Colorado's 6th congressional district


Colorado's 6th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Colorado. Located in central Colorado, the district encompasses much of the eastern part of the Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Area, including all of Aurora, as well as portions of the southern and northern metro area.
The district is currently represented by Democrat Jason Crow.
The district was created in 1983, and was originally a classic suburban Republican bastion; this was once the safest seat for Colorado Republicans outside of Colorado Springs. However, changing demographics in the Front Range, with a large growth in the minority population, has made suburban Denver much friendlier to Democrats. The 2010 redistricting shifted the more rural, GOP-dominated sections of the district to the nearby 4th, turning the 6th district into a Democratic-leaning swing district. However, Republicans are still competitive downballot.

History

1990s

Following the 1990 U.S. Census and associated realignment of Colorado congressional districts, the 6th Congressional district consisted of portions of Arapahoe and Jefferson counties.

2000s

Following the 2000 U.S. Census and associated realignment of Colorado congressional districts, the 6th Congressional district consisted of Douglas and Elbert counties as well as portions of Arapahoe, Jefferson, and Park counties.

2010s

During the 2010 Colorado Redistricting, the 6th Congressional district lost most of its current area; the district now consists of the western portions of Arapahoe and Adams counties plus the community of Highlands Ranch in Douglas County.

Characteristics

A suburban swing district anchored by Aurora, Republicans are the strongest in the Adams County and Douglas County portions of the district, while the Democrats are strongest in the Arapahoe suburbs.

Voting

Election results from presidential races

List of members representing the district

Election results

1982

1983 (Special)

1984

1986

1988

1990

1992

1994

1996

1998

2000

2002

2004

2006

2008

Republican Primary

General

2010

2012

2014

2016

2018

Historical district boundaries