Three interested so far in Sec. of State position; Applications due Monday

Former Colorado Senate Majority Leader Ken Gordon, federal Election Assistance Commission Chairwoman Rosemary Rodriguez, and Gilpin County Clerk and Recorder Jessica Lovingier have all told the Denver Post they plan to apply for the secretary of state's position.

But the most talked about potential applicant, outgoing Speaker of the House Andrew Romanoff, told the Post he remains undecided as to whether he will apply for the position.

All of the Denver-area county clerk and recorders told the Post that they weren't interested in running.

Applications for the position are due Monday. Gov. Bill Ritter has to fill the opening as a result of current Secretary of State Mike Coffman's election to Congress earlier this month.

A seven-member advisory panel will recommend finalists to Ritter by early December, according to the Post. Ritter said he hopes to make a final decision by late December.