Brita Horn, former Routt County treasurer, has secured the position as chair of the Colorado GOP after a decisive vote last Saturday. According to The Colorado Sun, Horn, who garnered 53% of the votes in the second round from around 440 Colorado GOP central committee members, aims to address the party's fragmentation and rally Republicans to regain footing in upcoming elections. "We have so much division, we have so much distraction," she stated, noting the successes of the Democratic opposition.
During her campaign, Horn pledged to move to swiftly heal internal rifts that have given Democrats an advantage in the state. The 62-year-old volunteer fire chief articulated ambitions to push the party to a place of unity, focusing on fortifying county parties, emphasizing election integrity, and enhancing fundraising and financial transparency, as reported by 9NEWS. Horn defeated six other contenders, including former state Rep. Richard Holtorf and Darcy Schoening, the state party's director of special initiatives.
Facing a recent history of internal conflicts and an election cycle that saw 18 Republican seats go unchallenged, Horn's election comes at a critical juncture for the Colorado GOP. She is charged not only with party unification but also with the daunting task of candidate recruitment and boosting voter registration. "To succeed, we must adapt, pivot, and overcome any obstacles," she said, as per KDVR.
