2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado explained

Election Name:2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado
Country:Colorado
Type:legislative
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado
Next Year:2020
Seats For Election:All 7 Colorado seats to the United States House of Representatives
Turnout:63.58%
Election Date:November 6, 2018
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Last Election1:3
Seats1:4
Seat Change1: 1
Popular Vote1:1,343,211
Percentage1:53.44%
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Last Election2:4
Seats2:3
Seat Change2: 1
Popular Vote2:1,079,772
Percentage2:42.96%
Swing1: 6.66%
Swing2: 4.74%
Map Size:280px

The 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado were held on November 6, 2018, to elect the seven U.S. representatives from the state of Colorado, one from each of the state's seven congressional districts. The Republican and Democratic Party primaries in Colorado were held on June 26, 2018. The elections coincided with the gubernatorial election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections.

Overview

Statewide

PartyCandidatesVotesSeats
%+/–%
Democratic71,343,21153.444157.14
Republican71,079,77242.963142.95
Libertarian658,7692.3400.0
Independent227,1871.0800.0
Unity24,6230.1800.0
Green52070.0100.0
Write-in51370.0100.0
Total342,513,906100.07100.0

By district

Results of the 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado by district:[1]

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272,886 73.81% 85,207 23.05% 11,622 3.14% 369,715 100.0% Democratic hold
259,608 60.27% 144,901 33.64% 26,256 6.09% 430,765 100.0% Democratic hold
146,426 43.55% 173,205 51.52% 16,570 4.93% 336,201 100.0% Republican hold
145,544 39.38% 224,038 60.61% 38 0.01% 369,620 100.0% Republican hold
126,848 39.30% 184,002 57.02% 11,866 3.68% 322,716 100.0% Republican hold
District 6 187,639 54.10% 148,685 42.87% 10,498 3.03% 346,822 100.0% Democratic gain
204,260 60.42% 119,734 35.42% 14,073 4.16% 338,067 100.0% Democratic hold
Total 1,343,211 53.43% 1,079,772 42.95% 90,924 3.62% 2,513,907 100.0%

District 1

Election Name:2018 Colorado's 1st congressional district election
Country:Colorado
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado#District 1
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado#District 1
Next Year:2020
Image1:File:Diana DeGette official photo (cropped 2).jpg
Nominee1:Diana DeGette
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:272,886
Percentage1:73.8%
Nominee2:Casper Stockham
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:85,207
Percentage2:23.0%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Diana DeGette
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Diana DeGette
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See also: Colorado's 1st congressional district. The 1st district is located in Central Colorado and includes most of the city of Denver. Incumbent Democrat Diana DeGette, who had represented the district since 1997, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 68% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of D+21.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Eliminated at Convention

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
Withdrawn

Results

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Nominee

General election

Results

District 2

Election Name:2018 Colorado's 2nd congressional district election
Country:Colorado
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado#District 2
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado#District 2
Next Year:2020
Image1:File:Joe Neguse, official portrait, 116th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Joe Neguse
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:259,608
Percentage1:60.3%
Nominee2:Peter Yu
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:144,901
Percentage2:33.6%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Jared Polis
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Joe Neguse
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See also: Colorado's 2nd congressional district. The 2nd district is located in Northern Colorado and encompasses seven counties. Incumbent Democrat Jared Polis, who had represented the district since 2009, did not run re-election, instead running for Governor.[9] He was re-elected with 57% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of D+9.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Withdrawn
Declined

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

Results

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Nominee
Withdrawn

Independents

Candidates

General election

Results

District 3

Election Name:2018 Colorado's 3rd congressional district election
Country:Colorado
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado#District 3
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado#District 3
Next Year:2020
Image1:File:Scott Tipton official photo (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Scott Tipton
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:173,205
Percentage1:51.5%
Nominee2:Diane Mitsch Bush
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:146,426
Percentage2:43.6%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Scott Tipton
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Scott Tipton
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

See also: Colorado's 3rd congressional district. The 3rd district is located in Western and Southern Colorado and includes a large number of sparsely populated counties and the city of Grand Junction. Incumbent Republican Scott Tipton, who had represented the district since 2011, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 55% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+6.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

Results

Democratic primary

This was one of 80 Republican-held House districts targeted by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in 2018.[22]

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Withdrawn
Declined

Results

General election

Polling

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin
of error
Scott
Tipton (R)
Diane
Mitsch Bush (D)
OtherUndecided
JMC Analytics/Bold Blue Campaigns[27] October 27 – November 2, 2018500± 4.5% align="center" 46%41%5%[28] 7%
Change Research (D)[29] October 27–29, 2018485 align="center" 53%38%9%

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
align=left The Cook Political Report[30] November 5, 2018
align=left Inside Elections[31] November 5, 2018
align=left Sabato's Crystal Ball[32] November 5, 2018
RCP[33] November 5, 2018
Daily Kos[34] November 5, 2018
538[35] November 7, 2018
CNN[36] October 31, 2018
Politico[37] November 4, 2018

Results

District 4

Election Name:2018 Colorado's 4th congressional district election
Country:Colorado
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado#District 4
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado#District 4
Next Year:2020
Image1:File:Ken Buck official congressional photo (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Ken Buck
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:224,038
Percentage1:60.6%
Nominee2:Karen McCormick
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:145,544
Percentage2:33.6%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Ken Buck
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Ken Buck
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

See also: Colorado's 4th congressional district. The 4th district is located in Eastern Colorado and includes numerous sparsely populated counties. Incumbent Republican Ken Buck, who had represented the district since 2015, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 64% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+13.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated at convention

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Eliminated at Convention

Results

General election

Results

District 5

Election Name:2018 Colorado's 5th congressional district election
Country:Colorado
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado#District 5
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado#District 5
Next Year:2020
Image1:File:Doug Lamborn Official Portrait 118th (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Doug Lamborn
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:184,002
Percentage1:57.0%
Nominee2:Stephany Rose Spaulding
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:126,848
Percentage2:39.3%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Doug Lamborn
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Doug Lamborn
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

See also: Colorado's 5th congressional district. The 5th district is located in Central Colorado and includes Fremont, El Paso, Teller and Chaffee counties and the city of Colorado Springs. Incumbent Republican Doug Lamborn, who had represented the district since 2007, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 62% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+14.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary

Withdrawn

Polling

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Johnson. Cheryl L.. Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 6, 2018. Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives. April 27, 2019. February 28, 2019.
  2. https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H8CO01154/ RAO, SAIRA
  3. Web site: David Sedbrook for CD1. August 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20180308131122/https://davidsedbrook.com/. 8 March 2018.
  4. Web site: Ernest Luning . Diana DeGette lands endorsement from former primary rival David Sedbrook . coloradopolitics.com . Colorado Politics . 4 August 2023 . 13 April 2018.
  5. https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H8CO01162/ STOCKHAM, CHARLES (CASPER) WESLEY
  6. https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H8CO01097/ FIELD, JOHN
  7. https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H8CO01139/VIALPANDO, JEREMIAH
  8. https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H8CO01147/ DOANE, RAYMON ANTHONY
  9. Web site: Jared Polis to join crowded 2018 race for governor, tells The Post he wants "a Colorado that works for everybody". The Denver Post. Matthews. Mark K.. June 11, 2017. June 11, 2017.
  10. News: Joe Neguse declares run for Jared Polis' seat in Congress. The Denver Post. Matthews. Mark K.. June 13, 2017. June 13, 2017.
  11. Web site: Boulder Democrat Mark Williams announces bid for Jared Polis' 2nd CD seat. John. Fryar. Longmont Daily Times-Call. September 8, 2017.
  12. News: Paul . Jesse . 2018-03-13 . Nederland Mayor Kristopher Larsen ends his bid for Congress . The Denver Post . 2018-03-17 .
  13. News: Larimer hopefuls line up for Polis' seat in Congress. Fort Collins Coloradoan. Hindi. Saja. Ferrier. Pat. June 13, 2017. June 13, 2017.
  14. News: Paul . Jesse . 2017-12-17 . Ken Toltz is suspending his campaign to replace Polis, citing family health reasons . The Denver Post . 2017-12-18.
  15. Web site: Bunch . Joey . Kerry Donovan will stay on the ranch and in the Capitol, because Congress can wait . 2023-02-26 . Colorado Politics . 23 June 2017 . en.
  16. Web site: Polis' Run for Governor Opens Up Solidly Democratic Seat. Roll Call. Bowman. Bridget. June 11, 2017. June 11, 2017.
  17. Web site: Shannon Watts decides against running to replace Jared Polis in the 2nd Congressional District. The Denver Post. Paul. Jesse. September 26, 2017. September 27, 2017.
  18. https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H8CO02251/ YU, PETER
  19. News: Marcus . Peter . 2017-08-28 . Libertarian Todd Mitchem announces run for Congress with a marijuana focus . Colorado Politics . 2017-08-28 .
  20. Web site: Why Pot Industry Veteran Todd Mitchem Is Dropping His Congressional Bid. November 13, 2017. November 26, 2017. Mitchem, Todd. https://web.archive.org/web/20171101040244/https://toddmitchemforcongress.com/. November 1, 2017. dead.
  21. https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H8CO02186/ THOMAS, NICHOLAS STEPHEN DRESELLY
  22. Web site: Charging Forward, DCCC Announces Battlefield Expansion. dccc.org. 6 March 2023.
  23. News: Perkins . Luke . 2017-07-06 . Steamboat Springs Democrat will challenge Scott Tipton for House seat . The Durango Herald . 2017-07-06 . July 6, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170706234806/https://durangoherald.com/articles/170405-steamboat-springs-democrat-will-challenge-scott-tipton-for-house-seat . dead .
  24. News: Stroud . John . 2017-11-29 . Glenwood Springs attorney Karl Hanlon to run for Congress . Post Independent Citizen Telegram . Glenwood Springs, Colorado . 2017-12-01.
  25. News: Bunch . Joey . 2018-02-27 . Arn Menconi joins race to unseat Rep. Scott Tipton in 3rd CD . Colorado Politics . 2018-02-27.
  26. News: Luning . Ernest . 2017-12-07 . Grand Junction Councilman Chris Kennedy drops out of 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary . Colorado Politics . 2017-12-08.
  27. https://winwithjmc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Colorado-CD-3-Executive-Summary.pdf JMC Analytics/Bold Blue Campaigns
  28. Gaylon Kent (L) with 4%, Mary Malarsie (I) with 1%
  29. https://twitter.com/ChangePolls/status/1057115274799792128 Change Research (D)
  30. Web site: 2018 House Race Ratings . Cook Political Report . October 30, 2018.
  31. Web site: 2018 House Ratings . The Rothenberg Political Report . November 5, 2018.
  32. Web site: 2018 House . . November 5, 2018.
  33. News: Battle for the House 2018 . RCP . November 5, 2018.
  34. Web site: Daily Kos Elections 2018 race ratings . . November 5, 2018 .
  35. Web site: Silver . Nate . 2018 House Forecast . . November 6, 2018 . August 16, 2018.
  36. Web site: CNN's 2018 Race Ratings . cnn.com . Turner Broadcasting System . 30 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181031235918/https://www.cnn.com/election/2018/key-races . 31 October 2018.
  37. News: Who wins 2018? Predictions for Every House & Senate Election. POLITICO. 2018-09-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181104115002/https://www.politico.com/election-results/2018/house-senate-race-ratings-and-predictions/ . 4 November 2018.
  38. News: Simmons . Tommy . 2017-11-10 . Ken Buck challenged in 2018 primary race by former Lone Tree mayor . Windsor Now! . 2017-11-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171115083127/https://www.mywindsornow.com/news/ken-buck-challenged-in-2018-primary-race-by-former-lone-tree-mayor-2/ . 2017-11-15 . dead .
  39. https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H8CO04091/ MCCORMICK, KAREN A DVM
  40. https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H8CO04083/ KOHNE, STEVEN CHASE DR.
  41. News: 2018-05-01 . Judge: Colorado Congressman Should be on GOP Primary Ballot . CBN News . 2018-05-03.
  42. News: Luning . Ernest . 2017-07-17 . Darryl Glenn formally announces GOP primary bid versus incumbent Lamborn, Hill . The Colorado Springs Gazette . 2017-07-19 .
  43. Web site: Colorado Spring's state Sen. Owen Hill to challenge U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn in 5th CongressionalDistrict. ColoradoPolitics.com. Marcus. Peter. April 1, 2017. April 2, 2017.
  44. News: Luning . Ernest . 2017-10-11 . Retired Texas judge, former missionary Bill Rhea launches 'centrist Republican' challenge to Doug Lamborn . Colorado Politics . 2017-10-11.
  45. News: 2018-02-22. Tyler Stevens joins pack running for CD5. Colorado Springs Independent. Zubeck. Pam. May 23, 2018. February 24, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180224112941/https://www.csindy.com/TheWire/archives/2018/02/22/tyler-stevens-joins-pack-running-for-cd5. dead.
  46. News: Luning . Ernest . 2018-01-10 . U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn launches bid for reelection, weighs petitioning onto primary ballot . Colorado Politics . 2018-01-10.
  47. http://magellanstrategies.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Magellan-Strategies-Colorado-CD05-Republican-Primary-Survey-Summary-052318.pdf Magellan Strategies
  48. News: Stein . Nat . May 3, 2017 . Betty Field wants to unseat the congressman who's ignored her . Colorado Springs Indy .
  49. News: Eason . Brian . 2017-04-11 . Denver attorney Jason Crow to challenge Mike Coffman in 2018 . The Denver Post. 2017-05-29.
  50. News: Luning . Ernest . 2017-06-28 . Democrat Levi Tillemann plans to make it official—he's running in Colorado's 6th Congressional District . Colorado Politics . 2017-06-28.
  51. Web site: Crow, Tillemann qualify for CD6 primary ballot. 13 April 2018.
  52. News: Luning . Ernest . 2017-07-24 . Democrat Gabriel McArthur withdraws from 6th Congressional District primary, endorses Levi Tillemann . Colorado Politics . 2017-07-24.
  53. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/upshot/elections-poll-co06-3.html NYT Upshot/Siena College
  54. https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/409025-dem-poll-coffman-trails-dem-opponent-by-11-in-colorado Normington, Petts & Associates (D)
  55. https://scri.siena.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/CO06P1release_final.pdf NYT Upshot/Siena College
  56. https://localtvkdvr.files.wordpress.com/2018/10/coffmanpolling.pdf The Tarrance Group (R-Coffman)
  57. https://web.archive.org/web/20180731213839/http://www.netfreedom.us/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/IMGE-Insights-NN-July-House-Battleground-Survey-Memo.pdf IMGE Insights (R)
  58. https://www.scribd.com/document/384588616/CO-06-Global-Strategy-Group-D-for-Jason-Crow-July-2018 Global Strategy Group (D-Crow)
  59. http://endcitizensunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/CO-CD-6-Feb-18-Memo.pdf Public Policy Polling (D)
  60. https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/2c7561_77fe418718d344d3867254fc34e1d958.pdf Public Policy Polling (D)
  61. Web site: Ed Perlmutter cites shooting of Steve Scalise, lack of "fire in belly" as reasons to exit politics. 2017-07-11. The Denver Post. 2017-07-28.
  62. News: Bunch . Joey . 2018-08-21 . Perlmutter is back in congressional race, Moreno and Pettersen suspend campaigns . Colorado Politics . 2017-08-21.
  63. News: Luning . Ernest . 2017-10-05 . Democrat Dan Baer drops bid challenging Colorado U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter . Colorado Politics . 2017-10-05 .
  64. News: Luning . Ernest . 2017-08-22 . Democrat Andy Kerr suspends congressional campaign, endorses Ed Perlmutter after he gets back in . Colorado Politics . 2017-08-22.
  65. Web site: House Republicans name Democratic targets for 2018. Politico. Isenstadt. Alex. February 8, 2017. March 23, 2017.
  66. News: Luning . Ernest . 2018-02-25 . Trail Mix: The road to Colorado's 2018 election, Feb. 25 edition . Colorado Politics . 2018-02-25 . February 25, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180225145841/https://coloradopolitics.com/trail-mix-road-colorados-2018-election-feb-25-edition/ . dead .
  67. Web site: Ed Perlmutter thanks supporters ahead of run for Colorado governor. ColoradoPolitics.com. Marcus. Peter. March 27, 2017. April 2, 2017. April 3, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170403112335/http://coloradopolitics.com/emotional-ed-perlmutter-thanks-supporters-preparing-gubernatorial-run/. dead.
  68. https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H8CO07052/ CLAY, NATHAN