 Clapp, who had been term-limited out of the state house in 2006, was criticized by Newell for missing multiple candidate forums; in mid-October, Newell called for her opponent to make a public appearance.Clapp's candidacy was endorsed by the "Denver Post", but as of mid-October, Newell had also out-raised her opponent, taking in $33,000 to Clapp's $30,000.Newell's race was the closest of Colorado's legislative races.