Democratic congressional candidate Ed Perlmutter’s campaign put out a statement Tuesday saying it appears that challenger Peggy Lamm “broke Colorado law” when she failed to change her license to reflect her move from Superior into the 7th Congressional District last year.
“It’s time candidate Lamm comes clean on her shifting explanations for her questionable residency in the 7th Congressional District,” said Danielle Radovich Piper, Perlmutter’s campaign manager.
Sheila MacDonald, Lamm’s campaign manager, said the problem was corrected Tuesday.
“The only comment we have is that the paperwork was an oversight, and it has been corrected,” MacDonald said.
She said the Jefferson County district attorney’s office on Tuesday asked Lamm to come in and talk about the matter.
A call to the DA’s office was not returned Tuesday.
On Monday, a spokeswoman said officials had become aware of an anonymous complaint about the possibility of voter fraud on Friday. The complaint has launched an inquiry, Pam Russell said, but she could not confirm that Lamm was the subject.
Herb Rubenstein, who is facing Lamm and Perlmutter in the primary, said his campaign is focusing on the issues of health care, education, the environment, the war in Iraq and the economy.
“I have no comment on this,” he said. “I don’t think it’s one of the most important issues,” he said.
Staff writer Chris Frates can be reached at 303-820-1633 or cfrates@denverpost.com.
