Hugh McKean, Colorado's House Minority Leader, dead at 55
Source: Colorado Public Radio
Hugh McKean, Colorado’s Republican House Minority Leader, died Sunday morning at the age of 55.
The Republican from Larimer County leaves behind two children, Aiden and Hanna McKean, and his partner, Amy Parks.
McKean’s cause of death has not yet been determined, however state Republicans described his passing as “sudden and tragic.” A public funeral is being planned and details will be released when finalized.
McKean was first elected to the Colorado House of Representatives in 2016. He was elected state House minority leader in November 2020. Before his death, McKean was running for reelection to represent District 51.
Read more: https://www.cpr.org/2022/10/30/hugh-mckean-colorados-house-minority-leader-dead-at-55/
My first thought was "nine days before the election ... cue conspiracy theories in 3... 2... 1... An d that may well happen, But reading the full article, he may have been appreciated more by Democrats than by his own party. This is sad news.
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(link) https://www.denverpost.com/2022/10/30/hugh-mckean-colorado-house-dies/
"Hugh McKean, Colorado House minority leader, dies Sunday
House Republicans say Loveland lawmaker’s death was sudden, he had complained of pain on left side of body"
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