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DENVER—Newly appointed Democratic state Sens. Michael Johnston and Pat Steadman will be sworn in at the Colorado Capitol Friday.
Johnston replaces Peter Groff and Steadman takes over for Jennifer Veiga, both from Denver.
Groff took a job with Obama administration while Veiga resigned to move to Australia.
Johnston served as an education adviser for President Barack Obama’s election campaign and Steadman was a lobbyist with Mendez, Steadman & Associates. He is leaving the firm to concentrate on his new post.
Johnston and Steadman were selected by vacancy committees this month.
