The Larimer County Republican Party hopes to appoint a replacement for state Rep. Hugh McKean by Thanksgiving. McKean, who served as Minority Leader died suddenly Sunday from a heart attack a little over a week before he was expected to be re-elected. The 55-year-old McKean was running unopposed for his seat, representing District 51, which includes large portions of Loveland. The Denver Post reports Republican leaders are considering Rep. Mike Lynch or Rep. Colin Larson for the Minority Leader role.
