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Colorado House District 5
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Alex Valdez Democratic (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28
Johnnie W. JohnsonRepublicanJustine SandovalDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Alex Valdez (D) 79.6, Johnnie Wesley Johnson (R) 20.4
- Last election
- Alex Valdez (Democratic) won by 59.2 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Candidates on the ballot
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The current holder, Alex Valdez, is not on the candidate list.
- Justine SandovalDemocratic
- Johnnie W. JohnsonRepublican
Source: coloradosos.gov (XLSX), dated Sep 15
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 40,301
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Colorado House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlex ValdezWon Democratic 32,07779.6% RepublicanJohnnie Wesley Johnson Republican 8,22420.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,347
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Colorado House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlex ValdezWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,30682.8% RepublicanJohnnie Johnson Republican 4,50215.3% OtherTroy Brekke Other 5391.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,968
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Colorado House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlex ValdezWon(incumbent) Democratic 37,13279.1% RepublicanJonathan Woodley Republican 9,20319.6% OtherJoe Richardson Other 6331.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,328
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Colorado House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlex ValdezWon Democratic 27,13179.0% RepublicanKatherine E. Whitney Republican 6,13617.9% LibertarianRory Lamberton Libertarian 1,0613.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,798
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Colorado House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCrisanta DuranWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,13077.3% RepublicanRonnie Nelson Republican 7,66822.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,972
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Colorado House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCrisanta DuranWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,20376.1% RepublicanRonnie Nelson Republican 4,76923.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,568
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Colorado House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCrisanta DuranWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,48374.3% RepublicanRonnie Nelson Republican 6,02721.9% GreenVictor Forsythe Villacres Green 1,0583.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,816
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Colorado House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCrisanta DuranWon Democratic 13,66876.7% RepublicanRonnie Nelson Republican 4,14823.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,653
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Colorado House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoel JuddWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,49380.6% RepublicanJ. J. Swiontek Republican 5,16019.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,144
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Colorado House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoel JuddWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,144100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,712
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Colorado House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoel JuddWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,31078.8% RepublicanJohn Wren Republican 4,40221.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,195
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Colorado House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoel JuddWon Democratic 8,82672.4% RepublicanBrandi Moreland Republican 3,00024.6% OtherChristopher Wilson Other 3693.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,126
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Colorado House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNolbert D. ChavezWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,57280.5% LibertarianMartin Joseph Vigil Libertarian 2,55419.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,686
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Colorado House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNolbert D. ChavezWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,96374.5% RepublicanDave Sprecace Republican 2,20720.6% LibertarianDavid Aitken Libertarian 5164.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,594
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Colorado House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNolbert D. ChavezWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,51573.4% RepublicanWarren Culpepper Republican 3,07926.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,748
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Colorado House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNolbert D. ChavezWon Democratic 6,27171.7% RepublicanPatricia A. Fontenot Republican 2,47728.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,299
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Colorado House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCelina G. BenavidezWon Democratic 9,97175.0% RepublicanTom J. Knorr Republican 3,32825.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,473
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Colorado House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhilip A. HernandezWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,473100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,205
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Colorado House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhilip A. HernandezWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,205100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,289
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Colorado House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhilip A. HernandezWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,289100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,985
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Colorado House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhilip A. HernandezWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,985100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,988
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Colorado House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhilip A. HernandezWon Democratic 7,988100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,652
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Colorado House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFederico PenaWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,652100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,885
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Colorado House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFederico PenaWon Democratic 3,83578.5% RepublicanAndy Carney Republican 1,05021.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,676
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Colorado House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRuben ValdezWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,92673.8% RepublicanPlumb Republican 1,75026.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,360
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Colorado House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRuben ValdezWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,40169.2% RepublicanHelen L. Montoya Republican 1,95930.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,884
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Colorado House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRuben ValdezWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,93171.6% RepublicanSilas Valdez Republican 1,95328.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,594
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Colorado House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHubert M. SafranWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,55556.5% RepublicanRobert T. Walker Republican 5,03943.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,992
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Colorado House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHubert M. SafranWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,83252.6% RepublicanRobert T. Walker Republican 6,16047.4%
- 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 House District 5, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/co/house/5. 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:5
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse)Data as of Oct 28, 2026