American politician (1967–2022)
Hugh McKean (October 27, 1967 – October 30, 2022) was an American politician from Loveland, Colorado. A Republican, McKean represented Colorado House of Representatives District 51, which encompasses Loveland and the surrounding area. He was first elected in 2016.[3]
Before his election as a state representative, McKean served as a city councilor in Loveland.[4]
McKean was elected house minority leader for the 73rd General Assembly and served from January 13, 2021, until his death in October 2022.
McKean died of a heart attack at his home on October 30, 2022, three days after his 55th birthday.[5][6] At the time of his death, he was seeking a fourth term in the November 8, 2022, elections, and was unopposed on the ballot.[6]
References
- ^ https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/reporterherald/name/hugh-mckean-obituary?id=37002172
- ^ https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/reporterherald/name/hugh-mckean-obituary?id=37002172
- ^ Ballotpedia. Hugh McKean. Viewed: January 16, 2017.
- ^ Hindi, Saja (August 21, 2015). "Loveland councilor Hugh McKean announces run for Legislature". Loveland Reporter Herald. Loveland, Colorado. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
- ^ Goodland, Marianne (October 30, 2022). "House Minority Leader Hugh McKean has died". Colorado Politics. Retrieved October 30, 2022.
- ^ a b Paul, Jesse; Fish, Sandra (October 30, 2022). "Hugh McKean, top Republican in Colorado House, dies at 55". The Colorado Sun. Retrieved October 30, 2022.
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