Judge blocks Priola recall effort; organizers vow to appeal, press on

Judge stalls Kevin Priola recall; organizers say they will appeal, continue signature gathering

DENVER — Sen. Kevin Priola has won the  first legal skirmish in an attempt to recall him from office. The newly minted Democrat on Monday was granted a temporary injunction against the effort moving forward, a decision the recall organizers say they will appeal.Priola was originally elected in Senate District 25 as a Republican but jumped ship recently, citing discontent with the Republican party over election conspiracy claims and what he claim…

Judge blocks Priola recall effort; organizers vow to appeal, press on

In a win for Democratic hopes of controlling the Senate, a judge ruled that Sen. Kevin Priola can't be recalled by Coloradans he technically doesn't represent yet.