Robert Marshall (Colorado)
Robert Marshall (Democratic Party) is a member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 43. He assumed office on January 9, 2023. His current term ends on January 12, 2027.
Marshall (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Colorado House of Representatives to represent District 43. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on June 30, 2026.[source]
Biography
Robert "Bob" Marshall was born in and lives in Colorado. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Marshall earned a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University, a J.D. and LL.M. in international law from Cornell Law School, where he graduated magna cum laude, and an LL.M. in tax law from the University of San Diego Law School. His career experience includes working as an attorney for the U.S. Marine Corp, including at an Air Station in Iwakuni, Japan, and in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Marshall also worked as a law clerk to Judge Eugene Siler, Jr., of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and as a commercial litigation and appellate specialist for a law firm in Colorado. Marshall also worked in the large business and international litigation division of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Marshall was assigned to the following committees:
2023-2024
Marshall was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2026
See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on June 30, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 43
Incumbent Robert Marshall (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 43 on June 30, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 43
Nate Marsh (R) is running in the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 43 on June 30, 2026.
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2024
See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 43
Incumbent Robert Marshall defeated Matt Burcham in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 43 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Robert Marshall (D) ![]() | 51.3 | 27,915 | |
Matt Burcham (R) ![]() | 48.7 | 26,542 | ||
| Total votes: 54,457 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 43
Incumbent Robert Marshall advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 43 on June 25, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Robert Marshall ![]() | 100.0 | 8,013 | |
| Total votes: 8,013 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 43
Matt Burcham defeated Lora Thomas in the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 43 on June 25, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Matt Burcham ![]() | 53.4 | 6,606 | |
Lora Thomas ![]() | 46.6 | 5,756 | ||
| Total votes: 12,362 | ||||
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Campaign finance
2022
See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 43
Robert Marshall defeated incumbent Kurt Huffman in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 43 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Robert Marshall (D) ![]() | 50.4 | 22,876 | |
| Kurt Huffman (R) | 49.6 | 22,471 | ||
| Total votes: 45,347 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 43
Robert Marshall advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 43 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Robert Marshall ![]() | 100.0 | 7,659 | |
| Total votes: 7,659 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 43
Incumbent Kurt Huffman defeated Robin Webb in the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 43 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kurt Huffman | 60.9 | 7,423 | |
| Robin Webb | 39.1 | 4,770 | ||
| Total votes: 12,193 | ||||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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- PUBLIC SAFETY. I am a strong proponent for public safety & law enforcement, which the Speaker cited as a reason for my removal from the Judiciary Committee "to help deliver the progressive outcomes our caucus is looking for". Colo Sun, Dec 13, 2023. One of my top priorities and first bills I worked on when elected was a law to reduce auto thefts by treating all auto theft as a felony rather than simply as a property crime (i.e., based on monetary value). I was one of only 7 House Democrats who sponsored this law. But it has been cited as THE reason for a reduction in auto thefts statewide by 45% in just one year. Denver Gazette, May 6, 2024.
- FAIRNESS. As one of the most fiscally conservative members legislators from either party, I frequently vote against special interest tax credits and exemptions no matter who may be the beneficiary. (Republicans have no problem voting for special interest tax breaks for groups they favor, like in the business community). But if someone has been left out of a benefit where they should have been included, I fight hard to ensure that is rectified. So I brought a referred measure to ensure veterans with an individual unemployability (IU) designation from the VA would also receive the disabled veteran homestead exemption and that seniors who rent their homes would also receive tax relief for their housing cost, not just those who own their home.
- ENVIRONMENT. I am a very pro-business Democrat. But growing up in Colorado's mountains, I am a congenital conservationist and remember the "Brown Cloud" in the 1970s where we had "chewy air". Even if we halved our emissions/person since that time, when we double the population, we are again approaching many of the same issues regarding an unhealthy pollution of the air we breathe and water we drink. Once you emit pollutants off private property that enter public air space or water, it is now public business. So I have been, and will continue to be, a strong conservationist in the state house even while trying to provide business relief from other onerous non-environmental regulations.
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2022
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- Strong. Moral courage to do the right thing at the right time for the right reasons. Shown throughout Marine Corps career and in taking on corrupt processes and politicians in Colorado for the public interest.
- Smart. Very well educated, but mainly due to a wide ranging curiosity and willingness to listen more than speak in order to understand before making decisions.
- Dedicated. Service before self at all times. Love this country, this state, and the people in both and will work hard to have them proud to have me as their rep even if they disagree with some policy choices.
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2024
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In 2024, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 10 to May 8.
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2023
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See also
2026 Elections
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Kurt Huffman (R) |
Colorado House of Representatives District 43 2023-Present |
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