Colorado's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024

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Colorado's 2nd Congressional District
Democratic primary Republican primary General election
Election details
Filing deadline: March 19, 2024
Primary: June 25, 2024 General: November 5, 2024
How to vote
Poll times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting in Colorado
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Cook Political Report: Solid Democratic DDHQ and The Hill: Safe Democratic Inside Elections: Solid Democratic Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Democratic
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All U.S. House districts, including the 2nd Congressional District of Colorado, held elections in 2024. The general election was November 5, 2024. The primary was June 25, 2024. The filing deadline was March 19, 2024.

This race was one of 75 races in 2024 that was a rematch of the 2022 election. In 2024, Democrats won 39 of these matches, while Republicans won 36 of them. Democrats won 38 of those districts in 2022, and Republicans won 37.

The outcome of this race affected the partisan balance of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 119th Congress. All 435 House districts were up for election.

At the time of the election, Republicans held a 220-212 majority with three vacancies. As a result of the election, Republicans retained control of the U.S. House, winning 220 seats to Democrats' 215. To read more about the 2024 U.S. House elections, click here.

In the 2022 election in this district, the Democratic candidate won 70.0%-28.0%. Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Joe Biden (D) would have defeated Donald Trump (R) 68.7%-28.8%.

For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:

• Colorado's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Democratic primary)
• Colorado's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Republican primary)

Candidates and election results

General election

General election for U.S. House Colorado District 2

The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. House Colorado District 2 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joe Neguse (D)	68.4	284,994
		Marshall Dawson (R)	28.9	120,633
		Gaylon Kent (L)	1.2	5,180
		Cynthia Munhos de Aquino Sirianni (Unity Party)	0.9	3,744
		Jan Kok (Approval Voting Party)	0.6	2,349
	Submit photo	Mike Watson (Unaffiliated) (Write-in)	0.0	8

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 416,908
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 2

Incumbent Joe Neguse advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 2 on June 25, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joe Neguse	100.0	91,218

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 91,218
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Bernard Coleman (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 2

Marshall Dawson advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 2 on June 25, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Marshall Dawson	100.0	30,825

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 30,825
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Candidate profiles

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Marshall Dawson

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "Marshall was raised on a farm in a community of 2,400 people outside of Midway, Kentucky, located between Lexington and Frankfort. Seated among rolling farmland and world-famous distilleries, the town of Midway was, and still is, an example of the quintessential American ideal where all are welcome and afforded the freedom of self-determination. Since childhood, Marshall has had an interest in problem-solving. Inspired by his uncle’s research in electric cars, Marshall attended the University of Kentucky and earned a degree in Electrical Engineering. After Marshall earned his Electrical Engineering degree in 1991, he went to work for IBM in Raleigh, North Carolina, and quickly found out why IBM stands for “I’ve been moved.” In 1997, Marshall left IBM for new opportunities in Longmont. As an open-source engineer, Marshall has worked for both big and small companies, and has run his own company. Today, Marshall runs a development organization for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). Before running for Congress, Marshall has served in leadership of various political and non-profit organizations. He has coached high school volleyball teams, and loves photography and mountain biking."

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Key Messages

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Peace: The federal government has taken on too many responsibilities that it shouldn’t have. The primary responsibility of government is to protect individual rights and we must reclaim that mission statement.

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Power: We have seen a marked shift of power over Americans’ everyday lives to an ever-expanding federal government. We must shift the balance of power back to the people to determine the best ways to live their lives.

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Prosperity: Our poor economy and high inflation is harming many Americans. By continuing to borrow and print money, Congress is effectively robbing us of our purchasing power so we must unleash the economy by getting the spending under control. A responsible Congress will put an end to the practice of Continuing Resolutions.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Colorado District 2 in 2024.

Gaylon Kent

Party: Libertarian Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I am the Libertarian nominee for Congress for Colorado's 2nd District. In 2014 I was the Libertarian nominee for the US Senate and ran for the US House from District 3 in 2016 and 2018. I am the peace candidate. I believe the US should not fight any wars that have not been declared by Congress. If we continue to do so, our country will collapse, perhaps before this half-century is our."

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Key Messages

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End the fighting of all wars that have not been declared by Congress.

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A flat tax of no more than 5% on incomes over $50,000

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And end to the drug war.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Colorado District 2 in 2024.

Cynthia Munhos de Aquino Sirianni

Party: Unity Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I am a Brazilian American born in Ladario, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. My parents were farm workers who moved to South Florida in the 1980s. I graduated from North Miami Senior High School. I have been married for over thirty married in the 1990s. In 2018, I moved to Colorado. I'm a very proud mother of three daughters and grandmother of two boys. I was the Unity Party of Colorado candidate for Lieutenant Governor in 2022, along with Paul Noel Fiorino for Governor. I was the first woman to be on the ballot for statewide office as a Unity Party candidate."

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Key Messages

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To make our country a more representative democratic republic, I propose to elect a unicameral Congress by Hybrid Proportional Representation (HPR). All political parties should have fair representation in Congress. The United States is stuck with an archaic winner-take-all election system that was originally designed to exclude 94% of the people from representation. We should join the 95 countries that now use proportional representation voting methods to secure fair, inclusive representation for a politically diverse population in their legislatures.

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I oppose foreign military aid and foreign military intervention. The legitimate purpose of the military is to defend US territory, not to project power overseas. Foreign military bases should be shut down. We must end the US government’s involvement in endless wars and cut the destructive waste of the world’s largest military budget. The United States must stop providing military aid and political support for governments that violate human rights.

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We need to declare a climate emergency. Our lives depend on transitioning to an environmentally sustainable economy as soon as possible. I support carbon taxes to reduce our ecological footprint. We need to enact responsible environmental regulation to protect the commons: land, air, and water.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Colorado District 2 in 2024.

Voting information

See also: Voting in Colorado

Election information in Colorado: Nov. 5, 2024, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 5, 2024
• By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 28, 2024
• Online: Oct. 28, 2024

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

Yes

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

• In-person: N/A
• By mail: N/A by N/A
• Online: N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 5, 2024
• By mail: Received by Nov. 5, 2024

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 21, 2024 to Nov. 5, 2024

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (MST)

Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Survey responses from candidates in this race

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Marshall Dawson (R)

Peace: The federal government has taken on too many responsibilities that it shouldn’t have. The primary responsibility of government is to protect individual rights and we must reclaim that mission statement.

Power: We have seen a marked shift of power over Americans’ everyday lives to an ever-expanding federal government. We must shift the balance of power back to the people to determine the best ways to live their lives.

Prosperity: Our poor economy and high inflation is harming many Americans. By continuing to borrow and print money, Congress is effectively robbing us of our purchasing power so we must unleash the economy by getting the spending under control. A responsible Congress will put an end to the practice of Continuing Resolutions.

Gaylon Kent (L)

End the fighting of all wars that have not been declared by Congress.

A flat tax of no more than 5% on incomes over $50,000

And end to the drug war.

Cynthia Munhos de Aquino Sirianni (Unity)

To make our country a more representative democratic republic, I propose to elect a unicameral Congress by Hybrid Proportional Representation (HPR). All political parties should have fair representation in Congress. The United States is stuck with an archaic winner-take-all election system that was originally designed to exclude 94% of the people from representation. We should join the 95 countries that now use proportional representation voting methods to secure fair, inclusive representation for a politically diverse population in their legislatures.

I oppose foreign military aid and foreign military intervention. The legitimate purpose of the military is to defend US territory, not to project power overseas. Foreign military bases should be shut down. We must end the US government’s involvement in endless wars and cut the destructive waste of the world’s largest military budget. The United States must stop providing military aid and political support for governments that violate human rights.

We need to declare a climate emergency. Our lives depend on transitioning to an environmentally sustainable economy as soon as possible. I support carbon taxes to reduce our ecological footprint. We need to enact responsible environmental regulation to protect the commons: land, air, and water.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Marshall Dawson (R)

If you look at the first sections of uscode.house.gov, you will find the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution which includes the Bill of Rights. The federal government has overstepped its bounds. But one example is the curtailing of free speech.

Gaylon Kent (L)

Only fighting wars that have been declared by Congress.

Cynthia Munhos de Aquino Sirianni (Unity)

I support livable wages, a universal basic income, a universal health care system, and especially a publicly funded quality education, including child care facilities, pre-k through 12, college, and homeschooling.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Marshall Dawson (R)

I have quite a lot of admiration for our nation’s founders for their debates which paved the way for a novel form of government. But I’ll call out Thomas Jefferson for his penning of the Declaration of Independence, the moral justification for our founding.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Marshall Dawson (R)

There are simply too many to list. I am a fan of Thomas Sowell's work yet no single author steers my philosophy.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Marshall Dawson (R)

Elected officials should not fall in with the latest political and cultural fads. They should assess factual data and carefully consider the secondary and tertiary effects of legislation. We have too many bills, enacted in the name of compassion, which do more harm than good because of shortsightedness.

Gaylon Kent (L)

The long-term best interests of our country.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Marshall Dawson (R)

I’m not beholden to ideology, nor tied to emotions, when it comes to making decisions. I examine data and prior examples of policy success or failure, then apply reason to decide whether a plan will have the intended outcomes and has merit.

Gaylon Kent (L)

There are a handful of people on this planet who can make decisions based solely on reason and with complete objectivity. I am one of them.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Marshall Dawson (R)

For each piece of legislation, consider whether it is constitutional, and ask whether it falls within the proper role for the federal government. Many decisions are better made by the state legislatures or by individuals.

Gaylon Kent (L)

To act in a non-partisan manner.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Marshall Dawson (R)

That I helped Congress reclaim its authority for legislating and reduce the power of the bureaucratic state. For example, I hope we can finally get the REINS Act passed to compel Congressional approval for the many new agency rules which have economic impacts and which can carry the force of law. Another example is to ensure that new programs are equipped with sunset provisions, ensuring Congress reconsiders whether a program has been successful and deserves renewal.

Gaylon Kent (L)

An America at peace.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Marshall Dawson (R)

I remember when Richard Nixon resigned. That must have been at eight years old.

Gaylon Kent (L)

Apollo 11. I was 4.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Marshall Dawson (R)

Farmwork.

Gaylon Kent (L)

Baskin Robbins Ice Cream is Alhambra, California. I lasted a week.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Marshall Dawson (R)

Ayn Rand’s “Atlas Shrugged” is special for me because many people take away so many different key messages.

Gaylon Kent (L)

Creation by Gore Vidal

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Gaylon Kent (L)

Nero Wolfe

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Marshall Dawson (R)

Don't ask - I finally got rid of it!

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Gaylon Kent (L)

That I am the biggest obstacle between me and what I want out of this life.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Marshall Dawson (R)

Congress is arguably the most important branch of government, having been listed first in the Constitution. And while the Senate was originally designed to represent the interests of the states, it’s the House of Representatives who are closest to the voters and must be the most responsive to their needs. Standing for election, every two years, is designed to keep our representatives accountable for their voting records.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Marshall Dawson (R)

No and in fact it’s surely a detriment. The people would be better served by citizens who temporarily set aside their vocations to go into public service; citizens who’ve had many shared experiences with the voters.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Marshall Dawson (R)

The debt and inflation. The decay of the rule of law. And, it will take a decade to recover from the effects of President Biden’s border mismanagement.

Gaylon Kent (L)

Perpetual war. It is causing both violent citizens and a violent planet.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Marshall Dawson (R)

Yes. Longer terms would put powerful incumbents further out of touch with the constituents.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Marshall Dawson (R)

I like the idea however I have no illusions that term limits alone will fix Washington’s dysfunction. Congressmen will never propose an amendment to limit their own power so I support the Article V approach and let the states decide whether there should be limits.

Gaylon Kent (L)

Term limits do not work. The very best form of term limits are concerned and conscientious voters on Election Day.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Marshall Dawson (R)

Thomas Massie.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Marshall Dawson (R)

Absolutely! I vividly remember a story about the cost of living in Colorado. A person shared how she and her neighbors pool their money to buy dog food because it was cheaper than people food. As I listened, I felt a great sadness for her, but also a profound ire at the politicians whose pet projects are more important than the harm being done to citizens struggling to make ends meet.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Cynthia Munhos de Aquino Sirianni (Unity)

The word "politics" is derived from the root words "poly" - meaning many - and "ticks" - meaning blood sucking parasites.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Marshall Dawson (R)

Effective compromise is merely allowing for a lower priority concession while you obtain something of higher value. In that sense, yes.

Gaylon Kent (L)

Of course it is.

Cynthia Munhos de Aquino Sirianni (Unity)

Yes

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

Marshall Dawson (R)

Due to current policies, Americans are already struggling to do more with less. Congress doesn’t have a revenue problem; it has a spending problem. I have no plans to ask Americans to send more money to the government.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

Marshall Dawson (R)

For oversight, for exposing corruption, and for learning of government’s violation of American’s civil rights.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Cynthia Munhos de Aquino Sirianni (Unity)

Unity Party of Colorado. Gary Swing, Unity Party candidate for State Senate District 18.

What committees interest you?

Marshall Dawson (R)

Natural Resources, Science Space and Technology, and Small Business

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Marshall Dawson (R)

It’s of paramount importance if we are to have trust in our government and our elected officials. While I like that many programs and agencies are required to generate reports, I’m not convinced they receive enough scrutiny. We can do better by putting sunset clauses into legislation. When the topic is up for debate again, Americans will have the opportunity to hear how well or how poorly their money is being spent.

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Joe Neguse	Democratic Party	$2,433,594	$2,303,537	$1,990,897	As of December 31, 2024
Marshall Dawson	Republican Party	$8,673	$15,355	$7,375	As of December 31, 2024
Jan Kok	Approval Voting Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Gaylon Kent	Libertarian Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Mike Watson	Unaffiliated	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Cynthia Munhos de Aquino Sirianni	Unity Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2024. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election. *** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

General election race ratings

See also: Race rating definitions and methods

Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

• Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
• Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
• Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.
• Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.

Race ratings: Colorado's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024
Race tracker	Race ratings
	November 5, 2024	October 29, 2024	October 22, 2024	October 15, 2024
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Ballot access

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Colorado in the 2024 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Colorado, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2024
State	Office	Party	Signatures required	Filing fee	Filing deadline	Source
Colorado	U.S. House	Major party	10% of votes cast for the office in the last primary, or 1,500, whichever is less	N/A	3/19/2024	Source
Colorado	U.S. House	Minor party	2.5% of votes cast for the office in the last general election, or 1,500, whichever is less	N/A	4/1/2024	Source
Colorado	U.S. House	Unaffiliated	2.5% of votes cast for the office in the last general election, or 1,500, whichever is less	N/A	7/11/2024	Source

District analysis

Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state.

• District map - A map of the district in place for the election.
• Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2024 U.S. House elections in the state.
• Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
• State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.

• District map
• Competitiveness
• Presidential elections
• State party control

Below was the map in use at the time of the election. Click the map below to enlarge it.

See also: Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2024

This section contains data on U.S. House primary election competitiveness in Colorado.

Colorado U.S. House competitiveness, 2014-2024
Office	Districts/ offices	Seats	Open seats	Candidates	Possible primaries	Contested Democratic primaries	Contested Republican primaries	% of contested primaries	Incumbents in contested primaries	% of incumbents in contested primaries
2024	8	8	2	31	16	2	4	37.5%	1	16.7%
2022	8	8	2	30	16	3	5	50.0%	4	66.7%
2020	7	7	0	16	14	1	1	14.3%	1	14.3%
2018	7	7	1	24	14	5	1	42.9%	2	33.3%
2016	7	7	0	18	14	2	2	28.6%	3	42.9%
2014	7	7	1	19	14	0	3	21.4%	2	33.3%

Post-filing deadline analysis

The following analysis covers all U.S. House districts up for election in Colorado in 2024. Information below was calculated on May 2, 2024, and may differ from information shown in the table above due to candidate replacements and withdrawals after that time.

Thirty-two candidates ran for Colorado’s eight U.S. House districts, including 12 Democrats and 20 Republicans. That’s 4.00 candidates per district, more than in the previous three election cycles. There were 3.75 candidates per district in 2022, 2.28 candidates per district in 2020 and 3.43 in 2018.

The number of candidates who ran for the U.S. House in Colorado in 2024 is also higher than any other year this decade.

The 3rd and 5th Congressional Districts were open, meaning no incumbents ran in those districts.

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-3rd) ran for the 4th Congressional District, which Ken Buck held before he resigned from Congress on March 22, 2024. Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-5th) did not run for re-election because he retired from public office.

Nine candidates—three Democrats and six Republicans—ran for the 4th Congressional District, the most candidates who ran for a seat in Colorado in 2024.

Seven primaries—three Democratic and four Republican—were contested in 2024. That’s less than the eight contested primaries in 2022 but more than the two contested primaries in 2020.

Two incumbents—Reps. Diana DeGette (D-1st) and Boebert—were in contested primaries in 2024. That's less than the four incumbents in contested primaries in 2022 but more than the one incumbent in a contested primary in 2020.

Candidates filed to run in the Republican and Democratic primaries in all eight districts, meaning no seats were guaranteed to either party.

Partisan Voter Index

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Heading into the 2024 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was D+17. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 17 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made Colorado's 2nd the 80th most Democratic district nationally.

2020 presidential election results

The table below shows what the vote in the 2020 presidential election would have been in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by Daily Kos.

2020 presidential results in Colorado's 2nd based on 2024 district lines
Joe Biden	Donald Trump
68.7%	28.8%

Inside Elections Baselines

See also: Inside Elections

Inside Elections' Baseline is a figure that analyzes all federal and statewide election results from the district over the past four election cycles. The results are combined in an index estimating the strength of a typical Democratic or Republican candidate in the congressional district. The table below displays the Baseline data for this district.

Inside Elections Baseline for 2024
Democratic Baseline	Republican Baseline	Difference
66.5	30.8	D+35.7

Presidential voting history

See also: Presidential election in Colorado, 2020

Colorado presidential election results (1900-2020)

• 13 Democratic wins
• 18 Republican wins

Year	1900	1904	1908	1912	1916	1920	1924	1928	1932	1936	1940	1944	1948	1952	1956	1960	1964	1968	1972	1976	1980	1984	1988	1992	1996	2000	2004	2008	2012	2016	2020
Winning Party	D	R	D	D	D	R	R	R	D	D	R	R	D	R	R	R	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	R	R	R	D	D	D	D

See also: Party control of Colorado state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Colorado's congressional delegation as of May 2024.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Colorado
Party	U.S. Senate	U.S. House	Total
Democratic	2	4	6
Republican	0	4	4
Independent	0	0	0
Vacancies	0	0	0
Total	2	8	10

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Colorado's top four state executive offices as of May 2024.

State executive officials in Colorado, May 2024
Office	Officeholder
Governor	Jared Polis
Lieutenant Governor	Dianne Primavera
Secretary of State	Jena Griswold
Attorney General	Phil Weiser

State legislature

Colorado State Senate

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	23
	Republican Party	12
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		35

Colorado House of Representatives

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	46
	Republican Party	19
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		65

Trifecta control

The table below shows the state's trifecta status from 1992 until the 2024 election.

Colorado Party Control: 1992-2024
Twelve years of Democratic trifectas  •  Four years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

Year	92	93	94	95	96	97	98	99	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24
Governor	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
Senate	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D
House	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D

District history

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2018.

2022

See also: Colorado's 2nd Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Colorado District 2

Incumbent Joe Neguse defeated Marshall Dawson, Steve Yurash, Gary Nation, and Tim Wolf in the general election for U.S. House Colorado District 2 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joe Neguse (D)	70.0	244,107
		Marshall Dawson (R)	28.0	97,700
		Steve Yurash (Colorado Center Party)	0.8	2,876
	Submit photo	Gary Nation (American Constitution Party)	0.6	2,188
		Tim Wolf (Unity Party)	0.6	1,968

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 2

Incumbent Joe Neguse advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 2 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joe Neguse	100.0	91,793

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 2

Marshall Dawson advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 2 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Marshall Dawson	100.0	43,164

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 43,164
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2020

See also: Colorado's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House Colorado District 2

Incumbent Joe Neguse defeated Charles Winn, Thom Atkinson, and Gary Swing in the general election for U.S. House Colorado District 2 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joe Neguse (D)	61.5	316,925
		Charles Winn (R)	35.4	182,547
		Thom Atkinson (L)	2.6	13,657
		Gary Swing (Unity Party)	0.5	2,534

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 515,663
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Mark Matyi (Independent)
• Alex Johnson (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 2

Incumbent Joe Neguse advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 2 on June 30, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joe Neguse	100.0	168,393

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 2

Charles Winn advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 2 on June 30, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Charles Winn	100.0	66,297

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• William Cutcher (R)

Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. House Colorado District 2

Thom Atkinson advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Colorado District 2 on April 13, 2020.

		Candidate
✔		Thom Atkinson (L)

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Unity Party convention

Unity Party convention for U.S. House Colorado District 2

Gary Swing advanced from the Unity Party convention for U.S. House Colorado District 2 on April 4, 2020.

		Candidate
✔		Gary Swing (Unity Party)

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2018

See also: Colorado's 2nd Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Colorado District 2

Joe Neguse defeated Peter Yu, Nick Thomas, and Roger Barris in the general election for U.S. House Colorado District 2 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joe Neguse (D)	60.3	259,608
		Peter Yu (R)	33.6	144,901
		Nick Thomas (Independent)	3.8	16,356
		Roger Barris (L)	2.3	9,749
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	151

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 430,765 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 2

Joe Neguse defeated Mark Williams in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 2 on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joe Neguse	65.7	76,829
		Mark Williams	34.3	40,044

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 116,873
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Kristopher Larsen (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 2

Peter Yu advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 2 on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Peter Yu

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See also

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Footnotes

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Colorado's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Michael Bennet (D)

John Hickenlooper (D)

Representatives

District 1

Diana DeGette (D)

District 2

Joe Neguse (D)

District 3

Jeff Hurd (R)

District 4

Lauren Boebert (R)

District 5

Jeff Crank (R)

District 6

Jason Crow (D)

District 7

Brittany Pettersen (D)

District 8

Gabe Evans (R)

Democratic Party (6)

Republican Party (4)

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