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Angela Thomas wants debates with George Teal A snapshot of some legislative races Douglas County candidates have eyes on gold dome BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
“Douglas County is facing exploding growth and the challenges that brings,” Thomas said in her challenge statement. “Our county commission has responded with dysfunction and a failure to strategically address the needs of our citizens.” Teal’s campaign told the Douglas County NewsPress that Thomas had not reached out directly to Teal or his campaign about scheduling any debates. The campaign neither committed to the idea nor shot it down.
Douglas County voters will decide in November who will represent them at the state Capitol, with four House races and one Senate contest on the ballot. June’s primary election set up competitive races for all of the county’s seats. In House District 39, which covers a portion of western Douglas County, including Roxborough Park, Republican incumbent Rep. Brandi Bradley faces Democrat Eric Brody. It’s a rematch. Bradley was first elected in 2022, beating Brody with 58% of the vote. Bradley has passed five bills, mostly on health care related issues, such as updating regulations for physical therapists. Bradley has also made news for using her social media to fight with House Democrats.
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Challenger wants to unseat incumbent in Douglas County commissioner race BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
As part of her bid to unseat incumbent Douglas County Commissioner George Teal, Democrat Angela Thomas is asking for debates. She has challenged Teal to four of them, asking that they also be streamed, ahead of the November election.
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