The Colorado State House is one of three state legislatures with a women's majority. Women are still under-represented in the State Senate, where they hold 43% of seats. Explore how reflective your State Legislature currently stands, along with the corresponding policy landscape.
How reflective is this legislature?
Full Legislature
49.6%
of the state population are Women
53% (53 out of 100 seats)
of state legislators are Women
Senate
49.6%
of the state population are Women
42.9% (15 out of 35 seats)
of state senators are Women
"In Colorado, only 42.9% of state senators are Women, despite being 49.6% of the state's population."
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49.6%
of the state population are Women
58.5% (38 out of 65 seats)
of state representatives are Women
Over-represented
Severely under-represented
Close to equal representation
No representation
Under-represented
| Group | full legislature | senate | house |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian American or Pacific Islander Women | |||
| Black Women | |||
| Latina Women | |||
| Middle Eastern or North African Women | |||
| Native American or Alaska Native Women | |||
| White Women | |||
| Women | |||
| Women of Color |
Explore the policy landscape in Colorado
Colorado is rated A- in Gun Safety
Most gun deaths
Fewest gun deaths
Strongest laws
Weakest laws
Abortion Access is Protected in Colorado
"Protected" means that the right to abortion is protected by state law but there are limitations on access to care.
Data source: Center for Reproductive Rights
Explore the dataColorado requests an ID to vote
Can vote provisional ballot without ID
Data source: Voting Rights Lab
Explore the dataEverything you wanted to know about serving in the Colorado legislature
| Senate No women in leadership | No women in leadership |
|---|---|
| Type | Hybrid |
| Salary | $43,977 |
| # of Members | 35 |
| Party control | Democrat |
| House Women in leadership | Women in leadership |
|---|---|
| Type | Hybrid |
| Salary | $43,977 |
| # of Members | 65 |
| Party control | Democrat |
Vote Run Lead Alumni
Former State Senator for District 22; Current U.S. Representative for Colorado's 7th District
Brittany Pettersen
In office
2019 — 2023
Vote Run Lead alumna Brittany Pettersen, U.S. Representative (CO), served a decade in the Colorado State Senate, where she led passage of the “red flag” law, which reduces gun violence by allowing courts to temporarily disarm individuals deemed a danger to themselves or others.
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