2022 Colorado State Senate Election
Colorado · State
General Election
November 8, 2022
Contests
17
Candidates
38
Valid votes
1,197,668
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 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 587,511 | 49.1% | 11 | 64.7% | 0 |
| Republican | 602,185 | 50.3% | 6 | 35.3% | −1 |
| Libertarian | 7,951 | 0.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Center | 21 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Party | 2020 seats | 2022 seats | Change | 2020 Vote % | 2022 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 11 | 11 | 0 | 57.8% | 49.1% | −8.7 pp |
| Republican | 7 | 6 | −1 | 39.6% | 50.3% | +10.7 pp |
Seat changes by party
18 → 17 seats
| Party | 2012 seats | 2022 seats | Change | 2012 Vote % | 2022 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 8 | 11 | +3 | 30.4% | 49.1% | +18.7 pp |
| Republican | 6 | 6 | 0 | 32.6% | 50.3% | +17.6 pp |
Seat changes by party
20 → 17 seats
| Party | 2014 seats | 2022 seats | Change | 2014 Vote % | 2022 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 7 | 11 | +4 | 34.2% | 49.1% | +14.9 pp |
| Republican | 9 | 6 | −3 | 50.8% | 50.3% | −0.5 pp |
Seat changes by party
18 → 17 seats
| Party | 2016 seats | 2022 seats | Change | 2016 Vote % | 2022 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 10 | 11 | +1 | 53.5% | 49.1% | −4.4 pp |
| Republican | 8 | 6 | −2 | 44.5% | 50.3% | +5.8 pp |
Seat changes by party
18 → 17 seats
| Party | 2018 seats | 2022 seats | Change | 2018 Vote % | 2022 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 9 | 11 | +2 | 50.3% | 49.1% | −1.3 pp |
| Republican | 8 | 6 | −2 | 46.8% | 50.3% | +3.5 pp |
Seat changes by party
17 → 17 seats
| Party | 2020 seats | 2022 seats | Change | 2020 Vote % | 2022 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 11 | 11 | 0 | 57.8% | 49.1% | −8.7 pp |
| Republican | 7 | 6 | −1 | 39.6% | 50.3% | +10.7 pp |
Seat changes by party
18 → 17 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 |
| November 8, 2022 | 11 | 6 |
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 |
| November 8, 2022 | 11 | 6 |
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% |
| November 8, 2022 | 49.1% | 50.3% |
Source: Colorado Secretary of State
District results
17 contests
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| District | Dem | Rep | Libertarian | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | |||
| —— | — | 53,199100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 53,199 | 58.7% | |
| 33,79551.2% | 51.2% | 32,18048.8% | 48.8% | —— | — | 65,975 | 55.3% | |
| 35,78939.2% | 39.2% | 55,59560.8% | 60.8% | —— | — | 91,384 | 64.7% | |
| 22,52029.9% | 29.9% | 52,69670.1% | 70.1% | —— | — | 75,216 | 60.8% | |
| 40,76555.7% | 55.7% | 32,42744.3% | 44.3% | —— | — | 73,192 | 58.9% | |
| 28,32735.1% | 35.1% | 50,26662.3% | 62.3% | 2,0752.6% | 2.6% | 80,668 | 62.4% | |
| 20,25849.9% | 49.9% | 18,04244.5% | 44.5% | 2,2645.6% | 5.6% | 40,564 | 39.1% | |
| 43,06850.6% | 50.6% | 42,05449.4% | 49.4% | —— | — | 85,122 | 65.2% | |
| 49,37554.2% | 54.2% | 39,65143.5% | 43.5% | 2,0432.2% | 2.2% | 91,069 | 68.5% | |
| 46,50867.3% | 67.3% | 22,60932.7% | 32.7% | —— | — | 69,117 | 58.9% | |
| 30,00853.8% | 53.8% | 24,18443.4% | 43.4% | 1,5692.8% | 2.8% | 55,761 | 53.5% | |
| 43,43561.5% | 61.5% | 27,20738.5% | 38.5% | —— | — | 70,642 | 58.8% | |
| 39,86154.9% | 54.9% | 32,75745.1% | 45.1% | —— | — | 72,639 | 58.7% | |
| 40,12246.2% | 46.2% | 46,75153.8% | 53.8% | —— | — | 86,873 | 67.4% | |
| 44,61976.0% | 76.0% | 14,08924.0% | 24.0% | —— | — | 58,708 | 54.7% | |
| 48,831100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 48,831 | 50.5% | |
| 20,23025.7% | 25.7% | 58,47874.3% | 74.3% | —— | — | 78,708 | 60.4% | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates. Turnout is votes cast / registered voters.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron PeltonRep53,199 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Nick HinrichsenDem33,795 votes · 51.2%Runner-upStephen A. VarelaRep32,090 votes · 48.6% | Stephen A. VarelaRep32,090 votes · 48.6% | 2.6percentage points | |
Mark BaisleyRep55,595 votes · 60.8%Runner-upJeff RavageDem35,789 votes · 39.2% | Jeff RavageDem35,789 votes · 39.2% | 21.7percentage points | |
Janice RichRep52,696 votes · 70.1%Runner-upDavid C. StahlkeDem22,520 votes · 29.9% | David C. StahlkeDem22,520 votes · 29.9% | 40.1percentage points | |
Dylan RobertsDem40,765 votes · 55.7%Runner-upMatt SolomonRep32,427 votes · 44.3% | Matt SolomonRep32,427 votes · 44.3% | 11.4percentage points | |
Paul LundeenRep50,266 votes · 62.3%Runner-upArik DoughertyDem28,327 votes · 35.1% | Arik DoughertyDem28,327 votes · 35.1% | 27.2percentage points | |
Tony ExumDem20,258 votes · 49.9%Runner-upDennis HiseyRep18,042 votes · 44.5% | Dennis HiseyRep18,042 votes · 44.5% | 5.5percentage points | |
Janice MarchmanDem43,068 votes · 50.6%Runner-upRob WoodwardRep42,054 votes · 49.4% | Rob WoodwardRep42,054 votes · 49.4% | 1.2percentage points | |
Lisa A. CutterDem49,375 votes · 54.2%Runner-upTim WalshRep39,651 votes · 43.5% | Tim WalshRep39,651 votes · 43.5% | 10.7percentage points | |
Jessie DanielsonDem46,508 votes · 67.3%Runner-upColby DrechselRep22,609 votes · 32.7% | Colby DrechselRep22,609 votes · 32.7% | 34.6percentage points | |
Kyle MullicaDem30,008 votes · 53.8%Runner-upCourtney PotterRep24,184 votes · 43.4% | Courtney PotterRep24,184 votes · 43.4% | 10.4percentage points | |
Faith WinterDem43,435 votes · 61.5%Runner-upMelody PeotterRep27,207 votes · 38.5% | Melody PeotterRep27,207 votes · 38.5% | 23.0percentage points | |
Tom SullivanDem39,861 votes · 54.9%Runner-upTom KimRep32,757 votes · 45.1% | Tom KimRep32,757 votes · 45.1% | 9.8percentage points | |
Kevin Van WinkleRep46,751 votes · 53.8%Runner-upBraeden MiguelDem40,122 votes · 46.2% | Braeden MiguelDem40,122 votes · 46.2% | 7.6percentage points | |
Robert RodriguezDem44,619 votes · 76.0%Runner-upDean FlandersRep14,089 votes · 24.0% | Dean FlandersRep14,089 votes · 24.0% | 52.0percentage points | |
| Julie C. GonzalesDem48,831 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Rod PeltonRep58,478 votes · 74.3%Runner-upTravis Star NelsonDem20,230 votes · 25.7% | Travis Star NelsonDem20,230 votes · 25.7% | 48.6percentage points |