District Profile:
The 2nd is centered on Boulder. Politically, this remains one of half a dozen safe Democratic districts in the Rocky Mountain states. Full Profile
2006 Results:
Mark Udall (D) defeated Rich Mancuso (R) by 68-28%
CO-03


District Profile:
The 3rd is the state's largest -- roughly the size of Arkansas -- and is usually a Republican district, but it can be unpredictable. Full Profile
2006 Results:
John Salazar (D) defeated Scott Tipton (R) by 62-37%

CO-04


District Profile:
By heritage and usually by inclination, this is Republican territory: It was evenly split in 1992, but later gave solid margins to Bob Dole and George W. Bush. Full Profile
2006 Results:
Marilyn Musgrave (R) defeated Angie Paccione (D) by 46-43%

CO-05


District Profile:
The 5th is the most GOP district in the state and one of the most Republican in the nation. Full Profile
2006 Results:
Doug Lamborn (R) defeated Jay Fawcett (D) by 60-40%

CO-06

District Profile:
Redistricting in 2002 changed the 6th District more than any previously existing district in Colorado. This is now Colorado's second most Republican district. Full Profile
2006 Results:
Tom Tancredo (R) defeated Bill Winter (D) by 59-40%

CO-07


District Profile:
The 7th District, newly created for the 2002 elections, covers parts of three counties and most of the inner Denver suburbs. Full Profile
2006 Results:
Ed Perlmutter (D) defeated Rick O'Donnell (R) by 55-42%

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Rick O'Donnell (R)

O'Donnell, the state higher education commission chair, ran unopposed in the primary.

Contact: 720-222-1045
• Campaign Web site
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Ed Perlmutter (D)

Perlmutter, a former state senator, was nominated with 53 percent in a three-way primary.

Contact: 303-459-4729
• Campaign Web site
• DCCC profile
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