Colorado's 1st congressional district

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The 1st Congressional district of Colorado is located in central Colorado, encompassing the city of Denver and nearby areas. It is represented in the 109th Congress by Democrat Diana DeGette.

Contents 1 1990s alignment 2 2000s alignment 3 Competitiveness 3.1 2004 election 3.2 2006 election

[edit] 1990s alignment

Following the 1990 U.S. census and associated realignment of Colorado congressional districts, the 1st Congressional district consisted of all of Denver County and parts of Adams, Arapahoe, and Jefferson counties.

[edit] 2000s alignment

Following the 2000 U.S. census and associated realignment of Colorado congressional districts, the 1st Congressional district consists of parts of Arapahoe County including parts or all of the cities of Englewood, Cherry Hills Village, Sheridan, Aurora and Glendale and all of Denver county.

[edit] Competitiveness

As with most urban districts, Colorado's 1st District has proven to be friendly territory for Democrats. Based almost wholly in the city of Denver, the 1st has not elected a Republican since Patricia Schroeder (D) defeated incumbent Mike McKevitt (R) in 1972. African-Americans make up 10 percent of the district while Latinos account for 20 percent.

[edit] 2004 election

US House election, 2004: Colorado District 1
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Diana DeGette	177,077	73.5
	Republican	Roland Chicas	58,659	24.3
	Constitution Party (US)	George C. Lilly	5,193	2.3
Turnout			240,929

[edit] 2006 election

US House election, 2006: Colorado District 1
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Diana DeGette
	Republican	(none)
	Green	Tom Kelly[1]
Turnout

Colorado's congressional districts
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