
Ava Flanell is a member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 14. She assumed office on October 11, 2025. Her current term ends on January 12, 2027. On September 22, 2025, an El Paso County Republican vacancy committee appointed Flanell to the Colorado House of Representatives to replace Rose Pugliese. On September 29, 2025, Flanell's appointment was rejected by state election officials, who found that the vacancy committee did not follow state law in making their selection. Flanell was successfully appointed following a second vote by the vacancy committee on October 11, 2025.