2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado

none February 2026 September 2023 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado Colorado legislative no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado 2014 All 7 Colorado seats to the United States House of Representatives 2012 11 06 Republican Party (United States) 4 4 1,143,796 46.68% 3.46% Democratic Party (United States) 3 3 1,080,153 44.08% 1.34% 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 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado were held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, to elect the seven U.S. representatives from the state, one from each of the state's seven congressional districts. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including a quadrennial presidential election. Primary elections were held on June 26, 2012.http://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/docs/2012ElectionCalendar.pdf 2012 Election Calendar July 1, 2011 August 16, 2011 Secretary of State https://web.archive.org/web/20111110041122/http://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/docs/2012ElectionCalendar.pdf November 10, 2011 dead mdy-allClerk of the U.S. House of Representatives Clerk of the United States House of Representatives Statistics of the Presidential and Congressional Election of November 6, 2012 https://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2012election.pdf 9 & 10 https://web.archive.org/web/20130509064435/https://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2012election.pdf May 9, 2013 live 2 Overview Statewide PartyCandidatesVotesSeatsNo. Number %No. Number+/– %Republican71,143,79646.68457.14Democratic61,080,15344.08342.95Libertarian785,7723.5000.0Independent377,8853.1800.0Green333,5261.3700.0Constitution329,3561.2000.0Total292,450,488100.07100.0 Popular vote #ddd 600px 410px Republican Colorado Republican Party 46.68 Democratic Colorado Democratic Party 44.08 Libertarian Libertarian Party of Colorado 3.50 Other #777777 5.75 House seats #ddd 600px 410px Republican Colorado Republican Party 57.14 Democratic Colorado Democratic Party 42.86 By district Results of the 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado by district: DistrictRepublicanDemocraticLibertarianOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 93,217 26.77% 237,579 68.23% 12,585 3.61% 4,829 1.39% 348,210 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 2 162,639 38.58% 234,758 55.69% 13,770 3.27% 10,413 2.47% 421,580 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 3 185,291 53.31% 142,920 41.12% 11,125 3.20% 8,212 2.36% 347,548 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 4 200,006 58.42% 125,800 36.75% 10,682 3.12% 5,848 1.71% 342,336 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 5 199,639 64.98% 0 0.00% 22,778 7.41% 31,496 10.25% 307,231 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 6 163,938 47.81% 156,937 45.77% 8,597 2.51% 13,442 3.92% 342,914 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 7 139,066 40.79% 182,460 53.51% 9,148 2.68% 10,296 3.02% 340,970 100.0% Democratic holdTotal 1,143,796 46.68% 1,080,153 44.08% 85,772 3.50% 140,767 5.75% 2,450,488 100.0% Redistricting During the redistricting process, Republicans argued for minimal changes to the existing map while Democrats pushed for more competitive districts. After a committee of ten members of the Colorado General Assembly failed to draw a map, in November 2011, Judge Robert Hyatt ruled in favor of Democrats' proposals.http://www.kdvr.com/news/politics/kdvr-judge-decides-redistricting-battle-in-favor-of-democrats-20111110,0,4498129.story https://web.archive.org/web/20191129205010/https://kdvr.com/news/politics/kdvr-judge-decides-redistricting-battle-in-favor-of-democrats-20111110,0,4498129.story dead November 29, 2019 Judge decides redistricting battle in favor of Democrats November 10, 2011 November 14, 2011 Fox 31 Denver Eli Stokols In December 2011, the Colorado Supreme Court affirmed Hyatt's ruling.http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_19473229 Democrats win fight over Colorado Congressional boundaries December 5, 2011 December 6, 2011 The Denver Post Lynn Bartels https://web.archive.org/web/20111206230925/http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_19473229 December 6, 2011 live District 1 2012 Colorado's 1st congressional district election Colorado presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado#District 1 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado#District 1 2014 x150px File:Diana DeGette, official portrait, 110th Congress (cropped).jpg Diana DeGette Democratic Party (United States) 237,579 68.2% File:3x4.svg Danny Stroud Republican Party (United States) 93,217 26.8% File:2012 CO-1 Election Results 01.svg 230px County resultsDeGette: #7996e2 50–60% #584cde 70–80%Stroud: #e27f7f 50–60% U.S. Representative Diana DeGette Democratic Party (United States) Diana DeGette Democratic Party (United States) Colorado's 1st congressional district, which had been represented by Democrat Diana DeGette since 1997, was not significantly modified in redistricting and continues to be based in Denver. The new 1st district includes Ken Caryl and Cherry Hills Village.Tim Hoover November 12, 2011 New map may shake up Colorado congressional races http://www.denverpost.com/legislature/ci_19320116 The Denver Post November 14, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111114175859/http://www.denverpost.com/legislature/ci_19320116 November 14, 2011 live Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Diana DeGette, incumbent U.S. representative Primary results Democratic primary results Diana DeGette (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 37,072 100.0 37,072 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Danny Stroud, Army major Eliminated in primary Richard Murphy Primary results Republican primary results Danny Stroud Republican Party (United States) 11,936 65.1 Richard W. Murphy Republican Party (United States) 6,407 34.9 18,343 100.0 General election Endorsements Diana DeGette (D) Labor unions International Brotherhood of BoilermakersElection 2012: Boilermakers recommend candidates https://boilermakers.org/news/leap/election-2012/boilermakers-recommend-candidates boilermakers.org International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 8 April 2023 National Association of Letter CarriersNALC-ENDORSED CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES https://www.nalc.org/news/the-postal-record/2012/september-2012/document/09-2012_endorsements.pdf NALC 12 February 2023 3–4 National Education Association United Steelworkers Organizations Feminist MajorityFeminist Majority 2012 Endorsed Candidates http://feministmajority.org/elections/feminist-majority-2012-candidate-guide/ feministmajority.org 4 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121124012739/http://feministmajority.org/elections/feminist-majority-2012-candidate-guide/ 24 November 2012 Human Rights Campaign2012 ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS http://www.hrc.org/files/assets/resources/HRCElectionEndorsements_2012.pdf Human Rights Campaign 14 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121224061712/http://www.hrc.org/files/assets/resources/HRCElectionEndorsements_2012.pdf 24 December 2012 Humane Society of the United StatesHumane USA PAC http://votesmart.org/interest-group/1612/humane-usa-pac votesmart.org 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121115225324/http://votesmart.org/interest-group/1612/humane-usa-pac 15 November 2012 J StreetJStreetPAC 2012 Endorsees https://donate.jstreetpac.org/candidate/allcandidates jstreetpac.org 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20120723013643/https://donate.jstreetpac.org/candidate/allcandidates 23 July 2012 NARAL Pro-Choice AmericaPro-Choice Voter Guide http://www.prochoiceamerica.org/elections/2012/voter-guide/voter-guide-states.html?state=CO prochoiceamerica.org 3 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121029074746/http://www.prochoiceamerica.org/elections/2012/voter-guide/voter-guide-states.html?state=CO 29 October 2012 National Organization for Women2012 NOW PACs Endorsements: All Federal Races http://www.nowpacs.org/2012/federal.html 13 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121110041606/http://www.nowpacs.org/2012/federal.html 10 November 2012 Planned Parenthood Action FundPlanned Parenthood Action Voter guide - AZ http://ppactionvoterguide.org/federal/colorado Planned Parenthood Action Fund 13 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121127011108/http://ppactionvoterguide.org/federal/colorado 27 November 2012 Sierra ClubThe Sierra Club is proud to announce its endorsements for the November 2012 election: http://rmc.sierraclub.org/pandp/2012/Fallpp2012.pdf rmc.sierraclub.org Sierra Club, Rocky Mountain Chapter 9 July 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130603234537/http://rmc.sierraclub.org/pandp/2012/Fallpp2012.pdf 3 June 2013 8 Newspapers The Denver Post2012 Denver Post Endorsements http://www.denverpost.com/endorsements?source=Subnav_Op_Endorsements denverpost.com The Denver Post 9 July 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121110054530/http://www.denverpost.com/endorsements?source=Subnav_Op_Endorsements 10 November 2012 26 October 2012 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Reporthttp://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings The Cook Political Report — Charts – 2012 House Competitive Races Cookpolitical.com November 5, 2012 November 6, 2012Safe D November 5, 2012 Rothenberghttp://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings Rothenbergpoliticalreport.com November 2, 2012 November 4, 2012Safe D November 2, 2012 Roll Call, 2012 11 04 us onSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallCrystal Ball https://web.archive.org/web/20230420175527/https://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/category/2012-house/ April 20, 2023 , 2012 11 05 us onSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesHouse Race Ratings, The New York Times, 2012 11 04 us onSafe D November 4, 2012RCP, 2012 11 04 us onSafe D November 4, 2012The HillHouse Ratings https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/race-ratings/107735-the-hills-house-ratings-democrats-chances-for-seats-have-dimmed/ The Hill November 4, 2012 November 3, 2012 Safe D November 4, 2012 Results Colorado's 1st congressional district, 2012CO – Election Results http://results.enr.clarityelections.com/CO/43032/114663/en/summary.html Colorado Secretary of State January 24, 2013 Diana DeGette (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 237,579 68.2 Danny Stroud Republican Party (United States) 93,217 26.8 Frank Atwood Libertarian Party (United States) 12,585 3.6 Gary Swing Green Party (United States) 4,829 1.4 348,210 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 2 2012 Colorado's 2nd congressional district election Colorado presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado#District 2 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado#District 2 2014 x150px File:Jared Polis Official 2012 (cropped).jpg Jared Polis Democratic Party (United States) 234,758 55.7% File:Colorado-Rep-Kevin-Lundberg (cropped).jpg Kevin Lundberg Republican Party (United States) 162,639 38.6% 2012 CO-2 Election Results.svg 200px County resultsPolis: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #584cde 70–80%Lundberg: #e27f7f 50–60% U.S. Representative Jared Polis Democratic Party (United States) Jared Polis Democratic Party (United States) In redistricting, Larimer County, home to Fort Collins, was added to Colorado's 2nd congressional district, which had been represented by Democrat Jared Polis since 2009 and is still based in Boulder. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Jared Polis, incumbent U.S. representative Primary results Democratic primary results Jared Polis (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 36,097 100.0 36,097 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Kevin Lundberg, state senatorhttp://www.coloradoan.com/article/20120110/NEWS01/201100309/Lundberg-Polis-bout-2nd-District Lundberg, Polis bout for 2nd District January 10, 2012 January 10, 2012 The Coloradoan Rebecca Powell Eliminated in primary Eric Weissmann, businessman Primary results Republican primary results Kevin Lundberg Republican Party (United States) 21,547 53.3 Eric Weissmann Republican Party (United States) 18,890 46.7 40,437 100.0 General election Endorsements Jared Polis (D) Labor unions International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers National Education Association Organizations Feminist Majority Human Rights Campaign Humane Society of the United States J Street Planned Parenthood Action Fund Sierra Club Newspapers The Denver Post Kevin Lundberg (R) Organizations Eagle Forum2012 Candidates Endorsed By Eagle Forum PAC http://www.eagleforum.org/election/endorse-2012.html eagleforum.org 23 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141013070756/http://www.eagleforum.org/election/endorse-2012.html 13 October 2014 12 February 2013 Gun Owners of America National Republican Congressional Committee "On the Radar" ProgramCANDIDATES http://gopyoungguns.com/candidates gopyoungguns.com 16 January 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130101110717/http://gopyoungguns.com/candidates 1 January 2013 National Right to Life Committee Colorado Endorsements http://nrlpac.org/endorsements%202012/Colorado%20Endorsements.pdf National Right to Life 11 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130123172755/http://nrlpac.org/endorsements%202012/Colorado%20Endorsements.pdf 23 January 2013 NRA Political Victory FundUpcoming Election - Colorado http://www.nrapvf.org/grades-endorsements/2012/colorado.aspx 11 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121024225745/http://www.nrapvf.org/grades-endorsements/2012/colorado.aspx 24 October 2012 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results Colorado's 2nd congressional district, 2012 Jared Polis (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 234,758 55.7 Kevin Lundberg Republican Party (United States) 162,639 38.6 Randy Luallin Libertarian Party (United States) 13,770 3.3 Susan P. Hall Green Party (United States) 10,413 2.5 421,580 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 3 2012 Colorado's 3rd congressional district election Colorado presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado#District 3 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado#District 3 2014 x150px File:Scott Tipton, Official Portrait, 112th Congress (cropped).JPG Scott Tipton Republican Party (United States) 185,291 53.3% File:Sal Pace (2013).jpg Sal Pace Democratic Party (United States) 142,920 41.1% File:2012 CO-3 Election Results.svg 250px County results Tipton: #f1b5b2 40–50% #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80% #b00000 80–90% Bush: #b4c7ec 40–50% #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% U.S. Representative Scott Tipton Republican Party (United States) Scott Tipton Republican Party (United States) In redistricting, Colorado's 3rd congressional district, which stretches from Pueblo to Grand Junction, was made slightly more favorable to Democrats. Part of Eagle County was added to the district, while Las Animas County was removed from it. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Scott Tipton, incumbent U.S. representative Primary results Republican primary results Scott Tipton (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 48,465 100.0 48,465 100.0 Democratic primary Democrat John Salazar, who represented the district from 2005 until 2011, said in December 2010 that he was considering seeking a rematch against Republican Scott Tipton, to whom he lost his seat in 2010. He commented, "We're thinking that we might run again in two years, but who knows? I'm keeping all options open. We've been offered a possibility of serving at many other places, or there's a great possibility of going back to the ranch and raising cattle."http://www.durangoherald.com/article/20101209/NEWS01/712099919/John-Salazar-Scott-Tipton-rematch? John Salazar, Scott Tipton rematch? December 8, 2010 April 23, 2011 The Durango Herald Tamar Hallerman In January 2011, Governor John Hickenlooper appointed Salazar to serve as Colorado Agriculture Commissioner.http://www.denverpost.com/legislature/ci_17021170 Hickenlooper picks ex-Rep. John Salazar to be ag commissioner January 6, 2011 April 23, 2011 The Denver Post Tim Hoover On May 19, 2011, Democratic state representative Sal Pace said he was "likely to put a campaign together", having met with U.S. House minority whip Steny Hoyer.http://blogs.denverpost.com/thespot/2011/05/19/steny-hoyer-sal-pace-brandon-run-in-2012/31725/ Steny Hoyer: Sal Pace, Brandon Shaffer committed to congressional races in 2012 May 19, 2011 The Denver Post Chuck Plunkett May 23, 2011 On May 31, Pace declared his intention to challenge Tipton.http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20110531/NEWS/110539976/1077 Colorado Rep. Pace to challenge Tipton in 3rd District May 31, 2011 June 1, 2011 The Aspen Times Ivan Moreno https://web.archive.org/web/20120405055122/http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20110531/NEWS/110539976/1077 April 5, 2012 dead Hoyer also suggested the name of Perry Haney, a surgeon, as a potential candidate; however, Haney later formed an exploratory committee to run in the 6th district but withdrew from the race in February 2012. Candidates Nominee Sal Pace, state representative Declined Perry Haney, surgeon John Salazar, former U.S. representative Primary results Democratic primary results Sal Pace Democratic Party (United States) 33,970 100.0 33,970 100.0 Libertarian primary Primary results Libertarian primary results Gregory Gilman Libertarian Party (United States) 166 60.6 Gaylon Kent Libertarian Party (United States) 108 39.4 274 100.0 Tisha Casida, a businesswoman, ran as an independent candidate.http://www.chieftain.com/news/local/pace-running-for-rd-congressional-district/article_73b2c4b8-8c11-11e0-8bfb-001cc4c03286.html Pace running for 3rd Congressional District June 1, 2011 The Pueblo Chieftain Patrick Malone General election Endorsements Scott Tipton (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families2012 Candidate Endorsements http://www.cwfpac.com/2012-candidate-endorsements cwfpac.com 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130626193808/http://www.cwfpac.com/2012-candidate-endorsements 26 June 2013 GOProudhttp://www.goproud.org/pages/news--press/2012/goproud-announces-u.s.-house-endorsements GOProud Announces U.S. House Endorsements - GOProud, Inc. October 25, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121025012745/http://www.goproud.org/pages/news--press/2012/goproud-announces-u.s.-house-endorsements October 25, 2012 National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" ProgramCandidates http://www.electgoppatriots.org/candidates/ electgoppatriots.org NRCC 5 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121016234223/http://www.electgoppatriots.org/candidates/ 16 October 2012 National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of CommerceHelp With Voting http://www.voteforjobs2012.com/help-with-voting/?type=state&state=CO 11 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121010143948/http://www.voteforjobs2012.com/help-with-voting/?type=state&state=CO 10 October 2012 Newspapers The Denver Post Sal Pace (D) Labor unions International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers United Steelworkers Organizations Blue Dog CoalitionBlue Dog Endorsements http://bluedogdems.ngpvanhost.com/content/blue-dog-endorsements bluedogdems.ngpvanhost.com 23 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121124061254/http://bluedogdems.ngpvanhost.com/content/blue-dog-endorsements 24 November 2012 Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" ProgramRED TO BLUE 2012 http://www.dccc.org/pages/redtoblue DCCC 5 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121026213338/http://www.dccc.org/pages/redtoblue 26 October 2012 Feminist Majority Human Rights Campaign J Street League of Conservation Voters2012 Endorsements http://www.lcv.org/elections/endorsements/ lcv.org 17 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121024210946/http://www.lcv.org/elections/endorsements/ 24 October 2012 Sierra Club Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ScottTipton (R) SalPace (D)OthersUndecidedGrove Insight (D-DCCC)Grove Insight (D-DCCC) September 25–27, 2012 400 ± 4.9% 42% 39% 5% 13%Public Policy Polling (D-House Majority PAC)Public Policy Polling (D-House Majority PAC) January 18–23, 2012 569 ± 4.1% 46% 39% — 15% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLean R November 5, 2012 RothenbergLikely R November 2, 2012 Roll CallTossup November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLikely R November 5, 2012 NY TimesLean R November 4, 2012RCPLean R November 4, 2012The HillLean R November 4, 2012 Results Colorado's 3rd congressional district, 2012 Scott Tipton (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 185,291 53.3 Sal Pace Democratic Party (United States) 142,920 41.1 Tisha Casida Independent (United States) 11,125 3.2 Gregory Gilman Libertarian Party (United States) 8,212 2.4 347,548 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 4 2012 Colorado's 4th congressional district election Colorado presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado#District 4 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado#District 4 2014 x150px File:Cory Gardner, Official Portrait, 112th Congress (cropped).jpg Cory Gardner Republican Party (United States) 200,006 58.4% File:Brandon Shaffer (cropped).jpg Brandon Shaffer Democratic Party (United States) 125,800 36.8% 2012 CO-4 Election Results.svg 150px County results Gardner: #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80% #b00000 80–90% Shaffer: #8da9e2 50–60% U.S. Representative Cory Gardner Republican Party (United States) Cory Gardner Republican Party (United States) After redistricting, Colorado's 4th congressional district continued to strongly favor Republicans. It lost Fort Collins to the 2nd District; as a result, the largest city in the district is now Greeley. Republican incumbent Cory Gardner, who was first elected to represent Colorado's 4th congressional district in 2010, raised over $300,000 in the first quarter of 2011.https://www.politico.com/blogs/david-catanese/2011/04/frosh-watch-gardner-rakes-it-in-034960 Frosh watch: Gardner rakes it in April 12, 2011 April 23, 2011 Politico Alexander Burns Republican primary Candidates Nominee Cory Gardner, incumbent U.S. representative Primary results Republican primary results Cory Gardner (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 49,340 100.0 49,340 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Brandon Shaffer, president of the Colorado Senatehttp://www.timescall.com/news/longmont-local-news/ci_19879471 Longmont's Brandon Shaffer says he'll stay in 4th District race February 2, 2012 February 4, 2012 Longmont Times-Call John Fryar Declined Betsy Markey, assistant secretary for intergovernmental affairs in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and former U.S. representativehttps://www.politico.com/blogs/politico-now/2011/02/no-markey-gardner-rematch-in-2012-033739 No Markey-Gardner rematch in 2012 February 26, 2011 April 23, 2011 Politico Alex Isenstadt Primary results Democratic primary results Brandon Shaffer Democratic Party (United States) 20,671 100.0 20,671 100.0 Constitution primary Primary results Constitution primary results Doug Aden Constitution Party (United States) 118 100.0 118 100.0 General election Endorsements Cory Gardner (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families Gun Owners of America National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Newspapers The Denver Post Brandon Shaffer (D) Labor unions International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers National Education Association United Steelworkers Organizations NARAL Pro-Choice America Planned Parenthood Action Fund Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror CoryGardner (R) BrandonShaffer (D)UndecidedLauer Johnson Research (D-Schaffer)Lauer Johnson Research (D-Schaffer) July 29–31, 2012 400 ±?% 42% 35% 21% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results Colorado's 4th congressional district, 2012 Cory Gardner (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 200,006 58.4 Brandon Shaffer Democratic Party (United States) 125,800 36.8 Josh Gilliland Libertarian Party (United States) 10,682 3.1 Doug Aden Constitution Party (United States) 5,848 1.7 342,336 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 5 2012 Colorado's 5th congressional district election Colorado presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado#District 5 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado#District 5 2014 x150px File:Doug Lamborn, official portrait, 110th Congress (cropped).jpg Doug Lamborn Republican Party (United States) 199,639 65.0% File:3x4.svg Dave Anderson Independent (United States) 53,318 17.3% File:3x4.svg Jim Pirtle Libertarian Party (United States) 22,778 7.4% File:3x4.svg Misha Luzov Green Party (United States) 18,284 6.0% 2012 CO-5 Election Results.svg 250px County resultsLamborn: #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80% U.S. Representative Doug Lamborn Republican Party (United States) Doug Lamborn Republican Party (United States) Colorado's 5th congressional district, which had been represented by Republican Doug Lamborn since 2007, was not significantly modified in redistricting and is still centered in Colorado Springs. It is expected to continue to strongly favor Republicans. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Doug Lamborn, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Doug Bergeron, insurance agenthttp://blogs.denverpost.com/thespot/2012/02/26/in-cd-5-a-long-shot-candidate-hopes-to-defy-incumbency-and-wealth-of-competitors/60410/ In CD 5, a long-shot candidate hopes to defy incumbency and wealth of competitors February 26, 2012 April 11, 2012 The Denver Post Kurtis Lee Robert Blaha, businessmanhttp://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_19792592 Colorado Springs U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn announces re-election bid January 22, 2012 January 28, 2012 The Denver Post Tom Roeder Primary results Republican primary results Doug Lamborn (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 43,929 61.7 Robert Blaha Republican Party (United States) 27,245 38.3 71,174 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Withdrawn Bob Evans Constitution primary Primary results Constitution primary results Kenneth R. Harvell Constitution Party (United States) 129 100.0 129 100.0 General election The Republican candidate did not see a Democratic challenger, as Democratic candidate Bob Evans suspended his campaign.http://coloradopolitics.freedomblogging.com/2012/03/13/no-democrat-running-in-5th-cd/ https://archive.today/20120710200848/http://coloradopolitics.freedomblogging.com/2012/03/13/no-democrat-running-in-5th-cd/ dead July 10, 2012 No Democrat running in 5th CD March 13, 2012 April 11, 2012 The Gazette John Schroyer However, Jim Pirtle (Libertarian), Kenneth R. Harvell (American Constitution), and Dave Anderson (no party affiliation) all challenged the Republican Party nominee.http://www.themountainmail.com/news/article_e391fcea-72a7-11e1-8232-0019bb30f31a.html Congressional District 5 candidate visits Salida March 20, 2012 April 11, 2012 The Mountain Mail Cailey McDermotthttp://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/Candidates/files/2012PrimaryCandidateList.pdf Unofficial Candidate List - 2012 Primary Election April 6, 2012 April 12, 2012 Colorado Secretary of State https://web.archive.org/web/20120524133533/http://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/Candidates/files/2012PrimaryCandidateList.pdf May 24, 2012 deadhttp://www.themountainmail.com/news/article_3b319798-0a2b-11e1-b35f-001a4bcf6878.html Anderson runs for Congress November 8, 2011 April 11, 2012 The Mountain Mail Cailey McDermott Endorsements Doug Lamborn (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families Eagle Forum Gun Owners of America National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Newspapers The Denver Post Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results Colorado's 5th congressional district, 2012 Doug Lamborn (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 199,639 65.0 Dave Anderson Independent (United States) 53,318 17.3 Jim Pirtle Libertarian Party (United States) 22,778 7.4 Misha Luzov Green Party (United States) 18,284 6.0 Kenneth R. Harvell Constitution Party (United States) 13,212 4.3 307,231 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 6 2012 Colorado's 6th congressional district election Colorado presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado#District 6 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado#District 6 2014 x150px File:Mike Coffman, Official Portrait, 111th Congress (cropped 2).jpg Mike Coffman Republican Party (United States) 163,938 47.8% File:3x4.svg Joe Miklosi Democratic Party (United States) 156,937 45.8% 2012 CO-6 Election Results.svg 200px County resultsCoffman: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60%Miklosi: #a5b0ff 40–50% U.S. Representative Mike Coffman Republican Party (United States) Mike Coffman Republican Party (United States) In redistricting, Colorado's 6th congressional district was made more favorable to Democrats. While the 6th had leaned Republican since its creation in 1983, the new 6th's population was evenly split between Democrats, Republicans and unaffiliated voters. All of Aurora was added to the district. Republican Mike Coffman had represented the 6th district since 2009. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Mike Coffman, incumbent U.S. representative Primary results Republican primary results Mike Coffman (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 35,271 100.0 35,271 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Joe Miklosi, state representativehttp://blogs.denverpost.com/thespot/2011/07/29/not-your-average-joe-launches-campaign/35021/ Not your average Joe launches congressional campaign July 29, 2011 August 1, 2011 The Denver Post Kurtis Lee Withdrawn Perry Haney, chiropractorhttp://www.coloradostatesman.com/content/993190-chiropractor-boning-run-6th-district Chiropractor boning up to run in 6th District December 9, 2011 December 13, 2011 The Colorado Statesman Ernest Luning https://web.archive.org/web/20120108215104/http://www.coloradostatesman.com/content/993190-chiropractor-boning-run-6th-district January 8, 2012 deadhttp://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_19975329 Haney drops out after complaint February 16, 2012 February 17, 2012 The Denver Post Kurtis Lee Declined Morgan Carroll, state senator John Morse, majority leader of the state senatehttp://blogs.denverpost.com/thespot/2012/01/19/john-morse-says-hes-no-longer-interested-in-taking-on-mike-coffman/54689/ Sen. John Morse says he's no longer interested in taking on U.S. Rep. Coffman January 19, 2012 January 20, 2012 The Denver Post Lynn Bartels Andrew Romanoff, former speaker of the Colorado House of Representativeshttp://www.denverpost.com/recommended/ci_19480972 Andrew Romanoff won't challenge Rep. Mike Coffman in newly competitive Colorado 6th Congressional District December 6, 2011 December 13, 2011 The Denver Post Kurtis Lee Brandon Shaffer, president of the Colorado Senate (running in the 4th district) Primary results Democratic primary results Joe Miklosi Democratic Party (United States) 22,938 100.0 22,938 100.0 General election Endorsements Mike Coffman (R) Organizations National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" Program National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Newspapers The Denver Post Joe Miklosi (D) Labor unions International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers National Education Association United Steelworkers Organizations Council for a Livable WorldMeet the Candidates http://livableworld.org/support/meet_candidates/ livableworld.org 1 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130115015450/http://livableworld.org/support/meet_candidates/ 15 January 2013 Democracy for AmericaCurrent Endorsements http://democracyforamerica.com/current-endorsements democracyforamerica.com 20 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121010215649/http://democracyforamerica.com/current-endorsements 10 October 2012 Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program Human Rights Campaign League of Conservation Voters NARAL Pro-Choice America Planned Parenthood Action Fund Progressive Change Campaign CommitteeCandidates http://boldprogressives.org/category/campaigns/candidates/ boldprogressives.org 4 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130424124339/http://boldprogressives.org/category/campaigns/candidates/ 24 April 2013 Sierra Club Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MikeCoffman (R) JoeMiklosi (D)UndecidedDCCC (D)DCCC (D) September 13, 2012 350 ±5.2% 42% 39% 19% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossup November 5, 2012 RothenbergTilt R November 2, 2012 Roll CallTossup November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLean R November 5, 2012 NY TimesLean R November 4, 2012RCPTossup November 4, 2012The HillTossup November 4, 2012 Results Colorado's 6th congressional district, 2012 Mike Coffman (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 163,938 47.8 Joe Miklosi Democratic Party (United States) 156,937 45.8 Kathy Polhemus Independent (United States) 13,442 3.9 Patrick E. Provost Libertarian Party (United States) 8,597 2.5 342,914 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 7 2012 Colorado's 7th congressional district election Colorado presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado#District 7 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado#District 7 2014 x150px File:Ed Perlmutter official portrait, 111th Congress (cropped).jpg Ed Perlmutter Democratic Party (United States) 182,460 53.5% File:3x4.svg Joe Coors Republican Party (United States) 139,066 40.8% File:2020 Congressional election in Colorado's 7th congressional district by county.svg County resultsPerlmutter: #7996e2 50–60% U.S. Representative Ed Perlmutter Democratic Party (United States) Ed Perlmutter Democratic Party (United States) Colorado's 7th congressional district, which had been represented by Democrat Ed Perlmutter since 2007, was modified in redistricting to include the more populated suburbs of Adams County. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Ed Perlmutter, incumbent U.S. representative Primary results Democratic primary results Ed Perlmutter (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 29,987 100.0 29,987 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Joe Coors Jr, brother of 2004 U.S. Senate candidate Pete Coorshttp://coloradoindependent.com/111239/coors-launches-less-government-more-god-congressional-campaign Coors launches less government, more god congressional campaign January 31, 2012 February 1, 2012 The Colorado Independent Scott Kersgaard Primary results Republican primary results Joe Coors Republican Party (United States) 31,254 100.0 31,254 100.0 Constitution primary Primary results Constitution primary results Douglas "Dayhorse" Campbell Constitution Party (United States) 79 100.0 79 100.0 General election Endorsements Ed Perlmutter (D) Labor unions International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers National Education Association United Steelworkers Organizations Human Rights Campaign Humane Society of the United States NARAL Pro-Choice America Planned Parenthood Action Fund Sierra Club Newspapers The Denver Post Joe Coors Jr (R) Organizations Gun Owners of America National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Debates Complete video of debate, October 8, 2012 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror EdPerlmutter (D) JoeCoors Jr (R) BuckBailey (L) DougCampbell (C)UndecidedOnMessage (R-Coors)OnMessage (R-Coors) July 16–17, 2012 400 ±4.9% 36% 45% 2% 3% 14% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLean D November 5, 2012 RothenbergLean D November 2, 2012 Roll CallLikely D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLikely D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPLean D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results Colorado's 7th congressional district, 2012 Ed Perlmutter (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 182,460 53.5 Joe Coors Republican Party (United States) 139,066 40.8 Dayhorse Campbel Constitution Party (United States) 10,296 3.0 Buck Bailey Libertarian Party (United States) 9,148 2.7 340,970 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) References 30em External links Elections & Voting from the Colorado Secretary of State United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado, 2012 at Ballotpedia Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets Outside spending at the Sunlight Foundation 2012 Colorado United States House of Representatives