Colorado House Republicans reelect Caldwell as minority leader
The vote went ahead despite a challenge to the post-election schedule, as Republicans debated fundraising and party strategy ahead of the next session.
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Colorado House Republicans reelected Jarvis Caldwell as minority leader Nov. 6, giving him 69% of 16 ballots after a fellow Republican challenged the timing of the caucus election, members announced.
Ty Winter retained the assistant minority leader post, the incumbent whip was reelected, and Anthony Hartsook became caucus chair by acclamation after the other nominee declined.
Rep. Ken DeGraaf challenged the election’s timing, arguing that it came three days after the Nov. 3 general election and that unresolved House races could leave some members unable to vote. The chair ruled a motion to dismiss out of order and proceeded. Caldwell argued that the seven-day rule DeGraaf cited applied to changing caucus rules, not holding leadership elections, and said Republicans had followed the same post-election schedule for years.
Candidates also debated fundraising, party strategy, committee assignments and responses to workplace concerns. DeGraaf criticized leadership on those issues; Caldwell defended his record and emphasized fundraising and transparency, while Slaugh called for strategic leadership and unity. Candidates also discussed budget negotiations and bringing Republicans together before the session.