Colorado's 7th congressional district
Colorado's 7th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Colorado. Located in the central part of the state, the district encompasses much of the northern and western parts of the Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Area, including Golden, Lakewood, Arvada and Westminster.
The district is currently represented by Democrat Ed Perlmutter.
History
2000s
The 7th Congressional District was created following the 2000 U.S. Census and associated realignment and reapportionment of Colorado congressional districts. It consists of portions of Adams, Arapahoe, and Jefferson counties. The boundaries were drawn by a court after the state legislature failed to agree on a redistricting plan.
Characteristics
The district was originally intended to be a "fair fight" district, with a relatively equal balance between Democrats and Republicans.
In recent years, though, the Democratic trend in the Denver area has enabled Democrats to strengthen their hold on the seat.