Colorado State House District 56
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Chris Richardson Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Amy L. LundeLibertarianChris RichardsonRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Chris Richardson (R) 75.7, Alessandra A. Navetta (D) 24.3
- Last election
- Chris Richardson (Republican) won by 51.4 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: LundeRight column: Richardson
- Races
- None listed
- Won 1 of 1
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 2
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Candidates on the ballot
- Chris RichardsonIncumbentRepublican
- Amy L. LundeLibertarian
Source: coloradosos.gov (XLSX), dated Sep 15
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 55,489
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Colorado House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChris RichardsonWon Republican 42,01475.7% DemocraticAlessandra A. Navetta Democratic 13,47524.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,321
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Colorado House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRod BockenfeldWon(incumbent) Republican 33,60875.8% DemocraticKathleen J. Conway Democratic 9,49521.4% LibertarianAmy Lunde Libertarian 1,2182.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 61,841
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Colorado House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRod BockenfeldWon(incumbent) Republican 35,52057.4% DemocraticGiugi Carminati Democratic 23,79038.5% OtherKevin Gulbranson Other 2,5314.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,918
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Colorado House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRod BockenfeldWon Republican 25,70256.0% DemocraticDave Rose Democratic 18,67440.7% LibertarianKevin Gulbranson Libertarian 1,5423.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,833
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Colorado House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhil CovarrubiasWon Republican 26,85858.6% DemocraticMatt Snider Democratic 16,22835.4% LibertarianKevin Gulbranson Libertarian 2,7476.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,695
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Colorado House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKevin PriolaWon(incumbent) Republican 20,62763.1% DemocraticVicki A. Snider Democratic 10,62932.5% LibertarianChris Baerns Libertarian 1,4394.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,884
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Colorado House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKevin PriolaWon(incumbent) Republican 22,27058.8% DemocraticDave Rose Democratic 14,07037.1% LibertarianWill Hiltscher Libertarian 1,5444.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,649
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Colorado House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChristine ScanlanWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,64657.7% RepublicanDebra Irvine Republican 10,00342.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,292
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Colorado House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChristine ScanlanWon Democratic 18,30053.4% RepublicanAli Hasan Republican 15,99246.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,782
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Colorado House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDaniel GibbsWon Democratic 15,27367.0% RepublicanKen Chlouber Republican 7,50933.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,436
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Colorado House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGary LindstromWon Democratic 16,64554.7% RepublicanHeather Lemon Republican 13,79145.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,674
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Colorado House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarl MillerWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,99250.8% RepublicanHeather Lemon Republican 9,68249.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,288
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Colorado House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAl WhiteWon Republican 15,67548.5% DemocraticJay Fetcher Democratic 15,34747.5% LibertarianBarry K. Maggert Libertarian 1,2663.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,663
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Colorado House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack TaylorWon(incumbent) Republican 12,33256.9% DemocraticJames Johnson Democratic 8,23438.0% LibertarianKathy Romack Libertarian 1,0975.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,039
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Colorado House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack TaylorWon(incumbent) Republican 15,50664.5% DemocraticJ. B. Smith Democratic 8,53335.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,537
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Colorado House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack TaylorWon(incumbent) Republican 11,76163.5% DemocraticAnn Waller Democratic 6,77636.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,543
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Colorado House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack TaylorWon Republican 13,21756.1% DemocraticJamison Smith Democratic 10,32643.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,166
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Colorado House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDan WilliamsWon(incumbent) Republican 12,166100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,372
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Colorado House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDan WilliamsWon(incumbent) Republican 13,42369.3% DemocraticPaul Bonnifield Democratic 5,94930.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,723
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Colorado House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDan WilliamsWon(incumbent) Republican 10,77868.5% DemocraticPaul Bonnifield Democratic 4,94531.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,611
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Colorado House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDan WilliamsWon Republican 12,05661.5% DemocraticDave Walters Democratic 7,55538.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,167
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Colorado House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid E. WattenbergWon Republican 8,75354.1% DemocraticW. Keith Troxel Democratic 7,41445.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,687
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Colorado House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanW. P. HinmanWon(incumbent) Republican 20,687100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,979
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Colorado House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanW. P. HinmanWon(incumbent) Republican 10,72659.7% DemocraticAlbert Camilletti Democratic 6,73937.5% LibertarianJack Jandreau Libertarian 5142.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,878
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Colorado House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanW. P. HinmanWon(incumbent) Republican 12,70363.9% DemocraticD. Jones Democratic 7,17536.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,184
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Colorado House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanW. P. HinmanWon(incumbent) Republican 8,27551.1% DemocraticRichard M. Soash Democratic 7,90948.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,087
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Colorado House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanW. P. HinmanWon(incumbent) Republican 12,66196.7% OtherJackie Evanger Other 3642.8% OtherEdsel H. Ward Other 620.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,664
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Colorado House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanC. P. LambWon(incumbent) Republican 6,664100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,039
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Colorado House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanC. P. LambWon(incumbent) Republican 6,49064.7% DemocraticH. J. Holdren Democratic 3,54935.4%
- 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 State House District 56, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/co/house/56. 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:56
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026