"Pace has represented House District 46 since 2008 but he is challenging incumbent U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Colo., next year. Anytime an incumbent lawmaker campaigns for a new office or retires, it triggers a ripple effect up and down the chain of elected officials from local to state offices.
Garcia is the first candidate to announce to replace Pace. Jack Rink, chairman of the Pueblo County Republican Party, said there are Republicans interested in that race as well, but none are ready to announce their interest.
Pueblo County Commissioner Jeff Chostner had been another name often mentioned as a likely candidate to run for Pace's seat, but Chostner announced this week he is running for district attorney, challenging incumbent Bill Thiebaut, a fellow Democrat..."
(Peter Roper)
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