Seven throw hats in ring for secretary of state post
By Tillie Fong, Rocky Mountain News (Contact)
Published November 18, 2008 at 12:05 a.m.
At least seven people, including three state lawmakers, an elections official, a TV host, a Republican county clerk and a Democratic activist, have applied for the Colorado secretary of state job.
Secretary of State Mike Coffman won election in the 6th Congressional District and will replace Rep. Tom Tancredo.
Gov. Bill Ritter will appoint Coffman's successor after a commission reviews the applications and winnows the candidates to three finalists.
The applications were due by 5 p.m. Monday, and Ritter is expected to make the decision by the end of this year.
The applicants:
* Former House Speaker Andrew Romanoff.
* State Rep. Bernie Buescher.
* Senate Majority Leader Ken Gordon.
* Rosemary Rodriguez, chairwoman of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission.
* Gilpin County Clerk Jessica Lovingier.
* TV show host Aaron Harber.
* Dan Willis, secretary for the Democratic Party in Denver.
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JonBen writes:
Initial reaction: Wow, those are all good, responsible choices! Congratulations to all seven for throwing their hats in the ring. It's a shame only one of them can be chosen.
I especially respect Dan Willis for having the personal courage to seek this appointment even with heavy-hitters like Romanoff, Buescher and Gordon in the mix.