Colorado District 1
Tue, Nov 3 · Seat held by Diana DeGette Democratic since Jan 1997 (not a candidate in 2026)
3 candidates. Sorted by most raised, FEC through Oct 14.
Show all 5 candidates on the ballot
- Melat KirosDemocratic
- Christy PetersonRepublican
- Critter MiltonOther(Unity Party)
- Chad HumphreyLibertarian
- Shimon BlauIndependent
Write-in candidates, not printed on the ballot
- Kevin StClairDemocratic
- John WrenDemocratic
- Stephen ReplinIndependent
Showing major-party nominees, incumbents and candidates with 5%+ in the latest poll or comparable fundraising.
- Last election
- Diana DeGette (Democratic) won by 54.9 points, 2024
- Margin since 2022
- 7.9 points toward Republicans
- On the 2026 ballot
- 5 candidates, open seat
More about this race
Candidates on the ballot
Open seat
The current holder, Diana DeGette, is not on the candidate list.
- Melat KirosDemocratic
- Christy PetersonRepublican
- Critter MiltonOther(Unity Party)
- Chad HumphreyLibertarian
- Shimon BlauIndependent
Write-in candidates, not printed on the ballot
- Kevin StClairDemocratic
- John WrenDemocratic
- Stephen ReplinIndependent
Source: coloradosos.gov (XLSX), dated Sep 15
Shift since 2022: 7.9 points toward Republicans (Democratic by 62.8 in 2022, Democratic by 54.9 in 2024).
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2024 US House margin
- D 15+ pts
- D 5 to 15 pts
- D under 5 pts
- R under 5 pts
- R 5 to 15 pts
- R 15+ pts
- Other winner
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Show these districts as a list (8)
- Colorado District 1· Diana DeGette (D), Democratic by 54.9 points, 2024
- Colorado District 2· Joe Neguse (D), Democratic by 39.5 points, 2024
- Colorado District 3· Jeff Hurd (R), Republican by 5.0 points, 2024
- Colorado District 4· Lauren Boebert (R), Republican by 11.6 points, 2024
- Colorado District 5· Jeff Crank (R), Republican by 13.8 points, 2024
- Colorado District 6· Jason Crow (D), Democratic by 20.5 points, 2024
- Colorado District 7· Brittany Pettersen (D), Democratic by 14.2 points, 2024
- Colorado District 8· Gabe Evans (R), Republican by 0.8 points, 2024
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History (25 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 345,735
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
US House, Colorado District 1, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDiana DeGetteWon Democratic 264,60676.5% RepublicanValdamar Archuleta Republican 74,59821.6% OtherCritter Milton Other 4,0841.2% OtherDaniel Lutz Other 2,3510.7% DemocraticCharles H. "Chuck" Norris Democratic 880.0% IndependentJohn R. Johnson Independent 80.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 282,616
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
US House, Colorado District 1, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDiana DeGetteWon Democratic 226,92980.3% RepublicanJennifer Qualteri Republican 49,53017.5% LibertarianJohn C Kittleson Libertarian 6,1572.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 450,290
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Colorado District 1, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDiana DeGetteWon Democratic 331,62173.6% RepublicanShane Bolling Republican 105,95523.5% LibertarianKyle Furey Libertarian 8,7491.9% OtherPaul Noel Fiorino Other 2,5240.6% OtherJan Kok Other 1,4410.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 369,693
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Colorado District 1, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDiana DeGetteWon Democratic 272,88673.8% RepublicanCharles "Casper" Stockham Republican 85,20723.0% LibertarianRaymon Anthony Doane Libertarian 11,6003.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 379,036
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Colorado District 1, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDiana DeGetteWon Democratic 257,25467.9% RepublicanCharles "Casper" Stockham Republican 105,03027.7% LibertarianDarrell Dinges Libertarian 16,7524.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 278,494
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Colorado District 1, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDiana DeGetteWon Democratic 183,28165.8% RepublicanMartin Walsh Republican 80,68229.0% LibertarianFrank Atwood Libertarian 9,2923.3% IndependentDanny E Stroud Independent 5,2361.9% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 348,210
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Colorado District 1, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDiana DeGetteWon Democratic 237,57968.2% RepublicanDanny Stroud Republican 93,21726.8% LibertarianFrank Atwood Libertarian 12,5853.6% GreenGary Swing Green 4,8291.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 207,751
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Colorado District 1, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDiana DeGetteWon Democratic 140,07367.4% RepublicanMike Fallon Republican 59,74728.8% GreenGary Swing Green 2,9231.4% LibertarianClint Jones Libertarian 2,8671.4% OtherChris Styskal Other 2,1411.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 283,246
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Colorado District 1, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDiana DeGetteWon Democratic 203,75571.9% RepublicanGeorge C Lilly Republican 67,34523.8% LibertarianMartin L Buchanan Libertarian 12,1354.3% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 110.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 162,271
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Colorado District 1, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDiana DeGetteWon Democratic 129,44679.8% GreenThomas D Kelly Green 32,82520.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 240,929
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Colorado District 1, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDiana DeGetteWon Democratic 177,07773.5% RepublicanRoland Chicas Republican 58,65924.3% OtherGeorge C Lilly Other 5,1932.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 168,582
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Colorado District 1, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDiana DeGetteWon Democratic 111,71866.3% RepublicanKen Chlouber Republican 49,88429.6% GreenKen Seaman Green 3,2091.9% LibertarianKent Leonard Libertarian 2,5841.5% OtherGeorge C Lilly Other 1,1690.7% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 180.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 206,434
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Colorado District 1, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDiana DeGetteWon Democratic 141,83168.7% RepublicanJesse L Thomas Republican 56,29127.3% LibertarianRichard Combs Libertarian 5,8522.8% OtherLyle Nasser Other 2,4521.2% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 80.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 174,305
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Colorado District 1, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDiana DeGetteWon Democratic 116,62866.9% RepublicanNancy McClanahan Republican 52,45230.1% LibertarianRichard Combs Libertarian 5,2253.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 197,839
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Colorado District 1, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDiana DeGetteWon Democratic 112,63156.9% RepublicanJoe Rogers Republican 79,54040.2% LibertarianRichard Combs Libertarian 5,6682.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 155,255
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Colorado District 1, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatricia SchroederWon Democratic 93,12360.0% RepublicanWilliam F Eggert Republican 61,97839.9% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 1540.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 227,531
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Colorado District 1, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatrick SchroederWon Democratic 156,62968.8% RepublicanRaymond Diaz Aragon Republican 70,90231.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 128,978
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Colorado District 1, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatricia SchroederWon Democratic 82,17663.7% RepublicanGloria Gonzales Roemer Republican 46,80236.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 191,509
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Colorado District 1, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatricia SchroederWon Democratic 133,92269.9% RepublicanJoy Wood Republican 57,58730.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 155,208
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Colorado District 1, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatricia SchroederWon Democratic 106,11368.4% RepublicanJoy Wood Republican 49,09531.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 203,873
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Colorado District 1, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatricia SchroederWon Democratic 126,34862.0% RepublicanMary Downs Republican 73,99336.3% OtherCathy Emminizer Other 1,8460.9% LibertarianDwight Filley Libertarian 1,6860.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 157,597
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Colorado District 1, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatricia SchroederWon Democratic 94,96960.3% RepublicanArch Decker Republican 59,00937.4% LibertarianRobin White Libertarian 3,6192.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 179,622
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Colorado District 1, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPat SchroederWon Democratic 107,36459.8% RepublicanNaomi Bradford Republican 67,80437.7% LibertarianJohn Mason Libertarian 3,8882.2% OtherHarold Sudmeyer Other 5660.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 134,630
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Colorado District 1, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPat SchroederWon Democratic 82,74261.5% RepublicanGene Hutcheson Republican 49,84537.0% OtherSusan Lorraine Other 2,0431.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 193,610
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Colorado District 1, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatricia SchroederWon Democratic 103,03753.2% RepublicanDon Friedman Republican 89,38446.2% OtherPriscilla Schenk Other 6810.4% OtherLann Meyers Other 5080.3%
1976 to 2024: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024, retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
District numbers are reused after each redistricting, so rows on older lines cover different territory than today's Colorado District 1.
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Sources: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024 (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; unitedstates/congress-legislators (current) (CC0-1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by the @unitedstates project volunteers (rosters from official congressional sources) from official returns, not an official source.
DataState data (JSON)Sources: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024, FEC, Photo creditsData as of Oct 28, 2026