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Politics in Bayfield

Who represents Bayfield

Bayfield is represented in Congress by Senators Michael F. Bennet and John W. Hickenlooper and Representative Jeff Hurd. Jared Polis is governor.

Michael F. BennetJohn W. HickenlooperJeff Hurd6 people represent Bayfield →
Election Day32days to goTuesday, November 3, 2026
Your representatives
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in Washington and Colorado

What stands out about civic life in Bayfield

Read from the official results and the seats below. Party is shown as the official record.

★ What stands out · In Colorado

Who represents Bayfield in state government

The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Bayfield.

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Jared PolisGovernor of ColoradoDemocrat · Since 2019Website ↗303-866-2471
State Senate · District 6
Cleave SimpsonState SenatorRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
State House · District 59
Katie StewartState RepresentativeDemocratWebsite ↗Email
Elections · 2024 general election

How La Plata County voted in 2024

Official results for all of La Plata County. Bayfield’s own results aren’t published in a form we can match to the town exactly, so these are the county’s.

President35,692 votes
Kamala D HarrisDemocrat57.9%
Donald J TrumpRepublican39.3%
Others2.8%

Colorado: Harris 54.1%, Trump 43.1%

U.S. House · Colorado's 3rd District397,553 votes
Jeff HurdRepublican50.8%
Adam FrischDemocrat45.8%
Others3.4%

Whole-district result

DemocratRepublicanLibertarianIndependent / other

Percentages are of votes for candidates; blank and spoiled ballots aren’t counted. Party colors are neutral on purpose.

On your ballot

Election Day is November 3: 32 days away

What Colorado voters decide this November, and how to take part.

On the November 2026 ballot in Colorado
  • U.S. SenateOne of Colorado’s two seats (now Michael F. Bennet, John W. Hickenlooper)
  • U.S. HouseEvery seat, every two years (now Jeff Hurd)
  • GovernorNow Jared Polis
  • State legislatureThe 2 seats that cover Bayfield are listed below

Plus local offices and questions. Your sample ballot from the town or state has the final list.

How to vote in Bayfield
  • Register or check your registration at vote.gov.
  • Ask the town clerk about absentee ballots and early voting.
  • Bring the ID your state asks for.

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In Washington

Who represents Bayfield in Congress

Two senators for all of Colorado, and one House member for the district.

U.S. Senate Both senators represent all of Colorado
Michael F. Bennet
Michael F. BennetU.S. SenatorDemocrat · Since 2009Website ↗202-224-5852
John W. Hickenlooper
John W. HickenlooperU.S. SenatorDemocrat · Since 2021Website ↗202-224-5941
U.S. House · Colorado's 3rd District
Jeff Hurd
Jeff HurdU.S. RepresentativeRepublican · Since 2025Website ↗202-225-4676
Closer to home

Where Bayfield’s own decisions get made

Local leaders and public meetings. Most of what shapes daily life (roads, schools, taxes, zoning) is decided here.

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Public meetings

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Bayfield’s leaders

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Sources: election results from the MIT Election Data + Science Lab, official 2024 precinct returns (statewide totals from its official state files); percentages are of votes for candidates. Congressional and state legislative districts: U.S. Census Bureau (119th Congress, 2024 state districts), matched to Bayfield by land area. Members of Congress: the congress-legislators project (portraits public domain). Governors and state legislators: Open States. Local officials: Open States and Wikidata. Turnout = votes for president per adult resident (Census), a rough guide, not official turnout.

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