Colorado

Democrat John Hickenlooper won a three way race for the Governorship of Colorado in 2010, maintaining his party’s control of the office. Democrats also maintained control of the State Senate with a 20 - 15 majority. Republicans gained six seats to take control of the House by one seat with a 33 – 32 margin.
The Senate is led by Senate President Brandon Shaffer of Boulder. The new House Speaker is Frank McNulty of Highlands Ranch. The Colorado Legislative Session convenes January 12, 2012.