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Colorado's 3rd congressional district

U.S. House district for Colorado

Colorado's 3rd congressional district

U.S. House district for Colorado

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stateColorado
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image captionInteractive map of district boundaries since January 3, 2023. Points indicate the two major cities in the district (Grand Junction in red and Pueblo in blue).
representativeJeff Hurd
partyRepublican
residenceGrand Junction
distribution ref
percent rural64.75
percent urban35.25
population742,698
population year2024
median income$71,165
percent white66.7
percent hispanic25.7
percent black0.8
percent asian0.8
percent native american1.4
percent more than one race3.8
percent other race0.6
cpviR+5

| percent more than one race = 3.8

Colorado's 3rd congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Colorado. It takes in most of the rural Western Slope in the state's western third portion, with a wing in the south taking in some of the southern portions of the Eastern Plains. It includes the cities of Grand Junction, Montrose, Durango, Aspen, Glenwood Springs, and Pueblo. The district has been represented by Republican Jeff Hurd since 2025.

The district was represented from 1987 to 1993 by Ben Nighthorse Campbell before he ran for the U.S. Senate and switched parties from Democratic to Republican. The district's former representative Scott Tipton lost renomination in 2020 to Lauren Boebert in what was considered a major upset. Boebert won the general election on November 3, 2020, and narrowly won re-election in the closest House race of 2022.

The district is mainly rural and leans Republican, though not as much as the neighboring 4th district. However, the Democrats have a strong base in counties on the I-70 corridor and Pueblo, as well as ski towns such as Aspen, thus keeping the seat competitive.

History

1990s

Following the 1990 U.S. census and associated realignment of Colorado congressional districts, the 3rd congressional district consisted of Alamosa, Archuleta, Chaffee, Conejos, Costilla, Delta, Dolores, Eagle, Garfield, Grand, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Huerfano, Jackson, Lake, La Plata, Mesa, Mineral, Moffat, Montezuma, Montrose, Ouray, Park, Pitkin, Pueblo, Rio Blanco, Rio Grande, Routt, Saguache, San Juan, San Miguel, and Summit counties, as well as portions of Douglas, Fremont, and Jefferson counties.

2000s

Following the 2000 U.S. census and realignment of congressional districts, the 3rd congressional district consisted of Alamosa, Archuleta, Conejos, Costilla, Custer, Delta, Dolores, Garfield, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Huerfano, Jackson, La Plata, Las Animas, Mesa, Mineral, Moffat, Montezuma, Montrose, Ouray, Pitkin, Pueblo, Rio Blanco, Rio Grande, Routt, Saguache, San Juan, and San Miguel counties and most of Otero County.

2010s

Following the 2010 U.S. census and realignment of congressional districts, the 3rd congressional district underwent very little change, and continued to cover 27 of the previous counties, excluding Las Animas and Otero counties.

2020s

Following the 2020 U.S. census and realignment of congressional districts, the 3rd congressional district lost Jackson County, Routt County, and most of Eagle County to the 2nd district as well as Custer and Lake counties to the 7th district. It also gained Las Animas and Otero counties from the 4th district. This configuration of the district took effect starting from the 2022 elections.

Characteristics

The district has two major population centers, in Grand Junction and Pueblo. The two cities and their surrounding rural areas provide a competitive arena for congressional races. Grand Junction, on the Western Slope, is a Republican stronghold, while Pueblo, a town with a large Latino population and (by Colorado norms) a heavily unionized workforce, provides a base of support for Democrats.

The Denver Post describes the district as: {{Blockquote

Composition

For the 118th and successive Congresses (based on redistricting following the 2020 census), the district contains all or portions of the following counties and communities:

Alamosa County (3)

: All 3 communities

Archuleta County (2) : Arboles, Pagosa Springs

Conejos County (2)

: All 7 communities

Costilla County (4)

: All 4 communities

Delta County (7)

: All 7 communities

Dolores County (2)

: Dove Creek, Rico

Eagle County (4) : Basalt (shared with Pitkin County), Dotsero, El Jebel, Gypsum (part; also 2nd)

Garfield County (13)

: All 13 communities

Gunnison County (6)

: All 6 communities

Hinsdale County (3)

: All 3 communities

Huerfano County (3)

: All 3 communities

La Plata County (5)

: All 5 communities

Las Animas County (6)

: All 6 communities

Mesa County (10)

: All 10 communities

Mineral County (1)

: Creede

Moffat County (3)

: All 3 communities

Montezuma County (5)

: All 5 communities

Montrose County (5)

: All 5 communities

Otero County (5)

: All 5 communities

Ouray County (5)

: All 5 communities

Pitkin County (6)

: All 6 communities

Pueblo County (10)

: All 10 communities

Rio Blanco County (2)

: Meeker, Rangely

Rio Grande County (6)

: All 6 communities

Saguache County (5)

: All 5 communities

San Juan County (1)

: Silverton

San Miguel County (6)

: All 6 communities

Recent election results from statewide races

YearOfficeResults
2008PresidentMcCain 50% - 47%
SenateUdall 49% - 46%
2010SenateBuck 50% - 44%
GovernorHickenlooper 47% - 19%
Attorney GeneralSuthers 60% - 40%
Secretary of StateGessler 49% - 44%
TreasurerStapleton 55% - 45%
2012PresidentRomney 54% - 46%
2014SenateGardner 52% - 42%
2016PresidentTrump 53% - 39%
SenateGlenn 51% - 43%
2018GovernorStapleton 51% - 45%
Attorney GeneralBrauchler 53% - 44%
2020PresidentTrump 53% - 45%
SenateGardner 54% - 44%
2022SenateO'Dea 49% - 48%
GovernorPolis 50% - 47%
Attorney GeneralKellner 51% - 46%
Secretary of StateAnderson 50% - 47%
TreasurerSias 51% - 45%
2024PresidentTrump 54% - 44%

List of members representing the district

Member
(District home)PartyTerm durationCong
ressElectoral historyDistrict location
District created March 4, 1915
[[File:Edward Keating.jpg100px]]
Edward Keating
(Pueblo)DemocraticnowrapMarch 4, 1915 –
March 3, 1919Redistricted from the and re-elected in 1914.
Re-elected in 1916.
Lost re-election.
[[File:Guy U. Hardy (Colorado Congressman).jpg100px]]
Guy Urban Hardy
(Canon City)RepublicannowrapMarch 4, 1919 –
March 3, 1933Elected in 1918.
Re-elected in 1920.
Re-elected in 1922.
Re-elected in 1924.
Re-elected in 1926.
Re-elected in 1928.
Re-elected in 1930.
Lost re-election.
[[File:John A. Martin (Colorado Congressman).jpg100px]]
John Andrew Martin
(Pueblo)DemocraticnowrapMarch 4, 1933 –
December 23, 1939Elected in 1932.
Re-elected in 1934.
Re-elected in 1936.
Re-elected in 1938.
Died.
VacantnowrapDecember 23, 1939 –
November 5, 1940
[[File:William E. Burney (Colorado Congressman).jpg100px]]
William Evans Burney
(Pueblo)DemocraticnowrapNovember 5, 1940 –
January 3, 1941Elected to finish Martin's term.
Did not run for the next term.
[[File:J. Edgar Chenoweth (Colorado Congressman).jpg100px]]
J. Edgar Chenoweth
(Trinidad)RepublicannowrapJanuary 3, 1941–
January 3, 1949Elected in 1940.
Re-elected in 1942.
Re-elected in 1944.
Re-elected in 1946.
Lost re-election.
[[File:John H. Marsalis (Colorado Congressman).jpg100px]]
John H. Marsalis
(Pueblo)DemocraticnowrapJanuary 3, 1949 –
January 3, 1951Elected in 1948.
Lost re-election.
[[File:J. Edgar Chenoweth (Colorado Congressman).jpg100px]]
John Chenoweth
(Trinidad)RepublicannowrapJanuary 3, 1951 –
January 3, 1965Re-elected in 1950.
Re-elected in 1952.
Re-elected in 1954.
Re-elected in 1956.
Re-elected in 1958.
Re-elected in 1960.
Re-elected in 1962.
Lost re-election.
[[File:Frank Edward Evans.jpg100px]]
Frank Evans
(Pueblo)DemocraticnowrapJanuary 3, 1965 –
January 3, 1979Elected in 1964.
Re-elected in 1966.
Re-elected in 1968.
Re-elected in 1970.
Re-elected in 1972.
Re-elected in 1974.
Re-elected in 1976.
Retired.
[[File:Raymond P. Kogovsek.png100px]]
Ray Kogovsek
(Pueblo)DemocraticnowrapJanuary 3, 1979 –
January 3, 1985Elected in 1978.
Re-elected in 1980.
Re-elected in 1982.
Retired.
[[File:Michael L. Strang.jpg100px]]
Michael L. Strang
(Carbondale)RepublicannowrapJanuary 3, 1985 –
January 3, 1987Elected in 1984.
Lost re-election.
[[File:Ben Campbell.jpg100px]]
Ben Nighthorse Campbell
(Ignacio)DemocraticnowrapJanuary 3, 1987 –
January 3, 1993Elected in 1986.
Re-elected in 1988.
Re-elected in 1990.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
[[File:Scottmcinnis.jpg100px]]
Scott McInnis
(Glenwood Springs)RepublicanJanuary 3, 1993 –
January 3, 2005Elected in 1992.
Re-elected in 1994.
Re-elected in 1996.
Re-elected in 1998.
Re-elected in 2000.
Re-elected in 2002.
Retired.1993–2003
2003–2013
[[File:US-Congressional-District-CO-3.PNG300px]]
[[File:John Salazar, official portrait, 109th Congress (cropped).jpg100px]]
John Salazar
(Manassa)DemocraticnowrapJanuary 3, 2005 –
January 3, 2011Elected in 2004.
Re-elected in 2006.
Re-elected in 2008.
Lost re-election.
[[File:Scott Tipton, Official Portrait, 115th Congress (cropped).jpg100px]]
Scott Tipton
(Cortez)RepublicanJanuary 3, 2011 –
January 3, 2021Elected in 2010.
Re-elected in 2012.
Re-elected in 2014.
Re-elected in 2016.
Re-elected in 2018.
Lost renomination.
2013–2023
[[File:Colorado US Congressional District 3 (since 2013).tif300px]]
[[File:Lauren Boebert 117th U.S Congress.jpg100px]]
Lauren Boebert
(Silt)RepublicanJanuary 3, 2021 –
January 3, 2025Elected in 2020.
Re-elected in 2022.
Moved to run in the 4th district.
2023–present
[[File:Colorado's 3rd congressional district (since 2023) (new version).svg300px]]
[[File:RepJeffHurd.jpgframeless100px]]
Jeff Hurd
(Grand Junction)RepublicannowrapJanuary 3, 2025 –
presentElected in 2024.

Election results

1914

1916

1918

1920

1922

1924

1926

1928

1930

1932

1934

1936

1938

1940 (Special)

1940

1942

1944

1946

1948

1950

1952

1954

1956

1958

1960

1962

1964

1966

1968

1970

1972

1974

1976

1978

1980

1982

1984

1986

1988

1990

1992

1994

1996

1998

2000

2002

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

2018

2020

2022

2024

Historical district boundaries

'''2003–2013'''}}
'''2013–2023'''}}

References

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  2. Center for New Media & Promotion (CNMP), US Census Bureau. "My Congressional District".
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  42. "1974 Election Results".
  43. "1976 Election Results".
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  47. "1984 Election Results".
  48. "1986 Election Results".
  49. "1988 Election Results".
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  52. "1994 Election Results".
  53. "1996 Election Results".
  54. "1998 Election Results".
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  56. "2002 Election Results".
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