election marking the end of the term anyway, then the election is still for a full six-year term.”

If U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet wins Colorado’s 2026 gubernatorial race, he would have to quit his Washington job in the middle of his term. Here’s how his seat would be filled.

"Several of Jaquez Lewis’ formal aides have come forward in the past year to share stories of alleged mistreatment..."
02/18/2025

"Several of Jaquez Lewis’ formal aides have come forward in the past year to share stories of alleged mistreatment..."

State Sen. Sonya Jaquez Lewis was being investigated for alleged mistreatment of her legislative aides

"Rutinel seeks to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans of Fort Lupton in the toss-up district, which spans from the no...
01/27/2025

"Rutinel seeks to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans of Fort Lupton in the toss-up district, which spans from the northeastern Denver suburbs along U.S. 85 into Greeley."

The Commerce City lawmaker is in his second year at the Colorado Capitol. Rutinel is a lawyer who is involved in environmental activism.

"Jackson, the COO of the nonprofit organization The Naloxone Project and vice president of Colorado Black Women for Poli...
01/23/2025

"Jackson, the COO of the nonprofit organization The Naloxone Project and vice president of Colorado Black Women for Political Action, received 52% of the vote, enough to garner a simple majority and win the vacancy election. "

A vacancy committee of Arapahoe County Democrats elected Jamie Jackson to serve as the state representative for House District 41, replacing Sen. Iman Jodeh, who left the position to serve

"Fresh from an election, the Colorado General Assembly will kick off its session on Jan. 8, when lawmakers will begin to...
01/06/2025

"Fresh from an election, the Colorado General Assembly will kick off its session on Jan. 8, when lawmakers will begin to tackle major fights in 2025, notably over union laws and criminal policy."

Colorado General Assembly to tackle worker protection, criminal charges for failure to appear in court, and prohibiting local courts from imposing stricter sentences.

"About one quarter of Colorado legislators next session will be new to the Capitol building. The bulk of them will be re...
01/02/2025

"About one quarter of Colorado legislators next session will be new to the Capitol building. The bulk of them will be representatives stepping into their first term in office."

About one-quarter of Colorado legislators that begin their term next session will be brand new to the building.

"Lawmakers are still facing a nearly $700 million deficit..."
12/20/2024

"Lawmakers are still facing a nearly $700 million deficit..."

Still unknown: How a new presidential administration might change priorities, funding.

"The recount, completed Thursday, found more votes for Vigil, and the race was determined to be a tie. But the canvass b...
12/06/2024

"The recount, completed Thursday, found more votes for Vigil, and the race was determined to be a tie. But the canvass board reversed three votes for Vigil, making Keltie the winner."

One month after Election Day, the race between incumbent Democratic Rep. Stephanie Vigil and Republican Rebecca Keltie in the Colorado Springs House District 16 still has no clear winner.

"In the unlikely, but not impossible, event that the recount flips the winner to Vigil over Keltie...they’d conduct anot...
12/03/2024

"In the unlikely, but not impossible, event that the recount flips the winner to Vigil over Keltie...they’d conduct another recount by hand. In that scenario, no winner would be declared for months..."

Why the race dropped from a seven to six vote difference before the recount, what happens if the results flip, and why the county is recounting 380,000 ballots.

"A recount will also take place in state House District 19, where Republican Dan Woog defeated Democrat Jillaire McMilla...
11/27/2024

"A recount will also take place in state House District 19, where Republican Dan Woog defeated Democrat Jillaire McMillan by 123 votes."

Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold has ordered a recount for the state House District 16 race, as required when the vote differential is within half a percent of the

"The upcoming legislative session will see a mix of new and familiar faces..."
11/15/2024

"The upcoming legislative session will see a mix of new and familiar faces..."

The upcoming legislative session will see a mix of new and familiar faces, including a number of House members who will be moving to the Senate. With nearly two dozen

"The announcement is expected to launch a domino effect for his successor, who will be appointed by a Democratic Senate ...
11/12/2024

"The announcement is expected to launch a domino effect for his successor, who will be appointed by a Democratic Senate District 31 vacancy committee."

Just days after winning a landslide election for his second term in office, Democratic Sen. Chris Hansen of Denver has told 9News he intends to make a public announcement on

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