DENVER—Political analysts say a new congressional map chosen by a Denver judge paves the way for high-profile and high-spending races next year because it gives Democrats a chance to unseat two Republican incumbents.
Democrats got a boost with new boundaries for the 6th Congressional District held by Rep. Mike Coffman. The sprawling 3rd District held by Scott Tipton remains competitive.
And that, former Democratic House Speaker Terrance Carroll said Friday, raises Colorado’s battleground status in 2012.
A Democrat has never held Coffman’s seat.
A judge on Thursday chose a Democrat-sponsored map for Colorado’s congressional districts for the next 10 years.
Republicans argued for minimal changes to current districts, and they can appeal.
