Two Republicans are seeking a leadership position at the state Capitol, after the minority whip announced his resignation to take a job in Arizona. 

Reps. Ron Weinberg of Loveland and Brandi Bradley of Roxborough both announced they are running for the position currently held by Rep. Ryan Armagost, who announced Monday he will be resigning from the legislature to move to Arizona.    

Whips have a number of responsibilities, including ensuring party members are present on the floor for important votes, acting as a liaison between the caucus and leadership, and maintaining party discipline. Republicans elected Armagost as whip during the 2025 session.

Weinberg, a native of South Africa who moved to Colorado as a teenager, said the position is critical to his caucus and the “effective operation of the Colorado House.”

“I am stepping forward with a clear understanding of what this responsibility entails,” he said. “As we prepare for the next session, we need leadership that will keep us disciplined, unified, and focused on delivering real results for Colorado families. I am committed to making sure every member of our caucus has a voice, that our strategy is sharp, and that we are prepared to defend the values of limited government, individual liberty, and fiscal responsibility.”

A small business owner and former chair of the Larimer County Republican Party, Weinberg was first elected to the legislature in 2022 through a vacancy election following the death of the late Rep. Hugh McKean. He ran for reelection in 2024, defeating his Democratic opponent with over 52% of the vote. 

Bradley, a physical therapist who moved to the state in 1999, posted on X that she would be running to fill Armagost’s position as whip. 

“As many of you know, I am a staunch advocate for parental rights, limited government, the protection of children, a fierce defender of 2A rights, a small business owner, and an advocate for the core principles of conservatism,” she said. “My commitment to these values drives my decision to seek this position.”

Bradley was first elected to the Colorado General Assembly in 2022. She ran for reelection in 2024, defeating her Democratic opponent with just over 58% of the vote.