Voters Choose the Occupant of the Vacant Seat for District 4

IN FORT MORGAN AND OTHER LOCATIONS | The agribusiness in northeast Colorado employs a large number of Hispanic population. (Photo/EFE)

IN THE JUNE 25TH PRIMARIES, VOTERS WILL ALSO CHOOSE CANDIDATES FOR DISTRICT 4 REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE NOVEMBER ELECTION.

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Learn about the characteristics of Colorado’s 4th Congressional District.

Hispanics Represent 22.5% of the Population

District 4 has seen a significant population increase of 21.2 percent in a decade. In 2010, the district had 718,419 people, growing to 870,537 in 2020. In 2020, the Hispanic or Latino population represented 22.5 percent of the total, with an increase of 43,965 people since 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 29 percent. Mexicans constitute the largest Hispanic group in the area, followed by Puerto Ricans, Cubans, and Central Americans.

From North to South on the East Side

Colorado’s 4th Congressional District covers a vast and diverse region that includes multiple counties, stretching from north to south on the eastern side of the state. In the northern section of the district, counties like Weld, Morgan, Logan, Sedgwick, Phillips, Yuma, and Washington have a strong base in agriculture, livestock, and agribusiness. This area also concentrates on oil and natural gas production.

Towards the south of District 4 are counties like Elbert, Lincoln, Baca, Bent, Prowers, and Cheyenne. These counties have characteristics of rural areas with economies based on agriculture and a deep connection to the land. These counties have vast open spaces where outdoor and recreational sports are practiced.

In the central area are sections of Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas counties that are part of District 4. This is the area with the highest population concentration in District 4. The economic activity is associated with urban service concentrations. Douglas County has the highest per capita income population in the entire state.

Concerns of Hispanic Voters

In the northeast region, Hispanic voters are primarily concerned with safety and gun violence, ranking third on their priority list at 29 percent. Additionally, 76 percent of voters support candidates who promote climate action, and 86 percent back policies to reduce pollution. A notable 80 percent favor raising the minimum age to buy assault rifles to 21 years.

In the southeast region, the economy is the primary concern of Hispanic voters, followed by inflation and wage improvement. Twenty-one percent consider police reform and police brutality as one of the most important issues, the highest figure in the entire state. Additionally, 67 percent believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, and 47 percent feel the same about their city, the highest proportion in Colorado.

Hispanic Population Affected by COVID-19

During the COVID-19 pandemic, meatpacking plants in Fort Morgan, particularly Cargill, faced significant virus outbreaks that resulted in several deaths and a large number of infected workers. The lack of adequate safety measures exacerbated the situation. The immigrant community, which makes up a large part of the workforce, was disproportionately affected, facing language barriers and limited access to healthcare and paid sick leave.

Special Election in Colorado’s District 4

On June 25, 2024, a special election will be held to fill the seat for Colorado’s District 4 in Congress. This election, called after the resignation of Ken Buck, will decide who will hold the congressional seat from July to December 2024. The candidates were selected by party committees in District 4. The winner will be sworn in in July.

Candidates

• Trisha Calvarese (Democrat) 
• Greg Lopez (Republican) 
• Frank Atwood (Approval Voting Party) 
• Hannah Goodman (Libertarian) 

CANDIDATES TO HOLD DISTRICT 4 CONGRESSIONAL SEAT FROM JULY TO DECEMBER 2024| Greg López and Trisha Calvarese. (Pictures/X)

Candidates in Primaries for District 4

In the June 25th primaries, one candidate per party will be elected to compete for the District 4 seat in Congress in the November 2024 elections. The elected person will be sworn in as the new representative for District 4 in Congress in January 2025.

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