Colorado House District 22

Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Ken DeGraaf Republican · Member list as of Oct 28

Ken DeGraafRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first win on file

No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Ken DeGraaf (R) 56.6, Michael M. Pierson (D) 38.6, Daniel Campana (I) 4.8

Michael PiersonDemocratic

Last election: Ken DeGraaf (Republican) won by 18.0 points, 2024
On the 2026 ballot: 2 candidates

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Races won and lost: 2-0; 0-1
Years since first win on file: 4; Not available

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Michael PiersonDemocratic
Ken DeGraafIncumbentRepublican

Source: coloradosos.gov (XLSX), dated Sep 15

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History (29 elections for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 45,725
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Older district map (2022 to 2024)

Colorado House of Representatives District 22, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanKen DeGraafWon	Republican	25,89056.6%	56.6%
DemocraticMichael M. Pierson	Democratic	17,66538.6%	38.6%
IndependentDaniel Campana	Independent	2,1704.8%	4.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 36,010
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Older district map (2022)

Colorado House of Representatives District 22, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanKen DeGraafWonName as filed: Kenneth G. Degraaf	Republican	20,76357.7%	57.7%
DemocraticBlake Garner	Democratic	14,08039.1%	39.1%
LibertarianMichael Giallombardo	Libertarian	1,1673.2%	3.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 51,529
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Colorado House of Representatives District 22, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanColin LarsonWon(incumbent)	Republican	26,42151.3%	51.3%
DemocraticMary Parker	Democratic	23,46745.5%	45.5%
OtherMargot Herzl	Other	1,6413.2%	3.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 43,003
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Colorado House of Representatives District 22, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanColin LarsonWon	Republican	23,06453.6%	53.6%
DemocraticTodd Kastetter	Democratic	19,93946.4%	46.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 43,518
Election day: November 8, 2016
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Colorado House of Representatives District 22, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJustin EverettWon(incumbent)	Republican	26,31160.5%	60.5%
IndependentMary Parker	Independent	17,20739.5%	39.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 36,837
Election day: November 4, 2014
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Colorado House of Representatives District 22, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJustin EverettWon(incumbent)	Republican	20,39655.4%	55.4%
DemocraticMary K. Parker	Democratic	14,74840.0%	40.0%
LibertarianLynn Weitzel	Libertarian	1,6934.6%	4.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 44,187
Election day: November 6, 2012
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Colorado House of Representatives District 22, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJustin EverettWon	Republican	23,11752.3%	52.3%
DemocraticMary Parker	Democratic	19,28943.6%	43.6%
LibertarianLynn L. Weitzel	Libertarian	1,7814.0%	4.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 27,788
Election day: November 2, 2010
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Colorado House of Representatives District 22, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanKen SummersWon(incumbent)	Republican	16,70260.1%	60.1%
DemocraticChristina Radeff	Democratic	11,08639.9%	39.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 35,029
Election day: November 4, 2008
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Colorado House of Representatives District 22, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanKen SummersWon(incumbent)	Republican	19,10754.5%	54.5%
DemocraticCamille Ryckman	Democratic	15,92245.5%	45.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 25,204
Election day: November 7, 2006
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Colorado House of Representatives District 22, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanKenneth SummersWon	Republican	13,42353.3%	53.3%
DemocraticJayson Haberkorn	Democratic	11,78146.7%	46.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 32,057
Election day: November 2, 2004
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Colorado House of Representatives District 22, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMatt KnoedlerWon	Republican	16,60751.8%	51.8%
DemocraticPeter Mazula	Democratic	15,45048.2%	48.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 22,040
Election day: November 5, 2002
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Colorado House of Representatives District 22, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRob FairbankWon(incumbent)	Republican	12,95058.8%	58.8%
DemocraticCharles W. Carter	Democratic	9,09041.2%	41.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 25,503
Election day: November 7, 2000
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Colorado House of Representatives District 22, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDavid C. SchultheisWon	Republican	12,46248.9%	48.9%
DemocraticMichael Merrifield	Democratic	11,78046.2%	46.2%
LibertarianKent McNaughton	Libertarian	1,2614.9%	4.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 19,667
Election day: November 3, 1998
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Colorado House of Representatives District 22, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMarcy MorrisonWon(incumbent)	Republican	14,31272.8%	72.8%
DemocraticShawn Yocumalford	Democratic	5,35527.2%	27.2%

Colorado House of Representatives District 22, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMarcy MorrisonWon(incumbent)	Republican	19,005100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 17,512
Election day: November 8, 1994
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Colorado House of Representatives District 22, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMarcy MorrisonWon(incumbent)	Republican	13,22675.5%	75.5%
DemocraticShawn Yocumalford	Democratic	4,28624.5%	24.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 23,103
Election day: November 3, 1992
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Colorado House of Representatives District 22, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMarcy MorrisonWon	Republican	15,08865.3%	65.3%
DemocraticMichael J. Duncan	Democratic	8,01534.7%	34.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,622
Election day: November 6, 1990
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Colorado House of Representatives District 22, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRenny FaganWon(incumbent)	Democratic	7,82657.5%	57.5%
RepublicanMargaret Houston Aro	Republican	5,79642.5%	42.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,559
Election day: November 8, 1988
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Colorado House of Representatives District 22, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRenny FaganWon(incumbent)	Democratic	10,64757.4%	57.4%
RepublicanPaul M. Paradis	Republican	7,91242.6%	42.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 16,101
Election day: November 4, 1986
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Colorado House of Representatives District 22, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRenny FaganWon	Democratic	8,67453.9%	53.9%
RepublicanJohn Herzog(incumbent)	Republican	7,42746.1%	46.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,274
Election day: November 6, 1984
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Colorado House of Representatives District 22, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJohn HerzogWon(incumbent)	Republican	12,26667.1%	67.1%
DemocraticErnest P. Christison	Democratic	6,00832.9%	32.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,964
Election day: November 2, 1982
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Colorado House of Representatives District 22, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJohn HerzogWon(incumbent)	Republican	8,49060.8%	60.8%
DemocraticErnest P. Christison	Democratic	5,47439.2%	39.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 11,620
Election day: November 4, 1980
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Colorado House of Representatives District 22, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJohn HerzogWon	Republican	7,25762.5%	62.5%
DemocraticDavid L. Moore	Democratic	3,15327.1%	27.1%
IndependentHoward E. Garrett	Independent	1,21010.4%	10.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 7,941
Election day: November 7, 1978
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Colorado House of Representatives District 22, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanSteven J. DurhamWon(incumbent)	Republican	5,74072.3%	72.3%
DemocraticErnest P. Christison	Democratic	2,20127.7%	27.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 9,704
Election day: November 2, 1976
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Colorado House of Representatives District 22, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanSteven J. DurhamWon(incumbent)	Republican	6,53367.3%	67.3%
DemocraticErnest P. Christison	Democratic	3,17132.7%	32.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 8,717
Election day: November 4, 1974
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Colorado House of Representatives District 22, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanSteven J. DurhamWon	Republican	3,85544.2%	44.2%
DemocraticBroun Mayall	Democratic	3,53440.5%	40.5%
IndependentC. M. Edmonds(incumbent)	Independent	1,32815.2%	15.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 11,299
Election day: November 7, 1972
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Colorado House of Representatives District 22, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanC. M. EdmondsWon(incumbent)	Republican	5,95852.7%	52.7%
DemocraticCynthia Heinicke	Democratic	5,34147.3%	47.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 5,769
Election day: November 3, 1970
District map: Older district map (1968 to 1971)

Colorado House of Representatives District 22, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCharles M. EdmondsWon(incumbent)	Republican	3,13954.4%	54.4%
DemocraticRalph E. Sumner	Democratic	2,63045.6%	45.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 8,012
Election day: November 5, 1968
District map: Older district map (1968 to 1971)

Colorado House of Representatives District 22, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCharles M. EdmondsWon(incumbent)	Republican	4,48556.0%	56.0%
DemocraticThomson Vonstein	Democratic	3,52744.0%	44.0%

2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source

Last contest in this district on file: 2024.

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Sources: 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; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.

District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:co/sldl:22

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