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Politics in Black Forest

Who represents Black Forest

Black Forest is represented in Congress by Senators Michael F. Bennet and John W. Hickenlooper and Representative Jeff Crank. Jared Polis is governor.

Michael F. BennetJohn W. HickenlooperJeff Crank6 people represent Black Forest →
Election Day31days to goTuesday, November 3, 2026
Your representatives
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in Washington and Colorado

What stands out about civic life in Black Forest

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

★ What stands out · In Colorado

Who represents Black Forest in state government

The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Black Forest.

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Jared PolisGovernor of ColoradoDemocrat · Since 2019Website ↗303-866-2471
State Senate · District 35
Rod PeltonState SenatorRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
State House · District 20
Jarvis CaldwellState RepresentativeRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
Elections · 2024 general election

How El Paso County voted in 2024

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

President380,986 votes
Donald J TrumpRepublican53.5%
Kamala D HarrisDemocrat43.7%
Others2.7%

Colorado: Harris 54.1%, Trump 43.1%

U.S. House · Colorado's 5th District362,085 votes
Jeff CrankRepublican54.7%
River GassenDemocrat40.9%
Others4.5%

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: 31 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 Crank)
  • GovernorNow Jared Polis
  • State legislatureThe 2 seats that cover Black Forest are listed below

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

How to vote in Black Forest
  • 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 Black Forest 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 5th District
Jeff Crank
Jeff CrankU.S. RepresentativeRepublican · Since 2025Website ↗202-225-4422

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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 Black Forest 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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