State Sen. Chris Hansen likely to resign

State Sen. Chris Hansen explains why he’s leaving legislature right after his reelection
Democratic state Sen. Chris Hansen of Denver said he made the final decision to take a new job and resign from the legislature just days before the election, far too late to find a Democratic replacement to take his spot on the ballot.
Colorado Sen. Chris Hansen plans to resign from the legislature Jan. 9 as he starts new job as utility CEO
The Denver Democrat’s resignation comes after he won reelection Nov. 5 to a second four-year term as a state senator. A vacancy committee will select his replacement.
Colorado Sen. Chris Hansen plans to resign after landslide reelection win
A Denver state senator plans to leave the Colorado legislature after he was announced as the CEO of the La Plata Electric Association on Tuesday.
State Sen. Chris Hansen likely to resign as he joins southwestern Colorado electric cooperative
State Sen. Chris Hansen will serve as the new CEO of the La Plata Electric Association, the cooperative announced Tuesday. That means the Denver Democrat will likely resign from his Senate seat. He won reelection last week with over 85% of the vote.
State Sen. Chris Hansen to announce resignation to take job in private sector
Just days after winning a landslide election for his second term in office, Democratic Sen. Chris Hansen of Denver has told 9News he intends to announce his resignation Tuesday.
State Sen. Chris Hansen will leave the legislature to lead the La Plata Electrical Association
The utility announced the decision a week after one of the legislature’s loudest voices on climate change won another four-year term.
Denver Sen. Chris Hansen accepts CEO position at Durango-based La Plata Electric Association
Denver Senator Chris Hansen has accepted the role of chief executive officer (CEO) at Durango-based La Plata Electric Association (LPEA), the company announced Tuesday.
Colorado Sen. Chris Hansen to lead La Plata Electric Association
Colorado state Sen. Chris Hansen has been named the next CEO of La Plata Electric Association, according to the organization. Hansen was in Durango on Tuesday for his first day of work at the co-op.
State Sen. Chris Hansen to announce resignation to take job in private sector, sources tell Colorado Politics
Just days after winning a landslide election for his second term in office, Democratic Sen. Chris Hansen of Denver has told 9News he intends to make a public announcement on
Denver Sen. Chris Hansen takes job in Durango but is mum on timing to resign his seat
Denver Sen. Chris Hansen, a one-time mayoral candidate who was elected to his second term in the state Senate last week, has accepted a job leading a Durango-based electric authority. But it was still unclear when he planned to resign his seat.
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