2008 Election
Ryden announced her candidacy for the state legislature in February 2008, after incumbent Rep. Morgan Carroll announced her candidacy for the state senate amidst a scandal that prompted the withdrawal of the previous candidate, Rep. Michael Garcia. Ryden was endorsed by Rep. Carroll, was nominated by unanimous acclamation at the Democratic house district assembly, and saw no opposition in the August Democratic primary.
Ryden faced Republican Kathy Green in the November 2008 general election. Ryden's candidacy was endorsed by the Aurora Sentinel and the Denver Post, and she won with 60 percent of the popular vote.
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