Colorado State House District 18
Leans Democratic — shifted 11.9pp toward Democrats in 2024 — 87K residents
Colorado State House District 18 is a state house district that has a population of 87,098. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+11.5. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 54.4% | 42.9% | D+11.5 | D+11.9 |
| 2020* | 48.2% | 48.6% | R+0.4 | D+1.7 |
| 2016* | 44.4% | 46.4% | R+2.1 | D+2.2 |
| 2012* | 47.9% | 52.1% | R+4.3 | R+4.4 |
| 2008* | 49.2% | 49.1% | D+0.1 | — |
* Pre-2022 results projected onto current district boundaries. Actual boundaries at the time of the election may have differed.
What defines CO-HD-18?
CO-HD-18 has been drifting steadily toward Democrats — 16pp bluer over the last 4 presidential cycles. It has a working-class electorate (0% college-educated) — a demographic increasingly aligned with Republicans nationwide.
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Key Insights
- The 2008 election was decided by just 0.1 points — razor-thin
- Swung 11.9 points toward Democratic between 2020 and 2024
- Won by both parties in recent history — Democrats most recently in 2024, Republicans in 2020
Who Lives Here
| Group | CO-HD-18 | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 74.3% | 64.8% | 57.4% |
Hispanic / Latino | 12.9% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 5.2% | 4.1% | 4.0% |
Black / African American | 3.7% | 4.0% | 12.2% |
Asian | 2.8% | 3.3% | 6.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Who lives in Colorado State House District 18? 87,098 residents as of the 2020 Census.
Demographics
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Other Colorado State House Districts
64 total| Name | Margin ↓ |
|---|---|
| CO-HD-08 | D+74.1 |
| CO-HD-10 | D+72.6 |
| CO-HD-06 | D+69.4 |
| CO-HD-05 | D+58.5 |
| CO-HD-12 | D+58.1 |
| CO-HD-04 | D+58.0 |
| CO-HD-02 | D+57.0 |
| CO-HD-53 | D+49.3 |
| CO-HD-09 | D+49.2 |
| CO-HD-07 | D+44.9 |
| CO-HD-11 | D+40.5 |
| CO-HD-42 | D+35.0 |
| CO-HD-03 | D+33.5 |
| CO-HD-52 | D+33.3 |
| CO-HD-49 | D+33.0 |
| CO-HD-23 | D+30.0 |
| CO-HD-01 | D+29.3 |
| CO-HD-30 | D+29.2 |
| CO-HD-41 | D+29.0 |
| CO-HD-35 | D+25.0 |
| CO-HD-36 | D+24.0 |
| CO-HD-33 | D+22.9 |
| CO-HD-27 | D+22.4 |
| CO-HD-29 | D+22.3 |
| CO-HD-37 | D+19.4 |