Colorado State House District 55
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Rick Taggart Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Brittni PackardDemocraticRick TaggartRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Rick Taggart (R) 100.0
- Last election
- Rick Taggart (Republican) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: PackardRight column: Taggart
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeTaggartNo published score for Packard
- Races
- None listed
- Won 2 of 2
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 4
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Candidates on the ballot
- Rick TaggartIncumbentRepublican
- Brittni PackardDemocratic
Source: coloradosos.gov (XLSX), dated Sep 15
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 36,085
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Colorado House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRick TaggartWon Republican 36,085100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,947
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Colorado House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRick TaggartWon Republican 25,41163.6% DemocraticDamon Davis Democratic 14,53636.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,031
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Colorado House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJanice RichWon(incumbent) Republican 30,77364.1% DemocraticScott Beilfuss Democratic 15,57032.4% OtherSierra Garcia Other 1,6883.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,871
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Colorado House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJanice RichWon Republican 22,47062.6% DemocraticTanya Travis Democratic 13,40137.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,732
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Colorado House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDan ThurlowWon(incumbent) Republican 31,732100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,187
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Colorado House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDan ThurlowWon Republican 20,06266.5% DemocraticChris Kennedy Democratic 10,12533.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,881
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Colorado House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRay ScottWon(incumbent) Republican 22,05658.2% DemocraticDan Robinson Democratic 14,31837.8% LibertarianVirgil Fenn Libertarian 1,5074.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,609
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Colorado House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLaura K. BradfordWon(incumbent) Republican 21,609100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,387
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Colorado House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLaura BradfordWon Republican 17,99650.9% DemocraticBernie Buescher(incumbent) Democratic 17,39149.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,624
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Colorado House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBernie BuescherWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,46654.7% RepublicanRobert Caskey Republican 11,15845.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,536
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Colorado House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBernie BuescherWon Democratic 18,00655.3% RepublicanShari Bjorklund Republican 14,53044.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,944
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Colorado House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGayle BerryWon(incumbent) Republican 17,944100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,707
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Colorado House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGayle BerryWon(incumbent) Republican 20,57083.3% LibertarianDavid E. Cooper Libertarian 4,13716.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,027
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Colorado House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGayle BerryWon(incumbent) Republican 17,027100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,674
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Colorado House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGayle BerryWon Republican 17,06072.1% DemocraticJoseph V. Marie II Democratic 6,61427.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,975
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Colorado House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDan PrinsterWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,14258.7% RepublicanLinn Armstrong Republican 7,83341.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,515
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Colorado House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDan PrinsterWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,515100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,524
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Colorado House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDan PrinsterWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,524100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,040
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Colorado House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDan PrinsterWon Democratic 12,41559.0% RepublicanReford C. Theobold Republican 8,62541.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,264
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Colorado House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVickie ArmstrongWon(incumbent) Republican 14,264100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,110
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Colorado House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVickie ArmstrongWon(incumbent) Republican 16,110100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,597
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Colorado House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVickie ArmstrongWon(incumbent) Republican 13,597100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,907
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Colorado House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVickie ArmstrongWon Republican 11,29154.0% DemocraticCarol Edmonds(incumbent) Democratic 9,61646.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,117
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Colorado House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarol EdmondsWon Democratic 7,64154.1% RepublicanAlvin Mayo Republican 6,47645.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,413
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Colorado House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul N. BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,19752.8% RepublicanLamm Republican 8,21647.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,813
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Colorado House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul N. BrownWon Democratic 7,20956.3% RepublicanStanley R. Anderson Republican 5,60443.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,917
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Colorado House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTillman BishopWon(incumbent) Republican 8,60861.9% DemocraticRichard W. Ott Democratic 5,30938.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,166
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Colorado House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhillip MassariWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,12650.5% RepublicanJames H. Swickard Republican 4,04049.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,084
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Colorado House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhillip MassariWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,56572.3% RepublicanRobert Parsons Republican 2,51927.7%
- 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 55, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/co/house/55. 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:55
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