Colorado State House District 26
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Meghan Lukens Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
James KelloggRepublicanMeghan LukensDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Meghan Lukens (D) 56.6, Nathan Butler (R) 43.4
- Last election
- Meghan Lukens (Democratic) won by 13.2 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: KelloggRight column: Lukens
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeLukensNo published score for Kellogg
- Races
- None listed
- Won 2 of 2
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 4
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Candidates on the ballot
- Meghan LukensIncumbentDemocratic
- James KelloggRepublican
Source: coloradosos.gov (XLSX), dated Sep 15
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 48,019
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Colorado House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMeghan LukensWon Democratic 27,18856.6% RepublicanNathan Butler Republican 20,83143.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,588
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Colorado House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMeghan LukensWon Democratic 21,21253.6% RepublicanSavannah Wolfson Republican 18,37646.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,059
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Colorado House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDylan RobertsWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,059100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,384
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Colorado House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDylan RobertsWon Democratic 20,76160.4% RepublicanNicki Mills Republican 12,58436.6% IndependentLuke Bray Independent 1,0393.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,940
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Colorado House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDiane E. Mitsch BushWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,44260.8% RepublicanMichael Cacioppo Republican 14,49839.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,672
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Colorado House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDiane Mitsch BushWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,28153.5% RepublicanChuck McConnell Republican 11,33142.5% LibertarianThom Haupt Libertarian 1,0604.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,107
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Colorado House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDiane E. BushWon Democratic 18,47055.8% RepublicanChuck McConnell Republican 14,63744.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,059
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Colorado House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAndy KerrWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,62456.6% RepublicanMark A. Barrington Republican 10,43543.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,076
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Colorado House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAndy KerrWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,85060.7% RepublicanRay Warren Republican 12,22639.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,920
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Colorado House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAndrew KerrWon Democratic 14,02561.2% RepublicanGlenn Rhoades Republican 8,89538.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,829
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Colorado House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty BoydWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,60655.7% RepublicanMike Smith Republican 12,42441.6% LibertarianDoug Anderson Libertarian 7992.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,861
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Colorado House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty BoydWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,30551.7% RepublicanScott D. McKay Republican 9,90245.3% LibertarianDoug Anderson Libertarian 6543.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,777
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Colorado House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty BoydWon Democratic 12,91554.3% RepublicanScott D. McKay(incumbent) Republican 10,86245.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,830
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Colorado House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott D. McKayWon Republican 10,09450.9% DemocraticBetty Boyd Democratic 9,73649.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,922
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Colorado House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanShirleen TuckerWon(incumbent) Republican 14,72464.2% DemocraticCandace G. Taylor Democratic 8,19835.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,411
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Colorado House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanShirleen TuckerWon(incumbent) Republican 12,34967.1% DemocraticRic Swain Democratic 6,06232.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,579
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Colorado House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanShirleen TuckerWon(incumbent) Republican 13,50559.8% DemocraticChris Randall Democratic 9,07440.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,610
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Colorado House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanShirleen TuckerWon(incumbent) Republican 12,610100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,812
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Colorado House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanShirleen TuckerWon(incumbent) Republican 13,09662.9% DemocraticArthur E. Merriman Democratic 7,71637.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,044
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Colorado House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanShirleen TuckerWon Republican 13,044100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,750
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Colorado House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDon MielkeWon(incumbent) Republican 14,59470.3% DemocraticFlora R. Russel Democratic 6,15629.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,044
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Colorado House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDon MielkeWon(incumbent) Republican 10,91668.0% DemocraticRalph L. Williams Democratic 5,12832.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,795
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Colorado House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDon MielkeWon Republican 10,92252.5% DemocraticDorothy K. Witherspoon(incumbent) Democratic 9,87347.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,614
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Colorado House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDorothy K. WitherspoonWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,25052.8% RepublicanTom Leadabrand Republican 7,36447.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,107
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Colorado House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDorothy K. WitherspoonWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,56550.0% RepublicanMoore Republican 10,54250.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,999
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Colorado House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDorothy K. WitherspoonWon Democratic 8,31352.0% RepublicanFloyd M. Sack(incumbent) Republican 7,68648.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,965
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Colorado House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFloyd M. SackWon(incumbent) Republican 10,79563.6% DemocraticCharles Cotterell Democratic 6,17036.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,573
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Colorado House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFloyd M. SackWon(incumbent) Republican 5,22354.6% OtherGerald E. McNamara Other 4,35045.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,359
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Colorado House of Representatives District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFloyd M. SackWon(incumbent) Republican 6,56453.1% DemocraticElinor F. Stead Democratic 5,79546.9%
- 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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Election Wrld. (2026). Colorado State House District 26, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/co/house/26. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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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:26
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026