state treasurer

GOP state Senate candidate Nic Morse wins support of Larimer County Commissioner Steve Johnson

Jan 6, 2018

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Ernest Luning

Larimer County Commissioner Steve Johnson is throwing his support behind fellow Republican Nic Morse, a former congressional candidate, in the GOP primary for the open Senate District 15 seat Johnson used to represent. “I’ve known Nic for a while now, and I can attest to his understanding of the issues facing not only our county,…
GOP state treasurer candidate Brian Watson hauls in more than $200,000 for quarter, plans to petition on ballot

Jan 5, 2018

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Ernest Luning

Republican state treasurer candidate Brian Watson plans to report raising roughly $215,000 for the quarter just ended, his first in the race – almost precisely the amount reported so far by all the other candidates running in both parties’ crowded primaries – and plans to petition his way onto the June primary ballot, Colorado Politics…
Charles Scheibe, Colorado’s chief financial officer, enters Democratic primary for state treasurer

Dec 19, 2017

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Ernest Luning

Saying his 11 years as Colorado’s chief financial officer have prepared him better than the politicians who are running, Democrat Charles Scheibe on Tuesday entered a crowded field for state treasurer that includes five state lawmakers, a county treasurer, an elected prosecutor and a former legislative candidate. “As a taxpayer, who would you rather have…
Democrat Cary Kennedy says she’s running for governor to spread opportunity throughout Colorado

Nov 17, 2017

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Ernest Luning

Cary Kennedy loves this place. Over there is a field where she played high school sports, and there’s the cross-country course her daughter runs. She grew up nearby, attending Manual High School. Off in the distance, catching the sun, that’s the gold dome of the state Capitol, where she spent four years as state treasurer,…
Greeley Democrat Dave Young, a lawmaker and former teacher, joins race for Colorado state treasurer

Oct 31, 2017

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Ernest Luning

Saying he wants to make sure the effects of its robust economy are felt throughout Colorado, state Rep. Dave Young, a Greeley Democrat and member of the Legislature’s Joint Budget Committee, jumped in the race for state treasurer Tuesday, joining another state lawmaker and a businessman in the Democratic primary. “I am running for treasurer…
‘I’ve been battle-tested’: Republican Brian Watson jumps in crowded primary for Colorado state treasurer

Oct 20, 2017

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Ernest Luning

Declaring he’s the only candidate with the right business and financial experience to serve as Colorado state treasurer – including bouncing back after losing almost everything when the economy crashed – Republican Brian Watson on Friday jumped into a GOP primary that already includes three state lawmakers, a county treasurer and a prosecutor. “I’ve managed…
Colorado GOP state treasurer candidate Brita Horn swings at critics, says tax distribution blunder won’t derail campaign

Aug 3, 2017

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Ernest Luning

Routt County Treasurer Brita Horn, a Republican candidate for state treasurer, fired back Wednesday at county commissioners questioning the way she’s handled a mistake that left local taxing entities short nearly $6 million for months. Horn also denied the incident might damage her statewide campaign, telling Colorado Politics the imbroglio demonstrates she has the skills…
Larimer County lawmaker Kevin Lundberg becomes fourth Republican in race for Colorado state treasurer

Jul 29, 2017

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Ernest Luning

After serving 15 years in the Legislature, state Sen. Kevin Lundberg, a Berthoud Republican, hopes to bring what he’s learned about Colorado government to the office of state treasurer. On Saturday, Lundberg declared he’s running for the open seat in next year’s election, becoming the fourth Republican in a primary race that’s likely to get even…
Colorado state treasurer candidates Justin Everett, Brita Horn and Steve Lebsock post fundraising numbers

Jul 19, 2017

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Ernest Luning

Three candidates for Colorado state treasurer – two Republicans and a Democrat – reported their campaign fundraising totals this week. While none of them broke the bank, they all said they’re happy with what they managed to raise in what was the initial reporting period for all three. State Rep. Justin Everett, a Littleton Republican,…
State Rep. Polly Lawrence to announce run for Colorado treasurer

Jul 11, 2017

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Peter Marcus

Colorado state Rep. Polly Lawrence hopes to convince Republicans in a run for treasurer that her small business and legislative experience will bring accountability to government. Lawrence spoke with Colorado Politics last week to announce her run to become the next custodian of the state’s funds, joining a field that currently includes two other Republicans.…