Hugh McKean

Hugh McKean (October 27, 1967 – October 30, 2022) was an American politician from Loveland, Colorado. A Republican, McKean represented Colorado House of Representatives District 51, which encompasses Loveland and the surrounding area. He was first elected in 2016.^[3]

Hugh McKean
Minority Leader of the Colorado House of Representatives
In office January 13, 2021 – October 30, 2022
Preceded by	Patrick Neville
Succeeded by	Rod Pelton
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 51st district
In office January 11, 2017 – October 30, 2022
Preceded by	Brian DelGrosso
Succeeded by	Amy Parks
Personal details
Born	Hugh Monroe McKean[1] (1967-10-27)October 27, 1967 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.[2]
Died	October 30, 2022(2022-10-30) (aged 55) Loveland, Colorado, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Children	2

Before his election as a state representative, McKean served as a city council member in Loveland.^[4]

McKean was elected house minority leader for the 73rd General Assembly and served from January 13, 2021, until his death in October 2022.

McKean died of a heart attack at his home on October 30, 2022, three days after his 55th birthday.^[5][6] At the time of his death, he was seeking a fourth term in the November 8, 2022, elections, and was unopposed on the ballot.^[6]