Colorado State House District 35
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Lorena García Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Lorena GarcíaDemocratic · Incumbent2 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Lorena García (Democratic) won by 29.2 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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- Lorena GarcíaIncumbentDemocratic
Source: coloradosos.gov (XLSX), dated Sep 15
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 30,215
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Colorado House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLorena GarcíaWon Democratic 19,52664.6% RepublicanLee J. Knoll Republican 10,68935.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,856
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Colorado House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAdrienne BenavidezWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,07766.0% RepublicanCraig Jones Republican 7,77934.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,267
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Colorado House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticShannon BirdWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,01962.5% RepublicanRoger Lehman Republican 16,24837.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,168
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Colorado House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticShannon BirdWon Democratic 20,27259.3% RepublicanBruce Baker Republican 12,64537.0% LibertarianKen Biles Libertarian 1,2513.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,858
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Colorado House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFaith WinterWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,19856.3% RepublicanEmily Voss Republican 15,66043.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,166
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Colorado House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFaith WinterWon Democratic 14,41755.1% RepublicanMike Melvin Republican 11,74944.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,424
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Colorado House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCherylin N. PenistonWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,34956.2% RepublicanBrian Vande Krol Republican 15,07543.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,446
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Colorado House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCherylin PenistonWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,43061.0% RepublicanEdgar Antillon Republican 6,01639.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,554
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Colorado House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCherylin PenistonWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,42166.9% RepublicanTracy Gimer Republican 7,13333.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,620
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Colorado House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCherylin PenistonWon Democratic 9,77066.8% RepublicanRuben Pacheco Republican 4,85033.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,984
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Colorado House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnn F. RagsdaleWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,58564.7% RepublicanLarry Pace Republican 7,39935.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,813
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Colorado House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnn F. RagsdaleWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,77279.5% LibertarianSteven E. Lechner Libertarian 3,04120.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,125
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Colorado House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnn F. RagsdaleWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,83065.0% RepublicanSteve Willner Republican 4,60230.4% LibertarianAri Armstrong Libertarian 6934.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,808
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Colorado House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnn F. RagsdaleWon Democratic 7,96262.2% RepublicanWendy Lofton Republican 4,84637.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,585
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Colorado House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVi JuneWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,06564.6% RepublicanLee Robertson Republican 5,52035.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,186
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Colorado House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVi JuneWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,59162.3% RepublicanDavid P. Martin Republican 4,59537.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,475
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Colorado House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVi JuneWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,83069.5% RepublicanSteve Willner Republican 5,64530.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,597
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Colorado House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVi JuneWon Democratic 6,66962.9% RepublicanDave McDowall Republican 3,92837.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,206
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Colorado House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoann GroffWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,72670.5% RepublicanBob Dierking Republican 4,48029.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,747
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Colorado House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoann GroffWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,32370.8% RepublicanDudley K. McCubbin Republican 3,42429.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,774
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Colorado House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoann GroffWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,774100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,935
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Colorado House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoann GroffWon Democratic 7,67164.3% RepublicanDonald R. Devore Republican 4,26435.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,927
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Colorado House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty OrtenWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,05054.5% RepublicanFloyd T. Hatfield Republican 5,87745.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,897
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Colorado House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty OrtenWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,84065.6% RepublicanFloyd T. Hatfield Republican 3,05734.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,865
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Colorado House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty OrtenWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,865100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,328
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Colorado House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty OrtenWon Democratic 7,31170.8% RepublicanPeggy Sanbourne Republican 3,01729.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,442
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Colorado House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn S. CarollWon Democratic 7,01361.3% RepublicanPeggy Sanbourne Republican 4,42938.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,971
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Colorado House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBob KirschtWon Democratic 4,93849.5% RepublicanCharles E. Brady Republican 4,61246.3% OtherPat Gomez Other 4214.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,610
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Colorado House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRay KogovsekWon Democratic 6,73653.4% RepublicanJoe Bullen Jr. Republican 5,87446.6%
- 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 35, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/co/house/35. Retrieved October 30, 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:35
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026