Commitment to Colorado
Our 2022 legislative agenda is now live – 44 pieces of legislation dealing with affordability, public safety, educational choice, and more.
Senate Republican Leadership
Minority Leader
John Cooke
(R-Greeley)
Assistant Leader
Bob Gardner
(R-Colorado Springs)
Minority Chair
Jim Smallwood
(R-Parker)
Minority Whip
Paul Lundeen
(R-Monument)
Recent Press Releases
Senator Bob Rankin Announces his Resignation
DENVER– This morning, Senator Bob Rankin (R - Carbondale) announced his resignation from the Colorado State Senate, effective January 10th. Senator Rankin was appointed to serve in the State Senate in 2019 and reelected in 2020, having first been elected to the State...
Colorado Senate Republicans Elect New Leadership
DENVER – Today, the Colorado Senate Republicans held their caucus leadership elections for the 74th General Assembly. Colorado Senate Republicans elected the following positions: Minority Leader: Paul Lundeen (R - Monument) Assistant Minority Leader: Bob Gardner (R -...
Statement from Minority Leader Cooke on the passing of Representative Hugh McKean
DENVER — Minority Leader John Cooke (R – Greeley) has issued the following statement regarding the sudden passing of Representative Hugh McKean. “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Rep. Hugh McKean. Hugh was a leader, a friend, and a good man....
Statement from Minority Leader Cooke Regarding Senator Priola’s Party Change
DENVER — Minority Leader John Cooke (R - Greeley) has issued the following statement regarding Senator Priola’s party change: “Perhaps we should not be surprised by Sen Priola's announcement today that he is now a Democrat. For the last several sessions he voted with...
Senate Republican Caucus Elects New Leadership
DENVER– Tonight, the Colorado Senate Republican caucus elected a new leadership team. The Colorado Republicans elected Senator John Cooke (R - Greeley) as the new Minority Leader, and Senator Bob Gardner (R - Colorado Springs) as the new Assistant Minority Leader. The...
Senate Minority Leader Chris Holbert Announces His Resignation
DENVER– This morning, Senate Minority Leader Chris Holbert (R - Douglas County) announced his resignation from the State Senate, effective midnight, Tuesday, May 31st, 2022. In preparation for his resignation, Senator Holbert will step down as Senate Minority...
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Senator Bob Rankin (R-Carbondale) has announced his resignation from Colorado State Senate, effective January 10th.
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Read the press release: 👇
https://www.coloradosenaterepublicans.com/senator-bob-rankin-announces-his-resignation/
We are deeply saddened by this horrific act of violence and vigorously oppose such acts against any person. We grieve the loss and stand with the victims and families, first responders, law enforcement and all the people who witnessed or will be affected by the senseless tragedy.
Police say 5 people are dead and 18 injured after a nightclub shooting in Colorado Springs late Saturday night. https://denvergazette.com/news/local/breaking-5-dead-18-injured-in-colorado-springs-nightclub-shooting/article_7ed8fe14-0e85-5112-b153-b9f1d40e7424.html?utm_campaign=blox&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social