COLORADO, USA — The U.S. presidential race was at the top of the ticket, but there were several other high-profile races on Colorado ballots this November. Here are the latest election results in major state races.
U.S. House
All eight of Colorado's U.S. House seats were up for election. All three of the congressional districts currently held by Republicans were up for grabs, as the incumbents did not run for reelection in those districts. All five Democratic incumbents ran for reelection.
Here's a look at the latest results in U.S. House races.
Colorado U.S. House District 1
Incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette, a Democrat, was reelected in U.S. House District 1, the AP projects. DeGette ran for reelection against Republican Valdamar Archuleta in the 1st Congressional District, which covers Denver.
Colorado U.S. House District 2
Incumbent Rep. Joe Neguse, a Democrat, was reelected to the U.S. House in District 2, the AP projects. Neguse ran for reelection against Republican Marshall Dawson in the 2nd Congressional District, which includes Boulder, Fort Collins, Summit County and a portion of northern Colorado.
Colorado U.S. House District 3
Voters in District 3 chose a new representative after current Rep. Lauren Boebert switched districts. Republican Jeff Hurd defeated Democrat Adam Frisch in the race. Frisch conceded Wednesday, and the AP called the race Thursday.
The 3rd Congressional District is Colorado’s largest: It covers the Western Slope and stretches east across the San Luis Valley, including Grand Junction, Montrose, Pueblo and Durango.
Colorado U.S. House District 4
Voters in District 4 chose a new representative to fill the seat that was vacated by Ken Buck in March. In June, voters chose Greg Lopez to fill the remainder of Buck's term, but he did not run for a full term in November.
In District 4, current District 3 Rep. Lauren Boebert, a Republican, defeated Democrat Trisha Calvarese.
The 4th Congressional District covers Loveland, Douglas County and most of Colorado’s rural Eastern Plains.
Colorado U.S. House District 5
Voters in District 5 chose a new representative after Rep. Doug Lamborn said in January that he would not seek re-election.
Republican Jeff Crank defeated Democrat River Gassen in the race, the AP projects.
The 5th Congressional District covers Colorado Springs and El Paso County.
Colorado U.S. House District 6
Incumbent Rep. Jason Crow, a Democrat, was reelected to the U.S. House in District 6, the AP projects. Crow ran for reelection against Republican John E. Fabbricatore in CD6, which covers Aurora and the southern and eastern portions of the Denver metro area.
Colorado U.S. House District 7
Incumbent Rep. Brittany Pettersen, a Democrat, was reelected in U.S. House District 7, the AP projects. Pettersen ran for reelection against Republican Sergei Matveyuk in CD7, which includes the western portion of the Denver metro area and Teller and Fremont counties.
Colorado U.S. House District 8
Incumbent Democratic Rep. Yadira Caraveo and Republican Gabe Evans faced off the battleground 8th Congressional District.
CD8 is Colorado's newest district, created after the 2020 census. The district includes large population hubs like Thornton, Commerce City and Greeley, marking it as a competitive district that encompasses both suburban and rural voters north and east of Denver.
Regents of the University of Colorado
Voters statewide elected a new Regent of the University of Colorado at large to replace Lesley Smith, who ran for a state House seat. Democrat Elliott Hood defeated Republican Eric Rinard in the race for the at-large seat, the AP projects.
Voters in Congressional Districts 3 and 5 also elected regents to represent their districts.
Republican Ray Scott defeated Democrat Robert B. Logan in District 3, the AP projects.
Incumbent Republican Ken Montera defeated Democrat Axel Brown in District 5, the AP projects.
The Board of Regents is responsible for the overall operations and budget of the University of Colorado system.
State Board of Education
Voters in Congressional Districts 2, 3, 4 and 8 each elected representatives to the state board of education.
In District 3, Republican Sherri M Wright defeated Democrat Ellen Angeles, the AP projects.
In District 4, Republican Kristi Burton Brown defeated Democrat Krista Holtzmann, the AP projects.
In District 8, Republican Yazmin Navarro faced incumbent Democrat Rhonda Solis.
The state board of education is the governing board of the Colorado Department of Education. It's responsible for making rules and policies that govern public education, accrediting school districts and distributing federal and state funds, among other duties.
