Colorado State House District 8
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Lindsay Gilchrist Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Carolyn BarnesRepublicanLindsay GilchristDemocratic · Incumbent2 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Lindsay Gilchrist (D) 85.2, Philip Borrelli (R) 12.7, Jesse Lashawn Parris (O) 2.1
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- Carolyn BarnesRepublican
- Lindsay GilchristIncumbentDemocratic
- Jesse Lashawn ParrisOther(Unity Party)
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- Last election
- Lindsay Gilchrist (Democratic) won by 72.5 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 3 candidates
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- Won 1 of 1
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- 2
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- Carolyn BarnesRepublican
- Lindsay GilchristIncumbentDemocratic
- Jesse Lashawn ParrisOther(Unity Party)
Source: coloradosos.gov (XLSX), dated Sep 15
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 46,871
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Colorado House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLindsay GilchristWon Democratic 39,91485.2% RepublicanPhilip Borrelli Republican 5,93212.7% OtherJesse Lashawn Parris Other 9922.1% DemocraticSharron Pettiford Democratic 330.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,848
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Colorado House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeslie HerodWon(incumbent) Democratic 35,01587.9% RepublicanHilleary Waters Republican 4,83312.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,910
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Colorado House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeslie HerodWon(incumbent) Democratic 46,910100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,517
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Colorado House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeslie HerodWon(incumbent) Democratic 39,517100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,923
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Colorado House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeslie HerodWon Democratic 38,10184.8% RepublicanEvan J. Vanderpool Republican 6,82215.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,075
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Colorado House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBeth McCannWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,19785.7% RepublicanJeffery Washington Republican 4,87814.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,257
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Colorado House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBeth McCannWon(incumbent) Democratic 35,13583.2% RepublicanAlan Johnson Republican 5,62313.3% LibertarianMaury B. Mingle Libertarian 1,4993.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,226
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Colorado House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBeth McCannWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,89785.7% RepublicanTheresemarie Osullivan Republican 3,32914.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,833
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Colorado House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBeth McCannWon Democratic 24,833100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,317
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Colorado House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRosemary MarshallWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,317100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,266
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Colorado House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRosemary MarshallWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,266100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,193
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Colorado House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRosemary MarshallWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,15383.3% RepublicanRoman Coleman Republican 3,04016.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,469
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Colorado House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRosemary MarshallWon Democratic 15,54589.0% LibertarianWalter Schlomer Libertarian 1,92411.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,613
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Colorado House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPenfield Tate IIIWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,80780.8% RepublicanRobert E. McRae Republican 2,24815.4% LibertarianWalter Schlomer Libertarian 5583.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,688
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Colorado House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPenfield Tate IIIWon Democratic 11,95776.2% RepublicanRobert E. McRae Republican 2,39315.3% GreenGary Swing Green 1,3388.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,840
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Colorado House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGlenda Swanson LyleWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,840100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,913
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Colorado House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGlenda Swanson LyleWon Democratic 14,13778.9% RepublicanStu Macphail Republican 3,77621.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,051
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Colorado House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilma J. WebbWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,051100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,292
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Colorado House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilma J. WebbWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,292100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,544
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Colorado House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilma J. WebbWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,544100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,783
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Colorado House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilma J. WebbWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,95086.7% RepublicanDavid Daniels Republican 1,83313.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,641
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Colorado House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilma J. WebbWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,94692.8% LibertarianDouglas Nusbaum Libertarian 6957.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,372
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Colorado House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilma J. WebbWon Democratic 5,372100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,504
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Colorado House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKing TrimbleWon Democratic 3,63080.6% IndependentPat Fuller Independent 87419.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,023
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Colorado House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWellington WebbWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,82496.7% OtherPaltrineri Other 1993.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,610
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Colorado House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWellington WebbWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,610100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,301
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Colorado House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWellington WebbWon Democratic 5,99782.1% IndependentTom Crowe Independent 80111.0% OtherEmilia M. Alvarado Other 5036.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,711
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Colorado House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard D. LammWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,34856.4% RepublicanLela S. Gilbert Republican 3,25142.2% IndependentVictor A. Wells Independent 1121.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,638
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Colorado House of Representatives District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard D. LammWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,97061.9% RepublicanLela S. Gilbert Republican 3,66838.1%
- 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 8, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/co/house/8. 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:8
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026