2002 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado

none February 2026 September 2023 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado Colorado legislative no 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado 2000 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado 2004 All 7 Colorado seats to the United States House of Representatives 2002 11 05 Colorado Republican Party 4 seats, 59.65% 4 5 1 752,998 53.90% 5.75% Colorado Democratic Party 2 seats, 30.55% 2 2 589,463 42.19% 11.64% 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% The 2002 congressional elections in Colorado were elections for Colorado's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred along with congressional elections nationwide on November 5, 2002. Colorado has seven seats, as apportioned during the 2000 United States census and thus gaining one since the previous election.http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2002/2002Stat.htm#3 Results 2002 clerk.house.gov PDF 2021-03-30 Republicans gained a seat as result, with Republicans having five seats and Democrats having two seats. 2 Overview Statewide PartyCandidatesVotes2002 U.S. House of Representatives Results https://www.fec.gov/resources/cms-content/documents/FederalElections2002_House.pdf Federal Election CommissionSeatsNo. Number %No. Number+/– %Republican7752,99853.905 171.43Democratic7589,46342.19228.57Libertarian738,8312.7800.0Green26,4830.4600.0Natural Law23,5200.2500.0Reform13,1330.2200.0Constitution22,4270.1700.0Write-in22330.0200.0Total301,397,088100.07 1100.0 Popular vote #ddd 600px 410px Republican Republican Party (United States) 53.90 Democratic Democratic Party (United States) 42.19 Libertarian Libertarian Party (United States) 2.78 Other #777777 1.13 House seats #ddd 600px 410px Republican Republican Party (United States) 71.43 Democratic Democratic Party (United States) 28.57 By district Results of the 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado by district: DistrictRepublicanDemocraticOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 49,884 29.59% 111,718 66.28% 6,962 4.13% 168,564 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 2 75,564 36.77% 123,504 60.09% 6,454 3.14% 205,522 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 3 143,433 65.80% 68,160 31.27% 6,379 2.93% 217,972 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 4 115,359 54.94% 87,499 41.68% 7,097 3.38% 209,955 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 5 128,118 69.37% 45,587 24.68% 10,972 5.94% 184,677 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 6 158,851 66.88% 71,327 30.03% 7,323 3.08% 237,501 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 7 81,789 47.31% 81,668 47.24% 9,422 5.45% 172,879 100.0% Republican WinTotal 752,998 53.90% 589,463 42.19% 54,627 3.91% 1,397,088 100.0% District 1 thumb|215px Following redistricting of Colorado's congressional districts, the 1st district consisted of all of the City and County of Denver and parts of Arapahoe County, including parts or all of the cities of Englewood, Cherry Hills Village, Sheridan, Aurora, and Glendale. Incumbent Democrat Diana DeGette, who had represented the district since 1997, ran for re-election. She was re-elected with 68.7% of the vote in 2000. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Diana DeGette, incumbent U.S. RepresentativeMindy Sink Rockies: Colorado: Seeking Re-Election https://www.nytimes.com/2002/03/20/us/national-briefing-rockies-colorado-seeking-re-election.html 14 December 2025 New York Times 20 March 2002 https://web.archive.org/web/20150527211913/https://www.nytimes.com/2002/03/20/us/national-briefing-rockies-colorado-seeking-re-election.html 27 May 2015 Eliminated in primary Ramona Martinez, Denver City Council member Results Democratic primary results Colorado Democratic Party Diana DeGette (incumbent) 24,526 73.5 Colorado Democratic Party Ramona Martinez 8,853 26.5 33,379 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Ken Chlouber, state senatorChlouber may be running for congress https://www.coloradocentralmagazine.com/chlouber-may-be-running-for-congress/ 14 December 2025 Colorado Central Magazine 1 March 2002Tom Mcavoy Chlouber opens urban campaign for Congress https://www.chieftain.com/story/news/2002/04/10/chlouber-opens-urban-campaign-for/8648304007/ chieftain.com Pueblo Chieftain 14 December 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20251214144742/https://www.chieftain.com/story/news/2002/04/10/chlouber-opens-urban-campaign-for/8648304007/ 14 December 2025 Denver, CO 10 April 2002 Results Republican primary results Colorado Republican Party Ken Chlouber 14,516 100.0 14,516 100.0 Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Kent Leonard, analyst Green primary Candidates Nominee Ken Seaman, publisher and former teacher Constitution primary Candidates Nominee George Lilly, sales and marketing representative and nominee for state representative in 2000 General election Endorsements Diana DeGette (D) Newspapers The Denver PostEndorsements http://www.denverpost.com/Stories/0%2C1413%2C36~8382~%2C00.html 17 December 2025 The Denver Post 23 October 2002 https://web.archive.org/web/20021023203436/http://www.denverpost.com/Stories/0,1413,36~8382~,00.html 23 October 2002 Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal Ball50 most competitive House races of 2002 http://www.centerforpolitics.org:80/crystalball/house-competitive.htm Sabato's Crystal Ball 6 November 2002 24 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20021106080608/http://www.centerforpolitics.org:80/crystalball/house-competitive.htm 6 November 2002Safe D November 4, 2002 New York Times2002 Senate, House and Governor Ratings https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/learning/students/pop/articles/elections.html The New York Times 14 October 2002 21 December 2023 Safe D October 14, 2002 Results Colorado 1 election, 2002 Colorado Democratic Party Diana DeGette (incumbent) 111,718 66.3 Colorado Republican Party Ken Chlouber 49,884 29.6 Green Party of Colorado Ken Seaman 3,209 1.9 Libertarian Party of Colorado Kent Leonard 2,584 1.5 American Constitution Party (Colorado) George Lilly 1,169 0.7 61,834 36.7 168,564 100.0 Colorado Democratic Party District 2 thumb|215px Following redistricting of Colorado's congressional districts, the 2nd district consisted of Broomfield, Clear Creek, Eagle, Gilpin, Grand, and Summit counties, as well as portions of Adams, Boulder, Jefferson, and Weld counties. Incumbent Democrat Mark Udall, who had represented the district since 1999, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 55.0% of the vote in 2000. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Mark Udall, incumbent U.S. Representative Results Democratic primary results Colorado Democratic Party Mark Udall (incumbent) 13,205 100.0 13,205 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Sandy Hume, Boulder Treasurer and former state senator Eliminated in primary Bob Vehar, businessmanVeronica Whitney County assessor elected today https://www.vaildaily.com/news/county-assessor-elected-today/ vaildaily.com Vail Daily 15 December 2025 13 August 2002 Results Republican primary results Colorado Republican Party Sandy Hume 9,842 61.0 Colorado Republican Party Bob Vehar 6,300 39.0 16,142 100.0 Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Norm Olsen, software developer and nominee for state representative in 2000 Constitution primary Candidates Nominee Erik Brauer, electronics technician Natural Law primary Candidates Nominee Patrick West, software engineer, state chair of the Natural Law Party of Colorado, nominee for this seat in 1998 and for state senate in 2000Ann Schraderand Steve Raabe STATES JOIN GLOBAL FIGHT OVER BIOTECH LABELING https://natural-law.org/news/press_articles/2001_05_29.html natural-law.org/ Denver Post 15 December 2025 Denver, CO 29 May 2001 General election Endorsements Mark Udall (D) Newspapers The Denver Post Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe D October 14, 2002 Results Colorado 2 election, 2002 Colorado Democratic Party Mark Udall (incumbent) 123,504 60.1 Colorado Republican Party Sandy Hume 75,564 36.8 Libertarian Party of Colorado Norm Olsen 3,579 1.7 Natural Law Party (United States) Patrick West 1,617 0.8 American Constitution Party (Colorado) Erik Brauer 1,258 0.6 47,940 23.3 205,522 100.0 Colorado Democratic Party District 3 thumb|215px Incumbent Republican Scott McInnis, who had represented the district since 1993, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 65.8% of the vote in 2000. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Scott McInnis, incumbent U.S. Representative Results Republican primary results Colorado Republican Party Scott McInnis (incumbent) 31,149 100.0 31,149 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Denis Berckefeldt, former actor and chief of staff to state senator Bill Thiebaut3rd Congressional District https://www.chieftain.com/story/news/2002/11/03/3rd-congressional-district/8745457007/ 14 December 2025 Pueblo Chieftain 3 November 2002Lynn Burton 3rd District congressional candidates differ on Iraqi war and economy https://www.postindependent.com/news/3rd-district-congressional-candidates-differ-on-iraqi-war-and-economy/ 15 December 2025 Post Independent 17 October 2002 Results Democratic primary results Colorado Democratic Party Denis Berckefeldt 15,732 100.0 15,732 100.0 Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Brent Shroyer, businessman, screenwriter, and retired teacher Natural Law primary Candidates Nominee Gary Swing, performing arts promoter, Green nominee for state representative in 1996 and Pacifist Party nominee for U.S. Senate in 1998 General election Endorsements Scott McInnis (R) Newspapers The Denver Post Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe R October 14, 2002 Results Colorado 3 election, 2002 Colorado Republican Party Scott McInnis (incumbent) 143,433 65.8 Colorado Democratic Party Denis Berckefeldt 68,160 31.3 Libertarian Party of Colorado Brent Shroyer 4,370 2.0 Natural Law Party (United States) Gary Swing 1,903 0.9 Write-in candidate Jason Alessio 106 0.0 75,273 34.5 217,972 100.0 Colorado Republican Party District 4 thumb|215px Incumbent Republican Bob Schaffer, who had represented the district since 1997, retired rather than run for re-election. He was re-elected with 79.5% of the vote in 2000. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Marilyn Musgrave, state senator Eliminated in primary Jeff Bedingfield, attorney and businessmanSharon Dunn Bedingfield kicks off campaign https://www.greeleytribune.com/2002/11/25/bedingfield-kicks-off-campaign/ 15 December 2025 Greeley Tribune Declined Bob Schaffer, incumbent U.S. Representative Results After a somewhat bitter primary campaign the hardline conservative Musgrave defeated first time candidate Bedingfield 2 to 1.Perry Swanson Musgrave wins GOP primary https://www.greeleytribune.com/2002/11/26/musgrave-wins-gop-primary/?noamp=mobile 15 December 2025 Greeley Tribune 14 August 2002 Republican primary results Colorado Republican Party Marilyn Musgrave 28,683 64.6 Colorado Republican Party Jeff Bedingfield 15,743 35.4 44,426 100.0 Democratic primary After being courted by Democratic house leader Dick Gephardt, Matsunaka opted to switch from the governor's race to run in the open 4th district.Tom Mcavoy Matsunaka chooses congressional race over run for governor https://www.chieftain.com/story/news/2002/02/19/matsunaka-chooses-congressional-race-over/8845176007/ 15 December 2025 The Pueblo Chieftain 19 February 2002 Denver, CO Candidates Nominee Stan Matsunaka, President of the Colorado SenatePerry Swanson Matsunaka opens Greeley office https://www.greeleytribune.com/2002/11/26/matsunaka-opens-greeley-office/ 15 December 2025 Greeley Tribune Results Democratic primary results Colorado Democratic Party Stan Matsunaka 12,235 100.0 12,235 100.0 Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee John Volz, finance adjusterKate Larsen 4th CD candidates face off in low-key debate http://www.dailycamera.com/bdc/state_news/article/0%2C1713%2CBDC_2419_1405219%2C00.html 15 December 2025 The Daily Camera 9 September 2002 https://web.archive.org/web/20020910073605/http://www.dailycamera.com/bdc/state_news/article/0%2C1713%2CBDC_2419_1405219%2C00.html 10 September 2002 Weld County, CO General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallLean R November 4, 2002 New York TimesTossup October 14, 2002 Results Colorado 4 election, 2002 Colorado Republican Party Marilyn Musgrave 115,359 54.9 Colorado Democratic Party Stan Matsunaka 87,499 41.7 Libertarian Party of Colorado John Volz 7,097 3.4 27,860 13.3 209,955 100.0 Colorado Republican Party District 5 thumb|215px Incumbent Republican Joel Hefley, who had represented the district since 1987, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 82.7% of the vote in 2000. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Joel Hefley, incumbent U.S. Representative Results Republican primary results Colorado Republican Party Joel Hefley (incumbent) 26,133 100.0 26,133 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Curtis Imrie, radio personality, film-maker, sportsman and animal breeder Results Democratic primary results Colorado Democratic Party Curtis Imrie 4,108 100.0 4,108 100.0 Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Biff Baker, retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel, civilian consultant and contractor General election Endorsements Joel Hefley (R) Newspapers The Denver Post Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe R October 14, 2002 Results Colorado 5 election, 2002 Colorado Republican Party Joel Hefley (incumbent) 128,118 69.4 Colorado Democratic Party Curtis Imrie 45,587 24.8 Libertarian Party of Colorado Biff Baker 10,972 5.9 82,531 44.7 184,677 100.0 Colorado Republican Party District 6 thumb|215px Incumbent Republican Tom Tancredo, who had represented the district since 1999, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 53.9% of the vote in 2000. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Tom Tancredo, incumbent U.S. Representative Results Republican primary results Colorado Republican Party Tom Tancredo (incumbent) 33,900 100.0 33,900 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Lance Wright, former Parker Town Council memberIvan Moreno Colorado Man With Parkinson's Pushes For Right-To-Die Law https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/colorado-man-with-parkinsons-pushes-for-right-to-die-law/ cbsnews.com CBS News 14 December 2025 Denver, CO 19 December 2015 Results Democratic primary results Colorado Democratic Party Lance Wright 11,475 100.0 11,475 100.0 Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Adam Katz, former Navy analyst General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe R October 14, 2002 Results Colorado 6 election, 2002 Colorado Republican Party Tom Tancredo (incumbent) 158,851 66.9 Colorado Democratic Party Lance Wright 71,327 30.0 Libertarian Party of Colorado Adam Katz 7,323 3.1 87,524 36.9 237,501 100.0 Colorado Republican Party District 7 thumb|215px The new 7th district consisted of portions of Adams, Arapahoe, and Jefferson counties. The boundaries were drawn by a court after the state legislature failed to agree on a redistricting plan.https://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/08/us/colorado-republicans-lose-redistricting-effort.html Colorado Republicans Lose Redistricting Effort The New York Times June 8, 2004 Greenhouse Linda It was drawn, as a "fair fight" district that was split roughly 50-50 between Democrats and Republicans. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Mike Feeley, former State Senate Minority Leader and candidate for Governor in 1998Tom Mcavoy Feeley plans to campaign for new Congressional seat https://www.chieftain.com/story/news/2002/02/14/feeley-plans-to-campaign-for/8477676007/ 14 December 2025 Pueblo Chieftain 14 February 2002 Denver, CO Eliminated in primary Dave Thomas, Jefferson District Attorney and candidate for the District 2 in 1998 Withdrawn Bob Hagedorn, state senator Declined Ed Perlmutter, state senatorNathan Gonzales Redistricting Doesn’t Always Go as Planned https://rollcall.com/2011/03/28/redistricting-doesnt-always-go-as-planned/ rollcall.com Roll Call 16 December 2025 28 March 2011 Results Democratic primary results Colorado Democratic Party Mike Feeley 11,265 56.5 Colorado Democratic Party Dave Thomas 8,690 43.5 19,955 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Bob Beauprez, chair of the Colorado Republican Party Eliminated in primary Rick O'Donnell, director of Governor Bill Owens' policy and initiatives office Joe Rogers, incumbent Lieutenant Governor and nominee for the 1st District in 1996Tom Mcavoy Colorado Lt. Gov. Rogers to seek congressional seat https://www.chieftain.com/story/news/2002/02/20/colorado-lt-gov-rogers-to/8497828007/ 14 December 2025 Pueblo Chieftain 20 February 2002 Denver, CO Sam H. Zakhem, former United States Ambassador to Bahrain, state senator and candidate for the 6th District in 1998Ex-Ambassador Runs for Congress https://www.michigansthumb.com/news/article/Ex-Ambassador-Runs-for-Congress-7349144.php 14 December 2025 Huron Daily Tribune 31 March 2002 Results Republican primary results Colorado Republican Party Bob Beauprez 10,172 38.2 Colorado Republican Party Rick O'Donnell 8,213 30.8 Colorado Republican Party Samir Zakhem 4,848 18.2 Colorado Republican Party Joe Rogers 3,430 12.9 26,663 100.0 Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Bud Martin, retired USAF officer Green primary Candidates Nominee Dave Chandler, desktop publishing business owner Reform primary Candidates Nominee Victor Good, businessman, chair of the Colorado Reform Party and nominee for the 3rd district in 2000 General election Debate Complete video of debate, October 17, 2002 Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallLean D flip November 4, 2002 New York TimesTossup October 14, 2002 Results This was the closest House race in 2002. Colorado 7 election, 2002 Colorado Republican Party Bob Beauprez 81,789 47.3 Colorado Democratic Party Mike Feeley 81,668 47.2 Green Party of Colorado Dave Chandler 3,274 1.9 Reform Party (United States) Victor Good 3,133 1.8 Libertarian Party of Colorado Bud Martin 2,906 1.7 Write-in candidate Stanford Andress 109 0.1 121 0.1 237,501 100.0 Republican Party (United States) References External links Colorado Historical Elections Database Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets Colorado Category:2002 Colorado elections Category:United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado