October 28, 2013 12:19 PM UTC

State Senate Key Races: Q3 Fundraising

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• by: Colorado Pols

Democrats hold an 18-17 majority in the State Senate following the Sept. 10 recall elections, a margin that will make several 2014 Senate races even more competitive than usual. There are 17 Senate seats up for grabs in 2014, and 8 of those seats are considered "safe" for one party or another.

The list of competitive Senate seats may change somewhat between now and next fall, depending on which candidate wins the primary in certain races and how each party fairs in recruiting strong candidates in other districts. But for now, we're keeping an eye on 6 seats that could decide the makeup of the state Senate in 2015. We're not yet including SD-3 in our list below, because while Democrat Angela Giron was ousted in the Sept. 10 recall, the voter makeup of that Pueblo district leans heavily towards Democrats; it would be a surprise if Republican George Rivera, who was selected to replace Giron in the recall, is able to win a full term next November.

*Hogan filed candidate paperwork on 9/23/13