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Coverage dated November 6, 2026

Colorado Dems elect first Black woman speaker of the House

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Rep. Jennifer Bacon will oversee the House's largest Democratic caucus in 90 years.

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  1. The Colorado Sun

    Jennifer Bacon elected next Colorado House speaker by fellow Democrats (opens The Colorado Sun)

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    Bacon beat out state Rep. Andrew Boesenecker, D-Fort Collins, for the job and replaces outgoing House Speaker Julie McCluskie, D-Dillon, who is term-limited and leaves office early next year

  2. Denver Westword

    Colorado Dems elect first Black woman speaker of the House (opens Denver Westword)

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    Rep. Jennifer Bacon will oversee the House's largest Democratic caucus in 90 years.

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