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Colorado's 4th Congressional District election, 2024
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| Filing deadline: March 19, 2024 |
| Primary: June 25, 2024 General: November 5, 2024 |
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All U.S. House districts, including the 4th 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. 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.[1] As a result of the election, Republicans retained control of the U.S. House, winning 220 seats to Democrats' 215.[2] To read more about the 2024 U.S. House elections, click here.
In the 2022 election in this district, the Republican candidate won 60.9%-36.6%. Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Donald Trump (R) would have defeated Joe Biden (D) 58.0%-39.5%.[3]
Ballotpedia identified the June 25, 2024, Republican primary as a battleground primary. For more on the Republican primary, click here.
For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:
- Colorado's 4th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Democratic primary)
- Colorado's 4th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Republican primary)
On December 27, 2023, Colorado's 3rd District incumbent Rep. Lauren Boebert (R) announced she was ending her re-election bid and instead running in Colorado's 4th Congressional District.[4]
On March 12, 2024, Colorado's 4th District incumbent Ken Buck (R) announced his retirement. He resigned from his position on March 22, 2024.[5] Greg Lopez (R) was elected on June 25, 2024, to replace Buck.
June 25, 2024, Republican Primary
Ballotpedia identified the June 25 Republican primary as a battleground primary. For more on the Republican primary, click here. For more on the Democratic primary, click here.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R) won the Republican primary for Colorado's 4th Congressional District. Boebert received 43.6% of the vote. Deborah Flora (R) finished in second with 14.8%, followed by Jerry Sonnenberg (R) with 12.0%, Michael Lynch (R) with 11.6%, Richard Holtorf (R) with 10.3%, and Peter Yu with 7.7%. Incumbent U.S. Rep Ken Buck (R) resigned on March 22, leaving the district open.[5]
Colorado Public News Public Affairs Reporter Caitlyn Kim said, "The announcement that GOP Rep. Ken Buck would not seek another term in office has set off a heated primary to fill a rare vacancy in the reddest district in Colorado. In late December 2023, the race gained even more prominence when Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert, who represents the 3rd Congressional District, said she would abandon plans to run for reelection there and instead seek the seat in the 4th."[6]
A Republican vacancy committee selected Greg Lopez (R) over Sonnenberg as the party's nominee in the June 25 special election to complete the remainder of Buck’s term.[7] Lopez said he would not run for re-election in November if he won the June 25 special election, which occurred on the same day as Colorado's primaries. Since Lopez won the special election and did not file for the June 25 Republican primary, the solid Republican district was open in November.
In a January 2024 debate, the candidates differed on abortion policies. Holtorf, Lynch, and Yu agreed that state legislatures should set abortion policy. Boebert, Flora, and Sonnenberg said they would support national restrictions on abortion. Lynch and Flora also criticized Boebert for running in a different congressional district, though Boebert said she moved to the district for personal reasons.[8]
As of June 5, 2024, Boebert raised $3.7 million total in campaign finance, followed by Flora ($426,258), and Sonnenberg ($356,179).
Boebert represented Colorado's 3rd Congressional District. Boebert said she supported America First policies, a term often associated with the platform of former President Donald Trump (R) and candidates who said they supported Trump’s agenda.[9] On her campaign website, Boebert said she supported the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden (D). Boebert said she supported bills focusing on increasing energy production and opposed the Bureau of Land Management. Former President Trump and U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R) endorsed Boebert.[10]
Deborah Flora said her experience as a small business owner made her qualified compared to career politicians. Flora said she supported reducing government spending, requiring Congress to balance the federal budget, limiting illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border, and policies that reduce energy costs.[11]
Richard Holtorf was a member of the Colorado House of Representatives. Holtorf said his experience as a military veteran qualified him for Congress.[12] Holtorf said he would focus on reducing inflation that he said President Joe Biden’s (D) policies created.
Michael Lynch was a member of the Colorado House of Representatives and was the minority leader from 2022 to 2024. On his campaign website, Lynch said he supported measures that would reduce the role of government in people’s lives, lower taxes, limit illegal immigration and fentanyl trafficking at the U.S.-Mexico border, and protect gun ownership.[13]
Jerry Sonnenberg was a member of the Colorado Senate from 2015 to 2023, and served in the Colorado state House from 2007 to 2015. Sonnenberg said he supported reducing inflation that he said Biden's policies created, limiting illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border, increasing energy production from oil and natural gas, and reducing environmental regulations for ranchers and farmers.[14]
Peter Yu said his professional experience as a business executive and his desire to unite constituents qualified him for the congressional office.[15][16] Yu said he supported reducing illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border, reducing government spending, increasing domestic energy production, and lowering the national debt.[17]
Candidate profiles
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Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: Yes
Political Office:
- U.S. House of Representatives, Colorado District 3 (Assumed office: 2021)
Biography: Boebert received a GED. Boebert's professional experience included working as a natural gas product technician, GIS technician, pipeline integrity coordinator, and restaurant owner.
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This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Colorado District 4 in 2024.
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "Deborah Flora is an Award-Winning Filmmaker, Producer, Radio Host, and National Public Speaker. As a mom and founder of Parents United America, she has been on the front lines fighting for parental rights and educational freedom, and as a Director of Public Policy, she has advocated and testified for issues impacting the citizens of Colorado and people across the country. The Deborah Flora Show has been heard daily on Salem Radio Network’s 710 KNUS for years, focusing on empowering listeners to take a stand on important issues, such as recent live reporting from El Paso and New Mexico highlighting the border crisis. As a Partner in Lamplight Entertainment with her husband Jonathan, an 82ndAirborne Veteran, she has produced numerous projects, including the acclaimed documentaries Whose Children Are They? which screened in theaters nationwide. Deborah is a Club for Growth Fellow, a member of the American Enterprise Leadership Network, the Independence Institute’s Center Right Coalition and serves on the Leadership Program of the Rockies Advisory Council. She is also a Board Member for ACE Scholarships and Colorado Parent Advocacy Network Board. She has spoken around the world with organizations like Youth for Christ International including in the former Soviet Union. "
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Colorado District 4 in 2024.
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office:
- Colorado House of Representatives, District 63 (Assumed office January 2023)
Biography: Holtorf received a bachelor's degree from Colorado State University and master's degrees from Boston University and the U.S. Army War College. Holtorf's professional experience included serving in the U.S. Army as a colonel and working as a rancher, farmer, and feedlot manager.
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This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Colorado District 4 in 2024.
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "I am a common sense conservative public servant applying my military, small business, and educational experiences to making the lives of my fellow citizens better through the constraint of overbearing government regulation and taxation."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Colorado District 4 in 2024.
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "I am a fourth generation farmer and rancher on the farm that has been in our family for over 100 years. I live in the same house that both my father and myself were raised in. I raised my children in that house and have deep roots in this district. I developed the leadership skills and experience to advocate for the people of the 4th CD by represented these communities for 16 years in the Colorado Legislature and owning and operating small businesses. I served as President Pro Tem of the Colorado Senate the last time Colorado brought any political balance to governing. I served with integrity and character during my time in the Legislature and will continue to represent the people of Colorado in a way they would be proud of."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Colorado District 4 in 2024.
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "I am a 2nd generation immigrant whose family immigrated to America in 1969. My parent's and my six brothers and sisters came to Colorado without a penny to their name and didn't speak a word of English. Our early years were difficult and we had to work our way up from a beginning of living in poverty. Thanks to hard work and the opportunities that are present in America, all seven children have become successful. As for myself, I have had to overcome many obstacles and am proud that I have been able to ascend to executive positions within some of the largest companies in the world such as Wyndham Worldwide and HSBC Bank. I now look forward to using my business background and experiences to resolve the issues facing our state and country."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Colorado District 4 in 2024.
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Candidates and election results
General election
General election for U.S. House Colorado District 4
Incumbent Lauren Boebert defeated Trisha Calvarese, Hannah Goodman, Frank Atwood, and Paul Fiorino in the general election for U.S. House Colorado District 4 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Lauren Boebert (R) | 53.6 | 240,213 |
 | Trisha Calvarese (D)  | 42.0 | 188,249 | |
 | Hannah Goodman (L) | 2.6 | 11,676 | |
 | Frank Atwood (Approval Voting Party) | 1.4 | 6,233 | |
 | Paul Fiorino (Unity Party) | 0.3 | 1,436 | |
| Total votes: 447,807 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Douglas Mangeris (L)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 4
Trisha Calvarese defeated Ike McCorkle and John Padora Jr. in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 4 on June 25, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Trisha Calvarese | 45.2 | 22,756 |
 | Ike McCorkle | 41.1 | 20,723 | |
 | John Padora Jr. | 13.7 | 6,882 | |
| Total votes: 50,361 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Karen Breslin (D)
- Anil Saxena (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 4
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 4 on June 25, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lauren Boebert | 43.7 | 54,605 |
 | Jerry Sonnenberg | 14.2 | 17,791 | |
 | Deborah Flora | 13.6 | 17,069 | |
 | Richard Holtorf | 10.7 | 13,387 | |
 | Michael Lynch | 10.7 | 13,357 | |
 | Peter Yu | 7.1 | 8,854 | |
| Total votes: 125,063 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Ted Harvey (R)
- Ken Buck (R)
- Justin Schreiber (R)
- Chris Phelen (R)
- Floyd Trujillo (R)
- Trent Leisy (R)
- Mariel Bailey (R)
Candidate profiles
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Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: Yes
Political Office:
- U.S. House of Representatives, Colorado District 3 (Assumed office: 2021)
Biography: Boebert received a GED. Boebert's professional experience included working as a natural gas product technician, GIS technician, pipeline integrity coordinator, and restaurant owner.
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Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "I'm a Colorado native who grew up in Sterling and Highlands Ranch. I was working in Washington, D.C. when my parents got sick. Thanks to my union, I was able to return home last fall to provide end-of-life care. Now, I'm running for Congress to protect social security, Medicare, Medicaid, and to restore abortion rights, and to make Colorado a world leader in renewable energy and climate technology."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Colorado District 4 in 2024.
Party: Libertarian Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "I am Hannah Goodman a 6th generation Coloradan from rural Colorado. I am the Chairwoman of the Libertarian Party of Colorado. I am running to advance the position of Radical Capitalism and American Liberty."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Colorado District 4 in 2024.
Voting information
- See also: Voting in Colorado
Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses
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Survey responses from candidates in this race
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Trisha Calvarese (D)
Trisha Calvarese believes that politicians should not interfere with a healthcare decision that should be left to a woman and her healthcare provider. As state after state bans abortion, Calvarese will fiercely oppose extremists who want to ban contraceptives, fertility treatments, and all abortions nationwide, with no exceptions for rape, incest, or when the life of the woman is at risk.
Calvarese will work to create more opportunities for the people of Colorado’s 4th Congressional District to build their lives and support their families in the towns they love. Calvarese will support our farmers and ranchers and improve American competitiveness in manufacturing and technology to bring the jobs of tomorrow to the district and create more opportunities for working-class families close to home.
Hannah Goodman (L)
A strong voice for rural Colorado. I advocate for empowering rural communities through stronger representation in Washington.
As a Libertarian candidate, I stand firmly against unnecessary military interventions. Our focus should be on diplomacy, trade, and the preservation of life rather than engaging in conflicts that harm both our soldiers and innocent civilians abroad. It's time to prioritize peace, safeguard our nation's resources, and respect the sovereignty of other nations. An anti-war stance is not only morally right but essential for a future where liberty and prosperity flourish worldwide. Join me in advocating for a policy of non-interventionism that truly puts America's interests first.
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Campaign finance
| Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
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| Lauren Boebert | Republican Party | $4,822,754 | $5,434,885 | $159,145 | As of December 31, 2024 |
| Trisha Calvarese | Democratic Party | $4,384,662 | $4,277,734 | $51,300 | As of December 31, 2024 |
| Ike McCorkle | Democratic Party | $1,691,454 | $1,697,871 | $9,383 | As of December 31, 2024 |
| John Padora Jr. | Democratic Party | $350,804 | $341,992 | $3,547 | As of December 31, 2024 |
| Deborah Flora | Republican Party | $450,657 | $450,657 | $0 | As of August 6, 2024 |
| Richard Holtorf | Republican Party | $153,492 | $153,492 | $0 | As of September 30, 2024 |
| Michael Lynch | Republican Party | $143,843 | $136,843 | $0 | As of December 30, 2024 |
| Jerry Sonnenberg | Republican Party | $356,932 | $356,932 | $0 | As of September 30, 2024 |
| Peter Yu | Republican Party | $285,212 | $9,554 | $275,658 | As of March 31, 2024 |
| Frank Atwood | Approval Voting Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Hannah Goodman | Libertarian Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Paul Fiorino | Unity Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
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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." |
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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.[18]
- 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.[19][20][21]
| Race ratings: Colorado's 4th Congressional District election, 2024 | |||||||||
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| Race tracker | Race ratings | ||||||||
| November 5, 2024 | October 29, 2024 | October 22, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | ||||||
| The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | |||||
| Decision Desk HQ and The Hill | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | |||||
| Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | |||||
| Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | |||||
| 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 | ||||||
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| 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
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- 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.
Below was the map in use at the time of the election. Click the map below to enlarge it.
This section contains data on U.S. House primary election competitiveness in Colorado.
| Colorado U.S. House competitiveness, 2014-2024 | ||||||||||||||
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| 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
Heading into the 2024 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+13. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 13 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Colorado's 4th the 111th most Republican district nationally.[22]
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 4th based on 2024 district lines | ||||
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| 39.5% | 58.0% | |||
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.[23] The table below displays the Baseline data for this district.
| Inside Elections Baseline for 2024 | ||||
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| 37.1 | 60.3 | R+23.1 | ||
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 |
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| 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 |
Congressional delegation
The table below displays the partisan composition of Colorado's congressional delegation as of May 2024.
| Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Colorado | |||
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| 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 | |
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| Office | Officeholder |
| Governor | Jared Polis
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| Lieutenant Governor | Dianne Primavera
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| Secretary of State | Jena Griswold
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| Attorney General | Phil Weiser
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State legislature
Colorado State Senate
| Party | As of February 2024 | |
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| 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
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| 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 |
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District history
The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2018.
2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Colorado District 4
Incumbent Ken Buck defeated Ike McCorkle and Ryan McGonigal in the general election for U.S. House Colorado District 4 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ken Buck (R) | 60.9 | 216,024 |
| Ike McCorkle (D) | 36.6 | 129,619 | |
| Ryan McGonigal (American Constitution Party) | 2.5 | 8,870 | ||
| Total votes: 354,513 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Frank Jensik (L)
- Donna Windholz (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 4
Ike McCorkle advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 4 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ike McCorkle | 100.0 | 42,244 |
| Total votes: 42,244 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Rome Vibe (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 4
Incumbent Ken Buck defeated Robert Lewis in the Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 4 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ken Buck | 74.0 | 90,091 |
| Robert Lewis | 26.0 | 31,593 | ||
| Total votes: 121,684 | |||
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Libertarian primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Joshua Rodriguez (L)
Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for U.S. House Colorado District 4
Frank Jensik advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Colorado District 4 on March 12, 2022.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Frank Jensik (L) | |
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2020
General election
General election for U.S. House Colorado District 4
Incumbent Ken Buck defeated Ike McCorkle, Bruce Griffith, and Laura Ireland in the general election for U.S. House Colorado District 4 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ken Buck (R) | 60.1 | 285,606 |
| Ike McCorkle (D) | 36.6 | 173,945 | |
 | Bruce Griffith (L) | 2.3 | 11,026 | |
| Laura Ireland (Unity Party) | 1.0 | 4,530 | ||
| Total votes: 475,107 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 4
Ike McCorkle advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 4 on June 30, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ike McCorkle | 100.0 | 81,719 |
| Total votes: 81,719 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 4
Incumbent Ken Buck advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 4 on June 30, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ken Buck | 100.0 | 109,230 |
| Total votes: 109,230 | |||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for U.S. House Colorado District 4
Bruce Griffith advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Colorado District 4 on April 13, 2020.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Bruce Griffith (L) |
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Unity Party convention
Unity Party convention for U.S. House Colorado District 4
Laura Ireland advanced from the Unity Party convention for U.S. House Colorado District 4 on April 4, 2020.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Laura Ireland (Unity Party) | |
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2018
General election
General election for U.S. House Colorado District 4
Incumbent Ken Buck defeated Karen McCormick in the general election for U.S. House Colorado District 4 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ken Buck (R) | 60.6 | 224,038 |
 | Karen McCormick (D) | 39.4 | 145,544 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 39 | ||
| Total votes: 369,621 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 4
Karen McCormick defeated Chase Kohne in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 4 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Karen McCormick | 64.7 | 37,120 |
 | Chase Kohne | 35.3 | 20,269 | |
| Total votes: 57,389 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Larry Germanson (D)
- Leonard Sistek (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 4
Incumbent Ken Buck advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 4 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ken Buck | 100.0 | 85,290 |
| Total votes: 85,290 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jim Gunning (R)
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ A majority in the U.S. House when there are no vacancies is 218 seats.
- ↑ These figures include the seat of Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), who resigned on Nov. 13, 2024, after winning re-election.
- ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2020 presidential results by congressional district, for new and old districts," accessed September 15, 2022
- ↑ https://www.denverpost.com/2024/01/03/lauren-boebert-district-change-election-congress-fallout/ The Denver Post, "Lauren Boebert’s switch-up throws massive political wrench into Colorado’s two largest congressional districts," January 3, 2024]
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 CBS News, "Colorado Rep. Ken Buck resigning from Congress before month's end, narrowing GOP majority," accessed March 22, 2024
- ↑ CPR News, "Who's running to replace Ken Buck in Colorado's Fourth Congressional District," November 28, 2023
- ↑ CPR News, "Republicans put up Greg Lopez for special election to replace Rep. Ken Buck," March 28, 2024
- ↑ Colorado Newsline, "4 takeaways from first GOP primary debate in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District," January 26, 2024
- ↑ Lauren for Colorado, "About," accessed May 6, 2024
- ↑ Colorado Politics, "Donald Trump endorses Lauren Boebert in GOP primary in Colorado's 4th Congressional District," March 2, 2024
- ↑ Deborah Flora for Congress, "Home," accessed May 6, 2024
- ↑ Holtorf for Colorado, "Home," accessed May 6, 2024
- ↑ Lynch for Congress, "Platform," accessed May 6, 2024
- ↑ Sonnenberg for Congress, "Issues," accessed May 6, 2024
- ↑ Peter Yu for Congress, "My Story," accessed May 6, 2021
- ↑ Peter Yu for Congress, "Home," accessed May 6, 2024
- ↑ Peter Yu for Congress, "Issues," accessed May 6, 2024
- ↑ Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "The 2022 Cook Partisan Voting Index (Cook PVI℠)," accessed January 10, 2024
- ↑ Inside Elections, "Methodology: Inside Elections’ Baseline by Congressional District," December 8, 2023
