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Former Senator Jaquez Lewis Convicted Amid Ethics Scandal

2/3/2026

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On January 28, former Colorado State Senator Sonya Jaquez Lewis was convicted on four felonies.
She faces up to six years in prison and a $500,000 fine.
Jaquez Lewis resigned in February 2025 amid an ethics investigation into wage theft and campaign finance violations.
The Erie Town Council removed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) language from its legislative agenda to avoid federal funding cuts and pledged to uphold democratic principles.

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On January 28, former Colorado State Senator Sonya Jaquez Lewis was convicted on four felonies.
She faces up to six years in prison and a $500,000 fine.
Jaquez Lewis resigned in February 2025 amid an ethics investigation into wage theft and campaign finance violations.
The Erie Town Council removed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) language from its legislative agenda to avoid federal funding cuts and pledged to uphold democratic principles.