Senate Republican Leadership
Minority Leader
Cleave Simpson
(R-Alamosa)
Assistant Leader
Lisa Frizell
(R-Castle Rock)
Caucus Chair
Byron Pelton
(R-Sterling)
Minority Whip
Janice Rich
(R-Grand Junction)
Recent Press Releases
Senate Republicans Applaud Appointment of Senator Lisa Frizell to State Board of Equalization
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 24, 2026 Denver, CO — Senate Republicans welcomed the appointment of Senator Lisa Frizell to the Colorado State Board of Equalization. She succeeds former Senator Chris Hansen and will oversee property assessment quality and consistency to...
Democrats are Proposing a Dangerous Income Tax Increase Under the Guise of Funding Education
Colorado families are being asked to believe a familiar lie; the only way to fund education is to let politicians take and keep more of your money — forever. Senate Bill 135 is disingenuous and is not a serious education plan. It is a backdoor attack on TABOR...
Republicans Warn Colorado Budget on the Brink Following New Economic Forecast
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Denver, CO — March 20, 2026 — Following the release of the state’s latest economic and revenue forecast, Colorado Republicans are raising serious concerns about the state’s financial stability and the long-term consequences of runaway government...
Colorado Republicans: Bill to Legalize Prostitution Defeated
Denver, CO - March 11th, 2026 — Colorado Senate Republicans are hailing a victory in laying over SB26-097, the Decriminalize Adult Commercial Sexual Activity bill. The bill, sponsored by several Democratic lawmakers, would take away criminal penalties for buying and...
Colorado Deserves Better
The trajectory constructed over the last seven years is troubling By Senate Minority Leader Cleave Simpson Colorado has historically valued independence, controlled spending, and respect for limits on government. As Senate Minority Leader, let me be clear: our state...
Colorado single-payer study lacks transparency
By Senator Lisa Frizell Coloradans have a right to expect transparency, accountability and fiscal responsibility from public institutions. Unfortunately, the ongoing single-payer health care study commissioned last year under SB25-45 is raising more questions than...