Colorado State House District 45
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Max Brooks Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Max BrooksRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first winMichael ClarksonDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Max Brooks (R) 62.3, Chad Cox (D) 37.7
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- Michael ClarksonDemocratic
- Max BrooksIncumbentRepublican
- Caryn Ann HarlosLibertarian
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- Last election
- Max Brooks (Republican) won by 24.6 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 3 candidates
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Left column: BrooksRight column: Clarkson
- Races
- Won 1 of 1
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 2
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- Michael ClarksonDemocratic
- Max BrooksIncumbentRepublican
- Caryn Ann HarlosLibertarian
Source: coloradosos.gov (XLSX), dated Sep 15
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 57,771
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Colorado House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMax BrooksWon Republican 35,97062.3% DemocraticChad Cox Democratic 21,80137.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,064
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Colorado House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLisa FrizellWon Republican 27,88461.9% DemocraticRuby Martinez Democratic 17,18038.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 67,155
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Colorado House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPatrick NevilleWon(incumbent) Republican 40,41860.2% DemocraticKatie Barrett Democratic 24,77936.9% OtherCaryn Ann Harlos Other 1,9582.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,446
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Colorado House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPatrick NevilleWon(incumbent) Republican 30,86562.4% DemocraticDanielle Kombo Democratic 18,58137.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,430
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Colorado House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPatrick NevilleWon(incumbent) Republican 35,32170.0% DemocraticShantell Schweikart Democratic 15,10930.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,951
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Colorado House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPatrick NevilleWon Republican 25,52869.1% DemocraticBrandon W. Wicks Democratic 9,60226.0% LibertarianJames L. Jeansonne Libertarian 1,8214.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,052
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Colorado House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarole MurrayWon(incumbent) Republican 28,68166.6% DemocraticTony Stoughton Democratic 12,38828.8% LibertarianHanna Kjerengtroen Libertarian 1,9834.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,566
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Colorado House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarole MurrayWon(incumbent) Republican 36,566100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 55,927
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Colorado House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarole R. MurrayWon Republican 37,60967.3% DemocraticHolly Gorman Democratic 18,31832.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,586
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Colorado House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVictor MitchellWon Republican 21,70664.6% DemocraticLinda Constantine Democratic 11,88035.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,143
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Colorado House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames R. SullivanWon Republican 29,76167.4% DemocraticPenny Burley Democratic 13,05729.6% LibertarianSteven E. Lechner Libertarian 1,3253.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,152
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Colorado House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom J. WiensWon Republican 22,38682.5% LibertarianLawrence Hamilton Libertarian 4,76617.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,625
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Colorado House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoyce R. LawrenceWon(incumbent) Republican 14,75251.5% DemocraticLiane McFadyen Democratic 13,42146.9% LibertarianLawrence W. Tudor Libertarian 4521.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,498
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Colorado House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoyce R. LawrenceWon(incumbent) Republican 13,58457.8% DemocraticLinda M. Sena Democratic 9,91442.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,778
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Colorado House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoyce R. LawrenceWon(incumbent) Republican 11,70853.8% DemocraticBrian Miller Democratic 10,07046.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,168
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Colorado House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoyce R. LawrenceWon Republican 9,83154.1% DemocraticMildred Mattingly Democratic 8,33745.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,352
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Colorado House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam Thiebaut Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 14,15058.1% RepublicanMichael Occhiato Republican 10,20241.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,440
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Colorado House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn J. IrwinWon(incumbent) Republican 14,440100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,189
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Colorado House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn J. IrwinWon(incumbent) Republican 14,94564.5% DemocraticJack L. Ashley Democratic 8,24435.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,344
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Colorado House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn J. IrwinWon Republican 10,05858.0% DemocraticNancy Kain Democratic 7,28642.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,552
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Colorado House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClifton A. BryanWon(incumbent) Republican 17,552100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,606
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Colorado House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClifton A. BryanWon Republican 9,606100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,449
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Colorado House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanStephen T. EricksonWon(incumbent) Republican 21,449100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,145
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Colorado House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanStephen T. EricksonWon Republican 7,67454.3% DemocraticBill Burt Democratic 6,47145.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,794
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Colorado House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames LloydWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,68151.4% RepublicanYelek Republican 10,11348.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,932
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Colorado House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames LloydWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,99957.4% RepublicanFred T. Steffens Republican 5,93342.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,016
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Colorado House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames LloydWon Democratic 7,62650.8% RepublicanRay Patterson Republican 7,39049.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,794
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Colorado House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoy H. ShoreWon(incumbent) Republican 4,77661.3% DemocraticFranklin C. Zadel Democratic 3,01838.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,382
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Colorado House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoy H. ShoreWon(incumbent) Republican 5,57459.4% DemocraticFranklin C. Zadel Democratic 3,80840.6%
- 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 45, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/co/house/45. 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:45
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026