Mesa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census,the population was 155,703,making it the most populous county in western Colorado,and 11th most populous in the state. The county seat and most populous municipality is Grand Junction. The county was named for the many large mesas in the area,including the Grand Mesa,which is the largest flat-topped mountain in the world.
Jerry Sonnenberg is an American farmer and politician who serves on the Logan County commission. He served in the Colorado Senate from the 1st district as a member of the Republican Party. During his tenure in the state senate he served as the President pro tempore. Prior to his tenure in the state senate he served in the Colorado House of Representatives from the 65th district.
Ray Scott is an American politician. He served as a Republican member of the Colorado State Senate,representing District 7 from January 7,2015 to January 9,2023. Previously,Scott served consecutively from January 12,2011 until January 9,2013 in the Colorado House of Representatives representing District 54,and from January 9,2013 to January 7,2015 representing District 55.
Jessie Danielson is an American politician from the State of Colorado. She is an elected member of the Colorado State Senate representing District 22 after being redistricted from District 20. Previously,she served in the Colorado House of Representatives representing District 24 in Jefferson County. A Democrat,Danielson was first elected in the November 4,2014 general election.
Paul Lundeen is a Colorado politician and a member of the Colorado State Senate,representing District 9. Previously he served in the Colorado House of Representatives as the representative from the 19th District,which encompassed portions of El Paso County,including the communities of Black Forest,Calhan,Ellicott,Gleneagle,Monument,Peyton,Ramah,and Woodmoor.
Dan Thurlow is a Colorado politician and former member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 55th District,which encompassed the Mesa County communities of Clifton,Fruitvale,Grand Junction,Orchard Mesa,and Redlands.
Jena Marie Griswold is an American attorney and politician from the state of Colorado. A Democrat,she is the 39th Colorado Secretary of State,serving since January 8,2019.
Rod Bockenfeld is an American politician who is a member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 56th District,which encompasses portions of Arapahoe and Adams counties,including the communities of Aurora,Bennett,Brick Center,Brighton,Byers,Comanche Creek,Commerce City,Deer Trail,Lochbuie,Peoria,Strasburg,Thornton,Todd Creek,and Watkins.
Mark Baisley is a state senator from Roxborough Park,Colorado. A Republican,Baisley represents Colorado's 4th Senate district. Previously,he represented Colorado House of Representatives District 39,which encompassed parts of Douglas County and all of Teller County.
Rod Pelton is a state senator from Cheyenne Wells,Colorado. A Republican,Pelton represents Senate District 35,which includes much of east-central and southeastern Colorado.
Matt Soper is a Republican who represents Colorado House of Representatives District 54,which encompasses parts of Mesa and Delta counties on Colorado's Western Slope.
Colorado's 7th Senate district is one of 35 districts in the Colorado Senate. It has been represented by Republican Janice Rich since 2023. Prior to redistricting the district was represented by Republicans Ray Scott and Steve King.
Stephanie Luck is a state representative from Penrose,Colorado. A Republican,Luck represents Colorado House of Representatives District 60,which includes Chaffee,Custer,Fremont,and Teller counties and part of Pueblo County and includes the communities of Cañon City,Pueblo West,Woodland Park,Lincoln Park,and Florence. Prior to 2020 reapportionment taking effect in 2023,Luck represented the former District 47,which included portions of Pueblo and Fremont counties and all of Otero County. in southern Colorado.
Michael Spencer Lynch is a state representative from Wellington,Colorado. A Republican,Lynch represents Colorado House of Representatives District 65,which includes parts of Weld and Larimer counties,including the communities of Windsor,Wellington,Severance,Tinmath,and Eaton. Prior to 2020 reapportionment,he represented District 49,which included portions of Larimer and Weld counties in northern Colorado.
Barbara Jean Kirkmeyer is an American politician serving as a member of the Colorado Senate for District 23,which encompasses parts of Weld and Larimer counties in north-central Colorado. She was the Republican nominee for Colorado's 8th congressional district in the 2022 election,losing to Yadira Caraveo in a close race. Kirkmeyer declined to run for the U.S. House in 2024,instead running for re-election.
Mary Bradfield is a state representative from Colorado Springs,Colorado. A Republican,Bradfield represents Colorado House of Representatives District 21,which includes portions of El Paso County,including the communities of Fort Carson,Fountain,Rock Creek Park,and Security-Widefield.
Tonya Van Beber is a former state representative from unincorporated Weld County near Eaton. A Republican,Van Beber represented Colorado House of Representatives District 48,which included all or parts of the Weld County communities of Ault,Eaton,Gilcrest,Greeley,Johnstown,La Salle,Milliken,and Pierce.
Rose Pugliese is an American politician from El Paso County,Colorado. A Republican,Pugliese represents Colorado House of Representatives District 14,which,after 2020 reapportionment,encompasses northern El Paso County,including much of the city of Colorado Springs.
Rick Taggart is a state representative from Grand Junction,Colorado. A Republican,Taggart represents Colorado House of Representatives District 55,which includes the communities of Grand Junction,Redlands,and Orchard Mesa in Mesa County.
Lisa Frizell is a state representative and state senator-elect from Castle Rock,Colorado. A Republican,Frizell represents Colorado House of Representatives District 45,which includes the Douglas County communities of Castle Rock,The Pinery,and Castle Pines Village.
