2020 Colorado State Senate Election
Colorado · State
General Election
November 3, 2020
Contests
18
Candidates
41
Valid votes
1,592,481
Seats shown are those contested that year, not the full chamber. Alternating districts and boundary changes affect comparisons.
Party results
| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % | Seat change vs 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 920,525 | 57.8% | 11 | 61.1% | +2 |
| Republican | 630,299 | 39.6% | 7 | 38.9% | −1 |
| Libertarian | 34,156 | 2.1% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Unity | 7,482 | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Unaffiliated | 19 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Party | 2018 seats | 2020 seats | Change | 2018 Vote % | 2020 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 9 | 11 | +2 | 50.3% | 57.8% | +7.5 pp |
| Republican | 8 | 7 | −1 | 46.8% | 39.6% | −7.2 pp |
Seat changes by party
17 → 18 seats
| Party | 2012 seats | 2020 seats | Change | 2012 Vote % | 2020 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 8 | 11 | +3 | 30.4% | 57.8% | +27.4 pp |
| Republican | 6 | 7 | +1 | 32.6% | 39.6% | +6.9 pp |
Seat changes by party
20 → 18 seats
| Party | 2014 seats | 2020 seats | Change | 2014 Vote % | 2020 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 7 | 11 | +4 | 34.2% | 57.8% | +23.6 pp |
| Republican | 9 | 7 | −2 | 50.8% | 39.6% | −11.2 pp |
Seat changes by party
18 → 18 seats
| Party | 2016 seats | 2020 seats | Change | 2016 Vote % | 2020 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 10 | 11 | +1 | 53.5% | 57.8% | +4.4 pp |
| Republican | 8 | 7 | −1 | 44.5% | 39.6% | −4.9 pp |
Seat changes by party
18 → 18 seats
| Party | 2018 seats | 2020 seats | Change | 2018 Vote % | 2020 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 9 | 11 | +2 | 50.3% | 57.8% | +7.5 pp |
| Republican | 8 | 7 | −1 | 46.8% | 39.6% | −7.2 pp |
Seat changes by party
17 → 18 seats
Historical trends
Democratic Republican
Chart data
| Election | Democratic | Republican |
|---|---|---|
| November 6, 2012 | 8 | 6 |
| November 4, 2014 | 7 | 9 |
| November 8, 2016 | 10 | 8 |
| November 6, 2018 | 9 | 8 |
| November 3, 2020 | 11 | 7 |
Democratic Republican
Chart data
| Election | Democratic | Republican |
|---|---|---|
| November 6, 2012 | 8 | 6 |
| November 4, 2014 | 7 | 9 |
| November 8, 2016 | 10 | 8 |
| November 6, 2018 | 9 | 8 |
| November 3, 2020 | 11 | 7 |
Democratic Republican
Chart data
| Election | Democratic | Republican |
|---|---|---|
| November 6, 2012 | 30.4% | 32.6% |
| November 4, 2014 | 34.2% | 50.8% |
| November 8, 2016 | 53.5% | 44.5% |
| November 6, 2018 | 50.3% | 46.8% |
| November 3, 2020 | 57.8% | 39.6% |
Source: Colorado Secretary of State
District results
18 contests
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| District | Dem | Rep | Libertarian | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | |||
| 41,52635.0% | 35.0% | 73,83262.3% | 62.3% | 3,2082.7% | 2.7% | 118,566 | 83.7% | |
| 41,71749.4% | 49.4% | 42,70150.6% | 50.6% | —— | — | 84,418 | 75.9% | |
| 32,11438.1% | 38.1% | 47,46356.4% | 56.4% | 4,6205.5% | 5.5% | 84,197 | 75.4% | |
| 29,65637.8% | 37.8% | 45,80858.3% | 58.3% | 3,0483.9% | 3.9% | 78,512 | 72.2% | |
| 63,40966.7% | 66.7% | 31,72433.3% | 33.3% | —— | — | 95,133 | 78.5% | |
| 65,22667.9% | 67.9% | 30,84832.1% | 32.1% | —— | — | 96,093 | 83.1% | |
| 75,26182.9% | 82.9% | 15,52417.1% | 17.1% | —— | — | 90,785 | 80.1% | |
| 54,69459.2% | 59.2% | 37,74040.8% | 40.8% | —— | — | 92,434 | 82.9% | |
| 41,43863.5% | 63.5% | 23,76936.5% | 36.5% | —— | — | 65,207 | 72.5% | |
| 58,22744.9% | 44.9% | 71,57055.1% | 55.1% | —— | — | 129,797 | 83.2% | |
| 35,96849.2% | 49.2% | 37,19550.8% | 50.8% | —— | — | 73,163 | 74.5% | |
| 54,27560.6% | 60.6% | 32,98436.8% | 36.8% | 2,3662.6% | 2.6% | 89,625 | 78.2% | |
| 51,00555.3% | 55.3% | 41,22244.7% | 44.7% | —— | — | 92,227 | 82.6% | |
| 51,02861.9% | 61.9% | 31,38738.1% | 38.1% | —— | — | 82,415 | 75.9% | |
| 45,82868.7% | 68.7% | —— | — | 20,91431.3% | 31.3% | 66,742 | 71.2% | |
| 74,28876.7% | 76.7% | 22,56223.3% | 23.3% | —— | — | 96,850 | 77.9% | |
| 75,70291.0% | 91.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 83,184 | 73.5% | |
| 29,16339.9% | 39.9% | 43,97060.1% | 60.1% | —— | — | 73,133 | 75.2% | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates. Turnout is votes cast / registered voters.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
Jim SmallwoodRep73,832 votes · 62.3%Runner-upElissa FlaumenhaftDem41,526 votes · 35.0% | Elissa FlaumenhaftDem41,526 votes · 35.0% | 27.3percentage points | |
Bob RankinRep42,701 votes · 50.6%Runner-upKarl HanlonDem41,717 votes · 49.4% | Karl HanlonDem41,717 votes · 49.4% | 1.2percentage points | |
Larry G. ListonRep47,463 votes · 56.4%Runner-upRandi McCallianDem32,114 votes · 38.1% | Randi McCallianDem32,114 votes · 38.1% | 18.2percentage points | |
Bob GardnerRep45,808 votes · 58.4%Runner-upElectra JohnsonDem29,656 votes · 37.8% | Electra JohnsonDem29,656 votes · 37.8% | 20.6percentage points | |
Joann GinalDem63,409 votes · 66.7%Runner-upHans D. HochheimerRep31,724 votes · 33.4% | Hans D. HochheimerRep31,724 votes · 33.4% | 33.3percentage points | |
Sonya Jaquez LewisDem65,226 votes · 67.9%Runner-upMatthew D. MenzaRep30,848 votes · 32.1% | Matthew D. MenzaRep30,848 votes · 32.1% | 35.8percentage points | |
Steve FenbergDem75,261 votes · 82.9%Runner-upPeg CageRep15,524 votes · 17.1% | Peg CageRep15,524 votes · 17.1% | 65.8percentage points | |
Rachel ZenzingerDem54,694 votes · 59.2%Runner-upLynn GerberRep37,740 votes · 40.8% | Lynn GerberRep37,740 votes · 40.8% | 18.3percentage points | |
Dominick MorenoDem41,438 votes · 63.6%Runner-upMartín MendezRep23,769 votes · 36.5% | Martín MendezRep23,769 votes · 36.5% | 27.1percentage points | |
Barbara KirkmeyerRep71,570 votes · 55.1%Runner-upSally BoccellaDem58,227 votes · 44.9% | Sally BoccellaDem58,227 votes · 44.9% | 10.3percentage points | |
Kevin PriolaRep37,195 votes · 50.8%Runner-upPaula DickersonDem35,968 votes · 49.2% | Paula DickersonDem35,968 votes · 49.2% | 1.7percentage points | |
Jeff BridgesDem54,275 votes · 60.6%Runner-upBob RothRep32,984 votes · 36.8% | Bob RothRep32,984 votes · 36.8% | 23.8percentage points | |
Chris KolkerDem51,005 votes · 55.3%Runner-upSuzanne StaiertRep41,222 votes · 44.7% | Suzanne StaiertRep41,222 votes · 44.7% | 10.6percentage points | |
Janet BucknerDem51,028 votes · 61.9%Runner-upKarl StecherRep31,387 votes · 38.1% | Karl StecherRep31,387 votes · 38.1% | 23.8percentage points | |
Rhonda FieldsDem45,828 votes · 68.7%Runner-upMichele PoagueLibertarian20,914 votes · 31.3% | Michele PoagueLibertarian20,914 votes · 31.3% | 37.3percentage points | |
Chris HansenDem74,288 votes · 76.7%Runner-upDoug TownsendRep22,562 votes · 23.3% | Doug TownsendRep22,562 votes · 23.3% | 53.4percentage points | |
James Rashad ColemanDem75,702 votes · 91.0%Runner-upJerry BurtonUnity7,482 votes · 9.0% | Jerry BurtonUnity7,482 votes · 9.0% | 82.0percentage points | |
Cleave SimpsonRep43,970 votes · 60.1%Runner-upCarlos R. LopezDem29,163 votes · 39.9% | Carlos R. LopezDem29,163 votes · 39.9% | 20.3percentage points |