Politics & Government
Colorado Governor's Getting Crowded As Cary Kennedy Announces
The former state treasurer is the only candidate to have won a statewide race. Her announcement comes one day after Rep. Ed Perlmutter's.
Watch out for the flying hats. Cary Kennedy, the former state treasurer and chief financial officer for Denver, is tossing her hat in the ring to run for governor.
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Her announcement comes one day after Rep. Ed Perlmutter, who represents Arvada in Congress, announced he is in the race. They join businessman Noel Ginsburg and former state lawmaker Mike Johnston in seeking the Democratic nomination.
Rep. Jared Polis, who represents Boulder, is also said to be considering entering the race.
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On the Republican side, District Attorney George Brauchler announced last week.
Current Governor John Hickenlooper is being forced out by term limits. The election is in November 2018.
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