House Minority Leader Hugh McCain died at his home days after turning 55, an aide said. No cause of death was reported. Funeral services are being planned and details will be released once finalized. McKean was elected to represent Colorado House District 51 in 2016. Four years later he was elected Leader of the Colorado House Republican Caucus. In a Twitter post announcing McKean’s death, Colorado House Republicans said he “was very passionate about serving the great state of Colorado and will be greatly missed.” Colorado GOP Chairwoman Christy Burton Brown called McCain “kind” and “positive,” adding that he “took the time to invest in so many lives, including my children.” It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden death of House Minority Leader Hugh McKean. Hugh was very passionate about serving the great state of Colorado and will be greatly missed. Funeral services are being planned and details will be released once finalized. pic.twitter.com/Yw7ARMTnJv — Colorado House Republicans (@COHouseGOP) October 30, 2022 McKean leaves behind his family members, Aiden McKean, 21, Hanna McKean, 23, and his “dearest partner and friend Amy Parks,” Colorado House Republicans said.
