Colorado State House District 29
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Lori Goldstein Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Lori GoldsteinDemocratic · IncumbentKristine IrelandRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.The last winner we have no longer holds this seat, so that result isn't shown.
- Last election
- Shannon Bird (Democratic) won by 21.7 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Candidates on the ballot
- Kristine IrelandRepublican
- Lori GoldsteinIncumbentDemocratic
Source: coloradosos.gov (XLSX), dated Sep 15
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 49,572
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Colorado House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticShannon BirdWon Democratic 30,16360.9% RepublicanEvan Shields Hunt Republican 19,40939.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,428
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Colorado House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticShannon BirdWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,63260.9% RepublicanVanessa Demott Republican 15,79639.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,747
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Colorado House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLindsey N. DaughertyWon Democratic 26,22656.1% RepublicanVanessa Demott Republican 17,93138.4% OtherRyan VanGundy Other 2,5905.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,906
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Colorado House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTracy Kraft-TharpWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,10058.3% RepublicanGrady Nouis Republican 14,16937.4% LibertarianHans V. Romer Libertarian 1,6374.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,773
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Colorado House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTracy Kraft-TharpWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,70154.6% RepublicanSusan Kochevar Republican 18,07245.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,277
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Colorado House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTracy Kraft-TharpWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,90849.2% RepublicanSusan Kochevar Republican 13,32944.0% LibertarianHans Romer Libertarian 2,0406.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,778
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Colorado House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTracy Kraft-TharpWon Democratic 19,36851.3% RepublicanRobert Ramirez(incumbent) Republican 16,28143.1% LibertarianHans V. Romer Libertarian 2,1295.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,279
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Colorado House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert RamirezWon Republican 12,73850.4% DemocraticDebbie Benefield(incumbent) Democratic 12,54149.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,801
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Colorado House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDebbie BenefieldWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,10958.3% RepublicanMary Arnold Republican 13,69241.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,747
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Colorado House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDebbie BenefieldWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,00152.8% RepublicanAffie Ellis Republican 10,74647.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,728
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Colorado House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDebbie BenefieldWon Democratic 15,12450.9% RepublicanBob Briggs(incumbent) Republican 14,60449.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,047
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Colorado House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob BriggsWon Republican 9,91049.4% DemocraticDebbie Benefield Democratic 9,55347.6% LibertarianHans V. Romer Libertarian 5842.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,178
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Colorado House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark PaschallWon(incumbent) Republican 10,98251.9% DemocraticChris Dittman Democratic 9,36044.2% LibertarianGregg Miller Libertarian 8364.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,387
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Colorado House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark PaschallWon(incumbent) Republican 9,31653.6% DemocraticSteve Klausing Democratic 8,07146.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,466
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Colorado House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark PaschallWon(incumbent) Republican 10,45553.7% DemocraticAnne Tupler Democratic 9,01146.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,552
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Colorado House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark PaschallWon Republican 6,60045.4% DemocraticEvie R. Hudak Democratic 5,63938.8% IndependentJoanne Conte Independent 2,31315.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,536
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Colorado House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichelle LawrenceWon(incumbent) Republican 12,18656.6% DemocraticSamantha Dixion Democratic 9,35043.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,741
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Colorado House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichelle LawrenceWon Republican 7,45854.3% DemocraticGeorge Fedoronko Democratic 6,28345.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,896
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Colorado House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarol TaylorlittleWon(incumbent) Republican 13,896100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,868
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Colorado House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarol TaylorlittleWon(incumbent) Republican 8,31359.9% DemocraticJoe Eberle Democratic 5,55540.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,246
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Colorado House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarol TaylorlittleWon(incumbent) Republican 13,246100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,897
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Colorado House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarol TaylorlittleWon Republican 6,69451.9% DemocraticRita Z. Schnidt Democratic 6,20348.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,102
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Colorado House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanA. J. SpanoWon(incumbent) Republican 10,45861.1% DemocraticPatty Clark Democratic 6,64438.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,287
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Colorado House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanA. J. SpanoWon(incumbent) Republican 6,99456.9% DemocraticPatty Clark Democratic 5,29343.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,449
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Colorado House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanA. J. SpanoWon(incumbent) Republican 11,07760.0% DemocraticKelly Democratic 7,37240.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,713
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Colorado House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanA. J. SpanoWon(incumbent) Republican 6,87750.1% DemocraticKris Kriofske Democratic 6,83649.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,470
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Colorado House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanA. J. SpanoWon Republican 7,23953.7% DemocraticDonald A. Klene Democratic 6,23146.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,054
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Colorado House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn S. CarrollWon Democratic 5,89265.1% RepublicanJames K. Sanbourne Republican 3,16234.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,100
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Colorado House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJ. Everett NewmanWon Democratic 7,02763.3% RepublicanLinda Lee Lemkuil Republican 4,07336.7%
- 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 29, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/co/house/29. 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:29
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026