Colorado's 30th Senate district
American legislative district
| Colorado's 30th State Senate district | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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 From 2022 onward From 2012 to 2022 | |||
| Senator |
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| Registration | 37.6% Republican 22.1% Democratic 39.0% No party preference | ||
| Demographics | 81% White 1% Black 8% Hispanic 6% Asian 2% Other | ||
| Population (2018) | 160,649[1] | ||
| Registered voters | 124,452[2] | ||
Colorado's 30th Senate district is one of 35 districts in the Colorado Senate. It has been represented by Republican Kevin Van Winkle since June 2022, following the resignation of fellow Republican Chris Holbert.[3][4]
Geography
District 30 covers the far southern suburbs of Denver in Douglas County, including Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Meridian, Stonegate, Acres Green, Roxborough Park, and small parts of Parker and Littleton.[5]
The district overlaps with Colorado's 4th and 6th congressional districts, and with the 39th, 43rd, 44th, and 45th 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 30th district holds elections in midterm years. The 2022 election will be the first held under the state's new district lines.
2022
In May 2022, incumbent Senator Chris Holbert resigned, saying that he intended to move to Florida.[7] State Rep. Kevin Van Winkle was chosen to take Holbert's place, and is seeking a full term in 2022.[8]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kevin Van Winkle (incumbent) | 46,751 | 53.8 | |
| Democratic | Braeden Miguel | 40,122 | 46.2 | |
| Total votes | 86,873 | 100 | ||
Historical election results
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Holbert (incumbent) | 43,948 | 52.8 | |
| Democratic | Julia Varnell-Sarjeant | 34,604 | 41.6 | |
| Independent | Steve Peterson | 4,710 | 5.7 | |
| Total votes | 83,262 | 100 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Holbert | 39,897 | 62.5 | |
| Democratic | Bette Davis | 21,566 | 33.8 | |
| Libertarian | Eric Price | 2,359 | 3.7 | |
| Total votes | 63,822 | 100 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Federal and statewide results
| Year | Office | Results[12] |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | President | Biden 49.8 – 47.8% |
| 2018 | Governor | Stapleton 52.4 – 44.6% |
| 2016 | President | Trump 50.6 – 40.9% |
| 2014 | Senate | Gardner 60.1 – 36.0% |
| Governor | Beauprez 55.6 – 41.7% | |
| 2012 | President | Romney 59.7 – 38.9% |
References
- ^ "State Senate District 30, CO". Census Reporter. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
- ^ "Total Registered Voters by State Senate District, Party, and Status" (PDF). Colorado Secretary of State. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
- ^ "Senator Kevin Van Winkle". Colorado General Assembly. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
- ^ "Colorado State Senate District 30". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
- ^ "Final Plans Approved by the Court". Colorado Redistricting - General Assembly. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
- ^ David Jarman. "How do counties, House districts, and legislative districts all overlap?". Daily Kos. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
- ^ Goodland, Marianne (May 2, 2022). "Colorado Senate Minority Leader Chris Holbert announces resignation". 9News. Denver. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
- ^ Hannah Metzger (June 6, 2022). "Van Winkle appointed to Senate opening, new candidate to join House". Colorado Politics. Retrieved July 30, 2022.
- ^ "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 30, 2022.
- ^ "2014 Abstract of Votes Cast" (PDF). Colorado Secretary of State. Retrieved July 30, 2022.
- ^ "Daily Kos Elections Statewide Results by LD". Daily Kos. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
