At the House Democratic Caucus, State Rep. Karen Middleton (D-Aurora) was elected caucus chair over state Rep. Sara Gagliardi (D-Arvada). State Rep.-elect Sal Pace of Pueblo was elected assistant caucus chair by acclamation.
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story stated, in error, that Lois Tochtrop was elected assistant Senate majority leader. That race has not been voted on yet.
Colorado House Minority Leader Mike May (R-Parker) said Republicans are aiming to pick up one to four seats in the lower chamber this November.
Speaking with PolitickerCO.com on Tuesday, May said Republicans are looking at unseating five Democratic incumbents on Nov. 4: Bernie Buescher, Sara Gagliardi, Wes McKinley, Judy Solano and Christine Scanlan.