Kenny Nguyen Wins House District 33 Vacancy Election

DENVER - Tonight, the House District 33 Vacancy Committee, with 36 members present, selected Kenny Nguyen to fill the vacancy created when William Lindstedt was chosen to serve as State Senator following the passing of State Senator Faith Winter. Representative-Elect Nguyen earned 52.9% of the vote, defeating Heidi Henkel, who received 47.1%.

The vote ensures residents of House District 33 will have full representation at the Capitol as the General Assembly continues its work this session.

"I am ready to serve at the State Capitol during a pivotal and challenging time," said State Representative-Elect Kenny Nguyen.

"I intend to serve the people of Colorado with compassion, dignity and respect. I pledge to continue to fight for affordable housing, addressing healthcare in our state, bringing renewable energy sources to stop climate change and to fight for educators and schools."

"State Representative-Elect Nguyen is exactly the kind of leader House District 33 needs right now: grounded in their community, ready to govern and focused on delivering for working families," said Colorado Democratic Party Chair Shad Murib.

"Whether it's lowering costs, protecting public education, or standing up for people's basic rights, they will be a strong, effective voice for Broomfield, Adams and Weld counties from day one."

Colorado's vacancy process is a transparent, democratic system that ensures voters continue to have representation when an unexpected vacancy occurs.Local citizens and volunteers who live in and know the district choose a replacement through an open, public process, keeping power in the hands of the community rather than political insiders.

Learn more about the Party's vacancy process here .

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