Adrienne Benavidez

Adrienne Benavidez

Democratic Party

Prior offices

Colorado House of Representatives District 32

Successor: Dafna Michaelson Jenet

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Recent elections

Office

Colorado House of Representatives District 35

Date Elected

November 8, 2022

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Attorney

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Adrienne Benavidez (Democratic Party) was a member-elect of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 35. She did not assume office.

Benavidez (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Colorado House of Representatives to represent District 35. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Benavidez resigned from the Colorado House of Representatives effective January 5, 2023.

Biography

Adrienne Benavidez's career experience includes working as an attorney.

Committee assignments

Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: editor@ballotpedia.org.

2021-2022

Benavidez was assigned to the following committees:

• Legislative Council Committee
• House Finance Committee
• House Judiciary Committee

2019-2020

Benavidez was assigned to the following committees:

• House Finance Committee
• House Judiciary Committee
• Treatment of Persons with Mental Health Disorders in the Criminal Justice System Committee

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Colorado committee assignments, 2017
• Finance
• Judiciary
• State, Veterans and Military Affairs

Sponsored legislation

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

Elections

2022

See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 35

Incumbent Adrienne Benavidez defeated Craig Jones in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 35 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Adrienne Benavidez (D)	66.0	15,077
	Submit photo	Craig Jones (R)	34.0	7,779

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 22,856
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 35

Incumbent Adrienne Benavidez advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 35 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Adrienne Benavidez	100.0	5,476

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,476
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 35

Craig Jones advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 35 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Craig Jones	100.0	2,759

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,759
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2020

See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 32

Incumbent Adrienne Benavidez defeated Anthony Caputo and Jason Chapman in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 32 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Adrienne Benavidez (D)	63.7	19,597
	Submit photo	Anthony Caputo (R)	30.4	9,368
	Submit photo	Jason Chapman (L)	5.9	1,810

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 30,775
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 32

Incumbent Adrienne Benavidez advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 32 on June 30, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Adrienne Benavidez	100.0	7,782

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,782
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 32

Anthony Caputo advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 32 on June 30, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Anthony Caputo	100.0	2,573

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,573
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Dave Aquino (R)

Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Colorado House of Representatives District 32

Jason Chapman advanced from the Libertarian convention for Colorado House of Representatives District 32 on April 13, 2020.

		Candidate
✔	Submit photo	Jason Chapman (L)

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2018

See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 32

Incumbent Adrienne Benavidez won election in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 32 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Adrienne Benavidez (D)	100.0	16,644

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Kim Bishop (R)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 32

Incumbent Adrienne Benavidez advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 32 on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Adrienne Benavidez	100.0	5,049

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 32

Kim Bishop advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 32 on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Kim Bishop	100.0	2,067

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 2,067
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2016

See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Colorado House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 28, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was April 4, 2016. Incumbent Dominick Moreno (D) did not seek re-election.

Adrienne Benavidez defeated Alexander Jacobson in the Colorado House of Representatives District 32 general election.

Colorado House of Representatives, District 32 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Adrienne Benavidez	64.37%	15,736
	Republican	Alexander Jacobson	35.63%	8,710
Total Votes				24,446
Source: Colorado Secretary of State

Adrienne Benavidez defeated Maria Gonzalez in the Colorado House of Representatives District 32 Democratic primary.

Colorado House of Representatives, District 32 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Adrienne Benavidez	51.89%	1,706
	Democratic	Maria Gonzalez	48.11%	1,582
Total Votes				3,288

Alexander Jacobson ran unopposed in the Colorado House of Representatives District 32 Republican primary.

Colorado House of Representatives, District 32 Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	Alexander Jacobson  (unopposed)

Campaign themes

2022

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2020

Adrienne Benavidez did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary

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Adrienne Benavidez campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2022	Colorado House of Representatives District 35	Won general	$22,220	$15,172
2020	Colorado House of Representatives District 32	Won general	$17,120	N/A**
2018	Colorado House of Representatives District 32	Won general	$10,900	N/A**
2016	Colorado House of Representatives, District 32	Won	$36,478	N/A**
Grand total			$86,718	$15,172
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2022

In 2022, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 12 to May 11.

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• Cobalt

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• Colorado AFL-CIO

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• Colorado Consumer Health Initiative

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• Colorado Union of Taxpayers

Legislation is scored on its "reduction of taxes, regulation, and spending accountability."

• Conservation Colorado

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills about Colorado's climate, land, water, and communities.

• Colorado Voters for Animals

Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues.

• CoPIRG

Legislators are scored on their votes on "bills that will protect consumers, strengthen our democracy, and safeguard public health."

• Healthier Colorado

Legislators are scored on their votes related to public health issues.

• Liberty Scorecard

Legislators are scored on votes related to "the principles of individual rights, free markets and limited government."

• Mental Health Colorado

Legislators are scored on their votes related to mental health issues.

• National Federation of Independent Business

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.

• One Colorado

Legislators are scored based on their votes on LGBTQ+ issues.

• The Arc of Colorado

Legislators are scored on votes related to intellectual and developmental disability legislation.

2021

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In 2021, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 8. Centennial Institute Legislators are scored on their votes on issues relevant to the mission of the Centennial Institute and the strategic priorities of Colorado Christian University. Colorado Health Initiative Legislators are usually scored on their votes on bills that the organizations supports or opposes. Colorado Union of Taxpayers Legislation is scored on its "reduction of taxes, regulation, and spending accountability." Conservation Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes on bills about Colorado's climate, land, water, and communities. Colorado Voters for Animals: U.S. Congress and General Assembly Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues. CoPIRG Legislators are scored on their votes on "bills that will protect consumers, strengthen our democracy, and safeguard public health." Colorado Education Association: Senate and House Legislators are scored on their votes related to education reflection and on how well legislators worked with educators to advance the CEA's priorities. Healthier Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes related to public health issues. Liberty Scorecard Legislators are scored on votes related to "the principles of individual rights, free markets and limited government." Mental Health Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes related to mental health issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. The Arc of Colorado Legislators are scored on votes related to intellectual and developmental disability legislation. Women's Lobby of Colorado Legislators are scored on their stances on women's issues.

2020

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In 2020, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 8 to June 15. Colorado Health Initiative Legislators are usually scored on their votes on bills that the organizations supports or opposes. However, in 2020 the organization released this more detailed overview of the legislative session. Colorado Union of Taxpayers Legislation is scored on its "reduction of taxes, regulation, and spending accountability." Colorado Voters for Animals: U.S. Congress and General Assembly Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues. Healthier Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes related to public health issues. Mental Health Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes related to mental health issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Women's Lobby of Colorado Legislators are scored on their stances on women's issues.

2019

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In 2019, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 4 through May 3. ACLU of Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes on bills the ACLU of Colorado "felt were the best representations of the civil liberties issues facing Colorado today." Colorado Health Initiative Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that are supported or opposed by the organization. Colorado Union of Taxpayers Legislation is scored on its "reduction of taxes, regulation, and spending accountability." Colorado Voters for Animals Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues. Conservation Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental conservation. Mental Health Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes related to mental health issues. One Colorado Legislators are scored based on their votes on LGBT issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Women's Lobby of Colorado Legislators are scored on their stances on women's issues.

2018

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In 2018, the 72nd Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 10 through May 9. ACLU of Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes on bills the ACLU of Colorado "felt were the best representations of the civil liberties issues facing Colorado today." Colorado Health Initiative Legislators are scored on their votes on bills that are supported or opposed by the organization. Colorado Senior Lobby, Inc. Legislators are scored on their votes related to senior issues. Colorado Union of Taxpayers Legislation is scored on its "reduction of taxes, regulation, and spending accountability." Colorado Voters for Animals Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues. Conservation Colorado: House and Senate Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental conservation. Mental Health Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes related to mental health issues. NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health issues. One Colorado Legislators are scored based on their votes on LGBT issues. Principles of Liberty Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to "core principles of liberty," which the organization defines as "Free People," "Free Markets," and "Good Government." The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2017

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In 2017, the 71st Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 10. There was also a special session from October 2-3. ACLU of Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes on bills the ACLU of Colorado "felt were the best representations of the civil liberties issues facing Colorado today." Colorado Senior Lobby, Inc. Legislators are scored on their votes related to senior issues. Colorado Union of Taxpayers Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to fiscal policy. Colorado Voters for Animals Legislators are scored on their stances on animal issues. Conservation Colorado: House and Senate Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental conservation. Mental Health Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes related to mental health issues. NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health issues. One Colorado Legislators are scored based on their votes on LGBT issues. Principles of Liberty Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to "core principles of liberty," which the organization defines as "Free People," "Free Markets," and "Good Government." The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Women's Lobby of Colorado Legislators are scored on their stances on women's issues.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by -	Colorado House of Representatives District 32 2017-2023	Succeeded by Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D)
Preceded by Shannon Bird (D)	Colorado House of Representatives District 35	Succeeded by -

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Current members of the Colorado House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Julie McCluskie

Majority Leader:Monica Duran

Representatives

District 1

Javier Mabrey (D)

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Steven Woodrow (D)

District 3

Meg Froelich (D)

District 4

Cecelia Espenoza (D)

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Alex Valdez (D)

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Sean Camacho (D)

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Jennifer Bacon (D)

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Lindsay Gilchrist (D)

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Emily Sirota (D)

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Junie Joseph (D)

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Karen McCormick (D)

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Kyle Brown (D)

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Julie McCluskie (D)

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Scott Bottoms (R)

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Rebecca Keltie (R)

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Regina English (D)

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Amy Paschal (D)

District 19

Dan Woog (R)

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Jarvis Caldwell (R)

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Mary Bradfield (R)

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Kenneth DeGraaf (R)

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Monica Duran (D)

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Lisa Feret (D)

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Tammy Story (D)

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Meghan Lukens (D)

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Brianna Titone (D)

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Sheila Lieder (D)

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Shannon Bird (D)

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Rebekah Stewart (D)

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Jacque Phillips (D)

District 32

Manny Rutinel (D)

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William Lindstedt (D)

District 34

Jenny Willford (D)

District 35

Lorena Garcia (D)

District 36

Michael Carter (D)

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Chad Clifford (D)

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Gretchen Rydin (D)

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Brandi Bradley (R)

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Naquetta Ricks (D)

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Jamie Jackson (D)

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Mandy Lindsay (D)

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Robert Marshall (D)

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Anthony Hartsook (R)

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Max Brooks (R)

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Tisha Mauro (D)

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Ty Winter (R)

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Carlos Barron (R)

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Lesley Smith (D)

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Ryan Gonzalez (R)

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Ron Weinberg (R)

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Yara Zokaie (D)

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Andrew Boesenecker (D)

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Matt Soper (R)

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Rick Taggart (R)

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Chris Richardson (R)

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Elizabeth Velasco (D)

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Larry Suckla (R)

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Katie Stewart (D)

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Stephanie Luck (R)

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Eliza Hamrick (D)

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Matthew Martinez (D)

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Dusty Johnson (R)

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Scott Slaugh (R)

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Lori Sander (R)

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