Brita Horn, a former county treasurer, has been elected as the new chairwoman of the Colorado Republican Party in an effort to unite the party and challenge the recent gains made by Colorado Democrats. Horn, who succeeded former lawmaker Dave Williams, emphasized the importance of bringing together different factions of the party and closing Republican primaries to only registered Republicans.
She outlined her priorities of uniting the party, auditing its finances, and standing up field offices across the state. Horn’s election follows a period of unrest within the party under Williams, marked by controversy and legal challenges. Horn vowed to stop endorsing candidates during primary races and supported efforts to investigate alleged election irregularities.
The Colorado Republican Party, which has struggled to win statewide elections in recent years, faces a challenging political landscape in Colorado, where the party remains one seat away from superminority status in the state House and Senate. Despite recent gains in the state House and breaking the Democrats’ supermajority, the party aims to regroup and prepare for the 2026 elections.
Horn’s election as chairwoman marks a shift in strategy from the previous hardline approach to a more inclusive stance that aims to attract a broader coalition of Republicans. As she prepares for the upcoming elections, Horn’s focus is on building a solid foundation for the party and strengthening its infrastructure to compete against Democrats in a state that has historically leaned blue.
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