GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Colorado Republicans have selected a new leader to guide the party through the next election cycle. Brita Horn, a former Routt County Treasurer, has been elected as the state GOP chair, securing a narrow victory over former state representative Lori Saine.
A Tight Race for Leadership
The vote took place at the party’s biennial reorganization meeting in Colorado Springs. Horn secured the chairmanship with a vote count of 232-203, marking a closely contested race.
Her election follows months of internal debate within the party, as many members sought new leadership to address key strategic challenges ahead of the 2026 elections. She will succeed Dave Williams, who opted not to seek reelection after mounting pressure from within the party.
Williams Steps Aside Amid Party Divisions
Williams, who served as state GOP chair for two years, announced in February that he would not seek a second term. His tenure was marked by calls for his resignation from within the party, with critics citing concerns over his leadership approach and electoral strategy.
Horn’s election signals a shift in direction for Colorado Republicans as they prepare to regain legislative ground and strengthen their position in the state’s shifting political landscape.
What’s Next for the Colorado GOP?
Horn’s leadership will be pivotal as the party looks to:
- Strengthen fundraising efforts for upcoming elections.
- Boost candidate recruitment for key races.
- Improve outreach to voters across the state.
- Address internal divisions that have plagued recent campaigns.
The next two years will be critical in shaping the party’s direction as it positions itself for the 2026 midterm elections.
