COLORADO, USA — State House Democrats elected its slate of leaders for the 2025 session on Monday.
House Speaker Julie McCluskie of Dillon, who is entering her fourth and final term, will serve as the nominee for another term as Speaker. McCluskie was elected by acclimation.
McCluskie was nominated by Rep. Emily Sirota of Denver, with a second from Rep. Matthew Martinez of Monte Vista.
The full House must ratify that decision when it convenes on Jan. 8.
Outgoing Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Chris deGruy Kennedy of Lakewood conducted the speaker's election. He told the new members that they are in the same position he was in eight years ago, when there was barely time to celebrate because of President-elect Donald Trump's election. But the work of state legislatures is more important than ever, he told the caucus.
