Jefferson County to fill commissioner vacancy after Dahlkemper tapped for lieutenant governor

Jefferson County is set to fill a commissioner vacancy after Lesley Dahlkemper, who was serving in the role, was tapped by Democratic gubernatorial nominee Phil Weiser to be his lieutenant governor running mate. With this new position, Dahlkemper's current seat will be left open, especially since her term was due to expire soon. This move has significant implications for both local and state politics, as it will require a new election to fill the county commissioner position and could impact Weiser’s campaign if Dahlkemper’s popularity influences voter decisions.