2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado

none February 2026 September 2023 2016 United States House of Representatives elections 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado Colorado legislative no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado 2014 2016 11 08 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado 2018 All 7 Colorado seats to the United States House of Representatives Republican Party (United States) 4 4 1,288,618 47.70% 2.30% Democratic Party (United States) 3 3 1,263,791 46.78% 0.03% Libertarian Party (United States) 0 0 143,338 5.25% 3.56% 280px District results 280px County results Republican #F2B3BE 40–50% #e27f90 50–60% #cc2f4a 60–70% #D40000 70–80% #aa0000 80–90% Democratic #b9d7ffff 40–50% #86B6F2 50–60% #4389E3 60–70% #1666CB 70–80% The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado were held on November 8, 2016, to elect the seven U.S. representatives from the state of Colorado, one from each of the state's seven congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections. The primaries were held on June 28. As of , this is the last time the Republicans won the popular vote or a majority of House seats in Colorado. 2 Overview Statewide PartyCandidatesVotesSeatsNo. Number %No. Number+/– %Republican71,288,61847.70457.14Democratic71,263,79146.78342.95Libertarian7143,3385.2500.0Green15,6410.2100.0Total222,701,388100.07100.0 Popular vote #ddd 600px 410px Republican Colorado Republican Party 47.70 Democratic Colorado Democratic Party 46.78 Libertarian Libertarian Party of Colorado 5.25 Green Green Party of Colorado 0.21 House seats #ddd 600px 410px Republican Colorado Republican Party 57.14 Democratic Colorado Democratic Party 42.86 By district Results of the 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado by district: DistrictRepublicanDemocraticLibertarianGreenTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 105,030 27.71% 257,254 67.87% 16,752 4.42% 0 0.00% 379,036 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 2 170,001 37.17% 260,175 56.89% 27,136 5.93% 0 0.00% 457,312 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 3 204,220 54.60% 150,914 40.35% 18,903 5.05% 0 0.00% 374,037 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 4 248,230 63.55% 123,642 31.65% 18,761 4.80% 0 0.00% 390,633 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 5 225,445 62.28% 111,676 30.85% 24,872 6.87% 0 0.00% 361,993 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 6 191,626 50.91% 160,372 42.60% 18,778 4.99% 5,641 1.50% 376,417 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 7 144,066 39.80% 199,758 55.18% 18,186 5.02% 0 0.00% 362,010 100.0% Democratic holdTotal 1,288,618 47.70% 1,263,791 46.78% 143,338 5.31% 5,641 0.21% 2,701,388 100.0% District 1 2016 Colorado's 1st congressional district election Colorado presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado#District 1 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado#District 1 2018 x150px File:Diana DeGette official photo (cropped 2).jpg Diana DeGette Democratic Party (United States) 257,254 67.9% File:3x4.svg Casper Stockham Republican Party (United States) 105,030 27.7% 230px County results 230px Precinct results DeGette: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90% Stockham: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #808080 No votes U.S. Representative Diana DeGette Democratic Party (United States) Diana DeGette Democratic Party (United States) Colorado's 1st congressional district The 1st district is located in Central Colorado and includes most of the city of Denver. The incumbent was Democrat Diana DeGette, who had represented the district since 1997. She was re-elected with 66% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of D+18. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Diana DeGette, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Charles H. "Chuck" Norris Results Democratic primary resultshttp://results.enr.clarityelections.com/CO/61960/173504/Web01/en/summary.html June 28, 2016 Primary Election Official Results Colorado Secretary of State 20 July 2016 Diana DeGette (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 55,925 86.4 Charles H. "Chuck" Norris Democratic Party (United States) 8,770 13.6 64,065 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Charles "Casper" Stockham Results Republican primary results Charles "Casper" Stockham Republican Party (United States) 15,616 100.0 Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Darrell Dinges General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2016 House Race Ratings for November 7, 2016 http://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report November 12, 2016Safe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsDaily Kos Elections House race ratings: Initial ratings for 2016 http://www.dailykos.com/election-outlook/2016-race-ratings#house Daily Kos Elections November 7, 2016Safe DNovember 7, 2016 Rothenberg2016 House Ratings (November 3, 2016) http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report November 3, 2016Safe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal Ball2016 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2016-house Sabato's Crystal Ball November 7, 2016 November 7, 2016Safe DNovember 7, 2016RCPBattle for the House 2016 http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2016/house/2016_elections_house_map.html Real Clear Politics October 31, 2016Safe DOctober 31, 2016 Results Colorado's 1st congressional district, 2016http://results.enr.clarityelections.com/CO/63746/184388/Web01/en/summary.html Official Results November 8, 2016 General Election Colorado Secretary of State December 14, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Diana DeGette (incumbent) 257,254 67.9 Republican Party (United States) Charles "Casper" Stockham 105,030 27.7 Libertarian Party (United States) Darrell Dinges 16,752 4.4 379,036 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 2 2016 Colorado's 2nd congressional district election Colorado presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado#District 2 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado#District 2 2018 x150px File:Jared Polis Official 2012 (cropped).jpg Jared Polis Democratic Party (United States) 260,175 56.9% File:3x4.svg Nicholas Morse Republican Party (United States) 170,001 37.2% File:3x4.svg Richard Longstreth Libertarian Party (United States) 27,136 5.9% 200px County results 200px Precinct results Polis: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% Morse: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80%Tie: #d2b1d9 40–50% U.S. Representative Jared Polis Democratic Party (United States) Jared Polis Democratic Party (United States) Colorado's 2nd congressional district The 2nd district is located in Northern Colorado and encompasses seven counties. The incumbent was Democrat Jared Polis, who had represented the district since 2009. He was re-elected with 56% of the vote in 2014 and was not expected to have a primary challenger. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Jared Polis, incumbent U.S. representative Results Democratic primary results Jared Polis (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 43,660 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Nicholas Morse, marketing executive Results Republican primary results Nicholas Morse Republican Party (United States) 36,417 100.0 Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Richard Longstreth General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Results Colorado's 2nd congressional district, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Jared Polis (incumbent) 260,175 56.9 Republican Party (United States) Nicholas Morse 170,001 37.2 Libertarian Party (United States) Richard Longstreth 27,136 5.9 457,312 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 3 2016 Colorado's 3rd congressional district election Colorado presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado#District 3 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado#District 3 2018 x150px File:Scott Tipton, Official Portrait, 115th Congress (3x4).jpg Scott Tipton Republican Party (United States) 204,220 54.6% File:Gail Schwartz (cropped).jpg Gail Schwartz Democratic Party (United States) 150,914 40.4% File:3x4.svg Gaylon Kent Libertarian Party (United States) 18,903 5.0% 250px County results 250px Precinct results Tipton: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% #A80000 >90% Schwartz: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90% U.S. Representative Scott Tipton Republican Party (United States) Scott Tipton Republican Party (United States) 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. The incumbent was Republican Scott Tipton, who had represented the district since 2011. He was re-elected with 58% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+5. Tipton was mentioned as a potential candidate for the U.S. Senate, but announced that he would run for re-election instead.http://atr.rollcall.com/scott-tipton-not-running-colorado-senate-seat Scott Tipton Not Running for Colorado Senate Seat Roll Call Pathé Simone December 11, 2015 December 13, 2015 December 14, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151214233944/http://atr.rollcall.com/scott-tipton-not-running-colorado-senate-seat/ dead Republican primary Candidates Nominee Scott Tipton, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Alexander Beinstein Results Republican primary results Scott Tipton (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 43,992 78.9 Alexander Beinstein Republican Party (United States) 11,790 21.1 55,782 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Gail Schwartz, state senator from the 5th districtMatthews Mark Gail Schwartz looks to unseat Scott Tipton http://www.denverpost.com/2016/04/08/gail-schwartz-looks-to-unseat-scott-tipton/ 11 August 2016 The Denver Post 8 April 2016 Results Democratic primary results Gail Schwartz Democratic Party (United States) 35,823 100.0 General election Endorsements Gail Schwartz (D) Organizations EMILY's ListU.S. HOUSE CANDIDATES http://www.emilyslist.org/candidates/gallery/house emilyslist.org 3 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20161012054633/http://www.emilyslist.org/candidates/gallery/house 12 October 2016 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLikely RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsLean RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallLikely RNovember 7, 2016RCPLikely ROctober 31, 2016 Results Colorado's 3rd congressional district, 2016 Republican Party (United States) Scott Tipton (incumbent) 204,220 54.6 Democratic Party (United States) Gail Schwartz 150,914 40.4 Libertarian Party (United States) Gaylon Kent 18,903 5.0 374,037 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 4 2016 Colorado's 4th congressional district election Colorado presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado#District 4 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado#District 4 2018 x150px Ken Buck official congressional photo (cropped 2).jpg Ken Buck Republican Party (United States) 248,230 63.5% File:3x4.svg Bob Seay Democratic Party (United States) 123,642 31.7% 150px County results 150px Precinct results Buck: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% #A80000 >90% Seay: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80%Tie: #d2b1d9 40–50% #808080 No votes U.S. Representative Ken Buck Republican Party (United States) Ken Buck Republican Party (United States) Colorado's 4th congressional district The 4th district is located in Eastern Colorado and includes numerous sparsely populated counties. The incumbent was Republican Ken Buck, who had represented the district since 2015. He was elected with 65% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+11. Republican primary Candidates Declared Ken Buck, incumbent U.S. representative Results Republican primary results Ken Buck (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 58,848 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Bob Seay Results Democratic primary results Bob Seay Democratic Party (United States) 22,520 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results Colorado's 4th congressional district, 2016 Republican Party (United States) Ken Buck (incumbent) 248,230 63.5 Democratic Party (United States) Bob Seay 123,642 31.7 Libertarian Party (United States) Bruce Griffith 18,761 4.8 390,633 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 5 2016 Colorado's 5th congressional district election Colorado presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado#District 5 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado#District 5 2018 x150px File:Doug Lamborn, official portrait, 110th Congress (cropped).jpg Doug Lamborn Republican Party (United States) 225,445 62.3% File:Plowright campaign portrait 2 (cropped).jpg Misty Plowright Democratic Party (United States) 111,676 30.8% File:3x4.svg Mike McRedmond Libertarian Party (United States) 24,872 6.9% 250px County results 250px Precinct results Lamborn: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% Plowright: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #3933e5 80–90% U.S. Representative Doug Lamborn Republican Party (United States) Doug Lamborn Republican Party (United States) 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. The incumbent was Republican Doug Lamborn, who had represented the district since 2007. He was re-elected with 60% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+13. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Doug Lamborn, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Calandra Vargas Results Republican primary results Doug Lamborn (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 51,018 68.0 Calandra Vargas Republican Party (United States) 23,968 32.0 74,986 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Misty Plowright, Army veteranhttp://www.mistyforcongress.com/ https://web.archive.org/web/20160404190553/http://www.mistyforcongress.com/ usurped April 4, 2016 Misty for congress Eliminated in primary Donald Martinez Results Democratic primary results Misty Plowright Democratic Party (United States) 13,419 58.2 Donald E. Martinez Democratic Party (United States) 9,658 41.8 23,077 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results Colorado's 5th congressional district, 2016 Republican Party (United States) Doug Lamborn (incumbent) 225,445 62.3 Democratic Party (United States) Misty Plowright 111,676 30.8 Libertarian Party (United States) Mike McRedmond 24,872 6.9 361,993 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 6 2016 Colorado's 6th congressional district election Colorado presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado#District 6 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado#District 6 2018 x150px File:Mike Coffman, Official Portrait, 114th Congress (cropped).jpg Mike Coffman Republican Party (United States) 191,626 50.9% File:Morgan Carroll 2016 (cropped).jpg Morgan Carroll Democratic Party (United States) 160,372 42.6% File:3x4.svg Norm Olsen Libertarian Party (United States) 18,778 5.0% 200px County results 200px Precinct results Coffman: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% Carroll: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #808080 No votes U.S. Representative Mike Coffman Republican Party (United States) Mike Coffman Republican Party (United States) Colorado's 6th congressional district The 6th district is located in Central Colorado and surrounds the city of Denver from the east, including the city of Aurora. The incumbent was Republican Mike Coffman, who had represented the district since 2009. He was re-elected with 52% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of D+1. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Mike Coffman, incumbent U.S. representative Results Republican primary results Mike Coffman (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 41,288 100.0 41,288 100.0 Democratic primary On July 5, 2015, Morgan Carroll, the former president of the Colorado Senate, announced that she planned to challenge Coffman.http://www.denverpost.com/2015/07/07/morgan-carroll-launches-campaign-to-unseat-mike-coffman/ Morgan Carroll launches campaign to unseat Mike Coffman 7 July 2015 Andrew Romanoff, the former Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives and the 2014 Democratic nominee, considered running again but ultimately decided against it.http://atr.rollcall.com/house-democrats-eyeing-five-rematches/ Democrats Eyeing 5 House Race Rematches in 2016 Roll Call November 13, 2014 November 19, 2014 November 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141117075211/http://atr.rollcall.com/house-democrats-eyeing-five-rematches/ dead Former state representative Edward Casso established an exploratory committee in 2014 in preparation for a potential challenge,http://blogs.denverpost.com/thespot/2014/11/13/andrew-romanoff-take-break-gear-16-campaign/115193/ Should Andrew Romanoff take break or run again? Also, former state rep mulls CD6 The Denver Post November 13, 2014 November 19, 2014 November 18, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141118124149/http://blogs.denverpost.com/thespot/2014/11/13/andrew-romanoff-take-break-gear-16-campaign/115193/ dead but ultimately did not run. Candidates Nominee Morgan Carroll, former Minority Leader of the Colorado Senatehttp://www.aurorasentinel.com/news/state-sen-morgan-carroll-makes-official-her-battle-against-mike-coffman-for-auroras-congressional-seat/#.VZsptoFwC_A.twitter State Sen. Morgan Carroll makes official her battle against Mike Coffman for Aurora's congressional seat Aurora Sentinel Sapin Rachel July 7, 2015 July 7, 2015 Declined Edward Casso, former state representativehttp://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/04/17/1378244/-Daily-Kos-Elections-Morning-Digest-How-is-Russ-Feingold-like-Han-Solo-We-re-stoked-to-see-him-back Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: How is Russ Feingold like Han Solo? We're stoked to see him back Nir David Daily Kos Elections April 17, 2015 May 4, 2015 Rhonda Fields, state representative Rebecca McClellan, Centennial city councilorhttp://www.coloradostatesman.com/content/995535-coffman-turns-60-braces-new-challenge-ahead Coffman turns 60, braces for new challenge ahead Luning Ernest The Colorado Statesman March 27, 2015 May 4, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150505043120/http://www.coloradostatesman.com/content/995535-coffman-turns-60-braces-new-challenge-ahead May 5, 2015 deadhttp://atr.rollcall.com/democratic-candidates-ready-for-hillary-clinton/ Democratic Candidates Are Ready for Hillary Clinton Levinson Alexis Roll Call April 15, 2015 May 4, 2015 April 26, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150426074211/http://atr.rollcall.com/democratic-candidates-ready-for-hillary-clinton/ dead Karen Middleton, former state representative and former member of the Colorado State Board of Education Andrew Romanoff, former Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives, candidate for U.S. Senate in 2010 and nominee for the seat in 2014http://kdvr.com/2014/11/13/could-romanoff-after-9-point-loss-challenge-coffman-again-in-2016/ Could Romanoff, after 9-point loss, challenge Coffman again in 2016? Stokols Eli KDVR November 13, 2014 May 4, 2015http://atr.rollcall.com/house-races-2016-year-of-the-rematch/ The Year of the Rematch Cahn Emily Roll Call April 1, 2015 May 4, 2015 May 10, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150510180616/http://atr.rollcall.com/house-races-2016-year-of-the-rematch/ dead Results Democratic primary results Morgan Carroll Democratic Party (United States) 30,704 100.0 30,704 100.0 General election Campaign The conservative political advocacy group Americans for Prosperity, which receives funding from the Koch brothers, launched a six-figure campaign effort supporting Coffman's candidacy.https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2016/07/05/koch-brothers-group-to-wade-into-colorado-race-amid-worries-gop-could-lose-the-house/ Koch-backed group to wade into Colorado race amid worries GOP could lose the House The Washington Post Ho Catherine July 5, 2016 September 6, 2016http://www.denverpost.com/2016/07/05/afp-coffman-carroll-americans-for-prosperity/ Koch brothers-backed political group AFP brings new firepower to Coffman-Carroll race The Denver Post Matthews Mark K. July 5, 2016 September 6, 2016 Endorsements Mike Coffman (R) Newspapers The Denver PostElect Mike Coffman to another term in Congress https://www.denverpost.com/2016/10/06/elect-mike-coffman-to-another-term-in-congress/ The Denver Post 8 July 2023 6 October 2014 Morgan Carroll (D) State officials John Hickenlooper, governor of Colorado Organizations EMILY's List Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossupNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsTossupNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergTilt RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallLean RNovember 7, 2016RCPTossupOctober 31, 2016 Results Colorado's 6th congressional district, 2016 Republican Party (United States) Mike Coffman (incumbent) 191,626 50.9 Democratic Party (United States) Morgan Carroll 160,372 42.6 Libertarian Party (United States) Norm Olsen 18,778 5.0 Green Party (United States) Robert Lee Worthey 5,641 1.5 376,417 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 7 2016 Colorado's 7th congressional district election Colorado presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado#District 7 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado#District 7 2018 x150px File:Ed Perlmutter official photo.jpg Ed Perlmutter Democratic Party (United States) 199,758 55.2% File:3x4.svg George Athanasopoulos Republican Party (United States) 144,066 39.8% File:3x4.svg Martin L. Buchanan Libertarian Party (United States) 18,186 5.0% 280px County results 280px Precinct results Perlmutter: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% Athanasopoulos: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80%Tie: #d2b1d9 40–50% #808080 No votes U.S. Representative Ed Perlmutter Democratic Party (United States) Ed Perlmutter Democratic Party (United States) Colorado's 7th congressional district The 7th district is located in Central Colorado, to the north and west of Denver and includes the cities of Thornton and Westminster and most of Lakewood. The incumbent was Democrat Ed Perlmutter, who had represented the district since 2007. He was re-elected with 55% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of D+5. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Ed Perlmutter, incumbent U.S. representative Results Democratic primary results Ed Perlmutter (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 35,196 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee George Athanasopoulos Results Republican primary results George Athanasopoulos Republican Party (United States) 29,614 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Results Colorado's 7th congressional district, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Ed Perlmutter (incumbent) 199,758 55.2 Republican Party (United States) George Athanasopoulos 144,066 39.8 Libertarian Party (United States) Martin L. Buchanan 18,186 5.0 362,010 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) See also 2016 Colorado State Board of Regents at-large election References External links U.S. House elections in Colorado, 2016 at Ballotpedia Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets Colorado 2016 United States House of Representatives