Serving in the statehouse while running for Congress

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By Bente Birkeland and Andrew Kenney
February 10, 2022
Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer prepares to rebut a climate bill on the last day of the legislative session. June 8, 2021.Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer prepares to rebut a climate bill on the last day of the legislative session. June 8, 2021.Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite
Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer prepares to rebut a climate bill on the last day of the legislative session. June 8, 2021.

Seven percent of the state legislature is currently running for Congress -- that's the largest number in recent years and it speaks to the many ways in which this is shaping up to a highly unusual year.

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