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SITTING REPRESENTATIVE · COLORADO · 1ST DISTRICT · DEMOCRATSITTING REPRESENTATIVE · CO-1 · DEM
Diana DeGette
Diana DeGette has represented Colorado’s 1st district in the U.S. House since 1997. Lost the June 30, 2026 Democratic primary for re-election.
A lawyer, DeGette served in the Colorado House of Representatives and as chief deputy whip from 2005 to 2019.
DeGette earned a bachelor’s degree from Colorado College in 1979 and a law degree from New York University School of Law in 1982. A lawyer, DeGette served in the Colorado House of Representatives before entering the U.S. House in 1997. DeGette served as chief deputy whip from 2005 to 2019.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Democrat
- In House
- Since 1997
- Age
- 69
- Committees
- 1 · 1 ranking
- Term ends
- Jan 3, 2027
- HOUSE SINCE
- 1997
- COMMITTEES
- 1
- AGE
- 69
Photo: Official portrait, 2022 / Office of the Clerk, U.S. House
NOT ON THE BALLOTRep. DeGette lost the June 30, 2026 primary and will not be on the 2026 ballot for this seat.THE RACE FOR THIS SEAT →
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Diana DeGette at a glance
NET READER RATING
▲ 25 PTS IN 30 DAYS+11
▲ 25 GOOD LOOK45 VOTES20 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 15 STORIES
Click a row to open that column below.SENTIMENT BY TOPIC
NETDiana DeGette’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 98%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 98%
- Missed 11 of 676 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 100%
- ▎ DEM MEDIAN 99%
- 1 point above the median House Democrat.
- Bipartisan bills
- 43%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 40%
- Share of sponsored bills with at least one Republican cosponsor.
- Bill success
- 7%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 10%
- Out of committee or further: 1 of 14 sponsored bills.
BROKE WITH PARTY
SEP 16National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026NAY
SEP 16Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026YEA
JUN 04Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove U…YEA
HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESSDiana DeGette’s voting record
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | DEM MAJORITY | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 209–0 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 206–3 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | NAY | NAY 207–3 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | NAY | NAY 206–6 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026BROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 139–72 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026BROKE W/ PARTY | YEA | NAY 152–58 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | NAY | NAY 210–3 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 206–0 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 205–0 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | NAY | NAY 167–33 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | NAY | NAY 201–7 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | NAY | NAY 205–1 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | NAY | NAY 193–10 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | YEA | YEA 176–29 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | YEA | YEA 191–0 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 189–0 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | NAY | NAY 188–19 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 214–208 |
Bills sponsored by Diana DeGette in the 119th Congress
14Sponsored
1Out of cmte
1Passed House
0Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored14
Out of committee1
Passed House1
Became law0
Plus 301 bills cosponsored this Congress.
Diana DeGette’s committee assignments
Energy and Commerce
RANKING · SUBCMTESUBCOMMITTEESHealth (Ranking)EnergyOversight and Investigations
Diana DeGette’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 1992 – PRESENT
OFFICE
Colorado House of Representatives 1992–96U.S. House · CO-1 1997–
- 1997 – NOWU.S. House · CO-1
- 1992 – 96Colorado House of Representatives
- BORN
- July 29, 1957
- OCCUPATION
- Lawyer
- EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Arts, Colorado College, 1979 · Juris Doctor, New York University School of Law, 1982
2026 election: Colorado’s 1st District
NEXT ELECTION · CO-1
28DAYS
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
LAST D+55.0NOT ON BALLOT
PAST RESULTS
2026U.S. House · CO-1 · PrimaryLOST39.8%
2024U.S. House · CO-176.5%
2022U.S. House · CO-180.3%
2020U.S. House · CO-173.6%
2018U.S. House · CO-173.8%
RESULTS SINCE 20182026 CO-1 HOUSE RACE →Diana DeGette’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $1.7M
- CASH ON HAND
- $290K
- SPENT
- $1.7M
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $680K · 40.8%
- PACs
- $987K · 59.2%
- Party
- $20 · 0%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →TOP DONORS
Wagner, Judith B.Not Employed · RETIRED$7K
Byers, BrookPartner At Kleiner Perkins Caufield & · VENTURE CAPITALIST$7K
Lefkofsky, EricLightbank · GENERAL PARTNER$7K
Rechnitz, JoanN/A · N/A$7K
Parker, SeanSean N Parker Foundation · CHAIRMAN$7K
Parker, AlexandraNone · PHILANTHROPIST$7K
Markov, TodorAnthropic · MEMBER OF TECHNICAL STAFF$7K
Horing, PatriciaSelf · ARTIST$7K
Horing, JeffreyInsight Venture Partners · PRIVATE EQUITY MANAGER$7K
Heredia, GeoffCisco · EXEUCTIVE$7K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.OUTSIDE SPENDING
- SUPPORTING
- $1.8M
- OPPOSING
- $213K
Pro-Choice Majority Action$1.3M / $0
Mile High Accountability Project$485K / $0
Justice Democrats PAC$0 / $207K
American Association For Justice Political Action Committee (Aaj PAC)$20K / $0
National Association Of Realtors Political Action Committee$11K / $0
CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Advertising$675K
Other$574K
Administrative$118K
Fundraising$31K
Materials$4K
How to contact Diana DeGette
WASHINGTON, D.C.
2111 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515-0601(202) 225-4431Call (202) 225-4431MOST RATED
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DeGette, seeking a 16th term, lost her primary to Melat Kiros after a campaign that drew national attention.
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Colorado Democrats choose between insurgent progressives and veteran incumbents
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