Seth Klamann

Immigration reporter

Seth Klamann

Seth Klamann covers politics, immigration and the state house for The Denver Post. A proud Kansas City native and University of Missouri grad, he previously worked for the Colorado Springs Gazette, the Casper Star-Tribune and the Omaha World-Herald. Outside of work, he enjoys watching soccer, going on road trips and eating fried food.

Renewed recall of party-switching Colorado lawmaker “more unlikely” in wake of GOP’s election losses

November 18, 2022 at 6:00 a.m.

A renewed attempt to recall party-switching state Sen. Kevin Priola is less likely to unfold early next year in the wake of Colorado Republicans鈥� electoral losses last week, an organizer...

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis speaks after defeating republican challenger Heidi Ganahl at the Art Hotel in Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Gov. Jared Polis tests positive for COVID-19 for a second time

November 17, 2022 at 12:49 p.m.

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has an asymptomatic case of COVID-19, his office announced Thursday.

Gov. Jared Polis takes the stage after defeating republican challenger Heidi Ganahl at the Art Hotel in Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Democrats to govern with “generational” majorities. But first, they need to find enough chairs

November 17, 2022 at 6:00 a.m.

Colorado's Democratic majorities arrive at a tenuous economic moment, with a tighter budget and familiar cost-of-living and affordability issues.

Trenton Jowsey, 14, center, watches results with other GOP supporters during a GOP watch party at the DoubleTree Hilton DTC on Nov. 8, 2022, in Greenwood Village. Jowsey came with his father Perry who wanted his young son to experience elections in person rather than watching it on TV. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

After midterm shellacking, what now for Colorado Republicans?

November 13, 2022 at 8:15 a.m.

Thirty-six hours after Republicans suffered historic election losses in Colorado, and as elected members were regrouping, state Rep. Richard Holtorf, of Akron, framed the party鈥檚 position in heroic terms.

Gov. Jared Polis speaks after defeating republican challenger Heidi Ganahl at the Art Hotel in Denver on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Republicans wonder if Colorado is still purple — and other election night takeaways

November 9, 2022 at 5:05 p.m.

As the top-ticket races started falling in Democrats鈥� favor Tuesday night, U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper predicted his party might be on the precipice of a 鈥渨ave-lett鈥� in Colorado. Colorado鈥檚 junior...

Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young speaks during an Election Night watch party on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in downtown Denver. The Democrat won reelection. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Treasurer Dave Young wins re-election over challenger Sias

November 8, 2022 at 9:55 p.m.

Here's how Coloradans voted in the race for Treasurer between Democrat Dave Young and Republican Lang Sias.

Gov. Jared Polis speaks after defeating republican challenger Heidi Ganahl at the Art Hotel in Denver on Monday, Nov. 8, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis wins decisive re-election victory over challenger Ganahl

November 9, 2022 at 11:19 a.m.

Gov. Jared Polis won a commanding and expected re-election over challenger Heidi Ganahl on Tuesday night, extending the Democrats' control over Colorado's chief executive and signaling voter approval of Polis's...

Here are 6 last-minute Colorado Election Day tips

November 8, 2022 at 10:52 a.m.

From where and how to vote to where to see the results, here's a list of quick tips for Election Day voting in Colorado.

TOP LEFT: Colorado state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, the Republican nominee for Colorado's 8th Congressional District, in Denver, Aug. 5, 2022. TOP CENTER: Colorado state Rep. Yadira Caraveo, the Democratic nominee for Colorado's 8th Congressional District in Brighton, Aug. 5, 2022. (Photos by Jintak Han/The Denver Post) TOP RIGHT: Reserves at Green Valley Ranch, an affordable housing development in Denver, Oct. 28, 2022. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) BOTTOM LEFT: Students eat lunch at S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy school in Greeley, Oct. 20, 2022. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) BOTTOM CENTER: Erik Aadland, GOP contender for Colorado's 7th Congressional District in Golden, Sept. 10, 2022. (Photo by Chet Strange/Special to the Denver Post) BOTTOM RIGHT: Democratic 7th Congressional District candidate Brittany Pettersen, right, in Golden, Sept. 11, 2022. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Colorado races to watch on Election Day

November 8, 2022 at 10:04 a.m.

If you're planning to keep score of election results at home next week, set aside plenty of paper.

Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) speaks to a crowd of supporters on October 26, 2022 in Idaho Springs, Colorado. Bennet is campaigning for re-election against Republican Senate candidate Joe O'Dea. (Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images)

How hard could the Republican “red wave” crash in Colorado?

November 7, 2022 at 6:00 a.m.

Colorado Democrats currently hold more influence than they ever have. Trifecta control over state government and all four constitutional offices. Both U.S. Senate seats. A majority of the Congressional delegation.

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Renewed recall of party-switching Colorado lawmaker “more unlikely” in wake of GOP’s election losses

Gov. Jared Polis tests positive for COVID-19 for a second time

Democrats to govern with “generational” majorities. But first, they need to find enough chairs

After midterm shellacking, what now for Colorado Republicans?

Republicans wonder if Colorado is still purple — and other election night takeaways

Treasurer Dave Young wins re-election over challenger Sias

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis wins decisive re-election victory over challenger Ganahl

Here are 6 last-minute Colorado Election Day tips

Colorado races to watch on Election Day

How hard could the Republican “red wave” crash in Colorado?