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Rep. Mark Ferrandino, second from left, talks with incoming lawmakers Tony Exum of Colorado Springs, and John Buckner and Jenise May, both of Aurora, during the Colorado House of Representatives Democratic caucus at the state Capitol two days after the 2012 election. The caucus chose Ferrandino as speaker. Exum lost his election this year and May is 110 votes behind her GOP challenger. (Craig F. Wal)ker, The Denver Post

Colorado House Democrats thought Rep. Jenice Mays Aurora seat was so safe they put her in charge of a program to elect caucus members, but shes losing by 110 votes.

I got caught in the wave, she said, referring to a strong Republican ground game that took Democrats by surprise.

May has not conceded yet to Republican JoAnn Windholz because the Adams County clerk and recorder is still curing ballots in House District 30. That includes calling voters who forgot to sign their ballots, or whose signature on the ballot didnt match the signature on file. Still, 110 ballots is a tough hurdle.

Im the representative in limbo, May said, Sunday.

Shes not alone.

Rep. Mike McLachlan of Durango is trailing sheep rancher J. Paul Brown, the Republican he unseated two years by 917 votes in a Democratic wave year. McLachlan has a much more difficult gap to close than May hes behind by 206 votes but he said hes taking a wait-and-see attitude. He also hasnt conceded.

Im just going to ride out the storm, he said. Im prepared for whatever happens.

Rep. Mike McLachlan of Durango lost his re-election bid. (McLachlan campaign)

Democrats always knew that defending McLachlan would be tough. After he voted for tougher gun laws in 2013, his constituents tried to recall him but couldnt collect enough signatures to force a special election. They vowed to get him at the election.

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Two Colorado House Democrats in limbo as they wait for final vote counts