Colorado's 2nd congressional district

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The 2nd Congressional district of Colorado is located in central Colorado, encompassing areas northwest of Denver, including the city of Boulder. It is represented in the 109th Congress by Democrat Mark Udall.

Contents 1 1990s alignment 2 2000s alignment 3 Competetiveness 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 2nd Congressional district consisted of Boulder, Clear Creek, and Gilpin counties, as well as portions of Adams, and Jefferson counties.

[edit] 2000s alignment

Following the 2000 U.S. census and associated realignment of Colorado congressional districts, the 2nd Congressional district consisted of Broomfield, Clear Creek, Eagle, Gilpin, Grand, and Summit counties, as well as portions of Adams, Boulder, and Jefferson counties.

[edit] Competetiveness

This district is anchored in Boulder and Adams Counties which have the bulk of population in the district. A liberal base around the city of Boulder (home of the University of Colorado) and a moderate amount of Latino population in the Adams County portion of district usually means that Democrats do well here.

[edit] 2004 election

US House election, 2004: Colorado District 2
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Mark Udall	207,900	67.2
	Republican	Stephen M. Hackman	94,160	30.0
	Libertarian Party (US)	Norm Olsen	5,193	2.4
Turnout			309,364

[edit] 2006 election

US House election, 2006: Colorado District 2
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Mark Udall	157,949	68.3
	Republican	Rich Mancuso	65,481	28.3
	Libertarian Party (US)	Norm Olsen	5,025	2.2
	Green Party (US)	J.A. Calhoun	2,951	1.3
Turnout

Colorado's congressional districts
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