Overview

• Paul Lundeen resigned as Colorado Senate minority leader effective June 9 to become president and CEO of the American Excellence Foundation.
• He plans to remain in Colorado while leading the Washington, D.C.–based nonprofit.
• A Republican vacancy committee will convene to appoint his replacement in Senate District 9.
• The Senate GOP caucus will meet to select its next minority leader following his departure.
• Lundeen’s exit, after 15 years in the legislature and with no path to 2026 reelection, effectively ends speculation about a gubernatorial bid.