Colorado's 7th Congressional District is represented by Brittany Pettersen (Democrat), who has held the seat since 2023. Pettersen has an overall VoteSee report card grade of F, voted in 85% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Democratic majority 96% of the time. The district includes Lakewood, Arvada, and Broomfield. It takes in all or part of 12 counties, and 72% of residents live in Jefferson County. About 724,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $103,971.
Current Representative
Brittany Pettersen (Democrat) has represented Colorado's 7th Congressional District since 2023.
VoteSee report card grade: F
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 85% of roll-call votes on bills
Incumbent Brittany Pettersen is running for re-election. 6 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.
Brittany Pettersen (Democratic), incumbent: raised $2.3M, $1.2M cash on hand; VoteSee report card F; 85% attendance; votes with the Democratic majority 96% of the time
Tim Bennett (Republican): raised $109K, $5K cash on hand
Joe Krzeczkowski (Independent): raised $4K, $916 cash on hand
Members of Congress who previously represented Colorado's 7th Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.