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Monday, Jul. 29, 2024

Were all Colorado Supreme Court justices appointed by Democrats?

Justin George, The Colorado Sun

yes

Before Owens, no Republican had served as governor since 1975, when John D. Vanderhoof was appointed to a two-year term. He replaced Republican John Arthur Love, who left office to serve in then-President Richard Nixon’s administration. Vanderhoof lost an election to keep the seat.

On March 4, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously threw out the Colorado Supreme Court ruling.

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