Colorado Senate Democrats pick Robert Rodriguez as majority leader

Colorado Senate Democrats selected state Sen. Robert Rodriguez Friday as their new majority leader.

Rodriguez, who represents the largely south Denver District 32, will replace former Senate Majority Leader Dominick Moreno, of Commerce City. Moreno left his Senate seat a year before his term was up to join new Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s administration.

Rodriguez will help steer the chamber during the 2024 legislative session and set priorities for the majority. Democrats occupy 23 of the 35 seats in the chamber, just one vote shy of a…