PHOTOS: Historic Colorado Recall Vote On State Legislators
September 10, 2013
PUEBLO, CO. - SEPTEMBER 10: National Rifle Association member Ted Bamber waved to passing cars on Prairie Avenue in Pueblo Tuesday afternoon, September 10, 2013. A yes vote indicates support for a recall of State Senator Angelo Giron in District 3. Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( CD10PELXGIRON_KG18079 )
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - SEPTEMBER 10: Colorado State senator John Morse gives his concession speech after being defeated in the recall election against him at his election night party at the Wyndham Hotel in Colorado Springs, CO on September 10, 2013. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd10pexmorse_DSC_0443 )
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - SEPTEMBER 10: Colorado State senator John Morse gives his concession speech at his election night party at the Wyndham Hotel in Colorado Springs, CO on September 10, 2013. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd10pexmorse_HHR_9926 )
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - SEPTEMBER 10: Colorado State senator John Morse conceded defeat after losing the recall election at the Wyndham Hotel in Colorado Springs, CO on September 10, 2013. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd10pexmorse_HHR_0104 )
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - SEPTEMBER 10: Colorado State senator John Morse conceded defeat after losing the recall election at the Wyndham Hotel in Colorado Springs, CO on September 10, 2013. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd10pexmorse_HHR_0087 )
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - SEPTEMBER 10: Colorado State senator John Morse conceded defeat after losing the recall election at the Wyndham Hotel in Colorado Springs, CO on September 10, 2013. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd10pexmorse_HHR_9963 )
PUEBLO, CO. - SEPTEMBER 10: Angela Giron told supporters that she has no regrets about voting for gun control measures and said there was just more work to do after losing a recall vote in District 3 Tuesday night September 10, 2013. Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( CD10PELXGIRON_KG18525 )
PUEBLO, CO. - SEPTEMBER 10: State Senator Angela Giron encouraged supporters to stay positive as election results came in Tuesday night September 10, 2013. Giron faces a recall in District 3. Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( CD10PELXGIRON_KG20142 )
PUEBLO, CO. - SEPTEMBER 10: State Senator Angela Giron encouraged supporters to stay positive as election results came in Tuesday night September 10, 2013. Giron faces a recall in District 3. Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( CD10PELXGIRON_KG18298 )
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - September 10 : Bernie Herpin of Senate district 11, center, celebrates winning of the campaign with his wife Linda, left, and chairman Jeff Hays of El Paso County Republicans, right, at Colorado El Paso County Republican Party Headquarters. Colorado Springs, Colorado. September 10, 2013. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( CD10PEXMORSE(3)HC2_7523 )
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - September 10 : Bernie Herpin of Senate district 11, celebrates his campaign win at Colorado El Paso County Republican Party Headquarters. Colorado Springs, Colorado. September 10, 2013. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( CD10PEXMORSE(3)HC2_7354 )
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - September 10 : Bernie Herpin of Senate district 11, celebrates winning the campaign at Colorado El Paso County Republican Party Headquarters. Colorado Springs, Colorado. September 10, 2013. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( CD10PEXMORSE(3)HC2_7335 )
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - September 10 : Jayne Oakes, left, and Ron Palacioz celebrate Bernie Herpin's win at Colorado El Paso County Republican Party Headquarters. Colorado Springs, Colorado. September 10, 2013. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( CD10PEXMORSE(3)HC2_7302 )
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - September 10 : Bernie Herpin's supporters, Elissa Bodenhorn, left, and Calandra Vargas are celebrating Herpin's winning of senate district 11 at Colorado El Paso County Republican Party Headquarters. Colorado Springs, Colorado. September 10, 2013. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( CD10PEXMORSE(3)HC2_7265 )
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - SEPTEMBER 10: Colorado State senator John Morse gives an impassioned concession speech after being defeated in the recall election against him at his election night party at the Wyndham Hotel in Colorado Springs, CO on September 10, 2013. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd10pexmorse_DSC_0414 )
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - September 10 : Bernie Herpin's daughters Nikki Lindquist, left, and Tiffany Koch are celebrating their father's winning at Colorado El Paso County Republican Party Headquarters. Colorado Springs, Colorado. September 10, 2013. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( CD10PEXMORSE(3)HC2_7184 )
PUEBLO, CO. - SEPTEMBER 10: Lt. Governor Joe Garcia joined Supporters of State Senator Angela Giron awaiting election results in Pueblo Tuesday night September 10, 2013. Giron faces a recall in District 3. Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( CD10PELXGIRON_KG29996 )
PUEBLO, CO. - SEPTEMBER 10: Supporters of State Senator Angela Giron waited for election results in Pueblo Tuesday night September 10, 2013. Giron faces a recall in District 3. Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( CD10PELXGIRON_KG29930 )
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - September 10 : Bernie Herpin is waiting recall result at Colorado El Paso County Republican Party Headquarters. Colorado Springs, Colorado. September 10, 2013. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( CD10PEXMORSE(3)HC2_7087 )
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - SEPTEMBER 10: Colorado State senator John Morse speaks to the media at his election night party at the Wyndham Hotel in Colorado Springs, CO on September 10, 2013. The senator faces a recall after he supported gun control legislation that angered his constituents. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd10pexmorse_HHR_9747 )
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - September 10 : A volunteer makes phone calls for Bernie Herpin the Republican nominee during the Recall Election at Colorado El Paso County Republican Party Headquarters. Colorado Springs, Colorado. September 10, 2013. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( CD10PEXMORSE(3)HC2_7053 )
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - September 10 : Bernie Herpin, Republican nominee, right, in Colorado El Paso County Republican Party Headquarters with his campaign staff and volunteers during the recall election. Colorado Springs, Colorado. September 10, 2013. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( CD10PEXMORSE(3)HC2_6949 )
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - SEPTEMBER 10: Colorado State senator John Morse speaks to the media at his election night party at the Wyndham Hotel in Colorado Springs, CO on September 10, 2013. The senator faces a recall after he supported gun control legislation that angered his constituents. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd10pexmorse_DSC_0029 )
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - SEPTEMBER 10: Voters, who cast their ballots for the recall election of State Senator John Morse, leave a polling center at the William R. Zalman Center in Colorado Springs, CO on September 10, 2013. Morse, who is the Colorado Senate president, faces a recall after his stance on gun control legislation angered his constituents. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd10pexmorse_HHR_9693 )
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - SEPTEMBER 10: Voters cast their ballots in the recall election of state senator John Morse at William R. Zalman Center in Colorado Springs, CO on September 10, 2013. Morse, who is the Colorado Senate president, faces a recall after his stance on gun control legislation angered his constituents. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd10pexmorse_HHR_9661 )
MANITOU SPRINGS, CO. - September 10: Jackie Leingang talks with election judge Carol Lenahan during ballot check in at the Manitou Springs City Hall in downtown Manitou Springs for the recall vote for Senate President John Morse September 10, 2013 Manitou Springs, Colorado. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( CD10MORSE_JA19737 )
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - SEPTEMBER 10: Voters cast their ballots in the recall election of state senator John Morse at William R. Zalman Center in Colorado Springs, CO on September 10, 2013. Morse, who is the Colorado Senate president, faces a recall after his stance on gun control legislation angered his constituents. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd10pexmorse_HHR_9632 )
PUEBLO, CO. - SEPTEMBER 10: Joseph Thiel, age 8, waited while his father Pete cast his ballot in the recall election at the Colorado State Fairgrounds Tuesday afternoon, September 10, 2013. State Senator Angelo Giron faces a recall in District 3. Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( CD10PELXGIRON_KG17976 )
MANITOU SPRINGS, CO. - September 10: Derek Ho on Manitou Ave in downtown Manitou Springs during the recall vote for Senate President John Morse. "There is a host of reasons why we are out here. We are united by a belief in the Democratic process and we believe John Morse has shown nothing but contempt for it," he said. September 10, 2013 Manitou Springs, Colorado. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( CD10MORSE_JA19706 )
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - SEPTEMBER 10: David Archer, middle and Sean Hinga, coordinate addresses for canvassers and volunteers for State Senator John Morse as they make last minute efforts to get people to vote before the polls close at 7:00 in Colorado Springs, CO on September 10, 2013. Morse, who is the Colorado Senate president, faces a recall after his stance on gun control legislation angered his constituents. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd10pexmorse_HHR_9567 )
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - SEPTEMBER 10: Campaign literature sits on tables for canvassers and volunteers for the State Senator John Morse as they make last minute efforts to get people to vote before the polls close at 7:00 in Colorado Springs, CO on September 10, 2013. Morse, who is the Colorado Senate president, faces a recall after his stance on gun control legislation angered his constituents. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd10pexmorse_HHR_9554 )
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - SEPTEMBER 10: Campaign literature sits on tables for canvassers and volunteers for the State Senator John Morse as they make last minute efforts to get people to vote before the polls close at 7:00 in Colorado Springs, CO on September 10, 2013. Morse, who is the Colorado Senate president, faces a recall after his stance on gun control legislation angered his constituents. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd10pexmorse_HHR_9549 )
PUEBLO, CO. - SEPTEMBER 10: Michael Roman, age 16, left a polling place on the Colorado State Fairgrounds Tuesday afternoon, September 10, 2013 after accompanying his mother Suzanne while she voted. State Senator Angelo Giron faces a recall in District 3. Tuesday was Toga Day at Pueblo South where Roman attends high school. Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( CD10PELXGIRON_KG29881 )
MANITOU SPRINGS, CO. - September 10: A passerby yells "Get out of my state" as he passes recall supporters on Manitou Ave in downtown Manitou Springs during the recall vote for Senate President John Morse September 10, 2013 Manitou Springs, Colorado. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( CD10MORSE_JA29839 )
PUEBLO, CO. - SEPTEMBER 10: Michael Roman, age 16, waited while his mother Suzanne cast her ballot in the recall election at the Colorado State Fairgrounds Tuesday afternoon, September 10, 2013. State Senator Angelo Giron faces a recall in District 3. Tuesday was Toga Day at Pueblo South where Roman attends high school. Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( CD10PELXGIRON_KG29833 )
PUEBLO, CO. - SEPTEMBER 10: Mariposa Valdez, age 3, waited while her mother Kimberly cast her ballot in the recall election at the Colorado State Fairgrounds Tuesday afternoon, September 10, 2013. State Senator Angelo Giron faces a recall in District 3. Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( CD10PELXGIRON_KG17925 )
PUEBLO, CO. - SEPTEMBER 10: Mariposa Valdez, age 3, accompanied her mother Kimberly as she cast her ballot in the recall election on the Colorado State Fairgrounds Tuesday afternoon, September 10, 2013. State Senator Angelo Giron faces a recall in District 3. Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( CD10PELXGIRON_KG17904 )
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - SEPTEMBER 10: Danny McCarthy, middle, helps a volunteer, right, get address to individuals who can not leave their homes to vote at State Senator John Morse's campaign headquarters in south eastern Colorado Springs, CO on September 10, 2013. Canvassers and volunteers for the State Senator John Morse make last minute efforts to get people to vote before the polls close at 7:00. Morse, who is the Colorado Senate president, faces a recall after his stance on gun control legislation angered his constituents. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd10pexmorse_DSC_9996 )
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. - September 10: Richard Morse (center) supports his brother Senate President John Morse during the recall vote at the Centennial Building in downtown September 10, 2013 Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( CD10MORSE_JA19691 )
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. - September 10: Tom Singer of Castle Rock stands with his "VOTE YES" sign during the recall vote for Senate President John Morse at the Centennial Building in downtown September 10, 2013 Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( CD10MORSE_JA19664 )
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. - September 10: The lunch time rush of voters getting their ballots during the recall vote for Senate President John Morse at the Centennial Building in downtown September 10, 2013 Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( CD10MORSE_JA19622 )
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. - September 10: The sample ballot for the recall vote of Senate President John Morse at the Centennial Building in downtown September 10, 2013 Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( CD10MORSE_JA29771 )
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. - September 10: Cody Horn hands over his identification for registering during the recall vote for Senate President John Morse at the Centennial Building in downtown September 10, 2013 Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( CD10MORSE_JA29723 )
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. - September 10: Karen Leveille marks her ballot during the recall vote for Senate President John Morse at the Centennial Building in downtown September 10, 2013 Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( CD10MORSE_JA29705 )
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. - September 10: Norma Ruth Ryan supports Senate President John Morse while Bill Tournillon wants him recalled as they stand side by side at the Centennial Building in downtown September 10, 2013 Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( CD10MORSE_JA19583 )
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. - September 10: 1 year old Heber Wilson and his 4 year old sister Mary Emma watch as their mother Alison casts her ballot during the recall vote for Senate President John Morse at the El Paso Citizens Service Center September 10, 2013 Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( CD10MORSE_JA29667 )
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. - September 10: 1 year old Heber Wilson runs under the empty booths as his 4 year old sister Mary Emma watches while their mother Alison marks her ballot during the recall vote for Senate President John Morse at the El Paso Citizens Service Center September 10, 2013 Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( CD10MORSE_JA29639 )
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. - September 10: Slow but steady voting at the polls for the recall vote of Senate President John Morse at the El Paso Citizens Service Center September 10, 2013 Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( CD10MORSE_JA29623 )
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