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Colorado

Senate: Democratic Majority

23D
12R

House: Democratic Majority

43D
22R

Colorado is on the DLCC’s 2026 Target Map.

In 2018, Colorado Senate was one of the DLCC’s top targets. We flipped the chamber and turned Colorado blue; Democrats have been delivering an ambitious agenda for Coloradans ever since.  Now, 2026 is our opportunity to solidify Democratic power in the Colorado General Assembly so the state can continue serving as a firewall against the Trump administration. Democrats need to gain just 3 House seats and 1 Senate seat to build supermajorities in each chamber. 

Since flipping the Senate, Democrats in Colorado have delivered for the 6 million people in their state. They’ve protected their constituents’ rights like abortion and acted on gun safety while tackling economic issues. As a result of Trump’s cost-of-living crisis, Colorado Democrats banned price gouging on groceries, and passed legislation to target junk fees to crack down on wage theft from working families.

Colorado Senate President and DLCC Board Member James Coleman

 

Meet the DLCC’s Colorado Target Races

To build durable power in both chambers of the legislature, the DLCC has designated a slate of Colorado Target Race candidates running in some of the state’s most competitive and consequential districts. These candidates represent critical opportunities to strengthen Democratic influence in Colorado by creating supermajorities in both chambers.

The DLCC is investing early in the candidates and districts where the data shows Democrats can make the biggest gains. Learn more about the races we’re following below:

DLCC Target Races

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DLCC Board Member

Senate President James Coleman

Senate President James Coleman is a consensus builder whose leadership has been instrumental in winning durable Democratic majorities in Colorado with a steady record of delivering for the people. With a background in community activism and advocating for non-profits, he’s made it his mission to expand economic opportunity. Senate President Coleman recently became the state’s second-ever Black state Senate president and has since led Colorado’s upper chamber to spur economic growth and make robust investments in education to support the growth of Colorado’s workforce. His ability to deliver on promises to make life more affordable is more important than ever as the Trump administration slashes programs that families have earned and rely on.

News in Colorado

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One Year of Trump Resistance

In the past year since Donald Trump was inaugurated as President, state Democrats have stepped up to create a blue wall of resistance against the Trump administration’s extremist policies. And it’s working. Facing the lowest approval rating of any elected president in his first term, Trump and his Republican legislators are desperate to claim victories that simply are unattainable in the toxic environment they have created in Washington.

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The DLCC's 2018 Roadmap

On Nov. 7, voters turned out in droves in a direct rebuke of state Republicans and the Trump administration. Americans from coast to coast sent a clear message that they will step up and defend Democratic values, safeguard the progress we have made, and push onward.

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DLCC Announces New Board Leadership, Members

Today Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post congratulated new Board of Directors Chair Tina Kotek, the Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives, and welcomed seven additional new Board members.

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DLCC 2016 Election Analysis

While Democrats running for state legislative office fell short of this cycle’s high expectations, Democratic power in state legislatures actually increased. While Republicans gained majorities in just three legislative chambers, Democrats won majorities in at least four. Additionally, Democrats expanded our majorities and added seats in a number of states.

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President Obama Endorses In Key Statehouse Races

This week, President Barack Obama endorsed state legislative candidates across the country. Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post issued the following statement on the President’s move to highlight down-ballot elections.

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DLCC Expands List of 2016 Essential Races

DLCC’s 2016 Essential Races highlight some of this year’s most exciting candidates in some of our most crucial legislative districts; the second Essential Races installment features 15 candidates from ten states.

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DLCC Essential Races 2016: Round 2

DLCC’s 2016 Essential Races highlight some of this year’s most exciting candidates in some of our most crucial legislative districts; the second Essential Races installment features 15 candidates from ten states.

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DLCC Announces 2016 Essential Races

DLCC’s 2016 Essential Races highlight some of this year’s most exciting candidates in some of our most crucial legislative districts, and a list of targeted races across the country will be rolled out over the coming weeks.

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