The top Republican in the Colorado House avoided getting ousted for a second straight day when he and his supporters didn't show up for a no-confidence vote Tuesday. Now, Rep. Mike Lynch announced he's relinquishing his leadership role. He made the announcement on the House floor. He said his DUI arrest in 2022, which only just recently came to light, has become a distraction. More here: https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/gop-minority-mike-lynch-steps-down/73-c7b68f13-1d9b-402b-b10a-4a7859ba1fdc More local videos here: https://youtube.com/@9news Subscribe to NEXT: https://youtube.com/@Nexton9NEWS Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: https://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.