Green mentioned a few local leaders as potential replacements, including former House District 23 chairman Max Tyler, Golden Mayor Jacob Smith and Lakewood Mayor Bob Murphy.
Jefferson County Democratic Party chairwoman Ann Knollman said no formal applications have been filed nor a date scheduled for an appointment committee. She said people are also discussing failed Jefferson County Commission candidate Jason Bane, who won more votes than any other Democrat before him.
Democrat Gwyn Green (HD-23) has resigned her seat in the state house effective June 1. Green had one more term left to run for, but had been rumored to be interested in stepping aside for a long time because of her age and health.
House District 23 is a probable top target in 2010 for both Democrats and Republicans. Likely replacements are activist Max Tyler or Golden Mayor Jacob Smith, with Tyler as the odds-on favorite.
