Colorado's 20th Senate district
American legislative district
| Colorado's 20th State Senate district | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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 From 2022 onward From 2012 to 2022 | |||
| Senator |
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| Registration | 30.3% Democratic 26.4% Republican 41.6% No party preference | ||
| Demographics | 80% White 1% Black 14% Hispanic 3% Asian 2% Other | ||
| Population (2018) | 164,514[1] | ||
| Registered voters | 132,442[2] | ||
Colorado's 20th Senate district is one of 35 districts in the Colorado Senate. It has been represented by Democrat Lisa Cutter since 2023. Prior to redistricting the district was represented by Democrat Jessie Danielson and independent Cheri Jahn.[3][4]
Geography
District 20 covers the immediate western suburbs of Denver in Jefferson County, including Applewood, Wheat Ridge, and parts of Arvada and Lakewood.[5]
The district is largely based in Colorado's 7th congressional district, with small pieces extending into the 1st and 2nd congressional districts. It overlaps with the 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 27th, and 28th districts of the Colorado House of Representatives.[6]
Recent election results
Colorado state senators are elected to staggered four-year terms; under normal circumstances, the 20th district holds elections in midterm years. The 2022 election will be the first held under the state's new district lines.
2022
Thanks to redistricting, Senator Rachel Zenzinger is running for re-election in the 22nd district in 2022, and State Rep. Lisa Cutter is running for the 20th district in her stead.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Lisa Cutter | 49,375 | 54.2 | |
| Republican | Tim Walsh | 39,651 | 43.5 | |
| Libertarian | BetteRose Ryan | 2,043 | 2.2 | |
| Total votes | 91,069 | 100 | ||
Historical election results
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jessie Danielson | 49,974 | 54.1 | |
| Republican | Christine Jensen | 39,102 | 42.4 | |
| Libertarian | Charles Messick | 3,239 | 3.5 | |
| Total votes | 92,315 | 100 | ||
| Democratic gain from Independent | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Cheri Jahn (incumbent) | 33,543 | 46.8 | |
| Republican | Larry Queen | 33,104 | 46.2 | |
| Libertarian | Chris Heismann | 5,018 | 7.0 | |
| Total votes | 71,665 | 100 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
Federal and statewide results
| Year | Office | Results[10] |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | President | Biden 58.8 – 38.3% |
| 2018 | Governor | Polis 55.1 – 40.9% |
| 2016 | President | Clinton 50.0 – 41.1% |
| 2014 | Senate | Udall 48.1 – 46.3% |
| Governor | Hickenlooper 51.8 – 43.7% | |
| 2012 | President | Obama 51.6 – 46.0% |
References
- ^ "State Senate District 20, CO". Census Reporter. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- ^ "Total Registered Voters by State Senate District, Party, and Status" (PDF). Colorado Secretary of State. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- ^ "Senator Jessie Danielson". Colorado General Assembly. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- ^ "Colorado State Senate District 20". Ballotpedia. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- ^ "Final Plans Approved by the Court". Colorado Redistricting - General Assembly. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- ^ David Jarman. "How do counties, House districts, and legislative districts all overlap?". Daily Kos. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- ^ "2022 Abstract of Votes Cast" (PDF). Colorado Secretary of State. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
- ^ "2018 Abstract of Votes Cast" (PDF). Colorado Secretary of State. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
- ^ "2014 Abstract of Votes Cast" (PDF). Colorado Secretary of State. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
- ^ "Daily Kos Elections Statewide Results by LD". Daily Kos. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
