Senator Benavidez Swearing In

Monday, March 2, 2026·5m·▶ Watch / Listen

The Colorado Senate held a swearing-in ceremony to fill the vacancy in Senate District 21, caused by the resignation of Senator Dafna Michaelson Jenet [name garbled in transcript; see Name Issues]. Adrienne Benavidez was administered the oath of office by Colorado Court of Appeals Judge Lino S. Lipinski de Orlov and formally seated as State Senator for Senate District 21.

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·Swearing In – Senate District 21 Vacancy AppointmentNo Vote

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“Good morning. One more time. Good morning. We are here today to participate in the swearing in ceremony of a newly appointed member of the Colorado Senate. The Secretary of the Senate is in possession of certification from the Secretary of State to fill the vacancy of Senate District 21 caused by the resignation of Senator Dr. Michelson Genay stating that Adrian Benavidez was nominated and appointed by the District 21 vacancy committee to fill the vacancy.”
Mr. Schoffler (reading from Secretary of State certificate) — Mr. Schoffler read aloud the first of two Secretary of State certificates establishing the legal basis for Adrienne Benavidez's appointment to fill the Senate District 21 vacancy.

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Good morning. One more time. Good morning. We are here today to participate in the swearing in ceremony of a newly appointed member of the Colorado Senate. The Secretary of the Senate is in possession of certification from the Secretary of State to fill the vacancy of Senate District 21 caused by the resignation of Senator Dr. Michelson Genay stating that Adrian Benavidez was nominated and appointed by the District 21 vacancy committee to fill the vacancy. Adrian Benavidez has been determined to possess the constitutional and statutory qualifications to serve as a state senator. Mr. Schoffler, please read the communications from the Secretary of the State, State of Colorado, Department of State, United States of America State of Colorado Certificate I, Jenna Griswold, Secretary of State certify that the attached is a true and exact copy of the nomination by a vacant vacancy committee as filed in this office on February 26, 2026 by the Democratic 21st Senate District vacancy Committee appointing Adrian H. Benavidez to fill the vacancy in the office of Colorado State Senate District 21 caused by the resignation of the honorable Daphna Michaelson Genae. In testimony whereof I have set my hand and affix the…

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